British police are investigating Bob Vylan's controversial performance at Glastonbury where they led chants against the Israeli military, prompting the US to revoke their visas and widespread condemnation from UK officials and broadcasters. The incident has sparked debates on free speech, hate speech, and the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict.
At Glastonbury Festival, performers Bob Vylan and Kneecap faced police review and widespread criticism for anti-Israel chants and inflammatory rhetoric, with officials and the Israeli embassy condemning the remarks as hate speech and incitement to violence.
Olivia Rodrigo, at just 22, delivered a powerful and energetic headlining performance at Glastonbury, blending rock and pop with impressive musicianship and stage presence, symbolizing the future of rock music and captivating a predominantly young female audience.
Neil Young's Glastonbury set was a nostalgic, unplugged display of classic rock, featuring raw performances without modern production tricks, highlighting his enduring passion for authentic music despite a smaller crowd compared to contemporary pop acts.
The Glastonbury Festival has opened its gates at Worthy Farm, with thousands arriving and various activities, performances, and travel stories being shared. The festival features headliners like The 1975, Neil Young, and Olivia Rodrigo, amidst discussions on political issues and surprise acts, with extensive coverage available via BBC.
Dua Lipa, Sza, and Shania Twain will headline this year's Glastonbury Festival, marking the first time two female acts will perform headline spots on the main stage on two of the three nights. Coldplay will also headline, becoming the first act to headline Glastonbury five times. Other performers include LCD Soundsystem, Little Simz, Burna Boy, Cyndi Lauper, and Olivia Dean. The festival, taking place from June 26 to June 30, is already sold out, with tickets costing 365 pounds ($465).
Glastonbury Festival's 2024 line-up, featuring headliners Dua Lipa, Coldplay, and SZA, has been criticized by disappointed fans as the "worst ever," with many expressing disappointment over the lack of Madonna and unfamiliarity with SZA. Despite the backlash, it marks the first time in the event's history that female acts have taken two of the three headline slots. Festival organizers have been accused of choosing too many male acts to headline, and have faced criticism for the lack of gender diversity in previous line-ups.
A young Amy Winehouse performed a heavily adapted version of The Beatles' "All My Loving" backstage at Glastonbury Festival in 2004. The performance showcased her extraordinary voice and unique interpretation of the song. Paul McCartney, who had headlined the festival the previous night, later expressed regret for not encouraging Winehouse during their brief encounter at the 2008 MTV European Music Awards.
Miley Cyrus revealed that she decided to divorce Liam Hemsworth on the same day she performed at Glastonbury Festival in 2019. She explained that their decision to get married was partially motivated by shared "trauma" after losing their home in a fire. Cyrus emphasized that she is now prioritizing her own well-being and personal life over her career.
Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi has cancelled his world tour after struggling with vocal problems at the Glastonbury Festival. Capaldi, who has Tourette syndrome, stated that he needs to take a break to "adjust to the impact" of the condition on his mental and physical health. The audience at Glastonbury showed their support by singing along to his songs. Capaldi expressed gratitude for the support and stated that he needs more time to prioritize his well-being.
Scottish musician Lewis Capaldi has announced that he will take a break from touring "for the foreseeable future" to adjust to life with Tourette's syndrome, with which he was diagnosed last year. Capaldi lost his voice during a performance at Glastonbury Festival over the weekend and had to enlist the help of the crowd to finish his hit "Someone You Loved." He had canceled shows in the weeks leading up to Glastonbury to rest and recover. Capaldi said he needs to spend more time getting his mental and physical health in order to keep doing everything he loves for a long time to come.
Elton John paid tribute to his late friend and "inspiration," George Michael, by performing "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" at Glastonbury Festival on what would have been Michael's 60th birthday. The song was famously performed as a duet by the two artists in 1991. Michael died in 2016 and is among this year's inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. John is currently on his farewell tour, with his final show scheduled for next month in Stockholm.
Lewis Capaldi struggled with his voice during his Glastonbury Festival performance, but his fans helped him finish his set by singing "Someone You Loved" for him. Capaldi, who has Tourette syndrome, previously canceled shows to rest and recover. He thanked his fans for their support and revealed he will be taking more time off to focus on his health.
Lewis Capaldi's Glastonbury Festival set was interrupted by Tourette syndrome symptoms, but his fans stepped in to sing "Someone You Loved" for him. Capaldi apologized to the crowd and announced he would be taking a break to rest and recover. The moment was praised on social media for raising awareness of Tourette syndrome and showing the strong connection between Capaldi and his fans. Capaldi first revealed his Tourette syndrome diagnosis in September and said he's still "learning" about it.
Elton John's three-hour performance at Glastonbury Festival was watched by over 7M viewers on the BBC, becoming one of the most-watched TV shows of the year so far. The figure was almost triple that of Paul McCartney's headline slot in 2022. John's performance drew a near-50% audience share and was by far the most-watched Glastonbury set across the weekend on the BBC. The festival also featured performances from the likes of Guns 'N' Roses, Arctic Monkeys, Blondie, Lana Del Rey, Cat Stevens, and Lewis Capaldi.
