The gates for Glastonbury Festival 2022 have been officially opened by the festival’s founder Michael Eavis. The festival is celebrating its 50th anniversary, with thousands flocking to Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset, for the five-day event.
Glastonbury Festival organiser Emily Eavis marked the opening of the gates with a post on Instagram. Writing alongside a picture, she said: “Gates are OPEN… Welcome everyone to Glastonbury 2022!”
Emily’s picture to celebrate the opening of the Glastonbury Festival included a nod to Sir Paul McCartney, who will be headlining the Pyramid Stage on Saturday night. A poster on a pole with the words “Get Back To Where You Once Belonged” referred to the lyrics of The Beatles’ song Get Back.
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Eavis, 86, told those entering the gates: “This is going to be the best show in town. Wait …