Under the rich earth in the south-eastern tip of Glastonbury Festival, lies a buried secret waiting quietly for those who will listen and so learn to unlock its mystic power, breaking the bindings of control. In this place between seeing and dreaming, where the elements can unite to invoke the Great Spirit, the rhythms are free to fulfil your vision. Gather your tribe and take our hands as we move onto the sacred site of…The Common!
The Common – which first made its debut at the Festival back in 2010 – is comprised of the legendary Rum Shack, the iconic Temple and the Mezcal Yard, and this year will bring a spread of back-to-back sets and individual bass-heavy performances that will continue throughout the night and into the early hours of the morning. Some of the names featured in the line-up poster** include Altern 8, Shadow Child, Ben Atkins, Kurupt FM, and Wilkinson, as well as two Secret slots which have yet to be revealed.
Rum Shack highlights include Pete and Bas, Kurupt FM and Alyona Alyona, one of Ukraine’s biggest rappers, their first time at Glastonbury.
Temple highlights include: Born on Road who are blowing up the Drum ‘n’ Bass scene, Bou and Hedex are two of the biggest DJ’s in DnB and of course Uncommon Records, the roots and backbone of the Common.
There is also the Infamous Wild Card Competition – open to those who already have a ticket to Glastonbury – The 3 lucky winners will perform a set in the RumShack at Glastonbury – all acts welcome and to enter you need to check out @rumshackglasto on instagram.
This year, the Common are honoured to announce not only some of the best music talent keeping us jumping until the early hours of the morning; we are also welcoming from the Sacred lands of Mexico, the Xicome Delegation of Elders and Peace Ambassadors.
On Wednesday evening at 7.30pm will see a special Opening Ceremony and Ritual lead by the Xicome Delegation of Elders and Peace Ambassadors – A Universal Peace Movement of World Music and Healing Arts born in Mexico.
This unique performance honouring the tradition, rituals and legends of Mexico/Toltec offer a message of peace, union, and respect for our ancestral cultures. The concert ritual is infused with the presence of the Elders, the spectacular voice of Grace Terry and the electronic music of Alyosha Barreiro, weaving dances, prayers and rites, copal and the cacao, the beat of the drum, the rattle, the conch, songs in nahuatl, fused with contemporary electronic sounds, taking Glastonbury on a journey through the legend of Quetzalcóatl, the rebirthing of a new era through Song and Spirit.
A haven for music lovers, spiritual seekers, and cultural enthusiasts alike, with its diverse range of musical genres and thought-provoking talks, The Common caters to a wide array of interests, ensuring that every visitor discovers something that resonates with them on a personal level” says “Kerry Veitch ”By bringing together artists, speakers, and festival-goers from all walks of life, The Common fosters an environment of shared experiences and lasting connections, making it an unforgettable destination for those who crave deeper, more meaningful encounters”.
We are super proud that we have a diverse and gender balanced line up in the Common; with a number of East and SE Asian acts, says Dan Tsu.
The Common is the space where music, mysticism, and unity collide… and the spirit of the rave takes hold. With spiritual talks; breathwork and ritual in the day and music playing way past when the Pyramid stage shuts, its tribal beat lures you in…
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