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Glastonbury bosses might close parts of festival during controversial Kneecap set

Organisers are ramping up crowd control plans at Worthy Farm as a politically charged performance from Irish rap trio sparks safety concerns

Evening Standard

The 1975 at Glastonbury 2025 review: at (what they think is) their very best

2/5 The band played a set that prioritised fan favourites over crowd pleasers to a half empty Pyramid Stage

Evening Standard

BBC announces U-turn on Neil Young’s headline set at Glastonbury

THE BBC have announced that Neil Young’s headline set at Glastonbury Festival will now be shown live on Saturday evening ...

The National (Scotland)

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Glastonbury 2025: Saturday with Neil Young, Charli xcx and more – as it happened

There was a stacked bill on offer at Worthy Farm, with Doechii, Scissor Sisters and other big acts all vying for attention on Saturday night

The Guardian - UK

The 1975 face backlash after divisive Glastonbury headline set sparks crowd exodus

The band’s performance split opinion while angry viewers at home were hit by BBC iPlayer tech issues

Evening Standard

Kneecap to play Glastonbury’s West Holts stage amid terror charge controversy

Keir Starmer has said it wouldn’t be ‘appropriate’ for festival to give the trio a platform

The Independent UK

Kneecap are the perfect Glastonbury band – the political controversy is proof

IN FOCUS: The Irish trio’s appearance has, due to political interference, led to an unexpected referendum on the festival’s soul. But, writes Adam White, their anarchy feels historically in keeping with what Glastonbury represents

The Independent UK

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Sophie Turner 'reunites' with aristocrat boyfriend Peregrine Pearson at Glastonbury amid split rumours

The pair were rumoured to have parted ways after unfollowing each other on social media earlier this year

Evening Standard

Lewis Capaldi close to tears in emotional Glastonbury return following career hiatus

Lewis Capaldi was close to tears as he performed on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury on Friday (27 June), following a two-year career hiatus.

The Independent UK

Brat’s back: Charli XCX to make Glastonbury return after prize-winning year

The 32-year-old played her Partygirl set at Glastonbury Festival in 2024, but this time the singer is taking to a much bigger stage.

Evening Standard

Kneecap to perform in what could be one of Glastonbury’s most controversial sets

Music executives have condemned Irish rappers and Keir Starmer says appearance is not ‘appropriate’, but 100 musicians have signed letter in support

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: Charli xcx is about to send the Glastonbury crowd wild

You can also catch Neil Young, Gary Numan, Raye and mystery band ‘Patchwork’. Plus: Uma Thurman’s thriller Suspicion continues. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

The 1975 at Glastonbury review – amid the irony, ego and pints of Guinness, this is a world-class band

Perhaps joking, or perhaps not, Matty Healy pronounces himself ‘the greatest songwriter of my generation’ – and that’s only a slightly ridiculous statement

The Guardian - UK

My Glastonbury food odyssey: 10 of the best dishes – whether you’re feeling hungover or healthy

From vegan katsu curry to smoked barbecue brisket, the festival has an incredible array of street food. Here are the stalls worth queueing for

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Evening Standard

Kneecap to perform at Glastonbury amid calls for them to be banned

Band member Liam Og O hAnnaidh appeared in court last week charged with flying a flag in support of proscribed terrorist organisation Hezbollah.

Evening Standard

Rod Stewart says country should ‘give Farage a chance’

The 80-year-old singer is performing in the Sunday legends slot at Glastonbury.

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Sir Rod Stewart considered cancelling Glastonbury performance

Sir Rod Stewart has revealed that he nearly cancelled his Glastonbury gig.

The Independent UK

Despite Matty Healy’s nerves, The 1975 are at the height of their powers for their Glastonbury headline set

4/5 There are evidently nerves bubbling under the surface that, in certain moments, spill over onto the Pyramid Stage. Yet the band still deliver on their unique ability to create an inner-circle intimacy

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Evening Standard

Glastonbury on Friday review: did Loyle Carner steal The 1975's glory?

5/5 The first proper day of music at Glastonbury was highly eclectic with a stack of instant classic sets

The Independent UK

The 1975’s Glastonbury headline set draws mixed reactions

Some viewers called Matty Healy a ‘superstar’ during the performance, while others claimed he ‘did their head in’

The Guardian - UK

Drag artist Bimini at Glastonbury: ‘How do you police who’s going to the toilet?’

The DJ, activist and RuPaul star spoke at the first of our Guardian Live Q&A events about trans rights, JK Rowling, the state of politics and whether Crocs are ever acceptable

The Independent UK

BBC iPlayer ‘crashes’ during The 1975’s Glastonbury headline set

Viewers complained that their stream was constantly buffering every few minutes during the performance

The Independent UK

Celebrities at Glastonbury 2025: All the famous faces spotted at the festival, from Andrew Garfield to Margot Robbie

The festival is underway in Somerset, and plenty of famous faces have already been seen wandering between the stages at Worthy Farm

The Guardian - UK

Alanis Morissette at Glastonbury review – spectacular sundown set by a unique feminist artist

The Canadian singer’s pared-down set showcases an undiminished vocal talent and life-affirming energy

The Independent UK

The fashion trend taking over Glastonbury Festival

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