Steve Hillage - The Glastonbury Experience (liv... ⚡

Steve Hillage was more than just a performer; he was part of the core team—alongside Michael Eavis and Bill Harkin—that helped organize the 1979 Fayre.

The 1979 lineup featured Hillage (guitar/vocals), Miquette Giraudy (synthesizer/vocals), Dave Stewart (guitar), Paul Francis (bass), and Andy Anderson (drums). The Setlist and Key Tracks

The band spent two weeks rehearsing in a barn at Worthy Farm prior to the festival to craft a set that felt "psychedelically uplifting" for the solstice. Sound and Production Steve Hillage - The Glastonbury Experience (Liv...

Hillage headlined the first night of the 1979 festival, which was a pivotal year that saw the "rebirth" of the modern Glastonbury Festival after an eight-year hiatus.

Critics describe the audio as surprisingly clear and crisp for its vintage, noting it as a "vibrantly psychedelic" soundboard recording. Steve Hillage was more than just a performer;

The recording was sourced from a front-of-house (FOH) desk mix captured on cassette tape from Steve’s personal archives.

The album consists of 11 full tracks and one aborted intro. It balances original cosmic-rock anthems with inspired covers. The Glastonbury Experience (Live 1979) Sound and Production Hillage headlined the first night

The album by Steve Hillage is a historic archival release that captures his headline performance at the Glastonbury Festival during the summer solstice on June 21, 1979. Released officially for the first time in July 2022 via Madfish Records , this live document provides a window into Hillage’s "cosmic aspirations" and his deep connection to the festival's early history. The Historical Context