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Festivals – why I’m still going at 68

And some advice for promoters

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Denise Taylor
Sep 09, 2025
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My first festival was Reading at 16. I took virtually nothing, slept in the back of a van crammed with friends, and didn’t care one bit. That was the beauty of youth – the music came first, everything else was just background noise.

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Dr Denise Taylor is a chartered psychologist and writer on later life. She explores purpose, identity, and the quieter possibilities of ageing with depth and honesty. Her next book, ThriveSpan, will be published in 2026.
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