The gates for Glastonbury 2023 have been formally opened - with some attendees setting off at 1.30am to safe a spot on the entrance of the queue.

About 210,000 individuals are heading to Somerset for the pageant, which is able to host movie screenings, theatre performances and political speeches in addition to reside music.

One of the primary to reach was Nigel Hayes, a kitchen fitter from London who has been to each Glastonbury since 2002.

He and his sister Joanne arrived on website at 4.30am - with a chilly beer considered one of his priorities.

"Glastonbury is all about the people, it's a lovely vibe, it's a lovely place to be," Mr Hayes stated.

Some guests to Worthy Farm had been greeted with torrential downpours as they shuffled into the 900-acre website - and there could possibly be some journey disruption due to the moist climate.

Thankfully, clear skies are anticipated when the music kicks off on Friday - with highs of 26C (78F) forecast for Sir Elton John's headline efficiency on the Pyramid Stage this Sunday.

The Arctic Monkeys are set to high the invoice on Friday evening - their third time headlining the pageant - however some followers are questioning whether or not their set will go forward.

The band have needed to cancel tonight's gig in Dublin as a result of frontman Alex Turner is affected by acute laryngitis.

A thriller band referred to as the "The Churnups" are additionally set to carry out on the primary stage earlier than the Arctic Monkeys.

Christine And The Queens, Lizzo, Lana Del Rey, Lewis Capaldi and Lil Nas X are among the many different reside acts over the weekend.

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Organisers have inspired festival-goers to not deliver quite a few gadgets - with disposable vapes on the high on the checklist as they "pollute the environment and can be hazardous at waste centres".

Non-biodegradable physique glitter, knives and something made from glass are additionally on the "what not to bring" checklist this yr.

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