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The Guardian
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Welcome to the Ministry of Happiness! Glastonbury kicks off for 2025
Each year there are tweaks and adjustments to the tried and tested Glastonbury formula, and this year the eccentric Shangri-La area has had a makeover. On Thursday afternoon David Levene took a stroll around the revamped area – see more pictures here in our gallery. The thoroughfare through the revamped Shangri-La. Photograph: David Levene Late on Thursday night we happened upon a secret set at Floating Points' new Sunflower Sound System in the Silver Hayes dance area – a special back-to-back performance by Four Tet (Kieran Hebden) and Floating Points (Samuel Shepherd) himself. They played a set on a painstakingly built sound system which had been assembled in a special tent with mycelium-based sound-baffling discs and tweeters hung from the top of the tent. The system has six stacks arranged around the dancefloor in a circle, enabling the selectors to pan sound around the tent. Kieran Hebden, AKA Four Tet, plays with Samuel Shepherd AKA Floating Points, perform together at Sunflower Sound System. Photos by David Levene Thursday evening, with no open performance stages in action, has evolved into a bit of a party night as festivalgoers ease into the proceedings. Over in Silver Hayes, crowds packed out the Lonely Hearts Club, for Nooriyah's set around midnight. Festivalgoers at Lonely Hearts Club for Nooriyah's set on Thursday evening. On Friday, the first day proper, we kicked things off with a Guardian Live talk between features writer Zoe Williams and drag queen Bimini at Astrolabe. Drag queen Bimini during an interview with Zoe Williams at Astrolabe fora Guardian Live event. Photograph: Jonny Weeks. Love was in the air as the festival kicked off for Guardian photographer David Levene: he snapped newlyweds Charlie and Charles in the south east corner by the Rum Shack. Charlie and Charles Shires, from Harrogate, held their wedding ceremony at the festival. In the words of our reviewer Safi Bugel: 'In many ways Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso's music is perfect for the chronically online: they rap knowingly about hashtags and OnlyFans; their hook-heavy tracks rarely push beyond the three-minute mark. But despite the in-jokes and commitment to the bit, the music is strong; they deliver a tight, confident performance for the full hour, which frequently climaxes in their frenetic percussive breakdowns. And when the music drops and the audience join in for a full-blown a capella, you know they're bona fide popstars.' Fans watching Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso at West Holts stage. Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso at West Holts stage. Photographs: Jonny Weeks Lola Young played Woodsies, and Jonny Weeks was there to capture the young British artist's assured performance – who shot to fame with her viral track Messy, and who has had a rocky year thanks to a sometimes scabrous public. Lola Young at Woodsies. Photograph: Jonny Weeks Later into the evening on the big stages we saw Busta Rhymes on the Other stage, Self Esteem up at the Park stage and the 1975 closed the first day's programme on the Pyramid stage. Self Esteem plays the Park stage at Glastonbury. The Guardian's Elle Hunt was at Self Esteem: 'Many in the crowd know every word – and these are very wordy songs – and really seem to get something out of shouting them to the sky. It's stirring, serious-minded yet still upbeat.' Busta Rhymes with Spliff Star on Other stage. Reviewer Jason Okundaye called Busta Rhymes's show 'absolutely hilarious, and the interaction with the crowd is gold standard'. Anohni and the Johnsons plays the Park stage. And closing the Pyramid was the 1975: 'A bold, experimental, occasionally confounding, but ultimately hugely impressive performance,' said the Guardian's Alexis Petridis. Matty Healy of the 1975 on the Pyramid stage at Glastonbury on Friday evening. Matty Healy with a pint of Guinness. Photographs: Jonny Weeks
The Guardian
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Welcome to the Ministry of Happiness! Glastonbury kicks off for 2025
Each year there are tweaks and adjustments to the tried and tested Glastonbury formula, and this year the eccentric Shangri-La area has had a makeover. On Thursday afternoon David Levene took a stroll around the revamped area – see more pictures here in our gallery. The thoroughfare through the revamped Shangri-La. Photograph: David Levene Late on Thursday night we happened upon a secret set at Floating Points' new Sunflower Sound System in the Silver Hayes dance area – a special back-to-back performance by Four Tet (Kieran Hebden) and Floating Points (Samuel Shepherd) himself. They played a set on a painstakingly built sound system which had been assembled in a special tent with mycelium-based sound-baffling discs and tweeters hung from the top of the tent. The system has six stacks arranged around the dancefloor in a circle, enabling the selectors to pan sound around the tent. Kieran Hebden, AKA Four Tet, plays with Samuel Shepherd AKA Floating Points, perform together at Sunflower Sound System. Photos by David Levene Thursday evening, with no open performance stages in action, has evolved into a bit of a party night as festivalgoers ease into the proceedings. Over in Silver Hayes, crowds packed out the Lonely Hearts Club, for Nooriyah's set around midnight. Festivalgoers at Lonely Hearts Club for Nooriyah's set on Thursday evening. On Friday, the first day proper, we kicked things off with a Guardian Live talk between features writer Zoe Williams and drag queen Bimini at Astrolabe. Drag queen Bimini during an interview with Zoe Williams at Astrolabe fora Guardian Live event. Photograph: Jonny Weeks. Love was in the air as the festival kicked off for Guardian photographer David Levene: he snapped newlyweds Charlie and Charles in the south east corner by the Rum Shack. Charlie and Charles Shires, from Harrogate, held their wedding ceremony at the festival. In the words of our reviewer Safi Bugel: 'In many ways Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso's music is perfect for the chronically online: they rap knowingly about hashtags and OnlyFans; their hook-heavy tracks rarely push beyond the three-minute mark. But despite the in-jokes and commitment to the bit, the music is strong; they deliver a tight, confident performance for the full hour, which frequently climaxes in their frenetic percussive breakdowns. And when the music drops and the audience join in for a full-blown a capella, you know they're bona fide popstars.' Fans watching Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso at West Holts stage. Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso at West Holts stage. Photographs: Jonny Weeks Lola Young played Woodsies, and Jonny Weeks was there to capture the young British artist's assured performance – who shot to fame with her viral track Messy, and who has had a rocky year thanks to a sometimes scabrous public. Lola Young at Woodsies. Photograph: Jonny Weeks Later into the evening on the big stages we saw Busta Rhymes on the Other stage, Self Esteem up at the Park stage and the 1975 closed the first day's programme on the Pyramid stage. Self Esteem plays the Park stage at Glastonbury. The Guardian's Elle Hunt was at Self Esteem: 'Many in the crowd know every word – and these are very wordy songs – and really seem to get something out of shouting them to the sky. It's stirring, serious-minded yet still upbeat.' Busta Rhymes with Spliff Star on Other stage. Reviewer Jason Okundaye called Busta Rhymes's show 'absolutely hilarious, and the interaction with the crowd is gold standard'. Anohni and the Johnsons plays the Park stage. And closing the Pyramid was the 1975: 'A bold, experimental, occasionally confounding, but ultimately hugely impressive performance,' said the Guardian's Alexis Petridis. Matty Healy of the 1975 on the Pyramid stage at Glastonbury on Friday evening. Matty Healy with a pint of Guinness. Photographs: Jonny Weeks
CairoScene
29-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Moving Still to Launch 'Klub Sukar' in Dublin Ft. Nooriyah April 19th
A New Home for SWANA Club Sounds in the Irish Capital Mar 29, 2025 Dublin's club landscape is expanding with the launch of Klub Sukar, a new night dedicated to SWANA and diasporic club sounds, curated by Moving Still. For its debut on April 19th at Yamamori Tengu, Moving Still reunites with Nooriyah, marking their first time sharing the decks since their Boiler Room showcase. Nooriyah has built a reputation as one of the most forward-thinking selectors in club music, weaving together Arabic percussion, UK funk, and global bass sounds. Pairing her energy with Moving Still's deep, groove-heavy selections, this b2b promises to be a highlight of the night. Also on the lineup: Masha, who brings her fresh take on Arabic pop and club sounds, and Nora Moon, joining Moving Still for B2B session exploring North African and electronic influences. Klub Sukar is an evolution of Sukar, Moving Still's cultural event series blending food, art, and music, but this time, the focus is purely on the dancefloor. Expect rhythm, movement, and high-energy selections that bridge the past and future of SWANA club sounds.
CairoScene
28-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Nooriyah & Turbulenta to Spin at Milan's Super Club on April 5th
The Italian party is hosted in collaboration between La Cannibale and Ora Milano. Milan-based event organizers Le Cannibal is joining forces with nightlife gurus Ora Milano as they host an electrifying night in Milan featuring Saudi DJ Nooriyah. Renowned for fusing nostalgic Arabic tunes with modern electronic beats, Nooriyah will be joined by Moroccan-Tunisian DJ Turbulenta at Super Club on Saturday, April 5th. Ticket prices for the party begin from EUR 18 and can be secured by visiting Ora Milano's official Instagram account through their link in bio.
