This year marks a historic first, with two female acts headlining the main stage on two of the three nights. Running through June 30, Glastonbury has been a major cultural event since its inception in 1970, continuing to evolve and set new precedents in the music festival scene.
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Video. Glastonbury festival’s historic lineup
This year marks a historic first, with two female acts headlining the main stage on two of the three nights. Running through June 30, Glastonbury has been a major cultural event since its inception in 1970, continuing to evolve and set new precedents in the music festival scene.