Glastonbury Festival 1987

The council’s decision to refuse the licence was overturned in court only in May.

1987 saw the introduction of the Womad stage to the Festival. £130,000 was raised for CND and local charities.

Acts included: Elvis Costello, Robert Cray, New Order, Paul Brady, Michelle Shocked and Van Morrison.

Attendance: 60,000. Tickets: £21.