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“The idea that singing with deliberate Auto-Tune makes you a fraud or that not having a traditional band means you must not be a ‘real artist’ is like, the most boring take ever”: Charli XCX addresses "boomer vibe" criticism of her Glastonbury performance

“The best art is divisive and confrontational," she believes

MusicRadar

Little Mix singer Jade leads chants of 'f*** Reform' at Glastonbury

FORMER Little Mix star Jade Thirwall led impassioned chants against Reform UK, transphobia and arms sales during her first solo Glastonbury…

The National (Scotland)

Labour minister says Bob Vylan’s anti-IDF chants at Glastonbury ‘clearly overstepped mark’

There was no doubt Bob Vylan’s comments “crossed the line,” a Labour minister said after the duo led crowds in chants of “free, free Palestine” and “death, death to the IDF” at Glastonbury festival on Saturday (28 June).

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Charli XCX hits back at 'boomer' critics after fans accuse star of miming at Glastonbury

The singer, 32, drew one of the biggest crowds at the festival, but some at home accused her of miming

Evening Standard

Glastonbury controversy explained: Police investigate Kneecap and Bob Vylan sets

Musicians making headlines for their politics isn't new, but this year’s Glastonbury featured two sets by Kneecap and Bob Vylan that riled politicians – including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Police are investigating both concerts.

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BBC response to Bob Vylan’s IDF chants at Glastonbury ‘not good enough’, says minister

Jacqui Smith says live broadcast should have been pulled, but rapper stands by performance calling for ‘change in foreign policy’

The Guardian - UK

Bob Vylan rapper doubles down on Glastonbury anti-Israel tirade and says he's been 'inundated with messages of support and hatred'

Bobby Vylan led crowds at the West Holts Stage in a controversial chant of ‘death, death to the IDF’

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Met Police will not charge Kneecap over ‘kill your MP’ video

The Irish rap group performed at Glastonbury on Saturday in one of the most talked-about shows of the weekend

The Independent UK

Lewis Capaldi announces new tour with two huge Scottish shows – see all dates

SCOTS superstar Lewis Capaldi has announced a new headline tour, with two dates in Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

Bob Vylan member responds to Glastonbury backlash with lengthy statement

BOBBY Vylan, half of punk rap duo Bob Vylan, has issued a statement after his on-stage remarks drew widespread criticism from festival bosses and…

The National (Scotland)

Charli XCX responds to ‘boomer’ criticism of her Glastonbury set

‘The best art is divisive,’ singer said

The Independent UK

Harry Styles spotted 'kissing mystery woman in Glastonbury VIP area'

The former One Direction star, 31, was spotted letting loose at Worthy Farm over the weekend

Evening Standard

The Prodigy’s emotional tribute to Keith Flint as they close Glastonbury 2025

The Prodigy made an emotional tribute to original band member Keith Flint during their headline performance on the Other Stage for Glastonbury’s closing night.

The Independent UK

Ronnie Wood hangs out backstage with fellow Rod Stewart collaborators Lulu and Mick Hucknall

Ronnie Wood shared backstage videos with Mick Hucknall and Lulu before they joined Sir Rod Stewart during his Legends Slot at Glastonbury on Sunday (29 June).

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Photos show Glastonbury 2025 aftermath after thousands of fans leave festival site

The music extravaganza will have a fallow year in 2026

Evening Standard

Glastonbury Festival clean-up begins as thousands of music fans head home

Glastonbury will not return in 2026, as the festival enters a fallow year to give the ground time to recover before the next event takes place in 2027

The Independent UK

Bob Vylan stands by Glastonbury IDF chant: ‘I said what I said’

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The Guardian - UK

Glastonbury organisers warn of traffic delays leaving site amid 30C temperatures

Queues also expected for shuttle buses to railway station as 200,000 music fans depart festival on Monday

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The Guardian - UK

‘Our stage is a giant pair of open legs!’ Meet Glastonbury’s most obscure acts

It’s not all about the headliners. Away from the big stages, feminist punks are singing songs about UTIs and Elvis has been reborn as Kurt Cobain

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Charli xcx Fires Back At Criticism Over Her Glastonbury Headline Set: ‘Most Boring Take’

In a perfectly bratty response, Charli xcx slammed the insinuation that her performance-style makes her a "fraud".

Evening Standard

Olivia Rodrigo at Glastonbury review: conquered the heights

4/5 The singer-songwriter took on the Pyramid Stage and won as the closing Glastonbury headliner on Sunday night

Evening Standard

The Prodigy at Glastonbury review: 'band dedicate set to Keith Flint'

4/5 The Prodigy’s first appearance at Glastonbury since the death of Keith Flint was an emotionally-charged and spectacular performance

The Independent UK

Olivia Rodrigo’s Glastonbury headliner was a killer show and therapy rolled into one

5/5 Pop star has the crowd so deeply in their feelings that it feels like any deadbeat ex in the vicinity would burst directly into flames

The Guardian - UK

Olivia Rodrigo at Glastonbury review – full of bile and brilliance, this is easily the weekend’s best big set

With a genuinely surprise appearance from the Cure’s Robert Smith and a magnificent theatricality to her lovelorn songs, Rodrigo totally steals the entire festival

The Independent UK

Glastonbury 2025 is one of the festival’s most politicised events in recent memory

Controversial performances from Bob Vylan and Kneecap sparked complaints from prime minister Keir Starmer, while murals protesting Elon Musk and Donald Trump popped up during the weekend

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