Glastonbury
June 2024 / Glastonbury, Somerset / with Patrick Woodroffe
Taking contemporary performing arts to new heights
This year the world-renowned Festival made history with a groundbreaking drone show. Created in collaboration with acclaimed lighting designer Patrick Woodroffe (known for his work with Elton John, The Rolling Stones and Lady Gaga), this innovative first-ever drone light show at Glastonbury marked the start of the Festival alongside the opening ceremony.
The dazzling show told the story of Glastonbury’s rich history, integrating mesmerising light movement with iconic imagery such as the Glastonbury Tor and Celtic symbolism, capturing the essence of this mystical area of England.
The grand-scale drone show emphasised themes of peace and unity, echoing the Festival’s core values. With its unprecedented scale and artistic vision, “Glastonbury Enlightened” captivated audiences and left a lasting impression at the home of contemporary performing arts. The show spanned 140 metres wide, was 100 metres high and featured an impressive 576 choreographed drones.
Performing at Glastonbury has been a dream for Celestial since our inception in 2020. As a proud, local Somerset-based company with strong green credentials and a sustainable vision for the future of entertainment, we are honoured to present the Festival’s first-ever drone show. Our dazzling show will celebrate Glastonbury’s rich heritage, embracing themes of nature, peace, and unity.
John Hopkins
Celestial, Founder & CEO