Speaking about the upcoming Glastonbury Festival, the actor and comedian remarked that it is “strange” that there are no black individuals in the audience.
Sir Lenny Henry has stated that he is “constantly astonished” by the lack of black persons at British music festivals.
The actor and comedian stated that it is “interesting” that there are no black people in the audience at Glastonbury Festival.
Sir Paul McCartney, Billie Eilish, and Kendrick Lamar have been confirmed as headliners for next week’s Glastonbury at Worthy Farm in Somerset, which is finally celebrating its 50th anniversary after being delayed by the epidemic.
Discussing diversity and areas where different groups do not mix, the 63-year-old added, “It’s interesting to watch Glastonbury and observe that there are no black individuals in the audience.
“The lack of black and brown faces at festivals usually surprises me. “Wow, that is still very much a product of the dominant society.”
During an interview with Radio Times, he made the remarks about his most recent documentary.
The two-part program explores the introduction of Caribbean culture to the United Kingdom through interviews with guests like Levi Roots, Billy Ocean, and Judy Love.
Sir Lenny also discussed Clive Myrie’s recent appointment as the first black host of the long-running BBC quiz show Mastermind during his interview.
“It’s amazing to see David Olusoga on television discussing black British history dating back to Hadrian’s Wall,” he remarked.
“Somewhere, the gatekeepers have shifted, and we are now permitted to have you on Mastermind. However, how long did this take?
“We continue to desire greater representation because we deserve it. We are British subjects and colonials.”
