Ed's Note: How A Rapper Named Dave And A Teenager Called Alex Took Glastonbury 2019 By Storm

Words: Saam Das // Photos: BBC

Glastonbury Festival ticked off another successful edition this past weekend, with a groundbreaking headline slot from Stormzy, but one moment has arguably dominated the talk surrounding Glasto 2019. And got us a bit emotional at the same time. Here's how a rapper named Dave and a fifteen year old fan called Alex came together to produce magic, and made us all escape our worldly worries for about six minutes. At least six minutes.

Glastonbury 2014: Our Festival Soundtrack [Playlist]

Words: Saam Das

I only decided that I'd make the trip to Glastonbury this year at about 11pm on the Thursday night of the festival. By which point, approximately 100,000 punters had already entered the site. It would have been a waste to have not used my fancy pants hospitality ticket (thanks to the good folk behind the Emerging Talent Competition) and ultimately, I had an excellent time - even with the occasional torrential rain showers.

Eight New-ish Acts To See At Glastonbury 2014 [Festival Preview]

Glastonbury Festival (25-29 June '14, Somerset) // Words: Saam Das

If you're off to Glastonbury this year, then you're probably all but packed and mentally steeling yourself for the oncoming rain. I'm much, much less well prepared. The 2014 festival headliners include Arcade Fire, Metallica, Kasabian, and other huge acts with which you'll undoubtedly have some familiarity. So instead of talking about them, we've rounded up a selection of new-ish acts that you might want to check out over the course of Glastonbury 2014.

Announcement: Enter Glastonbury Festival 2014 Emerging Talent Competition

If you're on the ball, you may well have already read about (and possibly even entered) the 2014 Glastonbury Festival Emerging Talent Competition. We've been lucky enough to have been involved with it in the past as one of a few dozen judges, and we're grateful to have been asked back this year. It's an excellent opportunity for new bands to showcase their material to a wide (and receptive!) audience. Find out how to enter below.

Playlist: Glastonbury Festival 2013 [Ten Recommended Acts]

Glastonbury Festival (Worthy Farm, 26-30 June '13) // Words: Saam Das

It's one of the most famous music festivals in the world, and as usual, sold out well in advance. Glastonbury Festival is upon us. Many eager revellers are already down on the campsite but for those of you who haven't managed to get all the time off work or those less into the longhaul camping, here's a selection of bands to catch.

Film Review: Glastonbury The Movie In Flashback (2012)

'Glastonbury The Movie In Flashback' (UK Release: 29 June '12) // Words: Saam Das

Originally released in 1996, Robin Mahoney's exploration of the world famous Glastonbury Festival has been re-worked with the aid of new technology and with 45 minutes of added footage. With the festival taking a break this year, 'Glastonbury The Movie In Flashback' is an excellent opportunity to reminisce and reflect on how far it has come.

Glastonbury: 2011 Festival Review

Glastonbury Festival (24-26 June '11) // Words: Saam Das

Following my participation in the judging of this year's Glastonbury Emerging Talent Competition, I felt somewhat obliged to head to the festival. I'd never been to Glastonbury before and the ensuing rain/mud/intense hot weather during my first trip was quite the baptism of fire. Fellow FG writer Kieran also made his way there, and you can read his highlights of Glastonbury 2011, if the following thesis is too much to stomach.

Glastonbury: 2011 Festival Highlights

Words: Kieran Toms

I'm leaving Saam to write a more comprehensive festival review (much like I did for Glastonbury 2010) but I've compiled a few of my Glastonbury 2011 highlights - namely the "secret" Radiohead and Pulp sets, as well as the bizarre Rabbit Hole experience.

BBC iPlayer: Glastonbury (2006)

'Glastonbury' (2006) // Words: Saam Das

SYNOPSIS: "Julien Temple's acclaimed film celebrating and documenting the history of the Glastonbury Festival. Concert footage, interviews, archive and home video combine to capture the essence and spirit of Glastonbury." (bbc.co.uk)

Glastonbury: 2011 Festival Preview

Words: Saam Das

The eager amongst us may already be at Glastonbury Festival but for those who are yet to head to Somerset then these last minute recommendations for bands to see/things to do might come in handy. You may already have seen my guest blog at BBC 6Music and well, this is a variation on that theme. Hopefully with fewer typos....

Glastonbury: 2011 Emerging Talent Competition

Words: Saam Das

I'm not sure I've mentioned on the blog that I was invited to be one of the judges for this year's Glastonbury Emerging Talent Competition. During February, I was sent along 160 songs from 160 bands to whittle down to three to send through to the next stage of the competition. Those three acts were part of the longlist published earlier in the month.