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THE PILTON STAGE,
Home of The Glastonbury Festival,
The Pilton Stage & Pilton Party Auditions
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25/08/2026

Today we lost another of the few remaining 'Greats'
Dolly Parton last played on the Pyramid Stage in the 'Legend Slot' on the afternoon of Sunday 29th June 2014 to an estimated crowd of over 180,000.
To say that she'll be missed is a massive understatement.

12/08/2026

Ground control to Major Tom…
Not an earth shattering update but just to keep everyone informed.
When counted, the total number of applications received in just 7 days was a staggering 3,348.
It doesn't take a rocket scientist to know that within such a large number there will undoubtedly be many stars and whole galaxy of extremely talented musicians. (can you tell we haven’t had much sleep?🤪)

We’re now in the process of viewing each application but as already said in previous posts, this process will take time so your patience is really appreciated.

In addition to the UK, the cover image gives an idea of some of the countries that we’ve seen great entries from so far, which include…
Australia, USA, France, Spain, Croatia, Georgia, Ireland, Brazil, Nigeria, Canada, South Africa, Columbia and Germany.

We’ll update you as soon as we can but seeing and hearing you is currently a little more important to us than posting on social media (sorry Meta😳).

No final decisions will be made until every application had been seen, so rest assured, everyone is still very much in our orbit. (I think that’s enough now!)

09/08/2026

UPDATE: UPDATE: In just 7 days The Pilton Stage have received well over 2,500 applications. This is more than we’ve ever had before and from the few we have scanned so far the standard is incredibly high.
This number is far beyond anything we imagined.

We now need to be absolutely fair to everyone and apply exactly the same criteria to each application. Therefore, even when allowing only 10 minutes of initial scrutiny to each entry it will take us a minimum of 17 days (24 hours a day) to view them all!
So, please be bear with us.

We are acutely aware that for various reasons during this process we will undoubtedly miss some incredible artists and for that we can only apologise but a sadly we only have a given number of slots available.

So, if after all the sifting you are not selected, please don’t believe for a moment that you were not good enough because the chances are.. you probably were!
We simply can’t accommodate the entire wealth of talent that has completely overwhelmed us this year.

Regardless of the outcome, please remember this, in many respects you are already winners. You are the guardians, the sentinels, the hero’s. You are heartbeat, the sincerity and the raw emotion that will always prevent AI from invading our space. Artificial intelligence will never be able to do what real artists do night after night when performing live on stage.

The Pilton Stage are extremely grateful and indebted to all of you who have taken the time and effort to apply. Please accept our sincere thanks and please keep doing what you’re doing.
It only stops when you stop.
‘Keep music live!’

Further updates will follow.

Thank you again.
You are the best!

The Pilton Stage
‘Music Worth Seeing’

Supporting independent Artists and Venues throughout the U.K.

06/08/2026

UPDATE: Thank you to everyone who has applied to ‘The Pilton Stage 2027’ so far!
It’s so reassuring to know that there are so many incredibly talented musicians out there all creating something that AI will never be able to replicate … ‘Live Music’!

The response this year has been totally overwhelming and because of this we have reluctantly had to bring the closing date for applications forward to this Saturday 8th August at 1200 midday.
But… there’s still time to apply if you haven’t already.
For details please see our previous post to be in with a chance of performing at Glastonbury next year.
Good luck and thank you again to all those who have already applied.

Further updates to follow.

The Pilton Stage
‘Music Worth Seeing’

01/08/2026

Bands & Solo Artists PLEASE READ:
You can now apply to 'The Pilton Stage 2027' to be in with the chance to play at Glastonbury next year.

To apply, please provide the following...

1. The name of the Artist
2. A link to a youtube video
3. An EPK / Bio
4. A contact name and number
5. Where you are based?
(Please don't send images).

Please send your application to the email address on the image. (If you can't read the first part it's... tpsglasto)

Successful applicants will be invited to perform at one of the Pilton Stage 'Live heat events' that run between September 2026 and February 2027.
Please be patient as it's likely to take two or three weeks before all the applications can be properly looked at. Every single application is scrutinised in exactly the same way and judged on exactly the same criteria.

The application 'window' will remain open for a while, so there's no immediate rush. However, we'd suggest you don't leave it too long!

*Please also follow our INSTAGRAM page for further updates.

Good luck!

*Open to all unsigned artists. Unsigned meaning not signed to any label that is part of or associated with any of 'the big three' Universal, Sony or Warner.

The Pilton Stage
Supporting independent artists and venues throughout the UK.
'Keep Music Live'

31/07/2026

From midday on 1st August we will be asking for applications to 'The 2027 Pilton Stage Auditions' offering *unsigned Bands and Solo Artists the opportunity to be selected to play at the worlds greatest festival...GLASTONBURY!
Details showing how to apply (including the official email address to send your application) will be posted here at noon (ish...)

Artists will need..
1. A video link
2. An EPK / Bio
It's that easy!
Good luck!!!

The Pilton Stage
Glastonbury Festivals

* ‘Unsigned’ refers to any label not part of, or associated with, any of the ‘big three' Universal, Sony or Warner.

28/07/2026

The wait is over! From 1st August we will be asking for applications to 'The 2027 Pilton Stage Auditions' offering all *unsigned Bands and Solo Artists the opportunity to be selected to play at the worlds greatest festival...GLASTONBURY!

More details to follow which will include the email address to send your application.
Meanwhile, think about..
1. A video link
2. An EPK / Bio
It'll be that easy!
Good luck!!!

The Pilton Stage

Glastonbury Festivals

* ‘Unsigned’ relates to any label not part of, or associated with, any of the ‘big three' Universal, Sony or Warner.

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