Festival Sounds
Do you want hear more about Glastonbury Festival? Are you tempted to visit a smaller festival like Wilderness? Whether you're a lifelong festival-goer or curious about music's power to unite, Festival Sounds offers a front-row seat to the excitement and emotions of Glasto, Green Man, End of the Road and other UK music festivals. Join us as we celebrate new discoveries and reflect on the significance of music festivals in our lives.
Episodes
23 episodes
Massive Glastonbury Ticket Change! Plus ticket buying tips
Hastily put together reaction to the change announced by Glastonbury Festival to the ticket buying process. We've got some good tips for you too.https://w...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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22:39
Coldplay tickets, Isle of Wight lineup and security at Last Dinner Party gigs
Few things to digest in the news over the last few weeks, Tilly and Bilal catch up on the Isle of Wight line up, how websites creaked under pressure for Coldplay tickets and how should you be tested before you are allowed into a gig alone.<...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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23:41
The Great Escape's controversial 'ethical' stance. With Joe from Joe and The Shitboys
The Great Escape Festival announced last week that they were withdrawing from a partnership with Faroe Music Export based on the practice of whaling in the Faroe Islands. See their post here:https://www.instagram.com/p/DAT0pIFtl6M/?ut...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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30:53
Songwriting and what makes festivals special for artists with Eliza May
Bilal and Tilly chat to the amazing singer songwriter Eliza May about her new single " Got My Love", the song writing process and what makes festivals special for new artists. Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/3vNuP19...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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37:09
From Boomtown to End of the Road, the end of festival season.
Bilal and Tilly reveal the new artists they discovered at Tramlines, Boomtown, Shambala and End of The Road. There is a short guest appearance from our podcast friends and we recap an amazing summer in the fields.Some links:Al...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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34:31
Artist Maya Lakhani on the song writing process and the road to performing at Glastonbury
Bilal speaks with Maya Lakhani, a singer songwriter and a guitarist from Surrey, she started writing recording and producing songs in her bedroom during lockdown, released her first single in 2020 and went on to perform at Glastonbury 2024.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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32:37
Glastonbury 2024, a two part review. Part 2: From Avril Lavigne to SZA, Saturday and Sunday.
Welcome to "Festival Sounds," your go-to podcast for all things music festivals! In this episode, we're diving into the second part of our review of Glastonbury Festival 2024. Join us whether you were there in person or living vicariously throu...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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28:16
Glastonbury 2024, a two part review. Part 1: From arrival to Dua Lipa, Wednesday to Friday
Welcome to "Festival Sounds," your go-to podcast for all things music festivals! In this episode, we're diving into the first part of our review of Glastonbury Festival 2024. Join us whether you were there in person or living vicariously throug...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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22:26
Festival Sounds Carpool: The Drive to Glastonbury Festival
Join Tilly and Bilal on their road trip to the iconic Glastonbury Festival! In this special episode, they share their anticipation for new artists, the festival’s drone show and dive into the comments from their listeners. The journey gets even...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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29:18
GlastoCast's Jessi on creating the podcast, the blog Where's My Tent, and if there will be more episodes of GlastoCast this summer
In this episode, we dive into the world of festival podcasting with a special guest who knows it inside out. We're joined by the Jessi of GlastoCast, a podcast dedicated to all things Glastonbury. From in-depth reviews of past festivals to pr...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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48:34
Hidden venues, the best bars and the ‘new’ Rabbit Hole. Things not to miss away from the main stages at Glastonbury Festival
If you were to only see Glastonbury on the BBC you would think that most of the fun is at the main stages. Tilly and Bilal chat about what they love away from what you see on the TV and the hidden venues that you may stumble into. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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17:00
SecretGlasto, the infamous twitter/X handle who know everything about secret sets at Glastonbury Festival
Today Bilal and Tilly interview @secretglasto and, even now, we do not know his real identity. SecretGlasto is the twitter handle with 100K follows who have for years given tips of who is playing those TBA slots on the line up. &nb...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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30:08
Glastonbury Festival 2024 line up reaction!
Bilal and Tilly, with help from our twitter followers, react to the Glastonbury Festival 2024 line up poster. Does this Glasto poster have the wow factor?
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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29:47
Packing for music festivals. Bags, booze, food and tents.
Tilly and Bilal try to cover how they pack for festivals in one episode and don't even come close to covering it all. We cover bag, booze, food and tents.We do manage to chat about some of the challenges we face, what the rules...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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27:12
Life of a music festival trader. What is it like to trade at Green Man, End of the Road and Love Supreme?
Tilly and Bilal are joined by festival trader, Sally who takes her clothing store, Pretty Flamingo, with its beautiful sequin store front, around UK music festivals, including to Glasto. Sally talks us through how she got into f...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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29:24
What Makes Glastonbury Festival Special?
For over 50 years, the Glastonbury Festival has been one of the most iconic music festivals in the world. With its stunning location, eclectic lineup, and emphasis on arts and activism, Glastonbury offers an experience like no other.<...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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26:49
Is the Glastonbury ticket process fair? What are the alternatives and what routes are left to get to the festival?
This week we are joined by two guests, Rhys who succeeded in the ticket sale and one Tilly who did not. We discuss how the ticket sale went, suggestions that it should be replaced by a ballot, what that will do for the atmosphere in the f...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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22:03
Why sustainability matters in the music festival industry
In this episode of Festival Sounds, I'm joined by Eloise, our incredible well informed guest who is helping me with a deep dive into sustainability. Join us as we uncover the practical and innovative ways in which festivals across the UK are ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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28:04
Glastonbury ticket hacks. Giving yourself the best chance to grab tickets and what is it like heading to the festival solo
In this episode, we're unlocking the mystery behind one of the most coveted tickets in the world - Glastonbury Festival. Whether you're a seasoned festival-goer or a first-timer, this episode is packed with insider tips and hacks to score tho...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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27:14
Chatting to the Glastonbury Recycling Crew about keeping the site rubbish free
My good friend Donald joins us to chat about how he got into volunteering with the Glasto recycling crew as an alternative to getting a ticket
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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31:06
Getting into festivals for free. How students volunteer as an alternative to buying a ticket
Bill is joined by four guests, all students who have volunteered at music festivals with Oxfam. They discuss they experiences of working behind the scenes at festivals, what is its appeal and their musical highlights at Isle of Wight Fe...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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29:15
Inclusive Rhythms: Is accessible camping a barrier at UK music festivals?
Welcome to "Festival Sounds," where we explore the diverse world of music festivals. In this special episode, we shine a spotlight on a crucial aspect of festival culture: accessible camping at UK music festivals.In this episode Bill ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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29:24
Too old for music festivals? We ask if festivals are ageless and if if ever too late to start attending
Welcome to Festival Sounds, the podcast that explores new music at iconic UK music festivals such as Glastonbury Festival and asks, "Are music festivals ageless?". Are you ever too old to enjoy Glastonbury Festival? ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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30:15
