Matt Cardy, Getty ImagesPeople attend a screening of film maker Julian Temple's Glastonbury documentary being shown at the new night time area, Cinemaggedon at the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Pilton on June 21, 2017 near Glastonbury, England. The largest greenfield festival in the world Glastonbury Festival is now a five-day festival of contemporary performing arts. The Somerset Festival, which Michael Eavis started in 1970 when several hundred hippies paid just £1, now attracts more than 175,000 people.
Matt Cardy, Getty ImagesPeople gather to make a giant human peace sign at the Stone Circle at the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Pilton on June 22, 2017 near Glastonbury, England. The largest greenfield festival in the world Glastonbury Festival is now a five-day festival of contemporary performing arts. The Somerset Festival, which Michael Eavis started in 1970 when several hundred hippies paid just £1, now attracts more than 175,000 people.
Grant Pollard, Invision/APFestival goers limbo at the Glastonbury music festival at Worthy Farm, in Somerset, England, Thursday, June 22, 2017.
Matt Cardy, Getty ImagesFestival founder Michael Eavis sings at the Avalon Cafe the Glastonbury Festival site at Worthy Farm in Pilton on June 22, 2017 near Glastonbury, England. The largest greenfield festival in the world Glastonbury Festival is now a five-day festival of contemporary performing arts. The Somerset Festival, which Michael Eavis started in 1970 when several hundred hippies paid just £1, now attracts more than 175,000 people.
Grant Pollard, Invision/APA festival goer relaxes at the Glastonbury music festival at Worthy Farm, in Somerset, England, Thursday, June 22, 2017.
Matt Cardy, Getty ImagesPeople take photographs of one another at the end of the first day at the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Pilton on June 21, 2017 near Glastonbury, England. The largest greenfield festival in the world Glastonbury Festival is now a five-day festival of contemporary performing arts. The Somerset Festival, which Michael Eavis started in 1970 when several hundred hippies paid just £1, now attracts more than 175,000 people.
Matt Cardy, Getty ImagesThe Shakti Sings choir perform at the Stone Circle at the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Pilton on June 22, 2017 near Glastonbury, England. The largest greenfield festival in the world Glastonbury Festival is now a five-day festival of contemporary performing arts. The Somerset Festival, which Michael Eavis started in 1970 when several hundred hippies paid just £1, now attracts more than 175,000 people.
Ian Gavan, Getty ImagesJohnny Depp introduces a screening of "The Libertine" film at the Cineramageddon cinema on day 1 of the Glastonbury Festival 2017 at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 22, 2017 in Glastonbury, England.
Ian Gavan, Getty ImagesFestivalgoers settle in on day 1 of the Glastonbury Festival 2017 at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 22, 2017 in Glastonbury, England.
Matt Cardy, Getty ImagesRecently erected tents are seen at the Glastonbury Festival site at Worthy Farm in Pilton on June 22, 2017 near Glastonbury, England. The largest greenfield festival in the world Glastonbury Festival is now a five-day festival of contemporary performing arts. The Somerset Festival, which Michael Eavis started in 1970 when several hundred hippies paid just £1, now attracts more than 175,000 people.
Ian Gavan, Getty ImagesA general view of festivalgoers near the West Holts Stage on day 1 of the Glastonbury Festival 2017 at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 22, 2017 in Glastonbury, England.
Ian Gavan, Getty ImagesA festivalgoer in costume on day 1 of the Glastonbury Festival 2017 at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 22, 2017 in Glastonbury, England.
Matt Cardy, Getty ImagesPeople move around the Glastonbury Festival site at Worthy Farm in Pilton on June 22, 2017 near Glastonbury, England. The largest greenfield festival in the world Glastonbury Festival is now a five-day festival of contemporary performing arts. The Somerset Festival, which Michael Eavis started in 1970 when several hundred hippies paid just £1, now attracts more than 175,000 people.
Ian Gavan, Getty ImagesA festivalgoer in costume on day 1 of the Glastonbury Festival 2017 at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 22, 2017 in Glastonbury, England.
Matt Cardy, Getty ImagesPeople move around the Glastonbury Festival site at Worthy Farm in Pilton on June 22, 2017 near Glastonbury, England. The largest greenfield festival in the world Glastonbury Festival is now a five-day festival of contemporary performing arts. The Somerset Festival, which Michael Eavis started in 1970 when several hundred hippies paid just £1, now attracts more than 175,000 people.
Matt Cardy, Getty ImagesPeople gather in front of the Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury Festival site at Worthy Farm in Pilton on June 22, 2017 near Glastonbury, England. The largest greenfield festival in the world Glastonbury Festival is now a five-day festival of contemporary performing arts. The Somerset Festival, which Michael Eavis started in 1970 when several hundred hippies paid just £1, now attracts more than 175,000 people.
Matt Cardy, Getty ImagesPeople gather in front of the Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury Festival site at Worthy Farm in Pilton on June 22, 2017 near Glastonbury, England. The largest greenfield festival in the world Glastonbury Festival is now a five-day festival of contemporary performing arts. The Somerset Festival, which Michael Eavis started in 1970 when several hundred hippies paid just £1, now attracts more than 175,000 people.
Matt Cardy, Getty ImagesA man dressed as a Storm Trooper walks around the Glastonbury Festival site at Worthy Farm in Pilton on June 22, 2017 near Glastonbury, England. The largest greenfield festival in the world Glastonbury Festival is now a five-day festival of contemporary performing arts. The Somerset Festival, which Michael Eavis started in 1970 when several hundred hippies paid just £1, now attracts more than 175,000 people.
Matt Cardy, Getty ImagesA man sleeps at the Glastonbury Festival site at Worthy Farm in Pilton on June 22, 2017 near Glastonbury, England. The largest greenfield festival in the world Glastonbury Festival is now a five-day festival of contemporary performing arts. The Somerset Festival, which Michael Eavis started in 1970 when several hundred hippies paid just £1, now attracts more than 175,000 people.
Ben Birchall, PA via The Associated PressAn aerial view of the Pyramid stage ahead of the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset, England, Thursday June 22, 2017.
Matt Cardy, Getty ImagesFireworks illuminate the night sky at the end of the first day at the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Pilton on June 21, 2017 near Glastonbury, England. The largest greenfield festival in the world Glastonbury Festival is now a five-day festival of contemporary performing arts. The Somerset Festival, which Michael Eavis started in 1970 when several hundred hippies paid just £1, now attracts more than 175,000 people.
Oli Scarff , AFP/Getty ImagesFestival-goes gather in the Stone Circle to watch the sun set at the Glastonbury Festival of Music and Performing Arts on Worthy Farm near the village of Pilton in Somerset, South West England, on June 21, 2017.
Matt Cardy, Getty ImagesFestival fans queue as the gates open at the Glastonbury Festival amid heightened security at the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Pilton on June 21, 2017 near Glastonbury, England.
Matt Cardy, Getty ImagesCamping field stewards use a paddling pool as people arrive at the Glastonbury Festival amid heightened security at Worthy Farm in Pilton on June 21, 2017 near Glastonbury, England.
Matt Cardy, Getty ImagesFestival goers jump in the air as they pose for a photograph as people gather to watch the sun set ahead of the gates opening to the public amid heightened security this year at the Glastonbury Festival site at Worthy Farm in Pilton on June 20, 2017 near Glastonbury, England.
Oli Scarff , AFP/Getty ImagesFestival-goers gather to watch the sun set at the Glastonbury Festival of Music and Performing Arts on Worthy Farm near the village of Pilton in Somerset, South West England, on June 21, 2017.
Matt Cardy, Getty ImagesFestival fans queue as the gates open at the Glastonbury Festival amid heightened security at Worthy Farm in Pilton on June 21, 2017 near Glastonbury, England.
Matt Cardy, Getty ImagesFestival fans queue as the gates open at the Glastonbury Festival amid heightened security at Worthy Farm in Pilton on June 21, 2017 near Glastonbury, England.
Matt Cardy, Getty ImagesFestival security check bags as the gates open at the Glastonbury Festival amid heightened security at Worthy Farm in Pilton on June 21, 2017 near Glastonbury, England.
Oli Scarff , AFP/Getty ImagesRevellers arrive to attend the Glastonbury Festival of Music and Performing Arts on Worthy Farm near the village of Pilton in Somerset, south-west England on June 21, 2017.
Oli Scarff , AFP/Getty ImagesRevellers arrive to attend the Glastonbury Festival of Music and Performing Arts on Worthy Farm near the village of Pilton in Somerset, south-west England on June 21, 2017.
Oli Scarff , AFP/Getty ImagesRevellers relax by their tents as they attend the Glastonbury Festival of Music and Performing Arts on Worthy Farm near the village of Pilton in Somerset, south-west England on June 21, 2017.
Oli Scarff , AFP/Getty ImagesRevellers pour water over each other to cool down in high temperatures as they attend the Glastonbury Festival of Music and Performing Arts on Worthy Farm near the village of Pilton in Somerset, South West England, on June 21, 2017.
Oli Scarff , AFP/Getty ImagesMounted police officers mix with revellers at a merchandise stall during the Glastonbury Festival of Music and Performing Arts on Worthy Farm near the village of Pilton in Somerset, South West England, on June 21, 2017.
Oli Scarff , AFP/Getty ImagesRevellers attend the Glastonbury Festival of Music and Performing Arts on Worthy Farm near the village of Pilton in Somerset, South West England, on June 21, 2017.
Oli Scarff , AFP/Getty ImagesA woman relaxes in the shade as high temperatures visit the Glastonbury Festival of Music and Performing Arts on Worthy Farm near the village of Pilton in Somerset, South West England, on June 21, 2017.
Oli Scarff , AFP/Getty ImagesRevellers attend the Glastonbury Festival of Music and Performing Arts on Worthy Farm near the village of Pilton in Somerset, South West England, on June 21, 2017.
Oli Scarff , AFP/Getty ImagesRevellers attend the Glastonbury Festival of Music and Performing Arts on Worthy Farm near the village of Pilton in Somerset, South West England, on June 21, 2017.
Oli Scarff , AFP/Getty ImagesA reveller walks among the tipi tents at the Glastonbury Festival of Music and Performing Arts on Worthy Farm near the village of Pilton in Somerset, South West England, on June 21, 2017.
Oli Scarff , AFP/Getty ImagesA reveller relaxes in a hammock at the Glastonbury Festival of Music and Performing Arts on Worthy Farm near the village of Pilton in Somerset, South West England, on June 21, 2017.
Oli Scarff , AFP/Getty ImagesTent sit in the sunshine at the Glastonbury Festival of Music and Performing Arts on Worthy Farm near the village of Pilton in Somerset, South West England, on June 21, 2017.
Oli Scarff , AFP/Getty ImagesRevellers attend the Glastonbury Festival of Music and Performing Arts on Worthy Farm near the village of Pilton in Somerset, South West England, on June 21, 2017.
Oli Scarff , AFP/Getty ImagesA woman waits to receive customers on her stall at the Glastonbury Festival of Music and Performing Arts on Worthy Farm near the village of Pilton in Somerset, South West England, on June 21, 2017.
Matt Cardy, Getty ImagesPeople seek shade as temperatures reach record levels at the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Pilton on June 21, 2017 near Glastonbury, England.
Matt Cardy, Getty ImagesPeople queue for water as temperatures reach record levels at the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Pilton on June 21, 2017 near Glastonbury, England.
Matt Cardy, Getty ImagesPeople seek shade as temperatures reach record levels at the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Pilton on June 21, 2017 near Glastonbury, England.
Matt Cardy, Getty ImagesPeople seek shade as temperatures reach record levels at the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Pilton on June 21, 2017 near Glastonbury, England.
Matt Cardy, Getty ImagesA group of recently arrived festival goers look for shade as temperatures reach record levels at the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Pilton on June 21, 2017 near Glastonbury, England.
Matt Cardy, Getty ImagesPeople walk around the festival site as temperatures reach record levels at the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Pilton on June 21, 2017 near Glastonbury, England..
Oli Scarff , AFP/Getty ImagesFestival-goers watch the sun set at the Glastonbury Festival of Music and Performing Arts on Worthy Farm near the village of Pilton in Somerset, South West England, on June 21, 2017.
Oli Scarff , AFP/Getty ImagesFestival-goers watch the sun set at the Glastonbury Festival of Music and Performing Arts on Worthy Farm near the village of Pilton in Somerset, South West England, on June 21, 2017.
Oli Scarff , AFP/Getty ImagesFestival-goers watch the sun set at the Glastonbury Festival of Music and Performing Arts on Worthy Farm near the village of Pilton in Somerset, South West England, on June 21, 2017.
Oli Scarff , AFP/Getty ImagesFestival-goers gather to watch the sun set at the Glastonbury Festival of Music and Performing Arts on Worthy Farm near the village of Pilton in Somerset, South West England, on June 21, 2017.
Matt Cardy, Getty ImagesPeople gather to watch the sun set ahead of the gates opening to the public amid heightened security this year at the Glastonbury Festival site at Worthy Farm in Pilton on June 20, 2017 near Glastonbury, England.
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People attend a screening of film maker Julian Temple's Glastonbury documentary being shown at the new night time area, Cinemaggedon at the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Pilton on June 21, 2017 near Glastonbury, England. The largest greenfield festival in the world Glastonbury Festival is now a five-day festival of contemporary performing arts. The Somerset Festival, which Michael Eavis started in 1970 when several hundred hippies paid just £1, now attracts more than 175,000 people.
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The largest greenfield festival in the world, the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Pilton near Glastonbury, England, is now a five-day festival of contemporary performing arts. The Somerset Festival, which Michael Eavis started in 1970 when several hundred hippies paid just one pound, now attracts more than 175,000 people. The festival runs June 21-25.