Glastonbury veteran reflects on 26 years covering the festival
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 12:33 · Archive
Clinton Rogers recalls 26 years covering Glastonbury Festival, from backstage challenges to performing major artists.
Clinton Rogers has written about his 26 years covering Glastonbury Festival for the BBC. He recalls the experience as both privileged and challenging, with the opportunity to see major performers but also the difficulties of working rather than attending as a paying visitor.
Rogers describes the practical hardships of covering the festival, including carrying heavy camera equipment through mud so thick that it swallowed his Wellington boots on more than one occasion. He also mentions being threatened by a drug dealer wielding a machete during his time there.
Among the performers he witnessed were Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Neil Diamond, Barry Gibb, Shirley Bassey and Rod Stewart. Rogers says his favourite performer was Sir Tom Jones, citing the quality of his show and his energy on stage as 'mesmerising', despite saying he is not a huge fan of Jones's music.
Recent headlines about the festival have focused on ticket prices breaking the £400 barrier for the first time, and speculation about headliners for June, which Rogers notes will not be confirmed until the New Year.
How it is being reported
- Clinton Rogers: The good and the bad of Glastonbury FestivalClinton Rogers recalls 26 years covering Glastonbury Festival, from backstage rows and mud to unforgettable performances.Somerset County Gazette · 22 Oct, 05:00
- Clinton Rogers: The highs and lows of Glastonbury FestivalClinton Rogers recalls 26 years covering Glastonbury Festival, from backstage rows and mud to unforgettable performances.Bridgwater Mercury · 22 Oct, 05:00
In this story: Clinton Rogers · Glastonbury Festival · BBC · Paul McCartney · Stevie Wonder · Tom Jones · Van Morrison
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