19th September Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Famous Festival Starts

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Today's episode is about the first Glastonbury Festival. Listen here to find out more about it.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article here Please help support the production of this podcast and the written articles by joining me on Patreon. This can be done for as little as £1 per month. Without your support, we won't be able to continue. Click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ for more details. If you want more information about private lessons at whatever level you need email me at [email protected] Check your understanding What was the original name of the Glastonbury Festival, and how did it differ from the event's modern form? Who was Michael Eavis, and what inspired him to organise the first Glastonbury Festival in 1970? How did the inaugural Glastonbury Festival reflect the cultural and social changes happening in the 1970s? What were some of the core values associated with Glastonbury from its early days, and how did they shape its evolution? How has the Glastonbury Festival transformed over the years, both in terms of its size and the diversity of its offerings, and what impact has it had on the global festival scene?