Thousands of people will descend on Glastonbury today, as the festival opens its gates for the five day festival.
Co-organiser Emily Eavis opened the gates with people at the front of the queue setting off from their homes as early as 1.30am to secure their spot. Glastonbury co-founder Michael Eavis, who was recently pictured in a wheelchair, sat in a red Land Rover nearby and watched as his daughter took over the reins.
Speaking at the gates to BBC, Emily Eavis said: "He's over there - he's still very much here. He's going to be waving everybody in.
"He's doing really well. He had a late night last night." She said her father had been at the National Portrait Gallery in London, unveiling a painting.
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She added: "He's been out, we've all been here, heads down... he's been off to London to a gallery opening." Over the next five days, the 900-acre site will host world-class music stars as well as speeches by politicians, film screenings, theatre and circus performances.
Speaking from the front of the queue, Nigel Hayes, 42, who is a kitchen fitter, told the PA news agency he has been to every Glastonbury since 2002. His 40-year-old sister Joanne Hayes, works as a personal assistant, has been to every one since 2007.
Mr Hayes said: "We got here at 4.30am, we set off at 1.30am from London... it would be nice to set off and get a beer." Ms Hayes added: "We're a bit surprised to be at the front to be fair.
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When asked what he likes about the festival, Mr Hayes said: "Glastonbury is all about the people, it's a lovely vibe, it's a lovely place to be." Ms Hayes added: "There's something for everyone, I always say - no matter who you are, try it once if you can. There's so much going on with music and comedy."
Arctic Monkeys will top the bill on Friday night on the Pyramid Stage, which will be their third time headlining the festival having previously done so in 2007 and 2013.
Saturday night will see US rockers Guns N' Roses headline, after the original line-up of Axl Rose, Slash and Duff McKagan reunited in 2015. Lizzo will play immediately before and has joint headline billing on the line-up poster.
Sir Elton John's headline slot on Sunday night is expected to draw large crowds, as it marks the end of his scheduled farewell tour dates in the UK. Yusuf/Cat Stevens will perform during the teatime legends slot on Sunday afternoon, followed by classic rock outfit Blondie.
Also on the bill across the weekend are Christine And The Queens, Lana Del Rey, Lewis Capaldi and Lil Nas X. Eurovision winners Maneskin will make their debut at the festival, as will Brits Rising Star winners Flo.
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