Glastonselfy festival announces end after 10 years of joy
Organiser Jayne Jeremiah has expressed her gratitude for those who have supported the festival (Image: Ioan Walters) Unfortunately, Leanne would pass away before the festival could be held but Jayne decided to go ahead with the event, to honour her memory.
Since its inception Glastonselfy has grown rapidly, with this year's event taking over Crosskeys Rugby Club for two days of live music and fun for all ages. It quickly became a staple for communities to attend, with some travelling from afar to show their faces at the well-loved festival.
Since 2015, the festival has raised thousands for charity, benefitting those in need in the local community. It has run as an entirely charitable event since it began, raising thousands for local causes in the process. This year alone the festival raised £13,400 for local alternative education provider Wellies Farm, bringing the total raised over the last decade to almost £60,000.
Glastonselfy 2025 raised £13,400 for Wellies Farm (Image: Supplied) In a statement shared on social media, Glastonselfy organiser Jayne Jeremiah states that she is 'deeply saddened' to share the news of the festivals end after 10 'unforgettable' years.
In it, Jayne thanks those who brought their talents to the stage, the venues the festival was lucky enough to call home, friends, family, photographers, and her incredible 'Selfy Squad' of volunteers – without them, the festival would never have happened.
Jayne also expressed her gratitude to Leanne's family. She said: 'To Leanne's family for allowing me the honour of remembering her with the festival for over the last decade this will be her forever legacy.
The final Glastonselfy took over Crosskeys RFC for a full weekend (Image: Delwyn Edwards) 'Leanne, I hope I did you proud.'
'All good things have to come to an end, I guess, but what an ending we had in 2025 - we certainly went out with a big bang.'
A huge hole will be left in the community with the end of Glastonselfy, but there is no doubt that many will look back and smile at the cherished memories that were made by attending.
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