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Scottish Sun
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Glastonbury's most legendary secret sets from Foo Fighters appearance to Pulp and The Killers
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) GLASTONBURY is the holy grail of music festivals, with any act worth its salt desperate to play at the iconic Worthy Farm site. Such is its pull that the biggest artists in the world are only too happy to squeeze onto the bill for surprise performances on stages their popularity has long since eclipsed. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 8 Glastonbury has taken over the airwaves this weekend Credit: Getty This year is no exception with Lewis Capaldi set to make a triumphant return to the Pyramid Stage under the pseudonym Patchwork - two years after a struggle with his Tourette's prompted him to take an extended break from live performances. We take a look at memorable secret sets from past years: THE CHURNUPS 8 The Foo Fighters rocked the Pyramid Stage in 2023 as The Churnups Credit: PA By the time Dave Grohl and co took to the Pyramid Stage as The Churnups in 2023, the secret was well and truly out of the bag. But that didn't deter the American rock veterans, who headlined in 2017, from ripping through a concise nine song set packed with hits. Running out in front of a banner with the Foos' pseudonym on in a heavy metal font, Dave Grohl was all gas no brakes, headbanging and sprinting around like a man half his age. It was a poignant, uplifting return to the farm a year after the band's drummer, Taylor Hawkins, died while they were touring South America. THE KILLERS 8 The Killers played a hit-packed set in Woodsies in 2017 Credit: Getty Two years before they headlined the festival for a second time in 2019, The Killers flashed their Vegas-infused brilliance on the John Peel Stage. Led by showman Brandon Flowers, the band emerged at 5.30pm on the Sunday afternoon and launched into an anthemic When You Were Young. As news spread around the site, the crowd grew bigger with hundreds, if not thousands, of fans gathering outside the tent to hear the hits. It was a memorable moment and paved the way for a glorious return to the top of the bill in 2019 where they were joined by special guests Johnny Marr and Pet Shop Boys. MAC DEMARCO 8 Mac DeMarco was a late night draw in the Crow's Nest Credit: Getty The popular songwriter brought his lo-fi beats to the Crow's Nest in 2016. Over 400 fans tried cramming into a tiny tent late at night to hear chilled hits like Salad Days. One lucky person that made it inside, wrote on Instagram: "Mac Demarco secret set in the tiniest tent was worth climbing the muddiest hill." PULP 8 Jarvis Cocker's Pulp performed on The Park Stage in 2011 Credit: Getty Britpop favourites Pulp are riding high once again following the release of critically acclaimed comeback album, More - their first in 24 years. But the magic never really faded, and those who witnessed their 2011 secret set can attest to that. Frontman Jarvis Cocker was in fine form and typically dapper for the Park Stage performance playing a mix of hits and deeper cuts. One fan said: "Wasn't much of a secret as everyone knew by the time Sunday rolled around. We got a spot mid-morning and managed to hold it down as the field filled up. It was an amazing set with people watching it all the way up the hill." Radiohead 8 Thom Yorke played tracks from The King of Limbs in 2011 Credit: AP:Associated Press In what was a golden year for secret sets, the mighty Radiohead downsized from the Pyramid Stage to play The Park. The experimental Oxford outfit played tracks from their stellar King of Limbs album to a rapturous audience. As you can imagine, excitement was at fever pitch when Thom Yorke and co eventually appeared, with one gig-goer saying: "Outrageous, the wait the buzz." RICK ASTLEY AND BLOSSOMS 8 Rick Astley paid tribute to The Smiths, alongside Blossoms Credit: Rex Rick Astley and Blossoms were perhaps one of the most surprising combinations to grace Glasto, yet it really worked. The two acts' homage to Manchester's musical heroes The Smiths in 2023 sent fans nuts. The 80s pop idol and indie favourites gelled effortlessly and did Morrissey and Marr's anthems justice in the Woodsies tent. "Such great energy, everyone was buzzing," said one audience member. THE LIBERTINES 8 The Libertines were a late addition to the lineup in 2015 Credit: PA:Press Association The Margate boys were a late addition to the lineup in 2015 after Florence and the Machine were bumped up the bill in unfortunate circumstances. Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl broke his leg in a freak stage fall just weeks before his band were due to headline, forcing them to pull out. Glasto bosses elevated Florence and then scrambled to add a support-worthy act. Pete Doherty, Carl Barat, Gary Powell and John Hassall stepped in to fill the void and played their literary indie classics on a sunny afternoon on the farm.
The Sun
4 hours ago
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- The Sun
Glastonbury's most legendary secret sets from Foo Fighters appearance to Pulp and The Killers
GLASTONBURY is the holy grail of music festivals, with any act worth its salt desperate to play at the iconic Worthy Farm site. Such is its pull that the biggest artists in the world are only too happy to squeeze onto the bill for surprise performances on stages their popularity has long since eclipsed. 8 This year is no exception with Lewis Capaldi set to make a triumphant return to the Pyramid Stage under the pseudonym Patchwork - two years after a struggle with his Tourette's prompted him to take an extended break from live performances. We take a look at memorable secret sets from past years: THE CHURNUPS 8 By the time Dave Grohl and co took to the Pyramid Stage as The Churnups in 2023, the secret was well and truly out of the bag. But that didn't deter the American rock veterans, who headlined in 2017, from ripping through a concise nine song set packed with hits. Running out in front of a banner with the Foos' pseudonym on in a heavy metal font, Dave Grohl was all gas no brakes, headbanging and sprinting around like a man half his age. It was a poignant, uplifting return to the farm a year after the band's drummer, Taylor Hawkins, died while they were touring South America. THE KILLERS 8 Two years before they headlined the festival for a second time in 2019, The Killers flashed their Vegas-infused brilliance on the John Peel Stage. Led by showman Brandon Flowers, the band emerged at 5.30pm on the Sunday afternoon and launched into an anthemic When You Were Young. As news spread around the site, the crowd grew bigger with hundreds, if not thousands, of fans gathering outside the tent to hear the hits. It was a memorable moment and paved the way for a glorious return to the top of the bill in 2019 where they were joined by special guests Johnny Marr and Pet Shop Boys. MAC DEMARCO 8 The popular songwriter brought his lo-fi beats to the Crow's Nest in 2016. Over 400 fans tried cramming into a tiny tent late at night to hear chilled hits like Salad Days. One lucky person that made it inside, wrote on Instagram: "Mac Demarco secret set in the tiniest tent was worth climbing the muddiest hill." PULP 8 Britpop favourites Pulp are riding high once again following the release of critically acclaimed comeback album, More - their first in 24 years. But the magic never really faded, and those who witnessed their 2011 secret set can attest to that. Frontman Jarvis Cocker was in fine form and typically dapper for the Park Stage performance playing a mix of hits and deeper cuts. One fan said: "Wasn't much of a secret as everyone knew by the time Sunday rolled around. We got a spot mid-morning and managed to hold it down as the field filled up. It was an amazing set with people watching it all the way up the hill." Radiohead In what was a golden year for secret sets, the mighty Radiohead downsized from the Pyramid Stage to play The Park. The experimental Oxford outfit played tracks from their stellar King of Limbs album to a rapturous audience. As you can imagine, excitement was at fever pitch when Thom Yorke and co eventually appeared, with one gig-goer saying: "Outrageous, the wait the buzz." RICK ASTLEY AND BLOSSOMS 8 Rick Astley and Blossoms were perhaps one of the most surprising combinations to grace Glasto, yet it really worked. The two acts' homage to Manchester's musical heroes The Smiths in 2023 sent fans nuts. The 80s pop idol and indie favourites gelled effortlessly and did Morrissey and Marr's anthems justice in the Woodsies tent. "Such great energy, everyone was buzzing," said one audience member. THE LIBERTINES 8 The Margate boys were a late addition to the lineup in 2015 after Florence and the Machine were bumped up the bill in unfortunate circumstances. Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl broke his leg in a freak stage fall just weeks before his band were due to headline, forcing them to pull out. Glasto bosses elevated Florence and then scrambled to add a support-worthy act. Pete Doherty, Carl Barat, Gary Powell and John Hassall stepped in to fill the void and played their literary indie classics on a sunny afternoon on the farm.
The Irish Sun
4 hours ago
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- The Irish Sun
Glastonbury's most legendary secret sets from Foo Fighters appearance to Pulp and The Killers
GLASTONBURY is the holy grail of music festivals, with any act worth its salt desperate to play at the iconic Worthy Farm site. Such is its pull that the biggest artists in the world are only too happy to squeeze onto the bill for surprise performances on stages their popularity has long since eclipsed. 8 Glastonbury has taken over the airwaves this weekend Credit: Getty This year is no exception with We take a look at memorable secret sets from past years: THE CHURNUPS 8 The Foo Fighters rocked the Pyramid Stage in 2023 as The Churnups Credit: PA By the time But that didn't deter the American rock veterans, who headlined in 2017, from ripping through a concise nine song set packed with hits. READ MORE ON GLASTONBURY Running out in front of a banner with the Foos' pseudonym on in a heavy metal font, Dave Grohl was all gas no brakes, headbanging and sprinting around like a man half his age. It was a poignant, uplifting return to the farm a year after the band's drummer, Taylor Hawkins, died while they were touring South America. THE KILLERS 8 The Killers played a hit-packed set in Woodsies in 2017 Credit: Getty Two years before they headlined the festival for a second time in 2019, The Killers flashed their Vegas-infused brilliance on the John Peel Stage. Led by showman Brandon Flowers, the band emerged at 5.30pm on the Sunday afternoon and launched into an anthemic When You Were Young. Most read in Music As news spread around the site, the crowd grew bigger with hundreds, if not thousands, of fans gathering outside the tent to hear the hits. It was a memorable moment and paved the way for a glorious return to the top of the bill in 2019 where they were joined by special guests Johnny Marr and Pet Shop Boys. MAC DEMARCO 8 Mac DeMarco was a late night draw in the Crow's Nest Credit: Getty The popular songwriter brought his lo-fi beats to the Crow's Nest in 2016. Over 400 fans tried cramming into a tiny tent late at night to hear chilled hits like Salad Days. One lucky person that made it inside, wrote on Instagram: "Mac Demarco secret set in the tiniest tent was worth climbing the muddiest hill." PULP 8 Jarvis Cocker's Pulp performed on The Park Stage in 2011 Credit: Getty Britpop favourites Pulp are riding high once again following the release of critically acclaimed comeback album, More - their first in 24 years. But the magic never really faded, and those who witnessed their 2011 secret set can attest to that. One fan said: "Wasn't much of a secret as everyone knew by the time Sunday rolled around. We got a spot mid-morning and managed to hold it down as the field filled up. It was an amazing set with people watching it all the way up the hill." Radiohead 8 Thom Yorke played tracks from The King of Limbs in 2011 Credit: AP:Associated Press In what was a golden year for secret sets, the mighty Radiohead downsized from the Pyramid Stage to play The Park. The experimental Oxford outfit played tracks from their stellar King of Limbs album to a rapturous audience. As you can imagine, excitement was at fever pitch when Thom Yorke and co eventually appeared, with one gig-goer saying: "Outrageous, the wait the buzz." RICK ASTLEY AND BLOSSOMS 8 Rick Astley paid tribute to The Smiths, alongside Blossoms Credit: Rex Rick Astley and Blossoms were perhaps one of the most surprising combinations to grace Glasto, yet it really worked. The two acts' homage to Manchester 's musical heroes The Smiths in 2023 sent fans nuts. The 80s pop idol and indie favourites gelled effortlessly and did Morrissey and Marr's anthems justice in the Woodsies tent. "Such great energy , everyone was buzzing," said one audience member. THE LIBERTINES 8 The Libertines were a late addition to the lineup in 2015 Credit: PA:Press Association The Margate boys were a late addition to the lineup in 2015 after Florence and the Machine were bumped up the bill in unfortunate circumstances. Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl broke his leg in a freak stage fall just weeks before his band were due to headline, forcing them to pull out. Glasto bosses elevated Florence and then scrambled to add a support-worthy act. Pete Doherty, Carl Barat, Gary Powell and John Hassall stepped in to fill the void and played their literary indie classics on a sunny afternoon on the farm.
Sky News
18 hours ago
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- Sky News
Lewis Capaldi plays emotional not-so-secret comeback set at Glastonbury
Lewis Capaldi has made an emotional comeback with a "secret" performance at Glastonbury - two years after announcing a break from the spotlight, where he struggled on stage at the festival. After revealing his new song Survive earlier in the day, Capaldi took to the Pyramid Stage and surveyed the huge crowd before him, before launching straight into his 2019 hit, Before You Go. Glastonbury, how you doing?" was the simple introduction after the first chorus, and then came his second song, Grace. Before the next one, the Scottish singer took it all in again and told the audience: "Glastonbury, it's so good to be back... I'm not going to say much up here today because if I do, I'll probably start crying." But, he added, he wanted to thank his fans, and "finish what I couldn't the first time round". Along with the headliners and the Sunday afternoon "legends slots", secret sets from the likes of Foo Fighters, The Killers, and Radiohead have become some of the most talked-about performances at Glastonbury in recent years. This time round, there had been much speculation about some of the big unannounced slots on the bill - in particular the TBA act scheduled to appear on the festival's main stage, the Pyramid Stage, just before Alanis Morissette on Friday afternoon. With various clues trailed on social media and in Glasgow, where Capaldi was born, and Castle Cary, near Glastonbury, by the time Capaldi walked on stage, it was in reality no secret to all but a few of the huge crowd that had turned out for the "surprise". The 28-year-old acknowledged the absurdity of his set being "TBA", describing it as the "worst kept secret" and joking: "I don't know who's been f*****g telling people." There were chants of "Oh, Lewis Capaldi!" from the crowd before he began his next songs, including Hold Me While You Wait, Bruises, Forget Me, and Someone You Loved. His performance was more than just a surprise set. A few months before his last appearance at Glastonbury, again on the Pyramid Stage, in 2023, Capaldi had released the all-access documentary, How I'm Feeling Now. It showed his rise from viral hit-maker to a star whose debut album, Divinely Uninspired To A Hellish Extent, became the biggest-selling in the UK in its year of release - and the year after, too. No mean feat when you consider his competition - Ed Sheeran was second in 2019 and Harry Styles in 2020. Fans have always loved Capaldi not just for his talent as a singer and songwriter, but for his class-clown humour and his unfiltered, indifferent style. But his sense of humour and anti-celebrity attitude masked struggles with his mental health and Tourette's, which he spoke about candidly in the film. At Glastonbury in 2023, the strain was clear. Prior to the performance, he had cancelled several shows to rest and recover. On stage, he apologised as he prepared to belt out his hit song Someone You Loved. "I'm going to be honest, everybody, but I'm starting to lose my voice up here, but we're going to keep going and we're going to go until the end," he told the crowd. "I just need you all to sing with me as loud as you can, if that's okay?" And of course they did, the voices of tens of thousands of people carrying him through. In a statement afterwards, the star said the sentiment had meant "the world", before announcing a break for "the foreseeable future". "I used to be able to enjoy every second of shows like this, and I'd hoped three weeks away would sort me out," he said. "But the truth is I'm still learning to adjust to the impact of my Tourette's and on Saturday it became obvious that I need to spend much more time getting my mental and physical health in order, so I can keep doing everything I love for a long time to come." In May, Capaldi performed his first show in two years - a charity gig in Edinburgh to raise funds for the Campaign Against Living Miserably (Calm), a mental health charity he has supported over the years. For most artists, playing the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury is a dream. Now, Capaldi has achieved it once again - this time, fans didn't need to help him with the sing-along, but of course they joined him anyway. The love from the audience was clear. "How far will you go to get back to the place you belong?" is one of the lines from Survive. With this performance, Capaldi showed that this, one of the world's most famous stages, is still that place for him.
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
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- Daily Mirror
Premier League darts winner ‘blames' wife for costing him thousands after U-turn
Jonny Clayton has jokingly claimed that his wife, Ellen, has cost him thousands of pounds by swaying his decision to walk out to Mr. Brightside in the Premier League Darts Jonny Clayton lightheartedly claimed that his wife, Ellen, is to blame for him missing out on thousands in winnings in darts. Clayton, 50, recently came second at the World Cup of Darts while playing alongside fellow Welshman Gerwyn Price. The pair lost out to Northern Irish duo Josh Rock and Daryl Gurney, who won 10-9 in a dramatic final in Frankfurt. Clayton is currently the World No. 5 on the PDC Order of Merit, having won £557,750 over the last two years. However, he thinks he could have had thousands more had he not listened to his wife after she told him not to use 'Mr. Brightside' by The Killers as his walk-on song. The beloved anthem has become an energetic fixture in darts events thanks to Nathan Aspinall. The Asp has seen his popularity skyrocket, with the crowd often singing along at venues throughout Europe when he makes his entrance. Dave Chisnall and Mike De Decker openly criticised the PDC for choosing Aspinall for Premier League Darts, claiming the two-time major winner was only selected for "entertainment" purposes. With stakes high in the tournament, offering £10,000 per nightly victory and significant additional prize money for advancing to latter stages, Clayton can't help but humorously reflect on what might have been had he not taken his wife's advice. On the Tops and Tales podcast, Clayton, while referring to Chisnall and De Decker's comments, jokingly said: "Well, right, you couldn't believe this or not. "But I think Ellen, my wife, has cost me thousands in the Premier League because the walk-on song I wanted was Mr. Brightside. Serious to God. "So I blame Ellen. Yeah, it was Mr Brightside, and she said, 'No, I think something else. I don't think that would be good.' So it's her fault. So yeah, that's true. Mr Brightside." Clayton also said he has revealed this to Aspinall himself in the past. He added: "I have told Nathan. Yeah, he just laughs. He goes, 'Thank you, Ellen.'" Currently, Clayton's walk-on theme is Johnny B. Goode by Chuck Berry, a playful homage to his name, which has won him numerous fans. Reflecting on his entrance tune, he said: "It's still iconic in its own way, you know. It's got my name in it." The Premier League Darts was conquered by Clayton at his inaugural attempt in 2021 when he managed to defeat Michael van Gerwen with a score of 10-8 in the semi-finals. He then bested José de Sousa 11-5 in the final and bagged a hefty £250,000 in winnings. This year, Clayton has maintained excellent form on the ProTour circuit. In April, the four-time major champion seized victory at Players Championship 14 followed by winning his third European Tour title last month during the Dutch Darts Championship. He also won £25,000 for coming second at the World Cup after splitting the runner-up prize of £50,000 with Price.
