Topic: Glastonbury

3 chapters across the catalog

Deputary
Episode 1623 19:45 - 23:15

1623: Deputary

Drag Syndrome Collective and Down Syndrome Performers

Drag Syndrome, a professional drag collective featuring performers with Down syndrome, has gained international attention with performances in Berlin and at the Glastonbury Festival. The group advocates for diversity and inclusion for people with disabilities through drag personas. An anecdote is shared regarding the Josti Band, a famous Dutch musical group composed of individuals with intellectual disabilities, and their use of color-coded instruments.

Lions Stood Still
Episode 333 1:16:50 - 1:18:33

333: Lions Stood Still

Christopher Shale Death, Toxicology Reports, Amy Winehouse

Questions remain regarding the death of Conservative Party chairman Christopher Shale, who was found dead at the Glastonbury festival in June 2011. While Amy Winehouse's toxicology report was released quickly after her death, Shale's results have not been made public. The delay is linked to the "Chipping Norton set" involving David Cameron and the Murdoch media empire.

Adios, MOFO!
Episode 316 1:59:03 - 2:03:25

316: Adios, MOFO!

U2 Tax Protest at Glastonbury Festival

Protesters at the Glastonbury Festival launched a balloon targeting the band U2 for moving their royalty operations to the Netherlands to avoid Irish taxes. Security guards reportedly deflated the balloon and wrestled protesters to the ground. The incident highlights the tension between lead singer Bono's activism and the band's financial practices.