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  • Submitted: 15th August 2025

Music events in books

Oh this is the season for holidays and festivals, right? Pack that case, get your tent and let’s go

 

books set in music festivals

Glastonbury – England

When We Were Young – Elaine Hastings

Two people meet at a festival. Glastonbury by all accounts. Relive some of the magic of this iconic festival. But beware, danger is just around the corner.

Frank Sinatra songs – Manila

Dead Note – Victor Manibo

The “My Way” killings were a social phenomenon in the Philippines, referring to a number of fatal disputes which arose from the singing of the song “My Way”, popularized by Frank Sinatra,in karaoke bars (more commonly known as “videoke” in the Philippines). . Between 2002 and 2012, numerous people were killed for singing this song.

Vivaldi – Venice

The Instrumentalist – Harriet Constable

This is the story of Anna Maria della Pieta – Vivaldi’s star pupil. The way music comes to life from the page in this book is simply stunning.

Glastonbury

The Festival – Louise Mumford

Missed out on Glastonbury this year? Solstice Festival promises to be a KILLER weekend…

This might well put you off going to any kind of festival….but it’s a great thriller!

Fyre Festival but in Greece

The Island – Sarah Goodwin

‘It’s the hottest ticket in town. But once you’re in, there’s no getting out.’

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