Presenter Lauren Laverne looks ahead to Glastonbury Festival 2024

TV and radio presenter Lauren Laverne has revealed her favourite things about Glastonbury Festival before its return for 2024 on Wednesday.

Laverne will broadcast live from Worthy Farm as the festival gates open on June 26.

She said it is “impossible” to choose one favourite festival moment but added: “I’ve had so many incredible experiences on air, interviewing the greatest artists in the world from Beyonce and Paul McCartney to Stevie Wonder – it has been such an honour.

“But my family also go to the festival, and personally watching my own children fall in love with music there has been the best thing of all.

“I remember my eldest son being absolutely glued to The Cure’s headline set when he was only 12 and just thinking – ah, this is it, you’re in!”

And, if you are looking for a “best kept secret” at the festival, Laverne reckons: “I love the dragon sculpture that sits in the stream up near the green fields.

“The permaculture garden at the top corner of the site is beautiful and peaceful and The Stonebridge Bar has amazing DJs all weekend. The Greenpeace sound system (by their skate ramps and death slide) is pretty tasty too!”

Additional reporting by Kerri-Ann Roper, PA Entertainment Editor.