But that news hasn’t discouraged the festival site’s most fashionable jet-set.
Emily Eavis has thanked Glastonbury festivalgoers for their commitment in attending the event, saying she thinks “the best people in the world come here”.
The 42-year-old co-organiser of the event was speaking the day after the festival opened its gates for the first time in three years after it was cancelled twice amid the coronavirus pandemic.
. Colourful, wacky and stylish fashion choices on display during the second day at Glastonbury Festival 2022
Colourful, wacky and stylish fashion choices on display during the second day at Glastonbury Festival 2022. Glastonbury, Somerset. 22 June 2022. Photo: SWNS
. Colourful, wacky and stylish fashion choices on display during the second day at Glastonbury Festival 2022
The music offering this year features headliners Billie Eilish, Sir Paul McCartney and Kendrick Lamar, with Diana Ross filling the Sunday Teatime Legends slot. Photo: Tom Wren
![Emily Eavis told the festival’s on-site newspaper, the Glastonbury Free Press: “We offered refunds [after Covid cancellations], but so few people took us up on it."](https://www.burnleyexpress.net/webimg/b25lY21zOjJjYTQ0OGZhLTUwZmQtNGYyNS1hZDJlLTJjYjQwNDI5OWI5MzoyNWRkMWFjOS04N2U1LTQ0NzAtYTA3NS0xNTA3ZDZiNTAzYWY=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
. Colourful, wacky and stylish fashion choices on display during the second day at Glastonbury Festival 2022.
Emily Eavis told the festival’s on-site newspaper, the Glastonbury Free Press: “We offered refunds [after Covid cancellations], but so few people took us up on it." Photo: Tom Wren
. Colourful, wacky and stylish fashion choices on display during the second day at Glastonbury Festival 2022.
“That commitment people showed to us is absolutely not taken for granted and it meant so much. I genuinely think the best people in the world come here." Photo: Tom Wren
. Colourful, wacky and stylish fashion choices on display during the second day at Glastonbury Festival 2022.
“Bands always say this audience is the most generous, respectful and up-for-it crowd there is. So I would like to say thank you to everyone who’s supported and stuck by us over the last three years. Photo: Tom Wren
. Colourful, wacky and stylish fashion choices on display during the second day at Glastonbury Festival 2022.
“And now I just hope you all have an absolutely amazing time.”" Photo: Tom Wren
. Colourful, wacky and stylish fashion choices on display during the second day at Glastonbury Festival 2022.
Festival-goers have already been warned to pack for all eventualities – and take their wellies – at Glastonbury, with light showers predicted on Friday and Saturday, followed by more heavy rain on Sunday. Photo: Tom Wren
. Colourful, wacky and stylish fashion choices on display during the second day at Glastonbury Festival 2022.
The weather warnings come as late arrivals may battle more travel disruptions with another rail strike taking place on Thursday, likely adding to the transport issues revellers face with poor driving conditions and floodwater on roads. Photo: Tom Wren
. Colourful, wacky and stylish fashion choices on display during the second day at Glastonbury Festival 2022.
Eavis said that having to cancel Glastonbury in 2020 and 2021 was “a very sad and quite traumatic thing to have to go through”. Photo: Tom Wren
. Colourful, wacky and stylish fashion choices on display during the second day at Glastonbury Festival 2022.
She added: “Particularly when you cancel and you don’t actually know when you’ll be back. But there’s been no escape from the pandemic – everyone has been hit by it to some degree. Photo: Tom Wren
. Colourful, wacky and stylish fashion choices on display during the second day at Glastonbury Festival 2022.
“And ultimately, this is just a festival; there were greater things going on in the world. But to be able to open the gates again and bring people back together for the purpose of pure joy is such a wonderful thing.” Photo: Tom Wren
1. Colourful, wacky and stylish fashion choices on display during the second day at Glastonbury Festival 2022
Colourful, wacky and stylish fashion choices on display during the second day at Glastonbury Festival 2022. Glastonbury, Somerset. 22 June 2022. Photo: SWNS
2. Colourful, wacky and stylish fashion choices on display during the second day at Glastonbury Festival 2022
The music offering this year features headliners Billie Eilish, Sir Paul McCartney and Kendrick Lamar, with Diana Ross filling the Sunday Teatime Legends slot. Photo: Tom Wren
3. Colourful, wacky and stylish fashion choices on display during the second day at Glastonbury Festival 2022.
Emily Eavis told the festival’s on-site newspaper, the Glastonbury Free Press: “We offered refunds [after Covid cancellations], but so few people took us up on it." Photo: Tom Wren
4. Colourful, wacky and stylish fashion choices on display during the second day at Glastonbury Festival 2022.
“That commitment people showed to us is absolutely not taken for granted and it meant so much. I genuinely think the best people in the world come here." Photo: Tom Wren