Emily Eavis on Glastonbury's magical 'Thursday Feeling'

Emily Eavis, the organizer of the Glastonbury Festival, has been a witness to the opening of the festival for her entire life. The festival, created by her parents Michael and Jean, began in 1970 as the Pilton Pop, Folk and Blues Festival. Over the years, the iconic event has evolved but has maintained a sense of magic and excitement that Emily remembers from her childhood. She describes the festival-goers as having a look of cheer, determination, commitment, joy, and magic, all coming together to make the experience the best five days of their lives.

Last year, a palpable feeling of excitement and anticipation filled the air as the gates of Glastonbury opened to eager attendees. The festival, which lasts for five days, officially kicks off on a Thursday with the opening of the main stages on Friday. Emily Eavis has fond memories of opening the gates with her father on a Wednesday, likening the experience to letting people into a musical Christmas. The sense of community and reunion among friends is a significant aspect of the festival’s atmosphere that draws people together.

As a DJ at Glastonbury last year, the atmosphere and energy of the festival left a lasting impact on Ros Atkins. This year, with help from Radio 1’s Greg James and Drum & Bass DJ Crissy Criss, he aims to capture the essence of excitement and possibility that Glastonbury embodies. Through collaboration with Greg James and Crissy Criss, Atkins has created a track sampling voice notes from festival-goers and an interview with Emily Eavis to celebrate the spirit of Glastonbury. The BBC will provide extensive coverage of the festival across various platforms over the next few days, allowing audiences to immerse themselves in the unique experience of Glastonbury

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