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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 · Jun 28, 2025

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 · Jun 28, 2025

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 · Jun 28, 2025

Rod Stewart says country should ‘give Farage a chance’

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

Evening Standard · Jun 28, 2025

Sir Rod Stewart considered cancelling Glastonbury performance

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

BANG Premier · Jun 28, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2025

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

Evening Standard · Jun 27, 2025

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 Independent UK · Jun 27, 2025

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 Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2025

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 · Jun 27, 2025