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| Amy Winehouse has taken to the stage at the Glastonbury Festival, which has seen stars such as Duffy, James Blunt and Shakin' Stevens wowing crowds. | |
| Winehouse - who was wearing a dark blue sequinned dress - will return to hospital in London after her set to continue treatment for a lung problem. | |
| US rapper Jay-Z, a controversial choice for some fans, will be top of the bill on the main Pyramid Stage later. | |
| There was sunshine on Saturday, drying out the mud created by earlier rain. | There was sunshine on Saturday, drying out the mud created by earlier rain. |
| The booking of Jay-Z as headliner has caused consternation for some, but singer Lily Allen said he was among "the most amazing performers" around and she did not understand the fuss. | |
| 'I was very pleased with the turnout,' Shakin' Stevens said at the end of his set | |
| "I saw him at the [Royal] Albert Hall last year and it was amazing," she told BBC News. | "I saw him at the [Royal] Albert Hall last year and it was amazing," she told BBC News. |
| "It's like somebody's throwing a party in the middle of the countryside. If you want to go, go. If you don't, don't." | "It's like somebody's throwing a party in the middle of the countryside. If you want to go, go. If you don't, don't." |
| Among the fans disagreeing with her was Hugh Edwards, 33, from Burnley. | Among the fans disagreeing with her was Hugh Edwards, 33, from Burnley. |
| "Most people who go to festivals aren't here to see a rapper," he said. | "Most people who go to festivals aren't here to see a rapper," he said. |
| "The trouble with Jay-Z is it's not like he's a world-class act in Britain," he said. | "The trouble with Jay-Z is it's not like he's a world-class act in Britain," he said. |
| "He might be in the rest of the world, but not here. I think that's why ticket sales have been slow." | "He might be in the rest of the world, but not here. I think that's why ticket sales have been slow." |
| Curiosity | Curiosity |
| There was little excitement among most festival fans about the prospect of seeing one of the kings of hip-hop. | |
| Some said they would watch him merely out of curiosity, and to see who his special guests were. | |
| Duffy was among acts on the Other Stage | Duffy was among acts on the Other Stage |
| Jay-Z's wife Beyonce, Coldplay singer Chris Martin and rock collaborators Linkin Park have all been rumoured as possible guests. | Jay-Z's wife Beyonce, Coldplay singer Chris Martin and rock collaborators Linkin Park have all been rumoured as possible guests. |
| Other fans were planning to watch something else, while true Jay-Z fans appeared to be in the minority. | |
| "I don't think many people would want Jay-Z to headline," said 24-year-old Claire Burdett from London. | "I don't think many people would want Jay-Z to headline," said 24-year-old Claire Burdett from London. |
| "I'd be quite interested to see a bit of him but there's something else I want to see at the same time." | "I'd be quite interested to see a bit of him but there's something else I want to see at the same time." |
| But another festival-goer, Martin Barry, 32, from London, said: "I've got a fair few Jay-Z CDs and I probably would have gone to see him in concert if he wasn't here. | |
| "There's absolutely nothing wrong with the line-up. And Glastonbury's not just about the line-up." | "There's absolutely nothing wrong with the line-up. And Glastonbury's not just about the line-up." |
| A placard from Shakin' Stevens fans mocked Jay-Z's song 99 Problems Profile: Saturday headliner Jay-Z The rapper is expected to use a BBC interview with Oasis star Noel Gallagher, in which he said hip-hop at Glastonbury was "wrong", as part of his intro on stage. | A placard from Shakin' Stevens fans mocked Jay-Z's song 99 Problems Profile: Saturday headliner Jay-Z The rapper is expected to use a BBC interview with Oasis star Noel Gallagher, in which he said hip-hop at Glastonbury was "wrong", as part of his intro on stage. |
| He was preceded on the Pyramid Stage by Winehouse, who has a one-hour slot. | |
| The Grammy-winning singer was driven to the Somerset site from the London Clinic, where she is being treated for traces of emphysema. | |
| Winehouse performed her hits Rehab and Valerie at the Nelson Mandela concert in Hyde Park on Friday, and also returned to the stage for the finale of Free Nelson Mandela. | Winehouse performed her hits Rehab and Valerie at the Nelson Mandela concert in Hyde Park on Friday, and also returned to the stage for the finale of Free Nelson Mandela. |
| Glastonbury is her first full UK show for seven months, however. | |
| Other acts on the main stage on Saturday included Crowded House, Manu Chao and The Raconteurs. | Other acts on the main stage on Saturday included Crowded House, Manu Chao and The Raconteurs. |
| "I don't understand the controversy about Jay-Z," singer Lily Allen said See Glastonbury's surreal suburbs | "I don't understand the controversy about Jay-Z," singer Lily Allen said See Glastonbury's surreal suburbs |
| Elsewhere, Massive Attack, Buddy Guy, Biffy Clyro and Will Young were among the artists on the other stages. | Elsewhere, Massive Attack, Buddy Guy, Biffy Clyro and Will Young were among the artists on the other stages. |
| Shakin' Stevens was first on the bill on Saturday and said he was overwhelmed by the reaction from fans. | |
| "When I came off stage I was told it was the biggest crowd - and reaction - they've had on the Pyramid Stage as an opening artist so for that I'm very, very pleased," he told BBC News. | "When I came off stage I was told it was the biggest crowd - and reaction - they've had on the Pyramid Stage as an opening artist so for that I'm very, very pleased," he told BBC News. |
| US rock band Kings of Leon closed the first night of the festival on the main stage on Friday. | US rock band Kings of Leon closed the first night of the festival on the main stage on Friday. |
| Some 172,000 people were on site by Saturday morning, police said. | Some 172,000 people were on site by Saturday morning, police said. |
| Crime has almost doubled compared with the same stage last year, with 342 reported offences, up from 177 in 2007. Much of that increase is down to a rise in thefts from tents. | Crime has almost doubled compared with the same stage last year, with 342 reported offences, up from 177 in 2007. Much of that increase is down to a rise in thefts from tents. |
| Police said the A37 near the site was now open again, more than two days after being shut following a fire at a nearby scrapyard. | |
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| Glastonbury organiser Michael Eavis explains why the festival is so special | Glastonbury organiser Michael Eavis explains why the festival is so special |
| We asked for your views on the Glastonbury Festival so far, and the inclusion of Jay-Z and Amy Winehouse on the bill. Here is a selection of comments received: | We asked for your views on the Glastonbury Festival so far, and the inclusion of Jay-Z and Amy Winehouse on the bill. Here is a selection of comments received: |
| Linkin Park are playing in Dusseldorf this evening so not likely to make Glastonbury. I would be disappointed if I was going to a "rock" festival and the headliner was a hip-hop artist but it's good to have different genres of music mixed. Maybe he should have had an earlier slot.Stu, Reading, UK | Linkin Park are playing in Dusseldorf this evening so not likely to make Glastonbury. I would be disappointed if I was going to a "rock" festival and the headliner was a hip-hop artist but it's good to have different genres of music mixed. Maybe he should have had an earlier slot.Stu, Reading, UK |
| Rappers ruined Top of the Pops and now they will ruin Glastonbury.John Edmonds, Newquay, UK | Rappers ruined Top of the Pops and now they will ruin Glastonbury.John Edmonds, Newquay, UK |
| John - it's funny how you blame everything on rappers. Jay-Z hasn't even performed yet and everyone is saying a hip-hop act shouldn't be headlining the festival. Why don't you lot give him a chance; and it's better to allow different music at Glastonbury. Jay-Z is definitely going to be one of the best performers.Steve, London, UK | John - it's funny how you blame everything on rappers. Jay-Z hasn't even performed yet and everyone is saying a hip-hop act shouldn't be headlining the festival. Why don't you lot give him a chance; and it's better to allow different music at Glastonbury. Jay-Z is definitely going to be one of the best performers.Steve, London, UK |
| John - what a sad, silly statement. This is an exchange of cultures, a fun event and Jay-Z will appeal to many people because he is extremely popular; some will "gag", sure, but there is so much to do there. It's about love - show Jay-Z some respect, open your ears, enjoy Glastonbury.Bern, Sarasota, US | John - what a sad, silly statement. This is an exchange of cultures, a fun event and Jay-Z will appeal to many people because he is extremely popular; some will "gag", sure, but there is so much to do there. It's about love - show Jay-Z some respect, open your ears, enjoy Glastonbury.Bern, Sarasota, US |
| Why is Amy Winehouse still allowed to play at Glastonbury and the Nelson Mandela concert? She is clearly... a bad role-model and yet is being promoted as "troubled". Let's stop promoting these people until they are "clean" and stop "hero-worshipping" them. All she does is sing. She hasn't saved the world or done anything worthwhile.Stuart, Los Angeles, US | Why is Amy Winehouse still allowed to play at Glastonbury and the Nelson Mandela concert? She is clearly... a bad role-model and yet is being promoted as "troubled". Let's stop promoting these people until they are "clean" and stop "hero-worshipping" them. All she does is sing. She hasn't saved the world or done anything worthwhile.Stuart, Los Angeles, US |
| Yes, but man can she sing. Lennon didn't save the world, neither did Dylan. My role-models are teachers, not rock stars or actors.Marcel, Canada | Yes, but man can she sing. Lennon didn't save the world, neither did Dylan. My role-models are teachers, not rock stars or actors.Marcel, Canada |
| "All she does is sing." Yes precisely, that's why she was booked for Glastonbury, just like all the other artists. No-one's "hero-worshipping" her, when will all her critics get that through their heads? Who else on the bill has "saved the world"?! It's a music festival for God's sake! The mind boggles.AK, London, UK | "All she does is sing." Yes precisely, that's why she was booked for Glastonbury, just like all the other artists. No-one's "hero-worshipping" her, when will all her critics get that through their heads? Who else on the bill has "saved the world"?! It's a music festival for God's sake! The mind boggles.AK, London, UK |
| I agree with Stuart from LA. Please let's stop idolising and promoting negative role-models - and then we wonder why kids aspire to be like them? Cognitive dissonance, folks. We're losing our minds and we even don't care to notice.Janice, USA | I agree with Stuart from LA. Please let's stop idolising and promoting negative role-models - and then we wonder why kids aspire to be like them? Cognitive dissonance, folks. We're losing our minds and we even don't care to notice.Janice, USA |
| Stuart - what are you on about? So what if she's a bad role-model? How many musicians are good role-models these days? If we only allowed people on stage that didn't drink too much, never took drugs, didn't swear, fornicate or any of the others things synonymous with the music biz (and to be fair much of modern society), we'd be sat there listening to Julie Andrews all day long. In fact, maybe not ever her. Paul, York, UK | Stuart - what are you on about? So what if she's a bad role-model? How many musicians are good role-models these days? If we only allowed people on stage that didn't drink too much, never took drugs, didn't swear, fornicate or any of the others things synonymous with the music biz (and to be fair much of modern society), we'd be sat there listening to Julie Andrews all day long. In fact, maybe not ever her. Paul, York, UK |
| When did you last save the world, Stuart? She's a SINGER, not a superhero/cabinet minister... And J Edmonds, what will ruin Glastonbury is people who fail to acknowledge that diversity in music is a strength. Not only has the festival long hosted a range of hip-hop acts, but anyone who has actually been will understand that there are 10 or so headliners at any one time, including the sort of anodyne dross that I'm sure you enjoy. Tom, Providence, US | When did you last save the world, Stuart? She's a SINGER, not a superhero/cabinet minister... And J Edmonds, what will ruin Glastonbury is people who fail to acknowledge that diversity in music is a strength. Not only has the festival long hosted a range of hip-hop acts, but anyone who has actually been will understand that there are 10 or so headliners at any one time, including the sort of anodyne dross that I'm sure you enjoy. Tom, Providence, US |
| Amy Winehouse gives us joy and pleasure. I for one can't wait to see her. I salute her efforts to perform during this time in her life and she is a world-class act.Ilan, The Netherlands | Amy Winehouse gives us joy and pleasure. I for one can't wait to see her. I salute her efforts to perform during this time in her life and she is a world-class act.Ilan, The Netherlands |
| I went to every Glasto that was held in the '90s. During that time I saw (deep breath) De La Soul (twice, first time 1990!), Cypress Hill, the Roots, Michael Franti, Black Eyed Peas, Asian Dub Foundation, the Stereo MCs, Common and many more. It is emphatically NOT just a "rock" festival.Martin Woollacott, Ashburton, UK | I went to every Glasto that was held in the '90s. During that time I saw (deep breath) De La Soul (twice, first time 1990!), Cypress Hill, the Roots, Michael Franti, Black Eyed Peas, Asian Dub Foundation, the Stereo MCs, Common and many more. It is emphatically NOT just a "rock" festival.Martin Woollacott, Ashburton, UK |
| This row about Jay-Z is utterly ridiculous. For a start, Glastonbury did NOT start exclusively as a rock festival anyway. It has always had diverse acts, it's not about the music and I find it very hard to believe that considering he is one of the biggest selling artists in the world, nobody wants to see him. Oasis always were nothing but a totally retro pub-rock band anyway and their attitude is indicative of the narrow-minded viewpoint that is indie music and which has been prevalent for over a decade now.Jon, London, UK | This row about Jay-Z is utterly ridiculous. For a start, Glastonbury did NOT start exclusively as a rock festival anyway. It has always had diverse acts, it's not about the music and I find it very hard to believe that considering he is one of the biggest selling artists in the world, nobody wants to see him. Oasis always were nothing but a totally retro pub-rock band anyway and their attitude is indicative of the narrow-minded viewpoint that is indie music and which has been prevalent for over a decade now.Jon, London, UK |
| Glastonbury isn't just about rock. It's about music. Yes, most of the time "white" bands play there, and Jay-Z isn't white and doesn't make rock music. But then nor is Amy Winehouse (rock) and nor is Kate Nash (rock) nor Massive Attack nor Will Young. Jay-Z is a world famous musican, producer and yes "rapper" and deserves his slot at Glastonbury. And he will sure rock!Reena, London, UK | Glastonbury isn't just about rock. It's about music. Yes, most of the time "white" bands play there, and Jay-Z isn't white and doesn't make rock music. But then nor is Amy Winehouse (rock) and nor is Kate Nash (rock) nor Massive Attack nor Will Young. Jay-Z is a world famous musican, producer and yes "rapper" and deserves his slot at Glastonbury. And he will sure rock!Reena, London, UK |
| Glastonbury (in the past few years) has not really been a "rock concert". It's more of a pop concert, with all different types of genres. If you want a rock concert then why do the whingers not go to Download or Reading?Iain, Watford, UK | Glastonbury (in the past few years) has not really been a "rock concert". It's more of a pop concert, with all different types of genres. If you want a rock concert then why do the whingers not go to Download or Reading?Iain, Watford, UK |
| Glastonbury is a music festival not a rock festival. It's about quality not genre. Orbital, Chemical Brothers, Basement Jaxx etc have all headlined there and rocked it. Even Kylie was meant to headline the other year! If I was there this year Jay-Z would be top of my list to see. I hope all the little music snobs who only want to hear rock/indie don't ruin it for everyone else tonight...Andrew, Oxford, UK | Glastonbury is a music festival not a rock festival. It's about quality not genre. Orbital, Chemical Brothers, Basement Jaxx etc have all headlined there and rocked it. Even Kylie was meant to headline the other year! If I was there this year Jay-Z would be top of my list to see. I hope all the little music snobs who only want to hear rock/indie don't ruin it for everyone else tonight...Andrew, Oxford, UK |
| I just hope Jay-Z doesn't get bottled off - that would be embarrassing, not only for Glastonbury, but for future "non-guitar"-based artists thinking about playing UK festivals.Toby, Southampton, UK | I just hope Jay-Z doesn't get bottled off - that would be embarrassing, not only for Glastonbury, but for future "non-guitar"-based artists thinking about playing UK festivals.Toby, Southampton, UK |
| I wish people would remember that these are all musicians, whether you like them or not. Their personal lives are not why we listen to them (unless we relate to lyrics based on their experiences). Forget the tabloid mentality of "build them up and tear them down". As for "clean" artists, I'm with Bill Hicks on this one: almost all the artists promoting themselves as "clean, Christian, family-friendly" and so on are really, really dull to listen to. Jay-Z is OK, especially with Linkin Park. Even though I detest most rap, hip-hop, R&B or urban - because it doesn't address the issues in my life or concern me - I like musicians who play instruments and compose their own music over those who sample the work of others and have a crew of people going "woooah" in the background! The music they create is worthwhile in itself.Cargo, Bristol, UK | I wish people would remember that these are all musicians, whether you like them or not. Their personal lives are not why we listen to them (unless we relate to lyrics based on their experiences). Forget the tabloid mentality of "build them up and tear them down". As for "clean" artists, I'm with Bill Hicks on this one: almost all the artists promoting themselves as "clean, Christian, family-friendly" and so on are really, really dull to listen to. Jay-Z is OK, especially with Linkin Park. Even though I detest most rap, hip-hop, R&B or urban - because it doesn't address the issues in my life or concern me - I like musicians who play instruments and compose their own music over those who sample the work of others and have a crew of people going "woooah" in the background! The music they create is worthwhile in itself.Cargo, Bristol, UK |
| To be fair, all popular music put on at Glastonbury is pretty diabolical. Mostly hackneyed dross that only sounds like watered down songs from the sixties. Massive Attack are good, though.Edward Clayton, Warwick, UK | To be fair, all popular music put on at Glastonbury is pretty diabolical. Mostly hackneyed dross that only sounds like watered down songs from the sixties. Massive Attack are good, though.Edward Clayton, Warwick, UK |
| It's a shame to see visitors to a festival as expressive, inclusive and welcoming as Glastonbury being so narrow-minded about a hip-hop act. Jay-Z is a phenomenal rapper and more importantly, a hugely talented musician in his own right. I think, and indeed hope, that the bizarre prejudice that has been displayed from some quarters of the media and from Glastonbury atendees will vanish tonight when Jay-Z puts on an immense show full of incredible songs. Ian Moreno-Melgar, Sheffield, UK | It's a shame to see visitors to a festival as expressive, inclusive and welcoming as Glastonbury being so narrow-minded about a hip-hop act. Jay-Z is a phenomenal rapper and more importantly, a hugely talented musician in his own right. I think, and indeed hope, that the bizarre prejudice that has been displayed from some quarters of the media and from Glastonbury atendees will vanish tonight when Jay-Z puts on an immense show full of incredible songs. Ian Moreno-Melgar, Sheffield, UK |
| I've been going to Glastonbury since I was a baby. This was the first year I could have gone without my parents and two things put me off. Jay-Z is awful he doesn't belong here and the tickets are too expensive - in recent years the festival is more concerned with making money than putting on a good show Bring back the decent bands, crowds of hippies and lenient gate staff and I'll be happy.Jasper Wells, Taunton, UK | I've been going to Glastonbury since I was a baby. This was the first year I could have gone without my parents and two things put me off. Jay-Z is awful he doesn't belong here and the tickets are too expensive - in recent years the festival is more concerned with making money than putting on a good show Bring back the decent bands, crowds of hippies and lenient gate staff and I'll be happy.Jasper Wells, Taunton, UK |
| Amy was great last night [at the Mandela gig], but clearly in bad shape physically, and worse shape mentally. Sadly, I think this will be the last good Glasto. It is clearly going downhill and has lost its status. Pity, I loved it in the '80s and '90s.David, Uxbridge, UK | Amy was great last night [at the Mandela gig], but clearly in bad shape physically, and worse shape mentally. Sadly, I think this will be the last good Glasto. It is clearly going downhill and has lost its status. Pity, I loved it in the '80s and '90s.David, Uxbridge, UK |
| Regardless of whether you are a rap fan, rock fan or pop fan, music should be something that brings every one of us together. Jay-Z has sold 50 million albums worldwide, which I am sure is more then some artists put together that are performing at Glasto. All you Jay-Z haters get over yourself and be thankful that he would want to come and perform for you! Mike, Surrey, UK | Regardless of whether you are a rap fan, rock fan or pop fan, music should be something that brings every one of us together. Jay-Z has sold 50 million albums worldwide, which I am sure is more then some artists put together that are performing at Glasto. All you Jay-Z haters get over yourself and be thankful that he would want to come and perform for you! Mike, Surrey, UK |
| What's the big problem with having a rap act headline a so-called rock music festival?! I always thought festivals were a celebration of music, regardless of its genre. Have people failed to realise that Will Young is also on the bill at Glastonbury - not really your typical rock 'n' roll act, is he? I remember when Public Enemy headlined the Reading Festival back in 1992 and there was never this kind of reaction to a rap act on a rock festival bill. Plus they totally blew people away with an incredible performance. Surely we shouldn't be judging anything until after Jay-Z has played. I think we may all be a little surprised.Darren, Worthing, UK | What's the big problem with having a rap act headline a so-called rock music festival?! I always thought festivals were a celebration of music, regardless of its genre. Have people failed to realise that Will Young is also on the bill at Glastonbury - not really your typical rock 'n' roll act, is he? I remember when Public Enemy headlined the Reading Festival back in 1992 and there was never this kind of reaction to a rap act on a rock festival bill. Plus they totally blew people away with an incredible performance. Surely we shouldn't be judging anything until after Jay-Z has played. I think we may all be a little surprised.Darren, Worthing, UK |