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BBC News
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
How Glastonbury Festival is keeping spirit of The Clash frontman alive
Tucked away at the top of Glastonbury Festival is the only stage actually dedicated to a rock legend. Strummerville overlooks a sea of tipis and is named in memory of Joe Strummer, The Clash's lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist, who died in is run by his widow, Lucinda Tait, who says it "means everything" to her to keep his memory alive in the place he "absolutely loved".Strummerville is one of the festival's smaller and more intimate stages, which Lucinda says is all about "meeting people, sharing opinions, sharing musical genres and ideas".There is a circle of sofas safely placed around a camp fire, a nod back to the days when Strummer would come to the festival with his family in the said: "The area between the two big stages was just purely for trucks, lorries, people that worked at the festival."That's where everybody parked and camped up, and Joe started a campfire there, and it was really for artists or the security or the stewards, it had that kind of vibe."He was a big champion of giving people time, space and an opportunity to air their music or their views, or whatever, and that's what the campfire was about."It was really about a meeting of minds because the fire does something, it just makes you relax, it makes you talk and think, it opens you up." Glastonbury 2025: Full line-up and stage times for the weekendIn pictures: Glastonbury Festival day three'We want to give you best seat in house for Glasto' Over the years, a friendship formed between the singer and Glastonbury founder Michael Eavis, with Strummer attending the festival "through thick and thin"."We were there right for those really, really wet ones, when the festival was abandoned and the stages were shut down."I think Michael had a soft spot for Joe because Joe always championed the festival when everyone was saying, 'oh, it's just a mud bath'," Lucinda said."I think there was a mutual respect for each other and Joe just felt a connection to this place, keeping his spirit alive means everything," she added. Despite attending the festival year after year, Strummer only officially played the event once, in 1999 with his band The Mescaleros."It was interesting to see him really hyped up before he went on stage."And he just so wanted to do it well, and he did. It was amazing."But it was interesting to see him nervous, because it meant so much to him," Lucinda stage's set up means it is often the perfect place for Glastonbury's legendary secret sets, as well as less well-known bands to play. "The bands that we have are mainly not on the big, big radar, but we have wonderful people like Olivia Dean, who we've championed for about five or six years," Lucinda its cosy vibe, the whole hill around Strummerville gets packed with Thursday night the band Fat Dog played, leaving the "whole hill heaving"."I thought I was going to come down here this morning and it was going to be a level playing field, as I thought the people would have just bounced the ground flat. It was mega," Lucinda of course, it also draws fans of The Clash. "We were worried when they moved us up here that no one would come up the hill, no one would find us, but we just made it really special."A lot of people just want to talk about Joe, how to let go and 1979 and 'I was at that gig in Bristol when…' and it's just lovely."Strummerville has introduced young people to Joe's music, but also his ethos."People come and hang out, and it's lovely to see so many young people, it's just great."And what would Strummer think of it all?"Oh, he'd love it. I don't think he'd leave the campfire," Lucinda said.
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Scotsman
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Music on vinyl: 23 sought after releases in April 2025 according to Discogs
It's almost payday, which for many means it's time to hunt for that 'white whale' – a coveted vinyl release for your collection. But what have vinyl collectors been specifically seeking throughout April 2025? Fortunately for us, online music marketplace Discogs not only compiles a monthly list of desirable releases but also allows us to refine our search terms. By exploring the marketplace, we selected the vinyl releases that appear on numerous user wantlists, resulting in 23 records currently in high demand among Discogs users. So, do you own any of them? More importantly, are you willing to part with these particular releases, knowing they're going to a good home – perhaps not quite as good as yours, but hopefully close? Here are April's most wanted records, according to Discogs. 1 . The Clash - London Calling (2 x LP, 1979) The 1979 release of London Calling by The Clash is still one of the most requested items on Discogs. The hallowed work of Joe Strummer et. al. is currently wanted by 12693 users in the marketplace - have you one to spare? | Getty Images Photo Sales 2 . Black Sabbath – Paranoid (Gatefold, with Management Credits, 1970) The 1970 single-disc edition of Black Sabbath's Paranoid has a total number of 13192 'wants' on Discogs' marketplace. With Ozzy's final live performance at Villa Park coming up this summer, will more people be requesting a chance to pick up this item? | Getty Images Photo Sales 3 . Stardust – Music Sounds Better With You (12, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Single, Etched, 1998) Still sending waves through dancefloors decades later! This sought-after 12-inch single of Stardust's iconic Music Sounds Better With You is a must-have for any house music aficionado. The single-sided pressing and unique etched design add to its collectible appeal. With over 13,000 users on Discogs still searching for this euphoric anthem on wax, don't miss your chance to own a piece of dance music history. Feel the groove on this essential single! | Provided Photo Sales 4 . Folklore The Long Pond Studio Sessions (2 x Vinyl, Record Store Day re-issue, Grey, 2023) Relive the intimate and enchanting experience of Taylor Swift's Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions with this highly coveted 2xLP grey vinyl reissue, released for Record Store Day. This special edition captures the magic of the stripped-down performances and storytelling behind the critically acclaimed album. With over 13,000 fans still searching for this unique pressing, don't miss your chance to own this beautiful and sought-after addition to any Swiftie's collection. Immerse yourself in the Long Pond Sessions on vinyl! | Getty Images Photo Sales
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Scotsman
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Music on vinyl: 23 sought after releases in April 2025 according to Discogs
It's almost payday, which for many means it's time to hunt for that 'white whale' – a coveted vinyl release for your collection. But what have vinyl collectors been specifically seeking throughout April 2025? Fortunately for us, online music marketplace Discogs not only compiles a monthly list of desirable releases but also allows us to refine our search terms. By exploring the marketplace, we selected the vinyl releases that appear on numerous user wantlists, resulting in 23 records currently in high demand among Discogs users. So, do you own any of them? More importantly, are you willing to part with these particular releases, knowing they're going to a good home – perhaps not quite as good as yours, but hopefully close? Here are April's most wanted records, according to Discogs. 1 . The Clash - London Calling (2 x LP, 1979) The 1979 release of London Calling by The Clash is still one of the most requested items on Discogs. The hallowed work of Joe Strummer et. al. is currently wanted by 12693 users in the marketplace - have you one to spare? | Getty Images Photo Sales 2 . Black Sabbath – Paranoid (Gatefold, with Management Credits, 1970) The 1970 single-disc edition of Black Sabbath's Paranoid has a total number of 13192 'wants' on Discogs' marketplace. With Ozzy's final live performance at Villa Park coming up this summer, will more people be requesting a chance to pick up this item? | Getty Images Photo Sales 3 . Stardust – Music Sounds Better With You (12, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Single, Etched, 1998) Still sending waves through dancefloors decades later! This sought-after 12-inch single of Stardust's iconic Music Sounds Better With You is a must-have for any house music aficionado. The single-sided pressing and unique etched design add to its collectible appeal. With over 13,000 users on Discogs still searching for this euphoric anthem on wax, don't miss your chance to own a piece of dance music history. Feel the groove on this essential single! | Provided Photo Sales 4 . Folklore The Long Pond Studio Sessions (2 x Vinyl, Record Store Day re-issue, Grey, 2023) Relive the intimate and enchanting experience of Taylor Swift's Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions with this highly coveted 2xLP grey vinyl reissue, released for Record Store Day. This special edition captures the magic of the stripped-down performances and storytelling behind the critically acclaimed album. With over 13,000 fans still searching for this unique pressing, don't miss your chance to own this beautiful and sought-after addition to any Swiftie's collection. Immerse yourself in the Long Pond Sessions on vinyl! | Getty Images Photo Sales
