Glastonbury founder Michael Eavis knighted in New Year Honours
by Laura Harding
Dec 30, 2023
4 minutes
Glastonbury founder Michael Eavis joked he may “take a couple of tickets” in his pocket if the Prince of Wales performs the investiture ceremony as he was knighted in the New Year Honours.
The dairy farmer, 88, who first hosted the Pilton Pop, Blues & Folk Festival at Worthy Farm in 1970, has been recognised for services to music and charity.
In an interview with the official Glastonbury website, Sir Michael said his daughter Emily, with whom he runs Glastonbury music festival, had brought him the official letter about his knighthood, adding: “I was really
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