Emily Eavis, daughter of Glastonbury Festival founder Michael Eavis married long term parter Nick Dewey at the Stone Circle yesterday.
Emily rolled into Pilton with Michael in a cold war East German IFA fighter plane.
The happy couple will live at Worthy Farm house, which Michael and his wife Liz have moved out of.
Emily said she met Mr Dewey, 37, while campaigning for Oxfam » Read more: Emily Eavis marries at Glasto’s Stone Circle
Lily Allen announced on Twitter that she’s attending a wedding at the Stone Circle on the Glastonbury Festival site at Worthy Farm this evening.
She hasn’t stated who’s tying the knot and no photos of the wedding have been tweeted, though she did post this photo of the famous Worthy Farm cows grazing near the skeleton of the Pyramid Stage upon which she performed at this year’s festival.
Worthy Farm cows grazing near the Pyramid Stage
Glastonbury co-organiser Melvin Benn has revealed that he’s been talking to Michael Eavis about introducing a ban on flags in front of stages.
The proliferation of flags has increased rapidly over the last few years to the point where it is often impossible to see acts performing on stage.
This has lead to many fans complaining about the view, particularly during Bruce Springsteen’s Saturday night Pyramid Stage headline performance this year.
“You couldn’t see the acts, the flags were everywhere.”
» Read more: Glastonbury considering a ban on flags says Melvin Benn
The Prodigy and Nick Cave along with other artists we were already aware off are listed as playing Glasto on a sneak preview of next month’s Q Magazine cover.
Q Mag Glasto Edition
Image courtesy of @Nick_Coombes
Dolly Parton has said that she would perform at Glastonbury, but not until 2010i – the festival’s 40th anniversary.
When asked if she would consider performing at the festival, the veteran US country singer said: “Well I would certainly consider it. We’ve got a lot of things going on.”
“I couldn’t promise that I’d do it but we’ll certainly maybe one of these times get a chance to do it.”
Dolly was linked to last year’s Glasto but was forced to deny the rumours.
Akon has revealed that he wants to perform at Glastonbury this summer.
The Senegalese born R&B star claims he could top the performance of Jay-Z who was the Pyramid Stage’s Saturday night headliner in 2008.
“I would love to do Glastonbury. I could put on a show to rival Jay-Z,” he said.
“I’ve been there before – but not as a performer. I love festivals.”
Akon recently confirmed that he will be working on Alexandra Burke’s debut album later this year.
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Metcheck opened their much anticipated long range Glastonbury 2009 weather prediction page today, much to the amusement of the online Glasto community.
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Don’t forget to pack extra strength sun block, some super strong tent pegs to deal with the wind and water-proof gear that can withstand at least 114Km of rainfall in a single day. 
Alternatively, you can check our Glastonbury weather forecast page for a more sensible prediction nearer the time.
Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode have denied rumours that they have been booked to play at Glastonbury 2009.
Keyboardist Andy Fletcher cleared up internet claims that the band will be playing during an interview with Kerrang! Radio’s Emma Scott. “That is a rumour and it’s not true.” Says Fletcher. “Unless our management is going behind our backs, as far as we’re concerned that is definitely not on.”
Fletcher also said that Depeche Mode will be touring “until February” 2010 – despite the band previously saing that their ‘World Tour of the Universe 2009′ would only run until September.
Scott asked if their schedule had been expanded, to which Andy Fletcher replied: “I’ve given it away, you’re going to get me in trouble now. My manager’s going to come down on me heavy!”
“It’s likely that we will be doing quite a few more dates – maybe Birmingham. It would be nice to put our feet up after September but the fans are just going crazy, we might have to extend it. There could be riots!”
Bruce Springsteen and Blur are rumoured to be two of the headliners for Glastonbury 2009.
The veteran American rock singer and the Britpop act are tipped to play the Pyramid Stage on Saturday and Sunday respectively.
Damon Albarn announced last month that Blur would be reforming in the studio next year, while Springsteen releases new album Working On A Dream in January.
Neither act has signed up to play yet, but the festival is expected to confirm its headline acts soon.
Other acts expected to play the event include Franz Ferdinand, The Ting Tings and Rolf Harris.
Large crowds turned out to watch Michael Eavis light up Burnham-On-Sea’s colourful Christmas illuminations on Saturday November 29th.
Michael said he was “delighted” to be asked to perform the switch-on of over 60 lights across the town centre from a special stage outside the Victoria Hotel.
Hundreds of people braved chilly temperatures to watch the lights being switched on, including the town’s Mayor, Cllr Peter Burridge-Clayton and other local dignitaries.
An afternoon of entertainment was beforehand, with a selection of Christmas songs and carols performed by Burnham’s Curtain Call School of Performing Arts.
This was followed by local folk group, the Jockstrap Ensemble, playing a selection of numbers from their repertoire.There was also a visit by Father Christmas, and big band entertainment from Boulevard Swing. The entertainment concluded with a reception for Burnham Chamber Of Trade members and invited guests in the Princess Hall.
Ex-Fugees star Wyclef Jean has revealed to ITN that he would play the Glastonbury Festival if asked.
When asked, he said: “I’d do the festival. I like mud actually.”
Beyoncé Knowles has revealed she wants to follow in her husband Jay-Z’s footsteps and play the Glastonbury festival in 2009.
Speaking to Sky News, the R&B diva said she was proud of rapper Jay-Z’s performance at this year’s event and admitted she would not mind taking to the stage herself.
The singer said: “I thought it was brilliant. Jay had all the controversy – but he came out and he did good.”
However, the If I Were A Boy star admitted one part of the 2008 event disappointed her, as she took her wellies in anticipation of the infamous Glasto mud, only for it not to rain.
After being asked if she would like to do the same at the 2009 festival, Beyonce replied: “It would be really amazing… I would love to do it.”
Artist, singer and didgeridoo playing Glasto veteran Rolf Harris was confirmed as being on the Glastonbury 2009 line up yesterday by Radio 2.
Noel Gallagher has stated that Oasis will not be performing at Glastonbury 2009 and will instead concentrate on their tour.
Speaking at the announcement of the stadium gigs, Noel said the group have no intentions of playin Glasto next summer.
He said he is a fan of the festival but that the band have never performed well there and next year they will not take part.
“Glastonbury is great to be at but it’s not really good for people like me to play at because you don’t go on until 11 at night and all the people you’re with by that time are absolutely battered,” Noel stated.
We’ve heard from a reliable source that Emily Eavis, daughter of Glastonbury founder Michael joined Stevie Wonder’s Facebook fan club after his appearance on the Jonathon Ross show. Could this be a sign that he might play the Sunday night Pyramid slot? We’ll keep you informed of any developments.
Oasis
Oasis basist Gem Archer has called Jay-Z’s attack on Noel Gallagher childish.
Jay-Z criticised Gallagher after he claimed that the rapper should not headline this summer’s Glastonbury.
In new track, ‘Jockin’ Jay-Z’, the controversial Glasto headliner raps the lyrics: “That bloke from Oasis said I couldn’t play guitar, Somebody shoulda told him I’m a f**kin’ rockstar.”
Archer said of Jay-Z’s responce: “It’s like eight year old girls in a schoolyard, running off and writing ditties like that. Grow Up!
He added: “But rappers love a ruck. It’s what they do. They set out to have a fight and it’s there in their lyrics. They love biffo.”
Festival-goers are used to braving rain and mud, but this year’s Glastonbury crowds may be grateful for breezy conditions to power a giant mobile phone charger.
Orange has announced that it plans to install the seven-metre high renewable energy recharge “pod” at the Somerset music event.
Featuring a wind generator and solar panels to harness the weather, the unit will enable people at Glastonbury to keep their phones working during the three-day event.
The free service follows trials of small, individual portable wind chargers which were tested at last year’s festival. According to Orange, the pod will also be secure because each phone will be stored in a locker while it is recharging, with the owner keeping hold of the key.
The pod, developed with renewable energy experts Gotwind, can charge up to 100 mobile phones per hour, Orange said. The energy it generates is equivalent to powering a DJ booth for Groove Armada for a marathon 88 hour set.
EIGHTIES legends Duran Duran are gagging to play UK festivals, if only organisers would invite them.
The housewives’ favourites had a blast headlining Virgin Mobile’s V Festival in Australia this year and want to do more big events back home.
Wild Boy bassist John Taylor told me: “Festivals are something that we’re developing. Nobody asked us to do any until V in Australia and it was a very different vibe.”
Duran Duran believe they’ve got the perfect catalogue of party hits to headline Glastonbury but are still waiting for the call.
John, 47, admitted: “I’d love to do Glastonbury one day. But we’ll probably be in our 60s when Michael Eavis gets around to inviting us.
While her new movie I Am Because We Are received a warm welcome in Cannes, Madonna has uncharacteristically shied away from promoting the film in Britain. The 90-minute film about Malawian children was to be screened at the Glastonbury Festival this month, but the singer has pulled out. Madonna hoped the film could be shown on the Saturday and there was talk of a question and answer session,’ says a source. ‘But alleged poor ticket sales for the festival put her off. After talks with organisers, it was decided the festival was not the right venue to showcase her film.’
Glastonbury Festival 2011
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