Glastonbury's Arcadia The Spider stage is going green

One of Glastonbury Festival's iconic stages, Arcadia is known for its' peculiar spider-like construction and fire-spewing, spectacular performances.

Founded by Bert Cole and Pip Rush, the company behind the rig "draws on talent from across the arts, theatre and circus disciplines." They're not only determined to promote creative innovation, however, but reduce the carbon footprint left behind by the spider structure on its musical journey.

As a part of these efforts, it's just been revealed that the Arcadia stage has gotten some neat upgrades. And not a moment too soon, the news coming just a few weeks before Glastonbury Festival kicks off.

Shared online, the brilliant minds behind the eye-catching stage have shared that the spider is going green.

"The Spider's built on creative recycling and now she's got transformation running through her veins," Arcadia shared on Twitter.

"This year, the entire Arcadia field runs on recycled energy - waste cooking oil turned into high-grade biofuel."

The announcement comes with the stage's full line-up for 2023.

Glastonbury 2023 - our lineup is LIVE

The Spider’s built on creative recycling and now she’s got transformation running through her veins. This year, the entire Arcadia field runs on recycled energy - waste cooking oil turned to high-grade biofuel.

Countdown’s on to @glastofest pic.twitter.com/YLoFcQE1J3

— Arcadia (@A_rcadia) May 15, 2023

Included in the line-up are the likes of Chloé Robinson, Plastican, DJ Flight, DJ Q, Yung Singh, Dr. Banana, Dubkasm, Elkka, Floating Points and Daphni.

Other acts taking the Arcadia stage by storm are Hybrid Minds with Tempza, MK, Ruffneck Ting 30 and Dazee, Euphonique, Jenni Groves & Jakes, Sherelle, SHY FX, Stamina MC, Skepta, Jammer, Skream, Interplanetary Criminal, The Chemical Brothers, VTSS, and Wilkinson and Adapt.

Glastonbury Festival is set to take place this summer from June 20th to June 25th at Worthy Farm in Somerset, England. Headlining the festival are acts like the Arctic Monkeys, Guns N' Roses, and Elton John, although they're far from the only big acts making an appearance. Lizzo, Lana del Rey, Lil Nas X and more are all set to perform as well.

In more recent news, it seems that the Foo Fighters might make an appearance. Included in the Glastonbury's lineup is a mysterious band named "The ChurnUps," which had fans speculating after the Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl made a discreet reference to the puzzling name in a handwritten note shared online.

"Every night, when I see you singing, it makes me sing harder. When I see you screaming, it makes me scream louder. When I see your tears, it brings me to tears. And when I see your joy, it brings me joy. But, I see you... and it feels good to see you, churning up these emotions together."

"See you soon."

Check out the festival line up and stage times on the Glastonbury website.