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  1. Jun 20, 2022 · Michael Eavis, the founder of Glastonbury Festival is reportedly worth £1.2million. The philanthropist who charged £1 per ticket at the first-ever Glastonbury Festival in 1970, pays himself...

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  3. Jun 29, 2024 · According to the Sunday Times Rich List 2023, Chris had a net worth of £160m.

    • Who Is Michael Eavis?
    • How Long Has He Owned Worthy Farm?
    • What Is His Net Worth?

    Born Athelstan Joseph Michael Eavis, Michael is the owner of Worthy Farm who co-founded Glastonbury Festival. It all began when Michael and his wife Jean visited the Bath Festival of Blues in 1969 and saw Led Zeppelin perform. He hosted the Pilton Pop Folk & Blues Festival in 1970 and, the year after, he and Andrew Kerr organised the Glastonbury Fa...

    Michael has owned Worthy Farm in Somerset since 1954, when he inherited it from his father following his death. It operated as a dairy farm until 1970, when the first festival was held. Every five years, Glastonbury has a fallow year, which helps the farmland to recover from the festivals.

    Michael is thought to have a net worth of around £1.2million. While the festival makes tens of millions each year, he reportedly pays himself an annual salary of £60,000 and donates around £2million per year to charity after paying his staff and event costs. Got a story? If you’ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro...

  4. Apr 23, 2024 · The founder of Glastonbury Festival has received a knighthood for services to music and charity. Michael Eavis hosted the first festival on Worthy Farm in Somerset in 1970.

  5. As of 2024, Michael Eavis’s net worth is $100,000 - $1M. DETAILS BELOW. Michael Eavis (born October 17, 1935) is famous for being entrepreneur. He resides in England, United Kingdom.

    • British
    • England, United Kingdom
    • Entrepreneur
  6. Jun 20, 2023 · Glastonbury Festival almost left the Eavis family bankrupt. So in 1970 Michael and his wife Jean charged just £1 a ticket for Worthy Farm's first festival. Punters were offered free milk from...

  7. Jun 24, 2021 · Michael Eavis Glastonbury Festival makes millions, yet the founder pays himself a £60,000 salary, which is the same wage as an accountant. But despite this he is thought to have a net worth of...

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