Bristol-headquartered national law firm TLT has secured a licence for Glastonbury Festivals’ organisers which allows them to stage a 50,000-capacity show in September after the main festival was cancelled for a second year.
The final Equinox licence contains all of the organisers’ requests, including noise provisions that will allow visitors to enjoy a great experience when they attend the event on the iconic festival site at Worthy Farm.
TLT, which has advised Glastonbury Festivals on its licences since 2010, supported the team with its licence application to Mendip District Council and represented them at a series of high-profile application hearings.
The licence has more than 50 conditions and the application was particularly high profile and complex due to ongoing health and safety concerns under the global pandemic. 
TLT partner and head of licensing (England & Wales) Matthew Phipps, pictured, said: “Noise is a crucial point in any event licence application, as any restriction on the requested volume and hours can have a significant impact on the overall concert experience.
“I am delighted to have helped Glastonbury Festivals to secure this licence. The pandemic has had a devastating impact on the music and festival industries, and organisers and the public alike are eager to get back to normality.”
Earlier this year, TLT provided health, safety and environmental advice to Glastonbury Festivals for its five-hour global livestream Live at Worthy Farm event.
In April Matthew contributed to the festival industry’s Purple Guide, with updated interim guidance on organising and managing festivals under Covid-19.
