Glastonbury Festival founder to be knighted at Windsor for his contributions to music and charity. The festival is renowned for attracting top musical talent and raising significant funds for charitable causes.
Glastonbury Festival attracts the biggest musical talent while raising millions of pounds for charity.
The creator of the Glastonbury Festival is set to be knighted for his contributions to music and charitable endeavors. Michael Eavis, who initiated the inaugural festival on Worthy Farm in Somerset back in 1970, will be honored for his role in organizing the largest greenfield festival globally.
With around 200,000 attendees annually, as well as top-tier musical acts and notable guests, Glastonbury has become a renowned event. The 88-year-old dairy farmer will be bestowed with the honor by the Princess Royal during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle.
In an interview featured on the official Glastonbury website, Sir Michael expressed his surprise when his daughter Emily presented him with the official letter regarding his knighthood. Reflecting on the honor, he pondered, “Why did they choose me, I wonder?” Despite his astonishment, he acknowledged his lifelong commitment to various endeavors, stating, “What can I say, really? I’ve done quite a lot of stuff in my life and I’ve always been fairly sure that I was doing the right thing.”
The festival supports several charitable organizations, including Greenpeace, Oxfam, and WaterAid, aiming to raise approximately £2 million annually, benefiting numerous local causes. In 2023, Glastonbury surpassed expectations by donating over £3.7 million to a diverse range of charitable causes and campaigns. Beneficiaries included homelessness organization Centrepoint, food redistributors Fareshare, various refugee charities, and mental health charity Mind.
This is huge for the music festival world and all of us who have enjoyed the incredible vibes at Glastonbury over the years. Michael Eavis has dedicated his life to creating a space for music, arts, and good times, and this is such a well-deserved recognition of his hard work. I can’t wait to see him receive this honor and continue to celebrate the magic of Glastonbury!
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