'Magic and midsummer madness': The last of the old-school Glastonbury Festivals
A digitally restored film capturing the 1993 Glastonbury Festival is being released in UK cinemas to celebrate the event's history. The film highlights the festival's transition from a chaotic, free-form gathering to a major commercial music event.
Why it matters
It documents a significant shift in British cultural history and the evolution of the modern music festival industry.
Image source, Mensch Films/Robin Mahoney Image caption, The movie captured the spirit of Glastonbury Festival in the early 1990s
The article is a cultural retrospective that relies on quotes from the filmmaker and historical context.
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