Old Truronians Hit the Right Notes at Glastonbury Festival

GLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 29: BBC news presenter Ros Atkins performs a Drum and Bass DJ set at the Stonebridge bar during day four of Glastonbury Festival 2024 at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 29, 2024 in Glastonbury, England. Founded by Michael Eavis in 1970, Glastonbury Festival features around 3,000 performances across over 80 stages. Renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and iconic Pyramid Stage, the festival offers a diverse lineup of music and arts, embodying a spirit of community, creativity, and environmental consciousness. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

This years’ Glastonbury Festival once again offers a perfect opportunity to celebrate the creative journeys of our Old Truronians and members of the school community.

Ros Atkins CO93

BBC News presenter/DJ Ros Atkins returned to Glastonbury with a high-energy Rave Machine drum & bass takeover on the Stonebridge stage. He took to the decks on the Thursday night bringing a line-up of celebrated DJs.

Jon Davies CO93

Also from the class of 1993 and bringing Cornwall’s unmistakable energy to Worthy Farm this year is Jon Davies, who is performing with The Oggymen. The Oggymen collective, celebrated for their folk sets, will be performing at various times during the Festival.

Gareth Churcher

Composer Gareth Churcher, a musician, composer and Head of Service for CMST (who are based at Truro School), had the distinguished role of scoring the dazzling opening show on Wednesday night at the Pyramid Stage. This spectacular performance, named The Dreamweaver’s Journey, fused theatre, circus, and aerial acrobatics.

Ros, Jon, and Gareth represent a proud tradition of Cornish artistry on the world’s biggest festival stage. Together, they place Truro School firmly on Glastonbury’s cultural map.