This summer, Glastonbury Festival aims to make a grand exit before taking a customary break to rejuvenate the farmland in southwest England, where it is held. For one of the world’s most iconic music events, the organizers have unveiled an exciting lineup. The festival will be hosted at Worthy Farm, spanning from June 25 to June 29.
Taking center stage at the Pyramid Stage on Friday night will be the English band The 1975. American singer and actress Olivia Rodrigo is set to perform on Sunday evening. Previously announced, Neil Young, the celebrated Canadian-American singer-songwriter, will headline on Saturday night, with Scottish performer Rod Stewart taking the legendary slot on Sunday afternoon.
Although not at the top of the bill, Charli XCX is expected to attract massive crowds when she performs on the Other Stage on Saturday night. Recently, the singer won five Brit awards and has been part of the “Brat summer” craze. The term “brat,” the title of her sixth studio album, was named word of the year by Collins Dictionary and is described as bold, independent, and indulgent.
The Other Stage will conclude its events on Sunday night with a performance by the English electronic group The Prodigy, widely recognized for their 1996 hit “Firestarter.” This appearance will be emotional as it is their first at the festival since the death of frontman Keith Flint in 2019.
Making her debut at Glastonbury, Canadian singer Alanis Morissette will be among the performers, along with the recently reformed U.S. pop group Scissor Sisters. The initial days of the festival, Wednesday and Thursday, will be free of scheduled performances, but spontaneous events will occur as attendees settle into the venue.
Much attention will be on The 1975, led by Matty Healy. Known for their provocative stage presence, the band has headlined multiple festivals in the UK but not Glastonbury. A London court recently ruled the band not personally liable for financial losses following a Malaysian festival’s shutdown. This incident occurred after Healy criticized the country’s anti-homosexuality laws during the Good Vibes Festival in Kuala Lumpur and kissed bassist Ross MacDonald on stage. The incident sparked outrage in Malaysia, where homosexuality is penalized severely, and raised concerns within the LGBTQ+ community about safety and activism.
Additional acts will be announced in the upcoming weeks, and tickets will be available in a resale for eager fans. As always, tickets for this historic festival, which commenced in 1970, sold out rapidly despite each costing nearly 380 pounds ($490).
Festival goers have one common wish: hopefully, this year, Glastonbury will be spared the infamous muddy conditions!
