Woody Cook Glastonbury Tips Interview. Today I spoke to the brilliant Woody Cook about all things Glastonbury and his upcoming charity walk. Woody and friends are walking from Dover to Pilton. A journey of 192 miles! Their mission is to save vital grassroots venues, protect the natural spaces we inhabit, and raise awareness of environmental and social issues.
From independent music venues to our natural environment, many of the spaces that foster human connection and creativity are under threat. In 2023, the UK suffered the closure of a grassroots venue every two weeks, jeopardising the careers of emerging artists and leaving communities without essential cultural spaces. Alongside this, our country’s natural environment is deteriorating, ranking in the bottom 10% globally for biodiversity.
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Hey Woody, you’re about to embark on a charity walk from Dover to Pilton, arriving just in time for the festival to start. How did that come about, and which charities are you helping?
I wanted to use my platform to make a difference. When we looked at who to raise money for, there wasn’t a single charity that did it all, so we’ve decided to split it between MVT (The Music Venue Trust), National Wildlife Trusts, along with Glastonbury’s Big 3 charities, Greenpeace, Water Aid and Oxfam.
What tips would you give people going to their first Glastonbury?
Pack for hot, cold and wet weather, don’t try to see it all, bring loo roll.
What makes Glastonbury so special?
The whole vibe and the attitude of unity that everyone comes with it’s a unique place where memories are made.
Where can people find you at this year’s festival?
Here is where I am playing this year:
Thursday
Love Fields time TBA
11 pm-12 pm Watering Hole
Friday
5:30 – 6:30 pm Scissors
8-10 pm setting sun (old Cornish arms)
Saturday
Take over TBA 2 pm – 6 am Kenetic
Sunday
The Bug 5-6 pm
Summerville 9-10 pm (dub)
What are your plans (after a well-earned rest!) for the rest of the year?
Working on my album, resting after the walk.
Cheers, Woody, we look forward to catching up with you at the festival and good luck with the walk!
See you on the farm.
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