Status Quo, and Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, for Glastonbury Extravaganza

A limited number of tickets for next year's Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza, which is run by Glastonbury Festival organiser Michael Eavis, have gone on sale at a special 'Christmas discount' price.

To coincide with the release of tickets for the two day event, which is held at Glastonbury Abbey, Somerset on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th August 2009, the line-up has also been revealed.

On Saturday the legendary rock band Status Quo, who have not yet played at the Glastonbury Festival, and will bring a performance packed with their much loved classics to the ancient Abbey Grounds. It's guaranteed to be a great evening.

Sunday will see the return of a classical evening at the Extravaganza with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra returning to perform popular classics.

Michael Eavis explained the reason for the return to the more usual format for the event which has been going for over ten years, "I have listened very carefully to what people have said, and have decided to return the classical evening to the 'Last Night of the Proms' format - full of well known pieces, and culminating with a chance to wave flags to 'Land of Hope and Glory'. It is what people said they wanted, so I am sure they will support the evening in even greater numbers than recently."

The farmer continued, "I did want to have the classical evening on the Saturday, but only the smaller concert orchestra was available, so I decided to hold it on the Sunday because having the full orchestra makes such a difference - they are magnificent. Naturally we will have fountains, lights and fireworks. It will be a wonderful spectacle!"

The unique event has grown in stature over the years and is a confirmed high spot in the musical calendar of the South West, and certainly a real occasion, with fireworks, lights, candelabra and picnics.

Mr Eavis also revealed the 'Christmas discount' on tickets, saying, "I decided to put them on sale before Christmas as they make such great presents."

This year they are offered at the special discounted price of £25 until Wednesday 31st December. Call 01458 834596 for queries and booking, or to buy tickets online, click here.

Advance tickets are on sale from The Glastonbury Festival Office and Glastonbury Abbey Shop until to 4.00pm. Children under 6 are free. Children aged 6 - 16 get half price entry at £15. The normal price for tickets is £30. Tickets will be available to buy on the gate from 5.30pm at £35 for an adult ticket.

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