'Magic and midsummer madness': The last of the old-school Glastonbury Festivals
A digitally restored 4K film capturing the 1993 Glastonbury Festival is being released in UK cinemas. The film highlights the festival's transition from a chaotic, free-form event to a major commercial music institution.
Why it matters
The film serves as a cultural time capsule for one of the world's most iconic music events, documenting a pivotal shift in festival culture.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Rachel Candlin West of England Mensch Films/Robin Mahoney The movie captured the spirit of Glastonbury Festival in the early 1990s Many die-hard fans claim 1993 was the last of the old-school Glastonbury Festivals. It was before phone masts, biometric tickets and wall-to-wall coverage changed the music event forever.
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