Extravaganza
Explosive Extravaganza - 2004 Review
South West music fans soaked up a combination of rays and riffs at Glastonbury Abbey's Musical Extravaganza Weekend which took place on Friday 30th July, Saturday 31st and Sunday 1st August in the majestic ruins of Glastonbury Abbey.
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Fireworks Picture by Jason Bryant.
The information below refers to the Extravaganza Festival that took place between 30th July and the 1st August 2004.
Advance Ticket Bookings: 1 evening: £25 - 2 evenings: £45 - 3 evenings: £65 (Credit Cards - £1.50 surcharge per transaction) £5 surcharge for tickets purchased at the gate (subject to availability). Available from Tourist Information Centres at: Glastonbury: 01458 832020 • Wells: 01749 672552 • Shepton Mallet: 01749 345258 • Street: 01458 447384 The Glastonbury Abbey Shop: 01458 831631• Worthy Farm: 01749 890470 Accompanied children aged 5 to under 16 are £10. Party bookings - buy 15 get an extra one free.
Glastonbury Festivals Ltd is extremely grateful to the Trustees of Glastonbury Abbey for their co-operation in staging this event and to Matthew Clark Brands Ltd and Western Daily Press for their support.
Gates open 5.30pm
To buy tickets online, visit www.glastonburyabbey.com
Pop legends Van Morrison and Jools Holland team up with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra this summer in Glastonbury. When tickets sold out early in 2003 for the wonderfully successful Jools Holland Musical Extravaganza, Michael Eavis undertook to look at the format of the Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza so there would not be so many disappointed people.
He has been true to his word in dramatic style. This unique event has grown in stature over the years and is already a high spot in the musical calendar of the South West. This year, for the first time, after last year’s sell out concert, Michael saw the chance to fulfil his dreams of putting on three nights at the Abbey.
On Friday, July 30th the Musical Extravaganza Weekend kicks off with a concert from local Somerset resident Van Morrison. This is the first time that Van Morrison will have played in the mystical parklands, beside the majestic ruins of the medieval Glastonbury Abbey and under the world famous Tor. Van Morrison has a great affection for the town of Glastonbury and famously included mention of the town’s Church of St John in his album Avalon Sunset.
On Saturday, July 31st the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra will provide a programme of popular classical pieces. The RPO have often been quoted as saying that the Glastonbury event is one of their favourites. The location, the soloists, the stirring Pendyrus Male Choir, the water fountains choreographed by the Aquatique Show International of Strasbourg and the spectacular fireworks synchronised by Andrew Fielder all combine to make this one of the outstanding outdoor events of the summer. The crowds come to the classical evening in their thousands, to soak up the atmosphere and contribute to this colourful event with their picnics, flags, singing and even dancing to the orchestra.
On Sunday, August 1st Jools Holland will make a triumphant return after last year's event, which received wide-spread critical acclaim. Jools will play with his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra, a powerful and disciplined 18 piece band with a wonderful repertoire of instantly recognisable 20th century jazz and R n’ B classics. Jools will be accompanied by virtuoso drummer Gilson Lavis and the compelling vocalists Sam Brown and Ruby Turner.
There are a variety of ticket options: 1 evening will cost £25.00, 2 evenings £45.00 and 3 evenings £65.00. For party bookings, if you buy 15 tickets you get an extra one free. Children under 5 are admitted free, and for school children aged under 16, tickets will cost £10.
This year, in association with Bristol Hampers, why not treat yourself and pre-book a delicious picnic. Click here for menus and how to order.
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