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19 – 21 Jun 1981, Worthy Farm, Pilton

Glastonbury 1981

1981

Glastonbury 1981

Now called ‘Glastonbury Festival’, 1981 was the year that Michael Eavis took the helm. The event raised £20,000 for the Mid-Somerset ‘Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament’ following ticket sales of 18,000 at £8. Festival-goers were treated to performances by

Glastonbury 1981

THE YEAR OF THE CND SUPPORT The name was changed to Glastonbury Festival and Michael Eavis took the helm running the event again. This was the first “Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament” festival. Michael helped positively towards the peace movement by holding the Festival at Worthy farm to benefit the Mid Somerset CND campaign.