17 things you probably didn't know about the Black Dyke Band…
World famous brass act, the Black Dyke Band, will perform at the 21st
Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza next year.

But who are they?

In the West Country we have a bit of an excuse for not knowing much about them, as they’re from the Yorkshire village of Queenshead.

However, they are world famous in certain quarters and there are some great hidden facts from their history.

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Here are 17 things…

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Could Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff really be performing at…
Could Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff really be performing at Glastonbury next year?It could really be happening, for Jazzy Jeff has been quoted as saying that he and the Fresh Prince will be at Worthy Farm if they are asked to perform at the famous music festival.The duo became a sensation after their single Parents Just Don’t Understand bagged them a Grammy in 1989, and their roles in the Fresh Prince of Bel Air made them a hit around the world.Now they are tipped to be on their way to Pilton…

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Glastonbury 2017: Campervan passes go back on sale
Several Glastonbury Festival Campervan passes went back on sale today, just a day after punters were left stunned when areas Tipi Village and Worthy View camping sold out for 2017 in less than an hour.Passes for East Campervan tickets went back on sale at some point this afternoon, much to the excitement of people who had missed out during the rush on October 27.It appears the small window of opportunity has now closed – and there was no announcement about it. When the passes first went on sale…

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An evening with Glastonbury Festival founder Michael Eavis:…
Glastonbury Festival fans will get the opportunity to hear from the man who started the
UK’s most iconic music festival at an event in Bridgwater this month.

Based on the ‘Desert Island Discs’ format, Michael Eavis will choose some of his favourite songs and talk about how they link to his life and Glastonbury Festival.

Each track will also be interpreted and performed live by young members of Somerset Rural Youth Project’s Rural Music Network.

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