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Worthy FM is a local radio station broadcasting in the UK to the site of The Glastonbury Festival
. It operates under a Restricted Service Licence
(RSL), issued by Ofcom
. It is staffed by radio professionals and volunteers.
The name Worthy FM was chosen by festival organiser Michael Eavis
and is named after Worthy Farm, Eavis' farm and the home of the festival.
Glastonbury Festival
The Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts, commonly abbreviated to Glastonbury or even Glasto, is a performing arts festival that takes place near Pilton, Somerset, England, best known for its contemporary music, but also for dance, comedy, theatre, circus, cabaret and other arts.The...
. It operates under a Restricted Service Licence
Restricted Service Licence
A UK Restricted Service Licence , is typically granted to radio stations and television stations broadcasting within the UK to serve a local community or a special event...
(RSL), issued by Ofcom
Ofcom
Ofcom is the government-approved regulatory authority for the broadcasting and telecommunications industries in the United Kingdom. Ofcom was initially established by the Office of Communications Act 2002. It received its full authority from the Communications Act 2003...
. It is staffed by radio professionals and volunteers.
The name Worthy FM was chosen by festival organiser Michael Eavis
Michael Eavis
Athelstan Joseph Michael Eavis, CBE , is an English dairy farmer and the founder of the Glastonbury Festival, which takes place on his farm.-Personal life:...
and is named after Worthy Farm, Eavis' farm and the home of the festival.