Thanks to an utterly magical convergence of events, a huge London concert on August 20 looks like it could be one half of an ultimate meeting between two of the world’s most iconic squads. Heading up proceedings at 11am sharp, the Lionesses will lead England into the country’s first World Cup final since 1966, and with the likes of Alessia Russo, Lauren Hemp, and Mary Earps all on blazing form, there’s a solid chance that the team could finally bring home football’s greatest trophy.
Then, it’s off to Gunnersbury Park, vuvuzelas tucked under arms, for a distinct mood-shift, and the equally all-star line-up of indie supergroup Boygenius, Taylor Swift-approved indie-pop trip MUNA, and the rapidly rising dream-pop singer Ethel Cain; responsible for one of the Standards’ standout records of last year with Preacher’s Daughter. It’s one hell of a seven-a-side line-up.
