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Martin Elbourne | |
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 Martin Elbourne Glastonbury 2010 | |
| Born | 19 January 1957 Carlisle, Cumberland, England |
| Nationality | English |
| Citizenship | UK |
| Occupation | Promoter of the performing arts |
| Years active | 1972–present |
| Known for | Performing arts promotions, Glastonbury Festival, The Great Escape |
Martin Elbourne (born 19 January 1957 in Carlisle, Cumberland) is an English performing arts promoter. Elbourne was brought up near the village of Knebworth, Hertfordshire. His first job, at age fifteen, was working for the local stately home Knebworth House which in the mid-seventies became the biggest venue in the United Kingdom for outdoor shows and hosted bands such as Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones and Pink Floyd.
He is best known as the promoter of rock concerts[1] and is a well-known figure for his work in music and music festivals in the UK. He has been an advisor to, and one of main bookers for, the Glastonbury Festival[2] for 30 years and has helped and advised numerous other festivals.
- ^ "Music Power 100: The full list". The Guardian. Retrieved 27 July 2014.
- ^ "Jersey bands on playing the Glastonbury festival". BBC. Retrieved 27 July 2014.