Ray Davies to headline Glastonbury Extravaganza

Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza 2015

Saturday 8th August 2015
Glastonbury Abbey, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9EL, England MAP
£35 for adults, £20 for children (age 6-16), 5s and under free

Daily capacity: 8,000

Last updated: Mon 10th Aug 2015

Festival organiser and farmer Michael Eavis has announced that Ray Davies will be performing in the ancient Glastonbury Abbey's grounds for this year's 19th annual Glastonbury Extravaganza which will take place on Saturday, 8th August and will end with the traditional firework display.

Ray Davies was the lead vocalist and songwriter for The Kinks and last headlined the Extravaganza in 2007.

Farmer and the event's organiser Michael Eavis said, "Ray's a legend and I’m so delighted that he wants to come back again &- I'm his No.1 fan of all time. The Kinks have played the Glastonbury Festival several times and it's so good that everybody knows all the songs. This will be yet another Abbey night to remember."

Janet Bell, Abbey director, added: “We're delighted that, thanks to Michael, the Extravaganza is returning to the Abbey in 2015. The Extravaganza is a wonderful local event and is a highlight of the summer for many people. “

Previous stars to appear at the Abbey include Bryan Ferry and The Bryan Ferry Orchestra, Status Quo, Madness, Van Morrison and Jools Holland and in 2014 Sensational Space Shifters ft Robert Plant delighted the thousands who attended.

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Advance tickets are priced at £35 adult and £20 for an accompanied child aged 6 to 16 years. On the gate prices will be £40 for adults, and £25 for a child (6-16). Accompanied children aged five and under do not require a ticket.Note - Some card transactions will carry a surcharge. This will be no more than £3.50 per transaction.

Tickets can also be bought in person at the Abbey Shop where there is free collection or £1.50 delivery charge. Or by posting a cheque/postal order made payable to Glastonbury Festivals Ltd, to Glastonbury Extravaganza, 28 Northload Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9JJ indicating number of tickets required, postal details and delivery fee of £1.50 per order.

This year there's an exclusive campsite for visitors to stay for the whole weekend, and make the most of the town; details to be announced.

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