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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Roisin O'Connor

Fatboy Slim makes surprising admission about his Glastonbury appearances

  • Legendary DJ Fatboy Slim has revealed he has never been paid to perform at Glastonbury Festival despite making over 100 appearances.
  • The 63-year-old musician receives free tickets and permission to play intimate gigs in unusual spots from organisers Michael and Emily Eavis instead of a fee.
  • Cook praised Glastonbury as a utopian society, noting that the event is not run for profit and that proceeds are directed to good causes.
  • Glastonbury Festival donated a record £3.7m to charities including Oxfam, Greenpeace, and WaterAid following its 2023 event.
  • Organisers have announced ticket sale dates for the upcoming festival, split between coach packages and general admission.

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