More Than Music: How Festivals spark the joy of human connections

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June 20, 2025 • 69 mins

What if the best part of a festival isn’t the music but the people you meet?This episode I chat with Bilal from Festival Sound to reveal the heart of festival culture: unexpected friendships, shared joy, and real conversations that happen far from the main stage. Discover how festivals break down barriers, create space for everyone, regardless of background and a reminder that genuine connection is what really matters. Bilal shares personal stories about finding belonging at Glastonbury, sparking joy even in a crowd of thousands, and why the raw, unscripted moments are the ones that stay with us.If you’re searching for a feel good episode that touches on human conversations such as meaning , or just need a reminder of the power of simple human connection, then ...Tune in, drop your noise, and rediscover joy in togetherness.Keywords: festival community, human connection, real stories, UK festivals, podcast, Glastonbury, Drop Your Noise, Festival Sound.
About BilalCreator of the music festival podcast, Festival Sounds, an independent podcast that reached number 1 int he UK music podcast charts within 12 months of launch.www.festivalsounds.co.uk

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