Paul, In reply to your comments, I have been a veteran of Glastonbury since the 1980's, and have attended over a dozen.

I have watched with sadness as what was once a marvellous festival deteriorate into a corporate sponsored show that now seems to take its place on 'the season' with Henley, Wimbledon and the like.

It has been great, and for those who are experiencing it for the first time, doubtless it makes for a fun weekend, but the impact of Glastonbury and its cultural importance has declined over the years.

The inclusion of so many festivals in the summer has led to festival fatigue. If you want to experience what Glastonbury used to be like, try The Green Man - all they need to do is get the right acts and its like stepping back 20 years for that really feel good vibe.

Steve Dee, Wales, UK

Would this have anything at all to do with the downturn in reegistrations so far this year? Seems to me that together with the details of the headliners being released so early this is just a way to get those who have not registered in great numbers to do so. The festival has a licence until 2010, it makes the farm and several good causes a lot of money. I doubt very much if this is going to be the last year. Here's hoping for good weather.

donna, cardiff, wales

Mr Steve Dee - from your comment, I sincerely doubt that you've ever actually BEEN to the Glastonbury Festival. In fact, what you've said makes almost no sense at all.

As for Mr Eavis, don't be disillusioned. You've created a safe, relatvely crime-free festival. What's wrong with it being respectable? It's a damn site better than Reading, where you're more occupied with not getting mugged than enjoying the festival.

Glastonbury is the best festival in the world - whether you go for the music or not. Long may it continue.

Paul C, Rochester, Kent, UK