Global InformationGlastonbudget information
| Glastonbudget | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Tribute acts New acts |
| Location(s) | Glastonbudget Turnpost Farm, Leicestershire, England |
| Years active | 30. April 2005 – present |
| Website | www.glastonbudget.org |
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Glastonbudget is an annual three-day music festival that takes place at Glastonbudget Turnpost Farm in Wymeswold, Leicestershire, England. The festival has been held since 2005.
Initially started as a festival for tribute bands it has expanded in recent years to include a showcase for new acts as well.
Since 2006, the festival has invited special guests to perform. These have included Chas and Dave (2006), the Neville Staples Specials (2007), Bad Manners (2008) and Chesney Hawkes (2009), Ex Simple Minds (2010), Doctor and the Medics (2011) and Showaddywaddy, the Sweet, and the return of Chesney Hawkes in 2012. In 2013, a 1980s revival took place with ABC, Howard Jones, the Christians, and Heaven 17 playing the main stage.[1]
- ^ "Glastonbudget 2013 Programme - Glastonbudget Music Festival". www.glastonbudget.org. Retrieved 16 August 2016.