How BBC 'wants to give you best seat' for Glastonbury 2025

How BBC 'wants to give you best seat' for Glastonbury 2025

The BBC is gearing up to provide extensive coverage of the Glastonbury Festival, offering more than 90 hours of live streamed performances across various platforms. Alison Howe, the executive producer at BBC Studios for Glastonbury on TV, is excited to bring the festival experience to people’s homes. The lineup for this year’s event includes headliners such as The 1975, Neil Young, and Olivia Rodrigo, along with other popular artists like Charli XCX and Rod Stewart.

Alison highlighted the BBC’s commitment to showcasing a diverse range of artists and genres, providing a platform for both established and up-and-coming musicians. The BBC has been a long-standing partner with Glastonbury, capturing the essence of the festival and delivering it to millions of viewers each year. With a record-breaking 23.1 million people tuning in to watch the festival on TV in 2023, the BBC aims to make this year’s coverage more accessible than ever before.

Over the past 30 years, technology has significantly evolved, allowing the BBC to enhance its coverage of the festival. Peter Taylor, head of operations for BBC Studios, emphasized the rigorous planning and coordination required to capture the spectacle of Glastonbury. The team faces challenges due to the scale of the event and the diverse lineup of artists, but their strong relationships with the festival’s production staff help ensure a successful broadcast.

The BBC’s lineup of presenters, including Jo Whiley, Zoe Ball, and Greg James, will guide viewers through the festival’s performances. From live streams on BBC iPlayer to coverage on TV and radio, the BBC aims to bring the magic of Glastonbury into people’s homes. Despite the technical intricacies and logistics involved in broadcasting such a massive event, the BBC remains dedicated to providing an unparalleled viewing experience for fans

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