Simplify the following text for a Grade 8 native English-speaking person.
Original: Since 1981 , the festival has been organised by local farmer and site owner Michael Eavis ( through his company Glastonbury Festivals Ltd ) . Eavis ran the festival with his wife Jean until her death in 1999 , and is now assisted by his daughter Emily Eavis .
Simplified: The festival is hosted and organized by local farmer Michael Eavis .