In this episode of Festival Sounds, I'm joined by Eloise, our incredible well informed guest who is helping me with a deep dive into sustainability. Join us as we uncover the practical and innovative ways in which festivals across the UK are embracing eco-friendly practices, from reducing plastic waste to embracing renewable energy sources.

Discover how these festivals are minimising their environmental footprint,  We'll share stories of change, shedding light on the small yet impactful decisions made by both organisers and attendees to create a more sustainable festival experience.

In this episode, we're unlocking the mystery behind one of the most coveted tickets in the world - Glastonbury Festival. Whether you're a seasoned festival-goer or a first-timer, this episode is packed with insider tips and hacks to score those elusive Glastonbury tickets.

My good friend Donald joins us to chat about how he got into volunteering with the Glasto recycling crew as an alternative to getting a ticket

Bill is joined by four guests, all students who have volunteered at music festivals with Oxfam.  They discuss they experiences of working behind the scenes at festivals, what is its appeal and their musical highlights at Isle of Wight Festival, Wilderness Festival and Shambala Festival.

They will join us again to discuss volunteering at Glastonbury Festival in a future episode.

Welcome to Festival Sounds,  the podcast that explores new music at iconic UK music festivals such as Glastonbury Festival and asks, "Are music festivals ageless?".  

Are you ever too old to enjoy Glastonbury Festival?  Bill is joined by his friend and new music fan Grahame.  We talk about age, family commitments and what music to listen out for at this years festivals.  Will Young Fathers be the show stealers this year?

But it's not just about the music.  Join us as we celebrate new discoveries and reflect on the significance of music festivals in our lives.

Welcome to "Festival Sounds," where we explore the diverse world of music festivals. In this special episode, we shine a spotlight on a crucial aspect of festival culture: accessible camping at UK music festivals.

In this episode Bill is joined by Daisy, that one mate everyone has who convinced them to go to their first festival.  She talks about her early festival experiences and what the process is to camp in accessible camping.  The difference accessible provisions make to the festival experience and how important they are to ensure diversity in the audience.