This place is like a whole world of its own. One of the biggest (they claim to be THE biggest) in the world, Glastonbury is 900 acres of music and art and community in the Vale of Avalon, with mythology and religious traditions that are hundreds of years old. 900 ACRES. That's more than a lot. That's an empire. King Arthur might even be buried there.

It's been around for 35 years, and shortly after it's beginning, it became a haven for hippies that were coming from celebrating the Summer Solstice at Stonehenge. Later they built a giant pyramid that served as a cowshed and animal food store when the festival was not going on.

The festival has consistently grown over time, and has thus had to sometimes change locations to accomodate the growing crowd. There has also been a history of struggle with licensing restrictions, and the festival organizers always seem to prevail in making sure the show goes on. Main organizer Michael Eavis has always played a steady hand in enabling the festival to happen.

In addition to the music, there's also theatre, circus, cabaret, community. Check out the lineup below, its more than huge.

Anyone interested in buying a ticket has to register with the festival via their web site or through the mail and provide a photo of themselves, in an attempt to cut down on ticket reselling.

The 2008 headlining acts for Glastonbury will be Kings Of Leon, Jay-Z and The Verve, in addition to CSS. CSS is not a headling act.

ALSO: They've announced a new booking scheme that lets people buy up to six tickets for the 2009 festival. Tickets will go on sale on October 5th, 2008

Glastonbury Festival Lineup 2009
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