Show Notes
Miguel and Jessi are joined by Jay, or as he is better known, Beans On Toast, for an epic episode of festival stories. From Beans’ first Glastonbury in 1997 at the ripe young age of 16, he hasn’t missed one yet. We hear tales of fence jumping, open mic gigs, and meeting Billy Bragg. A proper veteran of the festival who went from punter, to crew, to performer, and this year will mark 25 years since his first Glasto. We absolutely loved having you Jay, see you in the fields very soon! (00:00) A first Glastonbury at 16 (07:01) The first gigs, good and bad (14:59) Writing songs and playing to any crowd (23:27) From jumping the fence to working for a ticket (26:03) Listener Tom's tips and community news (30:58) What has changed, and a home at Greenpeace (42:36) Favourite sets and Monday mornings (54:06) A show a day in 2022
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Woody Cook joins Miguel and Jessi to talk finding his own sound, playing ten sets at Glastonbury and why having fun behind the decks matters. From first-set nerves to crowd-surfing on an airbed, secret bars and a three-week charity walk to Worthy Farm, Woody shares the music, friendships and adventures that have shaped his Glastonbury. (00:00) Ten sets and a crew bar that nearly got too full (04:37) Growing up around the festival (15:23) Famous faces, the piano bar and an airbed (25:52) Finding his own sound behind the decks (46:41) First-set nerves in the Greenpeace tree (57:24) Walking from Dover to Worthy Farm (01:01:22) Woody's Glastonbury map
The fallow year is over and ticket day has come round sooner than expected. Jessi and Miguel are back to talk through the Glastonbury 2027 sale: what has been announced, the £408 price, how the queue works and why the coach sale is a commitment as well as a chance. They also share the mistakes that can sink a whole group, how Jessi runs her ticket syndicate, whether Glasto is still worth the money, and the first headliner rumours. (00:00) Back after the fallow year (04:45) What we know about the sale, and mistakes to avoid (14:29) The art of the ticket syndicate (21:08) The coach sale (28:43) Is Glasto still worth it? (40:14) Headliner rumours and what comes next
Miguel and Jessi are joined by guest Niki to look back on Glastonbury 2025, from the Wednesday circus at the Pyramid to a foggy Monday morning at the Stone Circle. Between them they cover standout sets, late nights in the south-east corner and the small kindnesses along the way. Miguel worked long shifts and saw the festival by night, Jessi volunteered and then roamed free, and Niki did it as a ticket holder. All three came home with the same feeling: something just clicked this year. (00:00) Back on the farm, and where 2025 ranks (07:17) Niki's corner of Kidney Mead (10:30) Wednesday: circus, fireworks and a first night out (27:54) Thursday, the day for exploring (49:05) Weekend highlights and room to move (01:07:19) Miguel's festival after dark (01:21:40) Sunday night into Monday morning (01:28:33) Glasto moments and what it all meant
Just before heading to Worthy Farm, Jesse and Miguel sit down with Amy Bee Sting, creative director of OMG It’s The Church - the Glastonbury late-night institution known for salvation, saxophones, and serious chaos. Amy shares some very unholy memories from her years with the band, and there’s even a brief appearance from The Reverend himself. Glastonbury stories, backstage madness, and sins that cannot be unseen. Explicit content. Amen. (00:00) Two hosts, two jobs and a house full of kit (05:41) Amy finds her people (17:31) Strange nights and stranger mornings (24:03) How the Church came to be (33:02) Confessions and the congregation (43:35) Where to find the Church this year (49:06) A word from the Reverend
In this episode, we're joined by Bilal from Festival Sounds to reflect on the magic of Glastonbury 2024 – the standout sets, surprises, and unforgettable moments that have stuck with us months later. We also dive into the drama of the 2025 ticket sale (spoiler: it didn’t go well for some of us…), debate the new system, and look ahead to what we know – and hope – is coming for Glasto 2025. (00:00) A crossover with Festival Sounds (08:30) 2024 revisited: sunshine, drones and the Dragonfly (21:08) New corners and favourite sets (31:52) The case for a nostalgia slot (39:20) The 2025 ticket sale and the new queue (52:09) Other ways in: Oxfam and working the festival (01:02:19) Headliner rumours and wishlists for 2025 (01:13:39) Outfits, traders and plans for next time