Rolling Stone AU/NZ: Tell us about the motivation behind this production? Who’s idea was it to go big on this scale?
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Jonny Kingsbury: The band describes the sound on their new record as sort of their “pop” era. So they wanted to present a new design that was a glossy pop show. This is represented by our glossy white risers in the middle of the stage. Almost as if they are on a “set”. The “set” is surrounded by classic TV lighting and cameras on dolly tracks to show the behind-the-scenes action.
If you could describe what you wanted the experience to be for Glastonbury punters in a sentence, what would it be?
Kingsbury: I would want the punters to be happy.
How involved were the band in the process?
Kingsbury: Very! They were all very conscious of the punters and their perception of the show.
Was there anything you wanted to but couldn’t implement with the set?
Kingsbury: We used an automation system at the Coachella show and I think the punters would’ve really enjoyed seeing that at Glastonbury. I wish we could have implemented that.
How did you feel about the set? Did it go as planned?
Kingsbury: There’s no time code used in this show so there’s always a few surprises and a few changes when it all happens live. Overall, the punters seem pleased, so I feel great about it.
Can we expect more of this at major festivals like Glastonbury?
Kingsbury: I think our festival run is done for the year but expect us to keep building on this in the European and US arena shows going forward!
