Lost Vagueness: 'The Feel Of Glastonbury Is Changing'

Lost Vagueness main man Roy Gurvitz has hit out at Glastonbury festival’s co-organisers Festival Republic, who he claims is changing the face of the Worthy Farm event.

As reported yesterday, the sleepless corner of the Glastonbury site famous for its carnival atmosphere pulled out of this year’s festival much to the disappointment and shock of many revellers.

Explaining the decision to the BBC, Gurvitz says: "Up until now they (Festival Republic) took a back seat. But now it's starting to influence the line-up of bands and the general feel of the festival.

“There were a number of procedures last year that we were not particularly happy with. It's not too sad that we have pulled out. Things move on and things change."

Michael Eavis is yet to comment directly on the apparent relationship breakdown, but remained upbeat that the area of the site will still thrive in the absence of Lost Vagueness.

He says: “We brought a brand new area into Glastonbury Festival last year when my daughter Emily created The Park, which was a major addition to the festival.

"As part of that progressive change this year we have asked Debs Armstrong and Chris Tofu (of Continental Drifts) to programme the William's Field areas of the site, previously occupied by Lost Vagueness. They have a new vision that I find inspiring, but the whole area will be divided into three separate fields and run by different individuals to produce a stunning result.

"After six festivals with Lost Vagueness it is time to move on. I wish Roy and his team well in their future activities but for Glastonbury it is another step forward in bringing in new ideas and creative thought."

Check out the bloke we found in Lost Vagueness back in 2005 in the photo above. Classic.