In Pictures: Glastonbury fans beat the heat as Kneecap and Pulp perform
Temperatures were forecast to reach 26C at the Worthy Farm site.
Charli XCX headlines The Other Stage on Saturday night after sets from Ezra Collective, Weezer and Amyl And The Sniffers, while Canadian rocker Neil Young is returning to Glastonbury as the main act on the Pyramid Stage.
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Glastonbury 2025 live: Rod Stewart and Olivia Rodrigo set to headline final day
Three years ago, Serhii Ivanchuk, a Ukrainian opera singer, was working with humanitarian volunteers helping civilians flee Kharkiv when Russian forces attacked. He was shot five times and told he might never sing again. Ivanchuk, 32, said: 'I'm an opera singer who got five gunshots in Ukraine in the war. Before the war I studied singing in Italy but when the war started I went back to Ukraine. 'After I was shot, doctors told me, Serhii, forget about singing for the rest of your life, it's impossible because you have a gunshot in the lungs, in the liver, in the finger and in the legs. But some miracle happened, so I sing for you today.' It is the second time he is attending Glastonbury. He said: 'Last year Glastonbury was a big experience for me, about freedom, about peace.' He is performing on Sunday at Toad Hall Stage at 1pm. Neil Young put on a tender and ferocious performance for the Pyramid Stage crowd. 'There certainly wasn't much in the way of production or costumes — in his Davy Crockett hat and faded plaid shirt, Young looked like an old docker who didn't save enough for his retirement — but all the energy was in the music,' wrote Will Hodgkinson, who gave it ★★★★★. Read the full review here. Charli XCX dazzled the Other Stage with a high-energy set, putting an end to her 'brat summer' in the process. 'When Charli XCX shouts 'jump' as she did many times tonight, her fans don't ask how high? They simply do it,' wrote Roisin Kelly, also awarding ★★★★★. While many musicians see Glastonbury as a chance to solely show off their talent, others see it as a place to make political statements — and for some, there could be consequences. After Bob Vylan's performance before Kneecap on Saturday afternoon, police confirmed they were looking into 'comments made by acts on the West Holts stage.' The English punk duo who performed before Kneecap led the crowd in chants of 'death to the IDE''. The Avon and Somerset force said: 'Video evidence will be assessed by officers to determine whether any offences may have been committed that would require a criminal investigation.' The chants prompted Lisa Nandy, the culture secretary, to contact Tim Davie, the BBC's director-general, and demand 'an urgent explanation about what due diligence it carried out ahead of the Bob Vylan performance', a government spokesperson said. 'We strongly condemn the threatening comments made by Bob Vylan at Glastonbury,' they added. During Kneecap's own set, which was not broadcast by the BBC, the trio led the crowd in several chants of 'f*** Keir Starmer' and 'free Palestine'. Last week, the prime minister declared that it would not be appropriate for Kneecap to perform at the festival after its band member, Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, 27, was charged with a terrorist offence after allegedly displaying a flag in support of the proscribed organisation Hezbollah at a London gig. A BBC spokesperson said: 'Some of the comments made during Bob Vylan's set were deeply offensive. During this live-stream on Player, which reflected what was happening on stage, a warning was issued on screen about the very strong and discriminatory language. We have no plans to make the performance available on demand.' • Read our review of Kneecap at Glastonbury Didn't manage to get tickets, or just hate camping? We've got you covered — read our guide to enjoying the festival's highlights from the comfort of your own home, including when every act is playing. As always, the BBC has exclusive rights to broadcast the festival as the corporation decamps from offices in London and Manchester and heads to Worthy Farm to offer viewers and listeners more than 90 hours of televised coverage and many more on radio and across BBC Sounds. • Read more: our full guide to watching Glastonbury live on TV It's Glastonbury day three and things are getting emotional (Ed Power writes). At least they are among Team Times, where the weekend supply of spare socks is running low and several nights of camping have left us feeling like Leonardo DiCaprio halfway through The Revenant. There is also the continued fallout from Saturday's controversy-stoking double whammy of performances by Bob Vylan and Kneecap — sets definitively not coming to an iPlayer near you anytime soon. But away from such contentious matters, there is still so much music to enjoy, beginning with a brunch-friendly 11.30am Pyramid Stage performance by ska legends The Selector. Other highlights include rejuvenated bad-boy rockers The Libertines (now largely well-behaved middle-aged men with an interesting selection of hats) on the Pyramid Stage at 2pm, followed by indie soul sensation Joy Crookes at the Other Stage at 3pm. But given that it's Glastonbury's final day, all roads ultimately lead to the now traditional legends slot, where husky pop cockatoo Rod Stewart will belt out the hits (Pyramid Stage, 3.45pm) — and presumably not repeat his approving remarks about Nigel Farage. After 90 minutes or so in the presence of Rod Almighty, it's next time to head to the Woodsies Stage to see indie shapeshifter St Vincent (Other Stage 6.30pm), renowned for her molten guitar playing and enthusiastic stage diving. The night — and indeed the festival — then reaches its Pyramid Stage pinnacle with Gen Z pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo (9.45pm), who may have a surprise or three in store, having just covered Fontaines D.C. in Dublin. Will she perform her favourite Idles track? Duet with Sleaford Mods? It's Glastonbury, so there's no telling — though it's fair to say a guest appearance by Bob Vylan is off the cards. With our reviewers and reporters covering action across the site, check here for regular updates from the world's most thrilling music festival. Last time she played Glastonbury, Rodrigo brought out Lily Allen, so expect a good guest too (in New York earlier this month she welcomed David Byrne to the stage). It is anyone's guess who, but expect her to go big — before we all head home and plan our next trip to Somerset in, gulp, 2027.
Daily Record
an hour ago
- Daily Record
Charli XCX fans raging over 'atrocious' lack of one thing from her Glastonbury set
Charli XCX took to the stage to headline the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival last night, Saturday June 28. Charli XCX stunned Glastonbury crowds with her headline slot last night, but fans are fuming over one vital element missing from her performance. The British pop sensation began sharing music on MySpace in 2008, and swiftly became a staple of London rave culture. Charli XCX hit number one in the UK charts in 2012 with Icona Pop collaboration 'I Love It', and her success soared following the hit 'Fancy' with Iggy Azalea in 2014. But last year, Charli rose to complete global stardom with her hit album Brat. The record topped the charts in the UK, Ireland, and Australia, and made an impressive debut at number three on the Billboard 200. Charli's 2024 album also led to eight Grammy nominations at the 67th annual awards, including Album of the Year. She bagged three wins - Best Dance Pop Recording for "Von Dutch", Best Dance/Electronic Album, and Best Recording Package. Charli's fiancé, George Daniel of The 1975, who also topped the bill at Glasto on Friday, was amongst the excited festival-goers. The excitement buzzed amid speculation that Lorde would grace the stage with Charli to perform their collaboration 'Girl, so confusing' , reports the Manchester Evening News. But Lorde's surprise gig at Woodies Stage at 11.30am meant she didn't join Charli XCX, leading to some disappointed fans voicing their feelings online. On X, @ctphonehomee expressed dismay: "So lorde not being here is atrocious??" and @V4MPIRESHAWTY queried: "WHERE IS LORDE". One fan, @begforloves, expressed their surprise: "Now why would Lorde not be there", while @mattyscruff chimed in with: "not the crowd screaming bc they assumed lorde was coming out". @allyallonsy01 echoed the sentiment, stating: "I was hoping lorde was gonna come out". Lorde and Charli XCX broke the internet when the long feuding stars decided to work out their differenced through the song 'Girl, so confusing' which tackles the complexities of female friendship and girlhood. Despite Lorde's disappointing absence from her set, the Glastonbury crowds lapped up the star's energetic performance. But some viewers at home accused Charli of miming rather than singing live. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. One user fumed: "Oh ffs can't watch Scissor Sisters and Charli XCX is bloody dreadful. Could literally be any random person miming. WTF for a Glastonbury Saturday night, disappointing." Another added: "Predictable but shame nonetheless that charli xcx can't sing live #Glastonbury2025 #charlixcx FAKE." And a third said: "Charli xcx Embarressing [sic]that, turning up to walk around stage pretending to sing…" Charli has graced several festival stages already this year, including Coachella, Primavera Barcelona and Primavera Porto. Lorde has also been busy, having released new album Virgin on June 27. This marks Lorde's first new album since the release of Solar Power in 2021.
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The Script's Danny O'Donaghue delivered a touching tribute to his late bandmate Mark Sheehan during the band's Glastonbury performance on Saturday. Performing on the Pyramid Stage, O'Donaghue expressed his wish that Sheehan, who had been on the same stage 17 years prior, could have witnessed the moment. Sheehan, a founding member of The Script, died in April 2023 after a brief illness. O'Donaghue thanked the audience for their continued support, thoughts, and prayers, acknowledging their role in keeping the band going. Watch the video in full above.
