Glastonbury 1979
Now a three day event and was still referred to as the Glastonbury Fayre but with the theme of âthe year of the childâ. Bill Harkin and Arabella Churchill were the instigators on this occasion and turned to Michael Eavis for financial backing. He secured a bank loan against the deeds of the farm. Special provision and entertainment was provided for children and it was at this event that the concept of the Childrenâs World charity was born which still exists today and works in special schools throughout Somerset and Avon Again, despite the numbers attending, the organisers suffered a huge financial loss and no one wanted to risk another festival in 1980. It was also this summer that Michaelâs youngest daughter, Emily was born.
Glastonbury 1979
Now ÂŁ5 for a three day ticket, 1979 saw 12,000 people enjoying the likes of Peter Gabriel, Tom Robinson and Steve Hillage at Glastonbury Fayre. Following the theme âThe Year of the Childâ, the event was organised by Bill Harkin and Arabella Churchhill.