Glastonbury BBC Coverage: Interview with Steve Lamacq and Head Of Pop Music Jonny Rothery

Now, we know what you’re thinking: ‘Doesn’t it start on Wednesday?’ Well, the live coverage from Worthy Farm does indeed commence in the middle part of the week, but a cursory check on BBC iPlayer will proffer enough treats to pass the next few agonising hours. 

The coverage across the BBC has already started, with some special programming all over their network, so head over to the iPlayer now (or in a few minutes, after you’ve read all about it). In an exclusive interview with Clash, BBC Head of Popular Music Jonny Rothery and 6 Music stalwart Steve Lamacq talk us through what’s on the agenda both before and during the Biggest Music Weekend Of The Year. With a mammoth 45 hours of coverage, there’s lots to pick through. 

“We’ve got more programming across linear (TV) and iPlayer over the festival,” Rothery opens. “Sunday night (June 18th) kicks off with We Love Glastonbury, with lovely moments from the likes of Noel Gallagher, Jake Shears, Sharleen Spiteri (and) comedians like Nish Kumar and Joel Wicks who love Glastonbury. Whether they’ve been or have watched it on TV for years, they’re just going through their highlights.”

https://www.clashmusic.com/features/beyond-the-red-button-glastonbury-and-the-bbc/