We have and always will maintain our approach is that a music festival is not just about the music... We strongly believe that this is about getting away from the humdrum of normal life and being in a place where, sure, there are amazing sounds but also where the surroundings are stunning and inspiring.

There are a loads of considerations that need to be made on this front; decor, staging and tents, the markets, site art, performances, security, loos, showers, fencing, sound quality, sound levels, parking and traffic, camping, drinking water and so much more; We're working our arses off to ensure that we can tie all of this together in the best way possible so that everyone inside and outside the festival is thought about.

This section of the site will be continuously updated with more and more news on all levels as to what else is going on at the Glade beyond the music..

Our mission, pure and simple, is to ensure that everyone who attends has as good a time as possible, hassle free, in a stunning and creative wonderland.

Ethos

Music, art, laughter, evolution, healing... that's what the Glade is about... you can get the lot if you want, or just have a dance... whatever you want, its here... created by loads of wicked people who believe in the music and enjoyed by a unique crowd who come to be part of the show... its one big multi dimensional living work of art that we are all part of... every tune, sculpture, dance move, dreadlock and costume.
 
The Glade is also the biggest festival in the UK that doesn't have any sponsorship... that's because we believe in keeping it real... in creating a space for people to dance and laugh, connect and reflect, teach, learn and be here now, without any of the bollocks of the corporate world.
 
We reckon that the true spirit of a festival is in the reality bubble it creates ... you know…  that feeling when you get home on Tuesday having just spent 4 days in a parallel universe where people are open minded, warm hearted, and friendly… where we support one another and celebrate each others individuality... where it's alright to smile at a stranger and let your freak flag unfurl.
 
It's not always like that out in the big wide world... which is why we want as few reminders of it as possible... so no sponsorship (even though we could do with the money!)… because we figure its representative of a less caring world and all its limitations and you are coming to a festival to find something else…

If you have been before then we're looking forward to seeing you back, if you haven't been that lucky, then make it this time - its good for ya!