Glastonbury viewers vent over 'hopeless' The 1975 set as one thing ruins it
Glastonbury viewers were left furious on Friday evening as they tuned in to The 1975's headline set on BBC iPlayer.
The pop rock group wrapped up the first major day at Worthy Farm from the Pyramid stage, as frontman Matty Healy took to the stage with a beer in one hand and a cigarette in the other.
But for viewers at home who didn't get their hands on a coveted festival ticket, the livestream of was beset with issues.
Those streaming on The Glastonbury Channel experienced a series of glitching issues, forcing some to refresh while others reported the set jumping back to earlier songs in the group's gig.
Taking to X to vent their frustration, @howcoldloveiss wrote: 'I'll actually cry why does iplayer keep glitching.'
'I swear if bbc iplayer glitches one more time..,' added @lescharms as @emilyjade___ chimed: 'Also if iplayer would stop cutting out that would be great.'
@KelloeCaroline tagged the official iPlayer account and wrote: 'I pay you a BBC tv licence and iPlayer is cutting out relentlessly whilst I'm trying to watch The 1975 at Glastonbury. Some recompense is in order, I think.'
The verdict from @anderjalex was: 'Glastonbury coverage on iPlayer? Hopeless.'
@LilMissRariTea had a more desperate tone, writing: 'BBC iPlayer always glitches for me at the worst times… JUST LET ME WATCH THE 1975 LIVE AT GLASTONBURY WITHOUT IT STOPPING EVERY 3 SECONDS PLEASEEEEE.' More Trending
@kyian_nufc added: 'This BBC iPlayer nonsense. I'm 17 minutes behind..'
Made up of four school friends, the group, known for songs including Chocolate, Someone Else and About You, is comprised of singer Matt Healy, bassist Ross MacDonald, guitarist Adam Hann, and drummer George Daniel.
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