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Famous music festivals and venues

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Every summer, music festivals take place across the UK and attract large crowds. Among the most famous are Glastonbury, the Isle of Wight Festival and the V Festival, where many bands and artists perform over several days. These festivals are an important part of British musical life.

Throughout the year, big concerts are also held at large indoor and outdoor venues. These include Wembley Stadium in London, The O2 in Greenwich in south-east London, and the SECC in Glasgow. So for this topic, link Glastonbury and the V Festival with summer festivals, and remember The O2 as the large venue in Greenwich.

Memory tip: Summer festivals: Glastonbury, Isle of Wight, V Festival; venues: Wembley, The O2, SECC.

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Question 1 of 2 · choose two

Select TWO famous British summer music festivals.

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Famous music festivals and venues: questions, answers and explanations

  1. 1. Select TWO famous British summer music festivals.

    • Glastonbury
    • The Turner Prize
    • The V Festival
    • Royal Ascot

    Correct answer: Glastonbury and The V Festival

    Glastonbury and the V Festival are famous British summer music festivals.

  2. 2. Which of these is a large music venue in Greenwich, south-east London?

    • The Royal Albert Hall
    • The SECC
    • The O2
    • Wembley Stadium

    Correct answer: The O2

    The O2 is a large music venue in Greenwich, south-east London.

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