DiSpatch: What a Glastonbury First-Timer Found - Hope, Love, Unity, Resistance & Joy

What this episode covers

<p>What does it feel like to attend Glastonbury for the first time?</p><p>Music journalist <a href="https://www.emmabwilkes.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Emma Wilkes</a> brings us along for her debut pilgrimage to the UK&#39;s landmark musical gathering. She spins us a sonic diary with interviews from Terminal 1 and Laima Layton, along with reactions to some of the politically charged moments of the festival (shouts to Amyl and the Sniffers). </p><p>Along the way, there are vox pops with strangers, overlooked corners, and moments that slipped under the mainstream radar…</p><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>01:51 Pre-festival preparation with Emma Wilkes</p><p>03:26 Attendees&#39; expectations of Glastonbury 2025</p><p>04:22 First impressions and Thursday observations</p><p>06:19 Terminal 1 and an interview with Laima Layton</p><p>18:32 The sounds of Worthy Farm</p><p>19:12 How does the real-life festival compare to the coverage seen previously?</p><p>21:45 The political moments of Glastonbury 2025</p><p>30:42 The journey home, the Tuesday after, and a summary from a slightly raspy Emma</p><p>34:11 Expectations vs. reality with the people of the festival</p><p><strong>Mentioned in the episode:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.laimaleyton.com/music"><u>Laima Layton</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.inplaceofwar.net/"><u>In Place Of War</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.inplaceofwar.net/grrrl"><u>GRRRL</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/areas/terminal-1/"><u>Terminal 1</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.amylandthesniffers.com/"><u>Amyl and the Sniffers</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.jadeofficial.com/"><u>JADE</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.seunkutimusic.com/"><u>Seun Kuti</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.marujaofficial.co.uk/"><u>Maruja</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.lambrinigirlsband.co.uk/"><u>Lambrini Girls</u></a></p><ul><li><strong>Join the conversation: </strong><a href="https://community.drownedinsound.com/"><strong>Drowned in Sound Community</strong></a></li><li><strong>Email: </strong><a href="mailto:[email protected]"><strong>[email protected]</strong></a></li><li><strong>Stay updated:</strong> <a href="https://www.drownedinsound.org/"><strong>Subscribe to DiS newsletter</strong></a><br></li></ul>