Whether you’re seeking new music meccas to a pop paradise in London or tranquil retreats in the wilderness The Independent’s culture team have you covered this summer I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice It’s time to dust off your summer wardrobe and stock up on sun cream: summer festival season is almost upon us the sheer amount of choice can feel overwhelming That’s why The Independent’s culture team has rounded up some of the best UK music festivals for 2025 assessing both the lineup and what else is on offer at each of our picks For something a bit more down-to-earth, you could try the splendour of the Brecon Beacons, which serves as the location for Green Man Festival, or the beautiful woodlands of Larmer Tree Gardens, where End of the Road takes place Seeking sun and fun? The Great Escape festival is a mecca for anyone who loves to be “first” when it comes to the hottest new bands rappers or singer-songwriters and happens to take place on the bustling Brighton seaside Victorious is hosting some major rock bands right next door to a pier and funfair in Portsmouth you’re destined for a rollicking good time You can also catch singer Skin in a keynote conversation about her astonishing career with yours truly on the Friday morning London’s joyful celebration of all things pop has pulled off perhaps the UK’s first ever all-female lineup of headliners Whether you’re charmed by the adventurous stylings of former Little Mix star turned solo artist JADE or the vocal powerhouse that is Eurovision champion Loreen there’s plenty to keep you dancing through the weekend Further fun arrives in the shape of Queertopia a specially crafted stage that will host up and comers within the queer space from Turkish artist INJI to electronic artist Hannah Diamond Londoners, rejoice. The Mercury Prize-winning artist Little Simz has selected a swelteringly good lineup for Meltdown, her 11-day festival at the Southbank Centre this summer. The programme is a refreshing and carefully curated collection of some of the best British and international talent, including grime legend Ghetts, American musician Jon Batiste, The Streets and “Messy” star Lola Young They’ll be joined by British R&B star Mahalia Canadian jazz/hip-hop collective BADBADNOTGOOD Mercury Prize-winning musician James Blake and British-Colombian singer-songwriter Sasha Keable And fear not: Simz herself will be performing with the Chineke Orchestra for an unmissable concert on the festival’s closing night Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music If you sign up to this service we will earn commission This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent The rest of the bill is characteristically stacked: Charli XCX, Rod Stewart, Loyle Carner, Kneecap, Doechii, Gracie Abrams, Wet Leg, Busta Rhymes and Alanis Morissette are just a minor handful of the names here; acts for all ages, all tastes, and all festival mindsets. It’s one of the great pleasures of Glastonbury as a whole Whether you wish to go hard or dawdle about in the sun the sheer scale of the thing means that you can happily take it all at your own speed And enjoy Glasto while it lasts – the festival is taking 2026 off for one of its fallow years including “Espresso” and “Bed Chem” from her Grammy-winning sixth album One of the UK’s most family-friendly festivals is offering a nostalgia trip for the Eighties and Nineties crowd plus special guests Basement Jazz and Elbow Set in the picturesque grounds of Henham Park guests are encouraged to explore Latitude’s treasure trove of music For the wide-eyed toddlers or curious teens in your family there’s plenty to entertain – from the Enchanted Garden to the dedicated Kids Area where young music fans can get stuck into workshops The brainchild of music specialist Rob da Bank and creative director Josie da Bank, Camp Bestival includes performances by an eclectic lineup of musicians and dancers as well as plenty of fun for the family, from circus skills to science explorations, family raves, comedy, evening cabaret and immersive theatre. This year’s event is being headlined by Basement Jaxx who will bring their full live show to guests for the first time in a decade They’ll be joined by legendary Welsh crooner Tom Jones and pop trio Sugababes along with rock band The Lightning Seeds and Noughties sensations The Zutons Green Man’s reliably eclectic but carefully curated lineup tends to attract both discerning music fans and families looking for some fresh air and spectacular views of the Welsh mountains The “everyone is welcome” ethos means you’ll be able to enjoy sets from headliners Wet Leg American artist Perfume Genius and rising Scottish star Jacob Alon Further headline performances will come from Brooklyn rock outfit TV on the Radio Potentially the only festival in Europe where you can take in a set by Supergrass and then head over to an erotica writing workshop, Wilderness has long worn its bougie credentials on its sleeve from the legitimately breathtaking countryside views on offer to the sheer range of choice for your daily activities: horseback riding Låpsley and Confidence Man are among the major names along with appearances by two esteemed greats of electronica: Orbital and Air With headliners including pop’s new reigning queen Chappell Roan Irish folk-rock artist Hozier and rapper Travis Scott naysayers might grumble that Reading and Leeds have abandoned their roots as a rock festival We’d argue that they’ve finally got with the times and acknowledged the broader music tastes of today’s young’uns but you’ll also get to see “Messy” singer Lola Young rapper AJ Tracey and and Australian upstarts Amyl and the Sniffers but one that will certainly ensure there won’t be a lull all weekend All Points East’s lineup is so massive they have to spread the festival across two weekends making it sort of like London’s answer to California’s Coachella – just with fewer influencers with opening weekend catering to electronic and house fans (Chase and Status while the second Saturday is dominated by many of 2025’s most successful female artists: RAYE Doechii and former Little Mix member turned solo star organisers have employed heavy levels of indie nostalgia Bombay Bicycle Club and The Cribs for the closing Sunday Get your skinny jeans and trilby hats ready Retro festival Victorious has outdone itself this year with major rock bands Kings of Leon Queens of the Stone Age and Vampire Weekend headlining over the bank holiday weekend Soak up the sun with a soundtrack provided by Michael Kiwanuka Craig David and Rizzle Kicks will provide some high-energy nostalgia to keep you dancing along with Spice Girls legend Melanie C and The Streets’ Mike Skinner who’ll be on the decks spinning some of your favourite tunes Ruby Wax and Strictly Come Dancing winner and funnyman Chris McCausland will be there too thanks to the funfair and pier located right next to the festival site Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Crowd pleasers: The sheer variety on offer from this year’s festival guarantees an unforgettable music moment for everyone from Glastonbury to Mighty Hoopla","description":"Whether you’re seeking new music meccas to a pop paradise in London or tranquil retreats in the wilderness I can reveal that Oscar-nominee Timothee Chalamet is being lined up to make a surprise appearance at next month’s Glastonbury Festival But rather than take to the Pyramid Stage before 200,000 fans Timothée is likely to opt for the more humble Acoustic Stage the tent only has space for a few thousand people I’m told Timothée, will perform with Bob Dylan tribute band Not Completely Unknown The group are billed to appear on Saturday During the biopic Timothée is seen singing and performing some of Bob’s biggest hits himself, rather than simply miming to them. The actor had originally pre-recorded the vocals, but bosses ditched them in favour of live vocals during each take after hearing him sing on set. Timothée said: “It was important for me to sing and play live. “Because if I can actually do it, why should there be an element of artifice here? He added: “To watch actors do karaoke really isn’t that interesting.” He plays both the piano and the guitar in the hit movie, which was nominated for eight Oscars Earlier this year Timothée performed several Dylan songs on the popular American TV show Saturday Night Live As well as Dylan’s 1965 track Outlaw Blues the actor also performed Three Angels and Tomorrow Is a Long Time This year’s Glastonbury festival looks set to be another vintage year with Olivia Rodrigo, The 1975 and Neil Young all set to perform headline sets Sir Rod Stewart will follow in the footsteps of Shania Twain, Kylie Minogue and Dolly Parton and take on the famous Legend slot on Sunday afternoon Seeing Timothée in action down at Worthy Farm would be epic, and if his girlfriend Kylie Jenner also makes it over to Somerset to watch him perform then we could well be looking at Glastonbury history THINGS are getting serious with Madonna and her toyboy partner Akeem Morris as she threw him a lavish 29th birthday party at the weekend They looked loved-up in snaps shared on Instagram and he made his feelings towards the Queen of Pop clear by referring to her as “wifey.” “It meant so much to have the people I love and respect all in one room and the energy in the room was nothing but love.” She laid on a bash in a private bar in New York which was attended by four of her six children – David and twins Estere and Stella – and got YG Marley to perform a special set whose track Praise Jah In The Moonlight was a hit last year is the son of The Fugees’ Lauryn Hill and Rohan Marley Madonna wrote on Instagram: “Happy Birthday to my favorite Taurus,” to which Akeem replied: “I LOVE YOU.” THE Met Gala was held in the early hours of this morning giving celebrities the chance to wear their wackiest outfits and pass them off as high fashion But South African singer Tyla got in on the act early when she wore this glaring orange and black dress with a gigantic matching hat which I’m surprised even fit inside the car she had just hopped out of The Water singer used the streets as her catwalk while out in New York as she has just announced that her new single Tyla will be over here in August when she performs at the All Points East Festival in London in a line-up featuring Raye Here’s hoping that she’s in something a bit less constricting when she takes to the stage EUROVISION might be as fun as pulling teeth for some people and for Norway’s act Kyle Alessandro Moments after completing his first rehearsal on stage in Basel on Sunday Kyle was rushed to hospital to have one of his wisdom teeth taken out which he will perform at next Tuesday’s first semi-final he wrote on Instagram: “One tooth lighter.” His team said he could barely open his mouth because he was in so much pain before the operation UK act Remember Monday have their first rehearsal this Thursday but are now 14th favourites with their song What The Hell Just Happened LADY GAGA played the most-attended gig ever by a female artist when she headlined Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach on Saturday It’s claimed Beyonce is already in talks to follow suit and play a mega show there next year Gaga’s concert was put on for free by the city in a bid to boost the economy with it believed to have brought £75million to the area Now locals will be hoping Bey signs on the dotted line and they can see her for free too – even if it is from miles away I was impressed by the sheer number of people who came to Gaga’s show but I for one know I’d have hated to have been at the back of that crowd MAROON 5’s Adam Levine was one lucky man, getting to work – and pose – with Blackpink's Lisa She looked amazing in a snakeskin dress in the artwork for their new collaboration Priceless, which came out on Friday and earned the band their biggest first day ever on the Spotify chart when it was streamed 2.48million times in 24 hours Lisa insisted a new Blackpink record is “coming soon” – their first since 2022’s Born Pink – ahead of a summer tour including two nights at Wembley Stadium She added: “We were in the studio a few days ago.” DUA LIPA’s Radical Optimism world tour is yet to hit the UK but the star is already working on her follow-up record The Training Season singer has spent the last few days in the studio in New York and shared snaps of her time there on Instagram During her time in the Big Apple, she also attended an intimate gig by Miley Cyrus who she previously worked with on the track Prisoner – although I’m not expecting another collaboration Dua kicks off her tour again on Sunday in Madrid before reaching London, Liverpool and Dublin next month I doubt we will have any new tunes by then but it gives me hope that there might be something to hear next year once her global jaunt finally ends in December FLORENCE PUGH has a box-office hit on her hands New movie Thunderbolts* took £122m globally in its first three days The Marvel superhero film which also stars Sebastian Stan and David Harbour where music fans can get specially priced tickets to some of this year’s hottest gigs Live Nation have given Bizarre a bunch to give away for FREE As well as a pair of tickets for Robbie Williams’ gig at the Emirates on June 7, we’ve got two for Nelly and Eve's show at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena on June 4 Also up for grabs is a pair of tickets to see rockers Guns N’ Roses at Wembley Stadium on June 26 along with two tickets for Iggy Pop at Alexandra Palace on May 28 Plus a pair of tickets to see John Legend at London’s O2 Arena on June 1 visit thesun.co.uk/concertweek and click which act you’d like to see The competition runs every day this week and the winners will be selected at random Live Nation’s Concert Week is offering 80,000 tickets from £25 Go to thesun.co.uk/concertweek Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/ His appearance on the Park Stage in June will mark his first time ever performing at the festival Gary Numan has announced two warm-up gigs in Brighton ahead of Glastonbury 2025 The musician is set to take to the Park Stage at Worthy Farm on June 28 marking his first time ever playing the festival in his five-decade career “As part of the build up” to his debut Glastonbury slot he’s now announced two intimate shows at Brighton’s Concorde 2 on June 24 and 25 General tickets, Meet & Greet packages, as well as rehearsal VIP tickets can be found here. A post shared by Gary Numan Official (@garynuman) It’ll mark his second time topping the bill at the farm This came after the news that Rod Stewart would be taking on the coveted Legend Slot on the Pyramid Stage on Sunday afternoon The 1975 and Olivia Rodrigo will be headlining this year – gracing the Pyramid on Friday and Sunday, respectively. Closing the Other Stage will be Loyle Carner (Friday), Charli XCX (Saturday) and The Prodigy (Sunday) You can see the whole line-up for 2025’s edition of the festival so far, as well as all the stage splits, here The world’s defining voice in music and pop culture: breaking what’s new and what’s next since 1952 GLASTONBURY fans are convinced they have sussed out a 'secret set' from a Brit musician at the festival Eagle-eyed music lovers reckon they have 'worked out' the addition to the lineup after his sister was signed to perform Saxophonist Laura Misch will be taking to the Tree Stage in the Woodsies area and performing a 'cloud bath' to the crowd Laura has said she is "beyond excited" to be heading to Worthy Farm next month - and fans believe her brother Tom could be hot on her heels The musician and producer is now being tipped to perform a 'secret set' elsewhere at Glastonbury especially as his jazz drummer pal Yussef Dayes in also in the lineup Tom and Yussef previously collaborated on the hit album What Kinda Music and fans have been busy connecting the dots One confident Glasto fan replied: "He will absolutely be there - I'd bet on it." Another added: "Came to post this, was soooo expecting his name on the lineup. I feel like there's deffo a good chance with Yussef Dayes being there. " A third wrote: "Hoping he will be as he’s releasing new music soon, plus his sister is on the lineup so really hoping haha." so I'd say it's very unlikely he does a one-off gig for Glastonbury Might turn up as a guest with one of the names you mentioned." first began releasing music in 2012 on SoundCloud He has since recorded and released three studio albums including his collaboration with Yussef in 2020 Their album What Kinda Music ended up being nominated for a coveted Ivor Novello Award the following year was released in 2023 under his alter-ego SuperShy and peaked at number 6 in the UK charts Meanwhile, Glastonbury 2025 has a line-up including The 1975, Olivia Rodrigo, Neil Young, Rod Stewart and Charli XCX The headliners will be joined by an array of music royalty, both new and old, on Worthy Farm between June 25 and 29 Sir Rod Stewart will perform his classic tracks in the legends slot, while up-and-comers like Lola Young will entertain the younger generation of festival-goers Tom Misch is an alternative/ indie musician He began releasing music on SoundCloud in 2012 in 2018 and it peaked at Number 8 in the UK charts He collaborated with jazz drummer Yussef Dayes for his follow up album It peaked at Number 2 and earned them a nomination for an Ivor Novello award Tom took a different direction for his third album He released Happy Music in 2023 under his alter-ego and experimented with a more electronic style Tom is believed to be poised to release new music in 2025 Loyle Carner is headlining the Other Stage on the Friday, while Charli XCX is performing on the same day as godfather of grunge Young when she tops the second stage Dance legends The Prodigy will close the Other Stage on Sunday It'll be party vibes with Raye and US rapper Doechii coming to the farm, while Deftones and Amyl and the Sniffers will get the mosh pits going However, this week Glastonbury organisers have been urged to drop  Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap from the lineup It comes after the group was axed from a festival in Cornwall after one band member said on stage "kill your MP" in an unearthed video panels and round-ups to help recharge your activism in 2025 Find out more about what they have to offer on their area page. “Feeling anxious and challenged by a world that seems to be spinning out of control Come join us at Left Field and recharge your activism with some inspiring music collective passion and shared solidarity in navigating the way forward FRIDAY 27PANEL: WHAT NEXT FOR THE LEFT: POLITICS PANEL: FEMINISM IN THE AGE OF THE MANOSPHERE WITH BEYOND EQUALITY THE MEFFSGURRIERSJASMINE.4.TANTONY SZMIEREK  BILLY BRAGG SATURDAY 28PANEL: CONFRONTING THE RISE OF THE FAR RIGHT WITH ADAM GREEN PANEL: SAVING THE PLANET BUT NOT LEAVING WORKERS BEHIND WITH CAROLINE LUCAS GIRLBAND!CHLOE SLATERTHE GUEST LISTLAMBRINI GIRLSKATE NASH SUNDAY 29PANEL: HOW TO FIX THE CRISIS OF CARE WITH ASHLEY JOHN-BAPTISTE PANEL: DISABILITY CUTS: THE FIGHT BACK WITH ADY THE HALFWAY KIDDU BLONDERED RUM CLUBREVEREND AND THE MAKERSGRANDSON tickets updates and line-up info with Glastonbury newsletter Colour modes increase legibility of text on the website Greyscale mode will display the site without colour High Contrast mode makes all text on pages black and reduces design details a video is available covering that section/page We use cookies to provide you with a better browsing experience More information on how we use cookies is available here You can change your settings at any time here For more detailed information please check our Cookie Policy Necessary cookies enable core functionality The website cannot function properly without these cookies and can only be disabled by changing your browser preferences Analytical cookies help us to improve our website by collecting and reporting information on its usage Now that Glasto tickets have officially sold out for 2025 we look at competitions you can still enter for a chance to attend the Somerset Festival Glastonbury tickets have officially sold out for 2025 It's never easy scoring a ticket to the Somerset festival and this year has been no difference with an estimated 2.5 million people trying to buy just over 200,000 tickets if you've still been unable to nab a coveted ticket to Glasto There are still some ways you can try and get through those green gates and one of them is by entering a competition So how can you win Glastonbury 2025 tickets See all the main competitions for Glastonbury Festival and find out how to enter them below There are several ways you can still win tickets to Glastonnbury Festival with various competitions that are still live with the likes of Tony Chocolonely Get our rundown of competitions and how to enter below.. NB: We've put National Express' competition up first as it closes tonight (30th April) at midnight The UK's number one train company is giving away two tickets to the festival, plus coach travel. All you have to do is submit your entry here. View this post on Instagram A post shared by National Express (@nationalexpress) Glastonbury has joined forces for the third year running with confectioner Tony Chocolonely & charity partner Oxfam for its Willy Wonka-style competition All would-be attendees have to do is buy a special limited-edition chocolate bar in Oxfam shops for their chance to get their hands on one of 5 pairs of tickets hidden inside One of the longest-running Glasto comps out there fans have until Friday 20th June (or until all five pairs are found) to enter Find out more here. The tea brand are giving away 10 pairs of tickets to the famous festival All fans have to do to be in with a chance of winning is to by a limited edition back Runner up prizes include limited edition Clipper bundles wellies and packs of tea for a lucky 40 selected entries Enter the form here with your info and the unique code once you've bought your Glastonbury box of tea in order to qualify for a prize Clipper Teas competition is open until 31st May at 11.59 BST and you can read the full terms & conditions here. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Clipper Teas (@clipperteas) Glastonbury partner and drinks company Brothers is giving away five pairs of tickets to the festival scan the QR code and enter the the unique code under the ring pull Read the terms and conditions to the competition, which is closes on 31st May 2025, here. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brothers Cider 🍎 Naturally Fruity Cider (@brotherscider) The water charity and official Glastonbury partner is also giving a pair of tickets away for the festival this competition is going to take some skill The organisation wants you to "design a temporary tattoo that raises awareness of our simple message: change starts with water" It's also revealed that Emily Eavis and the "Glastonbury Team" will be part of those choosing the winning design which will then be transformed into a temporary tattoo Head to wateraid.org/glastonbury for full details of the competition and terms & conditions and enter before Wednesday 7th May at 9am. View this post on Instagram A post shared by WaterAid UK (@wateraid) We'll update these as and when we find out more.. Kneecap are at the centre of a media storm but - as the bands Sleaford Mods if they are removed from the bill at Glastonbury that will set a precedent for creative self-censorship Comment Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice In their relatively short tenure in the public eye, Irish language rap trio Kneecap have become possibly the most controversial genuinely disruptive musical group since the Sex Pistols There has been a near universally-acclaimed album and - far less predictably - a Michael Fassbender-starring band biopic that won them the Sundance Film Festival Audience Award and a clutch of Bafta nominations But drowning out their considerable artistic achievements has been a constant slew of headlines and think pieces decrying them as either a national threat or vital truth-tellers Now, arguments around Kneecap’s politics have escalated into a far wider conversation around freedom of expression in the arts, and how, when or if ever it is acceptable for that to be policed. Amidst cries for the trio to be removed from this year’s Glastonbury line-up artists and industry figures have rallied to call out the dangers of censorship English Teacher and IDLES co-signing a letter from the band’s label Heavenly Recordings around the “clear concerted effort to deplatform Kneecap… and remove them from the public eye” no political figures or political parties should have the right to dictate who does and does not play at music festivals or gigs that will be enjoyed by thousands of people The question of agreeing with Kneecap’s political views is irrelevant: it is in the key interests of every artist that all creative expression be protected in a society that values culture and that this interference campaign is condemned and ridiculed.” It’s not the first time that the trio - Mo Chara Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí - have found themselves at the centre of a media furore they made headlines after taking legal action over Conservative party leader Kemi Badenoch’s attempts to block government arts funding to them with Badenoch stating that taxpayers’ money should not be given to “people who oppose the United Kingdom itself” A reaction against Kneecap’s political missives which had previously included the release of 2019 single ‘Get Your Brits Out’ (a repurposing of the IRA slogan) and a tour poster featuring a cartoon of Boris Johnson strapped to the side of a rocket Kneecap countered that the block was a breach of the Good Friday agreement allowing freedom of expression for all sides in Northern Ireland and subsequently won the case donating the original £14,250 funding to two Belfast youth charities Following their recent Coachella appearance last month the heat around them has risen to a critical mass Projecting a series of statements onto the screen behind them the trio weren’t the only people to offer pro-Palestinian messages at the California event (artists including headliners Green Day Amyl and the Sniffers and more also spoke out) but they were the ones who pointed the finger with the most ferocity “Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people” read one slide “It is being enabled by the US government who arm and fund Israel despite their war crimes.” “Fuck Israel Though Kneecap have been vocally condemning the actions in Gaza for a long time now also projecting ‘Free Palestine’ messages and bringing Palestinian flags onto the stage during their early morning Glastonbury slot on the Woodsies stage last year Detractors have dug up a pair of inflammatory videos from 2023 and 2024 which have led amongst fervent discourse around the globe to a forthcoming investigation by the Metropolitan Police’s counter-terrorism unit the band appear to say “The only good Tory is a dead Tory It is, of course, impossible to justify either of these moments. A statement released by Kneecap apologising to the families of murdered MPs Jo Cox and David Amess does not stop the original sentiment’s shocking irresponsibility But it does show that the band take accountability and can see the line between a belief and a mistake Kneecap are hands down the three most caring men we've ever met Having recently toured the US with Kneecap Laurie Vincent of UK punk duo SOFT PLAY expresses the need to discern the difference “Kneecap have been careless with some of their wording in the past and that is something they are paying for hugely now and I am so tired of a world where forgiveness is so easily forgotten,” he tells us “The energy of a moment has made people do stupid things since the dawn of time However the real issue is the one of bombs dropping on innocent children's heads: the issue that is being obscured even more from view as the media decides to focus all of its attention on Kneecap instead.” He continues: “Kneecap are hands down the three most caring men we've ever met in all our years of our touring Their band has a cultural significance we haven't seen since the original punk bands of the late seventies They are fearlessly tackling issues that many aren't brave enough to even get close to To deplatform them would send a dangerous message to all those who follow.” A string of Kneecap’s German shows have been cancelled as has a forthcoming August festival headline at Cornwall’s Eden Project security minister Dan Jarvis and Conservative former minister Mark Francois are putting pressure on Glastonbury Festival bosses Michael and Emily Eavis to remove Kneecap from the festival line-up next month Neil Young and The 1975 headline the Pilton event the decision would undoubtedly set a defining and divisive precedent for the UK arts but it would also feel monumental for the festival itself: an event that has long provided a fertile ground for political conversation even donating its profits to the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament back in 1981 Kneecap's platform should not be revoked because the message encourages discussion several artists used their slots at the festival to make statements During IDLES’ Friday night Other Stage headline slot an inflatable boat with dummy migrants was cast atop the crowd During his surprise appearance with Bombay Bicycle Club Damon Albarn urged crowds to vote before questioning: “Are you pro Palestine Maybe it’s time we stopped putting octogenarians in charge of the whole world?” “The political landscape in this country is dying and needs to resuscitate itself to the sounds of a changing humanity and as creatives we shouldn’t be forced to self-censor in line with the general cultural [and] political narrative,” Sleaford Mods’ frontman Jason Williamson tells us “Some individuals are rightly deserving of cancel culture’s creeping onslaught truth is a questionable entity when it comes to the rabid frenzy of cancellation The live stage is where we as musicians truly come alive and Kneecap's platform should not be revoked simply because the message encourages discussion.” Massive Attack published their own statement decrying the attempts to stop Kneecap from performing “Do politicians and right-wing journalists strategically concocting moral outrage over the stage utterings of a young punk band while simultaneously obfuscating or even ignoring a genocide happening in real time (including the killing of journalists in unprecedented numbers) have any right to intimidate festival events into acts of political censorship?” Meanwhile musician Nadine Shah posted: “The story isn’t Kneecap Kneecap are being made an example of to scare us into silence from speaking out The Horrors’ Faris Badwan - whose father is Palestinian - underlined this idea “People should always be free to hold the government to account Glastonbury have yet to comment on the campaign or to confirm whether Kneecap will indeed play the festival but much like the world’s reaction to their actions at Coachella the story here isn’t about Kneecap playing this summer The story is whether an internet pile-on will change the future of the arts for the long haul Soho Theatre Walthamstow opens: 'you will be taken aback by the aesthetic gorgeousness!' Lorde announces new album Virgin and confirms release date VE Day 2025 fashion: best looks from the day VE Day 2025 fashion: Princess of Wales to Lady Victoria Starmer Prince Louis steals the show at VE Day parade as he keeps dad William looking sharp and mimics brother George Prince Louis steals show with sweet antics at VE parade UK tourists face major travel shake-up as Dubai airport set to close Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in major blow for Putin ahead of Victory Day celebrations Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in blow for Putin Royals watch historic flypast as huge crowds turns out for VE Day 80th anniversary  Royals watch historic Red Arrows flypast for VE Day 80th anniversary Nick Abbot is Leading Britain's Conversation Despite the incitement of violence and murder and support for terrorist groups this group are due to perform at Glastonbury Festival I have written to the Glastonbury organisers asking them to remove Kneecap from the line-up The Glastonbury Festival should not be providing a platform or legitimacy to a group which has incited the murder of democratically elected MPs especially when MPs have been murdered in the recent past If the organisers of the festival do not remove Kneecap from the line-up they will be condoning incitement to violence and murder What did the Government have to say about this Yvette Cooper said it is a matter for the organisers Yvette Cooper must join with me in calling for Kneecap to be removed from the Glastonbury line-up The Home Secretary’s comments are hardly surprising as the Labour Government has already capitulated to this band once before Labour didn’t contest the legal case the band brought so Kneecap walked away with £14,250 of our money The Labour Government said it was not in the public interest to challenge this case Why on earth would the Labour Government think that trying to stop this group receiving taxpayers’ money would not be in the public interest Will Labour apologise for rolling over now that they can see Kneecap openly glorifying evil terror groups We can add this failure by the Labour Government to a long list of cowardly decisions It is the same old story – Labour will surrender your money to Mauritius to pay for the surrender of the Chagos Islands and to this band Labour will always capitulate rather than defend our interests Chris Philp MP is the Shadow Home Secretary LBC Opinion provides a platform for diverse opinions on current affairs and matters of public interest The views expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official LBC position The band said: "Kneecap’s message has always been – and remains – one of love This is why our music resonates across generations classes and cultures and has brought hundreds of thousands of people to our gigs See more Latest Opinion See more Latest News See more Latest News Europe and the UK have stacks of festivals for all tastes and budgets from free or low-budget bashes to high-end events Those who missed out in the Glastonbury tickets scrum last November have two more chances to strike it lucky next week when the official resales take place while from 9am on Sunday 27 April general admission tickets are up for grabs These are tickets bought by people who can no longer attend or who were unable to pay what they owed though with only a “very limited” number available most Glastonbury fans are going to be disappointed There are stacks of other festivals to suit all tastes and budgets ranging from a one-dayer in London where tickets cost up to £380 each (almost £45 an hour) to a number of free and low-cost events that are promising some decent acts Glastonbury’s general admission tickets cost £248 each That is a 50.6% rise in six years – roughly double the headline increase in the cost of goods and services in the UK But Glastonbury could probably charge a lot more than it does and still sell out And those attending this year will get more for their money than a few years ago the increase in ticket price is even greater: 52% An adult weekend ticket was £202.50 in 2019 – this year it’s £308 Fatboy Slim is one of the headliners at this year’s Latitude festival in Suffolk where adult weekend ticket prices have risen by 52% since 2019 Photograph: Maja Smiejkowska/ShutterstockMeanwhile the cost of an adult weekend ticket for the Isle of Wight festival has soared by almost 66% over the same period – from £175 in 2019 to £289.95 for non-islanders this year These are all face-value costs; there may be fees and charges on top with Glastonbury there is a £5 booking fee for each ticket plus postage and packing at £10.25 an order There are plenty of events still up for grabs across the rest of Europe – sometimes with better lineups and at a fraction of the price on 10-12 July will set you back €199 (£171) – with Kings of Leon Noah Kahan and Nine Inch Nails among the lineup Primavera Sound Barcelona in Spain takes place on 4-8 June Primavera Sound Porto in Portugal on 12-15 June Festivalgoers at Primavera Sound Barcelona watch Tame Impala in 2022 This year’s Barcelona event is sold out but tickets are available for the Porto edition Massive Attack and Linkin Park at Open’er festival in Gdynia on the north coast of Poland on 2-5 July A four-day ticket costs 1,359 Polish złoty (£272) with camping and 1,089 złoty without you have to factor in travel costs and maybe also accommodation but some people will be able to condense the cost of a festival and a holiday into one We looked at flights from London to Gdansk Return flights from Luton with Wizz Air started at just under £99 a person Overseas festivals aren’t always cheaper than UK ones: a three-day general admission pass for last weekend’s Coachella festival in California, where Lady Gaga played an acclaimed set while passes for this weekend start at $599 Organisers often rely on a small army of volunteers and workers performing various tasks – from being a parking steward or working the bar to giving people their wristbands or litter-picking – in exchange for a free ticket A good starting point is to register with recruitment agencies that provide staff for festivals and other events People pick up litter at the end of last year’s Glastonbury festival. Photograph: Ben Birchall/PAFestaff offers volunteering jobs at lots of weekend and one-day events a five-day music festival in the South Downs national park Festaff was no longer accepting applications for some of this year’s festivals but was still looking for people for a range of events including Kendal Calling in the Lake District (31 July to 3 August) Neil Young at BST Hyde Park in London on 11 July You may be expected to pay an administration fee or with Festaff there is typically a £10 or £15 admin fee and those volunteering at Glastonbury via the company had to put down a £375 deposit to be returned minus a £15 admin fee if work is completed to a “good standard” You will usually have plenty of free time to enjoy the event DC Site Services also specialises in providing a range of festival and event staff there are clearly plenty of music fans out there with cash to splash is for members and their guests and costs up to £380 a person for one afternoon and evening’s entertainment That is up almost 17% from £325 two years ago The acts playing have not been announced yet The price includes unlimited food and drinks the Pop-Up Hotel offers a range of packages including the Tipi Tenthouse Suite Festival Too: a free over three weekends: 28-29 June; 4-5 July; and 11-12 July Ocean Colour Scene and Sigala played last year Godiva festival in War Memorial Park Leigh folk festival in Leigh-on-Sea with the exception of some ticketed concerts The Glade Area returns for Glastonbury 2025 with a superb line-up of live acts and DJs exhibiting and blending electronic Find out more about what they have to offer on their area page. GLADE DOME STAGEDAPHNIDJ BORING B2B DJ SEINFELDJAMZ SUPERNOVA B2B SHY ONELEON VYNEHALLFABIO & GROOVERIDERCALIBREDJ TENNIS & ASHEE PRES TENASHEE (LIVE)ELI BROWNA LITTLE SOUNDDYED SOUNDOROMMATHEW JONSON (LIVE)MARGARET DYGASBRADLEY ZEROION LUDWIG (LIVE)TOMMY HOLOHANSAOIRSECHARLIE TEEGRAYLSB + DRS PRESENT SPACE AGEIZCO FT LIAM BAILEY (LIVE)FILA BRAZILLIA (DJ)LAIDLAW B2B TBATRISTAN DA CUNHA B2B BRAWTHERDON LETTS DJ SETPRINCE FATTY FT LIAM BAILEY (LIVE)NORTHSOUTH (DALE MUSSINGTON HARRY MCCANNA & SAM BANGURA)WILFY DRALPH LAWSON (LOST IN DUB)CARLY WILFORDHARRI PEPPERMARLIE B2B PACH B2B LOCKYJOSH TWEEKGEORGIA B2B KEEFY GLUCY COOKKEARUNIAMDBB B2B YXNG CPTNWAX MATERIALTRUFFLE 101 PRESENTS: LAZY SUSAN (2STEPBEC Organisers are sharing separate posters for the many venues across Worthy Farm in the run-up to this year's event Glastonbury 2025 is edging ever closer, with organisers now drip-feeding the individual line-ups for the festival’s many stages and areas after revealing the first wave of acts in early March Check out a breakdown of the bill so far below It’ll mark his second time topping the bill at the farm This came after the news that Rod Stewart would be taking on the coveted Legend Slot on the Pyramid Stage on Sunday afternoon A post shared by Glastonbury Festival (@glastofest) Elsewhere, it was confirmed that Doechii would be clashing with Charli XCX when she closes out the West Holts Stage on Saturday evening It has also been reported that RAYE will be taking to the Pyramid Stage that same night in the slot immediately before Neil Young Organisers have promised that “many more acts and attractions [are] still to be announced” in the coming months Glasto later kicked off its rundown of the individual area poster drops in the lead-up – revealing more names and details on who’s playing where and when Fans can expect the full stage-by-stage bill and times to be revealed in late May or early June See all the confirmed venue line-ups so far below and check back at this page for the latest news as we get it The main Woodsies tent – fka John Peel Stage – offers “an amazing range of the best of today’s music from established festival acts to the Glastonbury Festival Emerging Talent Competition winners” “So be prepared to have your socks blown off.” Elsewhere in the area, the Tree Stage – which debuted in 2024 – will host slots from Hot Chip‘s Alexis Taylor, Daniel Avery, Jon Hopkins, Mary Anne Hobbs and more across the weekend. A post shared by Glastonbury Festival (@glastofest) This year will see Ani DiFranco, Nick Lowe and Roy Harper all headline the Acoustic Stage – which showcases “blues, folk, contemporary and country music”. But as the area page notes “it’s not always played on acoustic instruments” A post shared by Glastonbury Festival (@glastofest) The Field Of Avalon offers an “eclectic range of music and an overriding sense of fun” for “all tastes and ages” Organisers wrote: “Our gender-balanced line-up brings together both hugely successful artists and the best new talent in one magical field.” A post shared by Glastonbury Festival (@glastofest) Other notable acts scheduled to grace this stage are The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Denzel Curry, Kneecap, BADBADNOTGOOD, En Vogue and Bob Vylan There are also some names who weren’t on the initial Glasto ’25 line-up poster: Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, Corto.Alto, Nilüfer Yanya, Infinity Song, Abel Selaocoe & The Bantu Ensemble, and Thandii. A post shared by Glastonbury Festival (@glastofest) the Silver Hayes area is set to host a huge number of DJ sets and performances from names across hip-hop PinkPantheress will be taking to the stage at Levels on Thursday (June 26), and new additions include Jungle, Camelphat, Luvcat, Marie Davidson, Confidence Man and many more Returning with the same message of positivity, community and acceptance, the area will also host a number of discussions and debates. Names for these include Gary Lineker, Anita Rani, Zadie Smith and more. Visit here for a full list of artists for all stages, as well as for names taking part in the discussions. A post shared by Glastonbury Festival (@glastofest) Glasto’s “original solar-powered venue” is back for 2025 comprising two stages: Big Top and Bandstand the area promises a “genre-defying” mix of acts including Afrodelic In addition, there’ll be “a variety of stalls and exhibits all dedicated to our core cause, the environment, sustainability and community with a shared love of our planet”. Find out more here, and see the full line-up below. A post shared by Croissant Neuf (@croissant_neuf_) This part of the site is described as “a creative playground that aims to expand minds and open hearts The area has “a deep history of celebrating underrepresented art and culture” This June, Shangri-La is introducing a complete redesign of the field Specific details about the 2025 theme will be kept under wraps until the festival gates open The 2025 edition will boast four new music stages: Shangri-La Main Stage which is “a space for the underrepresented to unite and take up space” A post shared by Glastonbury Festival (@glastofest) Comprising two stages – Glade Main Stage and Glade Stage Dome – this space is located “at the festival’s heart boasting “live acts and DJs exhibiting and blending electronic The area’s 2025 line-up “represents the genres it was founded on while driving the nuanced and evolving sounds of today” Over on the Glade Dome – the area’s “smaller sister stage” – will be “exciting experimental dance acts” such as Daphni, Leon Vynehall, Shy One, DJ Seinfeld, IZCO and Jamz Supernova. Additionally, there’ll be “pioneers of the Dnb scene, Calibre and Fabio & Grooverider, and minimal house veterans Mathew Jonson, Margaret Dygas and Dyed Soundorom. A post shared by Glastonbury Festival (@glastofest) panels and round-ups to help recharge your activism in 2025,” reads a description of the stage which was co-founded by Bragg and Juliet Wills in 2000 to promote left-wing politics and political action Those in the area for this year’s edition can expect to see sets from Lambrini Girls, Kate Nash, Reverend And The Makers, Grandson and more, as well as charged debates including ‘What’s Next For The Left’ and ‘Feminism In The Age Of The Manosphere’. A post shared by Glastonbury Festival (@glastofest) A post shared by Glastonbury Festival (@glastofest) A post shared by Glastonbury Festival (@glastofest) Check back at this page for the latest line-up news for Glastonbury 2025 FANS are convinced that a HUGE US pop band have "given away" their secret Glastonbury set after announcing their new tour With just two months to go until the famous festival kicks off, speculation at who could be added to the star-studded line-up has gone into overdrive Everyday there is a new theory about who will play at Glastonbury this year The American group, who are based in Los Angeles are made up up three sisters - Este Known for songs like Summer Girl and Lost Track the band have been thrilling fans since 2007 which fans are convinced will include a surprise spot at Glasto Fans think this means this concert will be a warm up for Glastonbury Taking to Reddit to discuss, one fan said: "Yup. This has been all but confirmed for months now." This reveller said: "It's so obvious! That's why they are in Margate on the 27th!" one off gig in Margate on Friday 27th = Glasto secret set on Saturday / Sunday?" This one added: "Seems pretty likely... otherwise it's odd that they'd play a one off gig in Margate in June and then nothing else in the UK until October." Glastonbury 2025 has a star-studded line-up, including The 1975, Olivia Rodrigo, Neil Young, Rod Stewart and Charli XCX They will be joined by an array of music royalty, both new and old, on Worthy Farm between June 25 and 29 Glastonbury Festival is notorious for being one of the hardest festivals to get tickets to Fans were left fuming after they failed to bag themselves a ticket in the famous resale which always happens in April Final sales for the Worthy Farm extravaganza were up for grabs on Sunday - but were sold out within 20 minutes The official Glastonbury X account explained: "On a morning of incredible demand all of the tickets in today’s resale have now been sold "Thank you to everyone who bought one Disgruntled fans complained on the social media site: "I do not think #glastonburyfestival cares about their fans anymore given the comments this morning The festival does not seem to be what it once was." got through to the payment page in around 18 mins and then it said sold out," shared a sad user Not been able to get tickets for 6 years!" vented an angry fan The old system worked," complained someone else Four tries and didn’t get anywhere near close," moaned another Tickets were released in November but sold out within 35 minutes Roughly 2.5 million people attempt to buy just over 200,000 tickets each year Glastonbury takes place from June 25 to June 29. Glasto Latino is back with a bang in 2025 bringing even more dance styles to this year’s Festival Dance through the afternoons with classes in Salsa join the party in their daily carnival processions around the West Holts Field and boogie the night away at their late night Latin parties with world-class international bands Find out more about what they have to offer on their area page. Find out more about what they have to offer on their area page. FOUR TETSCISSOR SISTERSJORJA SMITHFLOATING POINTSTOM ODELLAJ TRACEYPINKPANTHERESSWEEZERST VINCENTBLOSSOMSTV ON THE RADIOBLACK COUNTRY NEW ROADLOLA YOUNGNOVA TWINSDJOSHED SEVENJADESPRINTSFAT DOGFCUKERSGURRIERSMYLES SMITHSORRYTHE AMAZONS We’re excited to reveal our first Glastonbury Festival 2025 line-up poster The 1975 finally bring their incendiary show back to Worthy Farm to headline the Pyramid Stage on the Friday while Olivia Rodrigo will close out the Festival on the Sunday night – headlining the Pyramid for her first appearance at Glastonbury since her memorable Other Stage set in 2022 Neil Young will headline for the second time after an unforgettable set in 2009 while Rod Stewart will take to the Pyramid Stage in the Sunday legend slot Charli xcx is set for her biggest performance at Glastonbury after taking over the world with her BRAT album and tour headlining the Other Stage on Saturday night Loyle Carner will headline Other on the Friday and The Prodigy will close the Festival there on Sunday night with a show that will be their first here since the tragic passing of frontman Keith Flint in 2019 RAYE returns to the Pyramid Stage to play penultimate to Neil Young on Saturday night following her breakthrough set at lunchtime on the same Stage in 2023 Perhaps the hottest new artist on the planet makes her highly anticipated debut at Glastonbury to headline the West Holts Stage on Saturday night There will also be other first time Glastonbury sets over the weekend from a plethora of artists including Noah Kahan FRIDAYTHE 1975LOYLE CARNERBIFFY CLYROALANIS MORISSETTEBUSTA RHYMESMARIBOU STATEGRACIE ABRAMSFOUR TETWET LEGANOHNI AND THE JOHNSONSBADBADNOTGOODBLOSSOMSBURNING SPEARCMATDENZEL CURRYEN VOGUEENGLISH TEACHERFATBOY SLIMFAYE WEBSTERFLOATING POINTSFRANZ FERDINANDGLASS BEAMSINHALERLOLA YOUNGMYLES SMITHOSEESPINKPANTHERESSSELF ESTEEMSUPERGRASSVIEUX FARKA TOURÉWUNDERHORSE SATURDAYNEIL YOUNG AND THE CHROME HEARTSCHARLI XCXRAYEDOECHIIDEFTONESEZRA COLLECTIVEJOHN FOGERTYAMYL AND THE SNIFFERSAMAARAEBEABADOOBEEBETH GIBBONSBOB VYLANBRANDI CARLILECARIBOUFATHER JOHN MISTYGARY NUMANGREENTEA PENGJADEJAPANESE BREAKFASTKAISER CHIEFSKNEECAPLEFTFIELDLUCY DACUSNICK LOWENOVA TWINSPA SALIEUSCISSOR SISTERSTHE SCRIPTTV ON THE RADIOWEEZERYUSSEF DAYES SUNDAYOLIVIA RODRIGOROD STEWARTTHE PRODIGYNOAH KAHANNILE RODGERS & CHICWOLF ALICEJORJA SMITHOVERMONOTHE LIBERTINESAJ TRACEYBLACK UHURUCELESTECYMANDEDANILO PLESSOWDJOFUTURE ISLANDSGIRL IN REDGOATJOY CROOKESKAE TEMPESTKATY J PEARSONPARCELSPAWSAROYEL OTISSHABOOZEYSNOW PATROLSPRINTSST VINCENTTHE BIG MOONTHE BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRETHE MACCABEESTHE SELECTERTURNSTILE A HUGE Brit dance act has accidentally ‘self-confirmed’ their Glastonbury appearance despite them not being announced on the official line-up As one of electronic music's finest acts of crowd pleasing festival rocking music he is sure to be a hit with festival goers Sub Focus has become one of the most influential figures in electronic music renowned for his genre-blending soundscapes And his recent Instagram post reveals that he is set to play Glastonbury this year despite not being listed on the official line up The image which is a run down of his Summer tour dates is captioned: " Giving away guest list spots for a few of these shows drop ‘summer’ in the comments and I’ll DM winners soon.*Subject to availability." Sub Focus, 42, real name, Nicolaas Douwma, is an English DJ, music producer, songwriter and sound engineer. In 2005, he had a number one single on the UK Dance Chart with "X-Ray / Scarecrow" which reached number 60 on the UK Singles Chart. Three years later, he hit number one on the UK Dance Chart again with "Timewarp / Join the Dots". he cracked the UK top 40 for the first time with "Rock It / Follow the Light" It also got him a third UK Dance Chart number one, as well as reaching the B-list of BBC Radio 1's playlist Sub Focus has also remixed selected works of The Prodigy, Rusko, Dr. Octagon, Empire of the Sun and Dizzee Rascal. won "Best Album" at the Drum and Bass Arena Awards He has a vast experience of festival gigs having headlined the Radio 1 Dance stage at the Reading and Leeds Festivals 2013 He also played Glastonbury before in 2013 with his new live show setup songwriter and sound engineer - here are some of his career highlights Later in the summer of 2013, he went on to play at Dour Festival, Reading & Leeds, Global Gathering, Bestival and Isle of Wight festival among others Sir Rod Stewart will play the much-coveted legends slot, while up-and-comers like Lola Young will ensure the younger generation of music fans are well catered for Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall will be playing the festival for the first time, having just won best Best Pop Act at the Brits Music fans will have one final chance to get their hands on tickets to the festival this summer Glastonbury 2025 tickets sold out in under an hour, but music fans will have one last chance to get to Worthy Farm during the annual resale After unveiling the full lineup organisers recently confirmed that this year’s resale will take place on Sunday 27 April for general admission tickets will be made available at 11am (BST) on Sunday 27 April If you manage to bag yourself resale tickets you must pay for them in full at the point of booking: £378.50 plus a £5 booking fee for standard tickets plus postage and packing at £10.25 per order (£2.75 for coach tickets) International tickets can only be bought using a Visa Credit Card or Mastercard Credit Card you might be offered other payment methods such as Google Pay and Apple Pay just make sure you’re set up with the relevant service before the resale begins Ahead of the inevitable frenzy when the ticket sale opens next week Glastonbury’s organisers have offered a number of tips on how best to maximise your chances After the hiccup with registration earlier this month things should hopefully run more smoothly as tickets go on general sale on Sunday (19 November) The last thing you need is your broadband failing at the precise moment the transaction is going through You need to be on the tickets page on the Glastonbury website at precisely 6pm on Thursday 24 April or 9am on Sunday 27 April for the general admission sale and know the answers to any additional security questions you might be asked by your card issuer (this is likely if you’re buying multiple tickets) If you plan on using a payment device such as Apple Pay or Google Pay make sure it’s set up on your device before the sale begins Accept the terms and conditions and make sure you complete the check out within the allocated time slot Once you reach the payment page you will have five minutes to submit your payment information so make sure you enter all the information accurately The time remaining will be shown on the right hand side of your screen It’s not over until the SOLD OUT sign appears on the Glastonbury website So don’t freak out if you see a message notifying fans that “all available tickets have now been allocated” but at least a few people end up running out of time.. meaning the tickets are up for grabs again A word of caution: your registration numbers will be locked for up to five minutes if your details are entered incorrectly an attempt to book is already held against your registration number or your five minutes on the booking page ends If the transaction fails and tickets are still available your registration number will be released to give you the chance to try again trying to buy tickets on multiple tabs could actually put you at risk of confusing the ticket sales process and result in a failed transaction “We strongly advise that you use just one browser tab when trying to book tickets in order to avoid possible problems with your transaction,” Glastonbury says You can find more information about the Glastonbury resale here. It comes as a number of the group’s upcoming performances scheduled to take place this summer were cancelled on Tuesday Three summer shows in Germany and a planned appearance at the Eden Sessions series in Cornwall will no longer go ahead More: Three Kneecap gigs in Germany cancelled as backlash continues against west Belfast rap trio During an appearance on RTÉ Prime Time on Tuesday evening manager Daniel Lambert was asked if the band were worried about their upcoming set at this year’s Glastonbury festival Kneecap are set to return to Worthy Farm on June 28 after a successful debut performance at last year’s festival there have been calls to have the band “barred” from attending this year It’s for us to have the strength and conviction that we did the right thing,” he said which has been a staple in their gigs across Mr Lambert also said that the last few days had been “very challenging” “What led to this campaign is the reaction of young people in America — young people who aren’t willing to support a genocide and who have empathy and sympathy for the Palestinian people,” he said It’s about telling the next young band — through the music industry and through the political class — that you cannot speak about Palestine.” Mr Lambert added that comments made during a November 2023 concert in London in which a band member was seen to have told the crowd Kill your local MP,” were taken out of context “The idea that that was incitement of violence against an MP is ludicrous,” he said If you were to look at dozens of comedians globally and take six words out of a comedy act and then lay it out Facebook pageTwitter feedRSS feed@2025 The Irish News Ltd A new dawn calls in 2025… A rediscovery awaits… The legendary SE corner area’s line up poster was designed For the latest Shangri-La news, stories, information and secrets – you can sign up for their newsletter LORE A-ZBRASS OFFBRAVA (LIVE PA)BRIGHTER DAYS (LIVE)CAMI LAYÉ OKÚNCLOSE COUNTERS FT SAHRACORTO.ALTODESTA FRENCH PRESENTS: LATINAS OF LONDON’DJ CHRIS TOFUDJ RELOCATEDOGSHOWDRIFTYEMMA JEAN-THACKRAY (LIVE)FRENTE CUMBIEROHIPPO & FRIENDS FT AZIZA JAYEIVICOREKILLABEAT MAKERMadalitso BandMARLA KETHER (DJ SET)MC YALLAH & DEBMASTERMISS MASHNEWEN AFROBEATNORSICAAPONY MONTANAQUANTIC (DJ SET)RUBY THROATRWKUS FT MC CHICKABOOSHE’S GOT BRASS AND FRIENDSSTEVE IGNORANT’S SLICE OF LIFETC & THE GROOVE FAMILYTHE 45’SWHEELUP AZAADI A-ZALMASS BADATANILARAN CHERKEZAZADI.MP3BAALTIBALLY SAGOOBOBBY FRICTIONCONVIKTIONDARAMAKISS NUKAKIZZILOTUS PHAZEMAHNOORMANARAMERA BHAINADINAINAPANJABI HIT SQUADRAFIKIRAJI RAGSREAROHAN RAKHITRYAN LANJISEEDHE MAUTSHIMMY AHMEDSHIVUM SHARMASOMATICSUCHISUKH KNIGHTUMMIUN*DEUX There is still one last hope to get tickets to the promised land of Glastonbury Festival The final re-sale takes place on Sunday (April 27) the acute pain of missing out on Glastonbury Festival tickets was felt by thousands of people across the world Now it’s time to maybe experience that again or perhaps feel the thrill of sneaking in just two months before the gates to Worthy Farm swing open for another year Since the first round of tickets going on sale and Olivia Rodrigo headlining and artists including Rod Stewart Doechiim and many more also appearing across the weekend Packages with coach tickets went on sale yesterday (Thursday so the general tickets going up at 9am on Sunday Accommodation options will be available from April 27 at 11am Remember that demand is incredibly high and the number of re-sale tickets will be very limited so be sure to test your internet connection is all ready to go ahead of trying for tickets one final time Tickets sold out incredibly quickly in November and the same can be expected this time around Tickets are only available to those who have previously registered for, and tickets can only be found here usually we would say to those who miss out again there’s always next year Glastonbury Festival is taking a fallow year to let the farmland recover from the few years of festivalgoers using it as their euphoric playground So this time it’ll be there’s always 2027 Glastonbury Festival returns to Worthy Farm on June 25-29 as part of our partnership with Glastonbury festival Cast your nominations by Sunday 27 April 2025 and you and a friend could be in with a chance of seeing Olivia Rodrigo Simply fill in the form below to nominate someone to win a weekend of arts you can get in touch by filling in the form below Your responses are secure as the form is encrypted someone from our team will be in contact before we announce the winner via email on or before Wednesday 30 April 2025 so please leave your contact details and keep an eye on your emails It is important that both parties agree to enter the worthy winners prize draw This means you need you to ask the other person whether they’re also willing to take part By completing the information below you are agreeing to share your details with us and are confirming that you have the agreement of your nominee to share their details with us The Worthy Winners prize draw (the “Prize Draw”) is open to residents of the UK aged 18 and over The Prize Draw is not open to employees or agencies of Guardian News & Media Limited (“GNM” or the “Promoter”) or anyone else connected to the Prize Draw Entrants into the Prize Draw shall be deemed to have accepted these Terms and Conditions If you have any questions about how to enter or otherwise in connection with the Prize Draw please email us at worthy.winners@guardian.co.uk with “Worthy Winners’” in the subject line and an entrant may not nominate himself/herself You are responsible for the cost (if any) of sending your Prize Draw entry to us GNM accepts no responsibility for entries that are lost misdirected or incomplete or cannot be delivered or entered for any technical or other reason Proof of delivery of the entry is not proof of receipt by GNM The Prize Draw opens at 00:01 on Monday 14 April 2025 and closes at 23:59 on Sunday 27 April 2025 Entries received outside this time period will not be considered The nominees of the 10 winners will each receive two General Admission Full Weekend tickets for Glastonbury festival 2025 For more information on what is included with these tickets please see the Glastonbury website at www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/information/tickets/ GNM accepts no responsibility for any costs associated with the prize that are not expressly included in the prize The winners will be selected by way of a random draw from all entries received in accordance with these Terms and Conditions The draw will take place on or after Monday 28 April 2025 The winners and their nominees will be notified by email on or before Friday 2 May 2025 and given details of how to claim the prize If a winner/nominee pairing does not respond to GNM within 7 days of being notified of their win the prize will be forfeited and GNM shall be entitled to select another winner in accordance with the process described above (and 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in all matters relating to the Prize Draw is final and no correspondence will be entered into GNM shall not be liable for any failure to comply with its obligations relating to this Prize Draw where the failure is caused by something outside its reasonable control supervening legislation or any other circumstances amounting to force majeure The Prize Draw and these Terms and Conditions will be governed by English law and entrants to the Prize Draw submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts Promoter: Guardian News & Media Limited I’m guessing glamping isn’t quite your thing we’re guessing glamping isn’t quite your thing You’d rather rough it in a tent and blow most of your budget on tickets and drinking money It’s a solid deal if it means you can go wild for a few days jamming out to your favorite artists under the sunshine we’ve put together the ultimate backpacker’s guide to Europe’s music festivals in 2025 Who hasn’t heard of Glastonbury before? Held in the green fields of Pilton, Somerset, it’s not just the UK’s biggest festival but also Europe’s this tiny village in the south of England transforms into a pure musical playground with a sick lineup Some would say Glastonbury is like a bunch of festivals thrown into one; it’s a pretty fair way to describe it you’re boogying on down at a fiesta at Glasto Latino Bring a big flag and stick it next to your tent; at least you’ll recognize it no matter what pack your own snacks and save the cash for when the food trucks start calling your name at 2 am What started as a small gathering on Óbudai-sziget — a leafy island right in the heart of Budapest — has grown into one of Europe’s most iconic festivals. Sziget simply rocks and 2025 is shaping up to be its greatest one yet with a whopping 95,000 people expected each day You’ve got Post Malone and Chappell Roan taking to the stage and a new fan pit concept where you might even get to wave at your idols so leave the coins behind and bring your card or use one of the wristbands if you don’t trust yourself They’re also adding onsite supermarkets this year meaning you’ll be able to dodge crazy bar prices entirely Belgium’s Tomorrowland is the holy grail of all festivals It’s the one event where electronic music lovers go absolutely berserk I’m talking colorful fireworks and more confetti than your eyes can handle; intense is an understatement Newbies who’ve just been introduced to the EDM scene might feel like it’s a bit much With 16 stages across two weekends in July and a cracking schedule featuring the likes of Martin Garrix it’s a once in a lifetime experience it doesn’t mean you’re totally protected from the rain A light jacket or a poncho will do the trick and comfy shoes are essential for all the walking you’ll be doing Tomorrowland dates: 18th to 20th and 25th to 27th of July You may assume, judging by the name, that Rock en Seine is all guitars and drum bashing, but it’s way more diverse than that. Set in the urban parkland of the Château de Saint-Cloud on the western edge of Paris this multi-day fest has the likes of A$AP Rocky and London Grammar penciled in for this summer Don’t worry if you’re here for proper rock ‘n’ roll — well-known bands like Queens of the Stone Age will still be flying the flag Despite the killer lineup and the hype around it from last year’s success the daily crowd is capped at 40,000 visitors which means you actually get space to breathe while dancing so anyone with a car must leave it elsewhere in the city and you’ll be dropped close enough to the entrance Rock en Seine dates: 20th to 24th of August Yeah, all you festivalgoers can calm the jets knowing Primavera Sound is returning to Barcelona for 2025 and it’s already got fans across Europe and way beyond buzzing with excitement Primavera will have a little something for everyone at the seaside setting of Parc del Fòrum with big-name acts like Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX You’ll be able to choose between full festival passes or day tickets — perfect if you’re only there for the headliners Because there’s no campsite at Primavera Sound I advise you to try staying in one of the quieter areas like Sant Andreu to save money Primavera Sound Barcelona dates: 4th to 8th of June After running you through the classic European festivals that cover every genre under the sun let’s dive into the more niche side of things Here are some events for people looking for something more tailored to their musical tastes Tickets for festivals in Europe don’t come cheap That’s unless you know all the cheeky hacks to find the bargains Camping at the festival grounds is a nice way to save some cash At least you don’t want to worry about overpaying for a cab back to somewhere in the city center Not all festivals in Europe have this option available but these are some of the main ones that do: Planning a multi-country festival route takes a bit of work but you’ll be well-equipped as long as you follow this process: Traveling between festivals during the season can cost a leg and an arm because everyone is doing the same thing It’s not like all the people going are local many of the attendees come from all corners of the globe and they all need to avail of the same services as you Flights are the fastest way to move around Europe if you stick to the classic budget airlines like Ryanair and Wizzair but you need to keep an eye on the airfares Kiwi’s price alerts travel hack is excellent for this because you’ll receive a notification every time there’s a price change Although the long bus journeys can take it out of you, especially if you’ve had one too many the night before, they’re the most affordable type of transport. You’ll want to check websites like Flixbus as they have the most extensive cross-border network in Europe Provided you’re not hopping off every few hours they’re a convenient way to get from A to B but when you book an overnight train with a sleeper cabin that’s a handy way to skip paying for a night’s accommodation Make sure you book early because the beds sell up fast you’ll have to crash on a regular seat Car rentals can put a fair dent into your budget when you’re renting alone, but with a group, it can be fun and easy on the wallet. Then you have the hitchhikers who throw their thumbs out and hope for the best. It does work, but you must have patience and a lot of time on your hands. In my experience, using a mix of trains, buses, and flights is the way to go. But when you’re in a rush or just downright exhausted, you’ll be glad to have that aisle seat on the plane. Europe’s insanely well-connected these days, with multiple daily routes between most major cities. Nabbing some amazing airfares has never been easier, thanks to Kiwi. That’s a little taste of what Europe’s festival scene is serving up in 2025. Some absolute mega events are on the cards this year. And with all the tips and tricks we’ve packed into this guide, you’re more than ready to hop between as many of them as possible. Adam Ryan: Adam is a travel writer, coffee enthusiast, hiker and adventurer fascinated by less-visited destinations. Currently, he's attempting to visit every country in the world at his own pace. @asadamgoes Belfast-formed hip-hop trio have been accused of ‘deflection’ by family members of slain MPs Jo Cox and David Amess, after they shared a fresh statement over alleged ‘kill your local MP’ clip Belfast-formed hip-hop trio have been accused of ‘deflection’ by family members of slain MPs Jo Cox and David Amess after they shared a fresh statement over alleged ‘kill your local MP’ clip Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap have been dropped from the lineup of the Eden Project concert series amid controversy over a clip allegedly showing a member of the group telling their audience to “kill your local MP” The Belfast-formed band have denied inciting violence and said the clip was “deliberately taken out of context”, as they sent their “heartfelt apologies” to the families of murdered MPs Jo Cox and Sir David Amess which organises the concerts at the Cornwall venue said: “Eden Sessions Limited announced today that the Kneecap show at Eden Project scheduled for 4 July 2025 has been cancelled “Ticket purchasers will be contacted directly and will be fully refunded The refund process will commence from Wednesday 30 April 2025 Refunds will be processed against the original payment cards used “Purchasers should allow six working days for funds to be received into their accounts.” The cancellation comes as ministers raised questions on Tuesday (29 April) over Kneecap’s scheduled Glastonbury performance in June Security minister Dan Jarvis said: “It is not for government ministers to say who is going to appear at Glastonbury so the government would urge the organisers at the Glastonbury Festival to think very carefully about who is invited to perform there later this year.” Conservative former minister Mark Francois claimed it would be “unconscionable” for Kneecap’s performance at Worthy Farm to go ahead saying they “should surely be barred today” In a statement posted to Instagram this week the group comprising Liam Óg Ó Hannaidh (aka Mo Chara) Naoise Ó Cairealláin (Móglaí Bap) and JJ Ó Dochartaigh (DJ Próvaí) said they rejected “any suggestion that we would seek to incite violence against any MP or individual” “Kneecap’s message has always been – and remains – one of love Footage from their past shows – including one in November 2023 that appeared to show one member saying: “The only good Tory is a dead Tory Kill your local MP” – had been “exploited and weaponised as if it were a call to action” Another clip of footage from a November 2024 concert appeared to show a Kneecap member shouting: “Up Hamas Both groups are banned in the UK as terrorist organisations The Metropolitan Police said both clips have been referred to the counterterrorism internet referral unit “for assessment and to determine whether any further police investigation may be required” Katie Amess, daughter of Sir David, who was stabbed to death in 2021, rejected the band’s apology on Tuesday (29 April) “These words that they are using are extremely dangerous and they have not acknowledged that.” Brendan Cox, whose wife Jo Cox was murdered in 2016 said Kneecap’s statement of regret on Monday was “only half an apology” and lacked genuine reflection “It’s fine to say that you’re sorry for it but the way that they have actually spoken about it is to suggest that it’s a conspiracy and for me that then doesn’t come across as particularly genuine,” he told BBC Radio Ulster I don’t think has grappled enough with the gravity of what they said,” he added “It wasn’t a throwaway remark – it was a very clear incitement to violence.” Downing Street also accused the apology to the MPs’ families of being “half-hearted” “We completely reject in the strongest possible terms the comments that they’ve made particularly in relationship to MPs and intimidation as well as obviously the situation in the Middle East,” the prime minister’s official spokesperson said “It’s right that the police are looking into these videos.” Kneecap caused additional controversy at Coachella Festival earlier this month after displaying messages that read: “Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people”; “It is being enabled by the US government who arm and fund Israel despite their war crimes”; and “F*** Israel In a statement last week, the band called out what they branded a “coordinated smear campaign” over their stance on Israel and Palestine, criticism of which they said was based on “deliberate distortions and falsehoods”. The Independent has contacted Kneecap and Glastonbury representatives for comment. govt and politics"},{"score":0.678056,"label":"/law David Taylor said it would be ‘deeply troubling’ to see the band performing at the event after a member allegedly called for the death of Tory MPs News | Politics A Labour MP has written to organisers of the Glastonbury Festival, urging them to remove hip hop trio Kneecap from the bill after a member of the group allegedly called for the death of Conservative MPs David Taylor has written to Sir Michael Eavis to say it would be “deeply troubling” to see the band performing at the event after video emerged of the group at a November 2023 gig appearing to show one member saying: “The only good Tory is a dead Tory Scotland Yard is looking into the incident along with another concert from November 2024 in which a member of the band appeared to shout “Up Hamas up Hezbollah” – groups which are banned as terrorist organisations in the UK The band are listed to play on the Saturday of this June’s festival Glastonbury Festival risks undermining its proud tradition of promoting peace “It would be deeply troubling to see the festival provide a platform to individuals who advocate hatred and violence especially at a time when political and social tensions are already high.” He added: “I urge you to reconsider the decision to host Kneecap and remove them from the list of performers “Doing so would send a clear message that Glastonbury stands firmly against violence and political extremism in all its forms.” Sir Keir Starmer’s official spokesman said on Monday that the Prime Minister believes the comments from the band member were “completely unacceptable” and “condemns them in the strongest possible terms” Glastonbury Festival has been contacted for comment A very limited number of tickets for which the balance was not paid which will take place at 6pm (BST) on Thursday 24th April (Ticket + Coach travel options) and 9am (BST) on Sunday Any cancelled accommodation options (Worthy View Campervan/Caravan passes) will be made available at 11am (BST) on Sunday 27th April Full information about tickets for the 2025 Festival can be found here Following the ticket balance payment window we will be selling a very limited number of tickets for which the balance was not settled These will consist of General Admission tickets and Ticket + Coach travel options Ticket + Coach travel options – Thursday 24th April General Admission tickets – Sunday 27th April The resale will only be available at glastonbury.seetickets.com Everyone for whom you are booking must be registered 18th April to allow for the registration to be processed and resubmitted if needed If you are already registered you can use your existing registration number and do not need to re-register We advise you check your details online prior to registration closing in case you need to provide any new details Registration closes at 5pm BST on Wednesday 23rd April and will not reopen until after the resale Tickets cost £378.50 (including a £5 booking fee per ticket) plus postage and packing at £10.25 per order (£2.75 per order for coach tickets). A list of coach prices can be found here (you’ll need to add the price of the Festival ticket too).  UK tickets can now be purchased with a UK debit card or Visa or Mastercard credit cards International tickets can only be bought by Visa Credit Card or Mastercard Credit Card you may be offered other payment methods such as Google Pay and Apple Pay It is your responsibility to ensure you are set up with the relevant service ahead of the resales to be able to use these methods Please note American Express is not accepted Tickets bought in the resales must be paid for in full at the time of booking In the General Admission resale on Sunday 27th April you may purchase up to 4 tickets per transaction – but remember that you can only book one ticket per registration you will need all their registration numbers and registered postcodes The Ticket + Coach travel options sale on Thursday 24th April will be limited to 2 tickets per transaction to reflect the limited number of seats available per coach you will need the registration number for each ticket you are booking the exact number of tickets in the resale will not be announced There are only very limited numbers of tickets available in the resales so once orders are being processed for all the tickets that are available it will no longer be possible to access the booking page and you will see a message that ‘All available tickets have now been allocated’ as any orders which cannot be processed will be released back to sale Once all ticket purchases have been processed the website will display a ‘SOLD OUT’ message and no more tickets will be released back to sale The Ticket + Coach travel options are provided by See Tickets Please note the prices indicated are for the coach travel only – you will need to add the cost of the Festival ticket to this to create the total price NB: Coach travel to the Festival is also available from National Express for all ticket holders See is running more than 300 coaches to the Festival and the Ticket + Coach travel option tickets are spread across these As it’s likely that people will be attempting to buy these very limited options at the same time it may be that someone else manages to complete the purchase before you do A purchase is only confirmed when payment has been successfully processed and then see a message that says “Tickets not available” this means all the seats that were available on that coach have already been requested by another booker to check for availability on another coach We would strongly advise you only book a Ticket + Coach travel option which it is feasible for you to travel on and your Festival tickets will be reliant on you travelling on the correct coach once you have completed your booking you will be asked if you would like to complete an optional Charitable Payment.  Your payment will be used by the Festival to make an additional donation to Oxfam WaterAid and Greenpeace to support some of the world’s most vulnerable people and humanitarian crises defending the natural world and campaigning for a green and peaceful future The Festival will continue to support the three charities and any payment you make will be an additional donation to the funds they receive from the Festival.  For Ticket + Coach travel options you will only be sent your coach tickets in advance – your Festival entry tickets will be handed out on the coach Please do not book a Ticket + Coach travel option unless you are certain you will be able to travel on the coach you have selected Before booking in the ticket + coach travel sale please consider the following:  you can only book Ticket + Coach travel options from one destination in one transaction See Tickets cannot guarantee all coaches will have wheelchair access and storage facilities. If you require wheelchair access or wheelchair storage please contact coachtravel@seetickets.com and accessibility@glastonburyfestivals.co.uk upon completing your ticket booking Car park tickets will be available when purchasing a general admission ticket during the resale on Sunday 27th April. Any Campervan/Caravan, Tipi, Sticklinch and Worthy View cancellations will go back on sale at 11am (BST) on Sunday 27th April, via glastonbury.seetickets.com Accommodation bookings would need to be paid in full at the time of booking you won’t be able to book a car parking or campervan/caravan place if you’re booking a ticket + coach travel option Accessible campervan & caravan spaces are now sold out Please do not buy a ticket in the resale if you require space in the accessible campervan field or forward reserved area in East Customers wanting to apply for any of the other onsite access facilities or the PA ticket scheme can request the access application once you have secured your ticket in one of the resales by contacting – accessibility@glastonburyfestivals.co.uk The deadline for all access applications is Wednesday 30th April If you click on this sentence, you will be taken to the access information on the Festival website. Customers wanting to apply for any of the Festivals access facilities including the Festivals PA Ticket Scheme, must have either a Nimbus ‘Glastonbury Access Pass’ or be a current Nimbus Access Card holder If you click on this sentence, you will be able to apply for the Nimbus Access Pass.  We have more than 850 taps across the Glastonbury site which provide free When purchasing tickets in the resale you will have the option to order a limited-edition Glastonbury Festival Chilly’s water bottle with a choice of two colour schemes – Blue/Navy with £2 from each bottle sold gong to WaterAid Your bottle will be waiting to collect from any of the WaterAid water bars when you arrive onsite If you already have a water bottle you can use Once again single use plastic drinks bottles will not be available to purchase onsite at this year’s Glastonbury Festival however canned water will be available from food traders If you forget to buy a water bottle when making your booking a limited number of reusable water bottles will be available to purchase from the WaterAid points on site at the Festival Following the November ticket sales, any tickets which have since been cancelled/refunded will be made available in late April. As with previous sales, tickets will be exclusively sold at glastonbury.seetickets.com and demand is expected to significantly outweigh the number of tickets available.  Rather than refreshing the holding page to attempt to access the booking page when the ticket sale begins (at 6pm or 9am respectively) everyone who is already on the glastonbury.seetickets.com page will randomly be assigned a place in a queue to access the booking process.  Anyone who logs on once the sale has started will automatically be added to the back of the queue so it’s important to make sure you are online ready at least a few minutes before the sale opens a progress bar will indicate how close you are to reaching the booking page.  Please do not refresh this page of use multiple devices or tabs as you may lose you place in the queue.  you will be asked to enter the registration number and registered postcode for the lead booker and up to 3 other individuals or 1 other individual in the Ticket + Coach option resale You will have a maximum of 10 minutes to complete this page before your session expires however tickets are not allocated at this point.  If you are booking a Ticket + Coach travel option you will be asked to choose a departure town (and time for towns with multiple departures) It is only possible to book tickets from one departure town in a single transaction If the option you have selected is not available please choose a different town or day that is convenient for you Travel on the coach you have selected is mandatory in order to receive your Festival ticket so please only book on routes that are feasible for you.  you will be able to add optional elements such as car parking passes (General Admission ticket bookings only) and TicketPlan Refund Protection Tickets are only allocated once your payment has been processed – so we would encourage you to enter your payment details swiftly (but accurately).  Please ensure you have access to any device needed to pass additional security questions from your card issuer.  your registration numbers will be locked for up to 10 minutes if your details are entered incorrectly or your 5 minutes on the booking page ends If the page ‘hangs’ and you can’t get any further try pressing back once and then continue your booking from that point Please don’t continue to refresh the page more than 10 minutes after entering your details as your access to the page will have expired You will need to close the browser and start again to gain fresh access to booking page But while most of us may think the war happened somewhere else with huge sacrifices at home helping the effort there was also planning for fighting on these shores Invasion was a strong possibility throughout the Second World War – with people fearful of what could happen towns and villages across the country made preparations for what they could do if enemy forces reached our island listing available resources for the resistance effort as well as how it could help evacuees and protect residents from bombing raids The book has now been revisited by Mary Claridge who alongside an introduction and review of the war years in Glastonbury READ MORE: History news from your Somerset Leveller “I wrote it in response to being given sight of the original Second World War book which is a fascinating document listing all the resources of the town to face any invasion by the enemy and to protect its inhabitants from bombing raids,” she said The book was produced in association with Glastonbury Town Council with support from the Glastonbury Festival Glastonbury Conservation Society and the Glastonbury Trust “The Glastonbury War Book can be described as a survival manual for the town in the face of war,” a town council spokesperson said “It was written by the town council’s Invasion Committee to offer resistance to the enemy in case of invasion and resilience to potential hardships imposed by the Second World War “It is being published by the Town Council as part of the commemorations for VE Day They added: “The War Book offers a picture of the past casting a new light on Glastonbury and showing how affairs were organised: from housing evacuees and arranging fire guards READ MORE: Glastonbury news from your Somerset Leveller “The introduction focuses on the role of the council in protecting Glastonbury and putting their plans into action “We follow the ups and downs of its journey from 1941 through to the end of the war and VE Day “Glastonbury Town Council is proud to be involved with The Glastonbury War Book as part of our VE Day 80 commemorations “This document is a powerful reminder of the town’s preparedness and collective effort during one of the most challenging periods in our history we honour those who contributed to Glastonbury’s wartime story and ensure their legacy is not forgotten.” Copies of the Glastonbury War Book are available from the information centre Follow us on Facebook Subscribe to the Newsletter The New Blackmore Vale Magazine The New Stour & Avon Magazine Salisbury & Avon Gazette Statement from Glastonbury’s social media said all tickets in the Sunday resale had been sold within 20 minutes of queues opening Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. General admission tickets to Glastonbury Festival 2025 sold out within 20 minutes of going on sale on Sunday (27 April) leaving hundreds of fans gutted as they missed out on the chance to attend this year’s event at Worthy Farm The festival’s annual resale began at 9am BST where any remaining general admission tickets were made available to hopeful music fans will be made available today at 11am (BST) The number of tickets that are made available depended on how many people did not pay the full amount after putting down their deposits in November Olivia Rodrigo, The 1975 and Neil Young are headlining Worthy Farm this year, with veteran rocker Rod Stewart taking the Legends’ slot Other acts on the eclectic lineup include Charli XCX, RAYE, Doechii, Loyle Carner, Biffy Clyro, The Libertines, Gracie Abrams, Lola Young and Shaboozey. Tickets to Glastonbury 2025 have officially SOLD OUT. “On a morning of incredible demand, all of the tickets in today’s resale have now been sold.,” a brief statement from Glastonbury’s social media said. “Thank you to everyone who bought one, and sorry to those who missed out.” Sorry to those who missed out this year and congratulations to anyone who did manage to get their hands on tickets! Fans in the queue have received a notification telling them that over half the available tickets have now been sold: Already there are a lot of fans who are predicting the worst as they share screenshots of the dreaded loading bar: Good luck to everyone trying to get their hands on the final tickets for Glastonbury 2025. After the hiccup with registration earlier this month, things should hopefully run more smoothly as tickets go on general sale on Sunday (19 November). 1. A good internet connection. The last thing you need is your broadband failing at the precise moment the transaction is going through. 2. The time. You need to be on the tickets page on the Glastonbury website at precisely 6pm on Thursday 24 April, or 9am on Sunday 27 April for the general admission sale. So set your alarms! 3. Money at the ready. Make sure your correct bank details, including the right billing address, and know the answers to any additional security questions you might be asked by your card issuer (this is likely if you’re buying multiple tickets). If you plan on using a payment device such as Apple Pay or Google Pay, make sure it’s set up on your device before the sale begins. Accept the terms and conditions and make sure you complete the check out within the allocated time slot. Once you reach the payment page you will have five minutes to submit your payment information, so make sure you enter all the information accurately. The time remaining will be shown on the right hand side of your screen. 4. It’s not over until the SOLD OUT sign appears on the Glastonbury website. So don’t freak out if you see a message notifying fans that “all available tickets have now been allocated”. That means the orders are being processed, but at least a few people end up running out of time... meaning the tickets are up for grabs again. A word of caution: your registration numbers will be locked for up to five minutes if your details are entered incorrectly, an attempt to book is already held against your registration number, or your five minutes on the booking page ends. If the transaction fails and tickets are still available, your registration number will be released to give you the chance to try again. 5. Avoid multiple tabs. As stated on the Glastonbury website, trying to buy tickets on multiple tabs could actually put you at risk of confusing the ticket sales process and result in a failed transaction. “We strongly advise that you use just one browser tab when trying to book tickets, in order to avoid possible problems with your transaction,” Glastonbury says. Read Mark Beaumont’s review of Coldplay headlining the Pyramid Stage last year. The UK's biggest and best festival (we all know it's true, don't come for me) is returning in summer 2025. Glastonbury 2025 is set to be an epic affair, with headliners including Olivia Rodrigo, The 1975, and Neil Young. Other artists like Rod Stewart, Charli XCX, RAYE, Doechii Lola Young and Shaboozey have also been confirmed But general release tickets sold out in under an hour as those of us who so desperately tried to secure them will know 💔 and that hope comes in the form of the Glastonbury resale This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from The first batch of Glastonbury 2025 tickets went on sale at 6pm on Thursday 14th November (coach and ticket packages) This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from If you didn't manage to knab tickets the first time around A resale will take place this Thursday evening for Coach tickets and General Admission this Sunday morning; so don't forget to set those alarms Ticket + Coach travel options – 6pm on Thursday 24th April General Admission tickets – 9am on Sunday 27th April Accommodation options – 11am on Sunday 27th April Remember, only See Tickets are authorised to sell Glastonbury tickets Glastonbury next year will take place from Wednesday 25th to Sunday 29th June 2025 Matt Cardy/Getty ImagesRead MoreHow to get Coldplay tickets as 2025 UK tour is announcedIncluding newly added UK tour dates and how to get cheaper Infinity tickets. How much do Glastonbury tickets cost?General admission tickets for Glastonbury 2025 will cost £373.50 + a £5 booking fee Tickets for Glastonbury 2024 cost £355 plus a £5 booking fee “We have tried very hard to minimise the increase in price on the ticket but we're facing enormous rises in the costs of running this vast show whilst still recovering from the huge financial impact of two years without a festival because of COVID,” festival organiser Emily Eavis said at the time we want to continue to bring you the best show in the world and provide our charities with funds which are more vital than ever.” depending on how you look at it): the very first Glastonbury Festival in 1970 – when it was known as the ‘Pilton Festival’ – cost just £1 the registration window for the 2025 festival is now closed As per the official Glastonbury website: "We will be taking our next fallow year in 2026 the village and the Festival team the traditional year off." The Glastonbury line-up has been announced This year's headliners are Olivia Rodrigo Lola Young and Shaboozey have also been confirmed in the line-up See the full line-up here. I’VE had some of the greatest days of my life at Glastonbury Festival Michael Eavis’s annual music jamboree is like nothing else and has to be experienced to be believed Glastonbury also happens to be the wokest place on Planet Earth Pin-balling around the 1,000-acre site, you will never stop bumping into people wearing Free Palestine shirts so much so you’ll think it was the festival uniform middle-class white men called Ziggy performing “pronoun poetry” or some such twaddle You will discover vegan food stalls where non-binary folk in tie-dyed smocks hand out leaflets about Britain’s nasty farming methods as they charge you £23 for a bowl of recycled lentils what you don’t typically get is calls to murder anyone This year, that might change. An excitable Irish band called Kneecap, named after a notorious IRA punishment have been booked to perform — and they want you to kill your MP These rowdy republican rappers — a cross between Welsh p**s-takers Goldie Lookin Chain and Rage Against The Machine — have been caught telling fans: “The only good Tory is a dead Tory who were happy to take more than £14,000 of government funding despite Kemi Badenoch’s best efforts to stop them when she was Business Secretary Never mind that supporting them is a criminal offence in Britain — the Kneecap lads decided to chant Cue the counter terrorism police announcing yesterday that they are now investigating both that and the “kill Tories” incident Politicians have hit out. Both Keir Starmer and the now-Conservative leader Badenoch have condemned them As have the families of MPs murdered for doing their jobs Katie Amess, whose dad, Tory MP David Amess, was murdered in 2021 said she was “gobsmacked“ at their “stupidity The Belfast trio spat out their dummies and evoked the standard response offered by those when caught out saying something reprehensible — that their words were “taken out of context” supported Hamas or Hezbollah,” they claimed adding: “Kneecap’s message has always been — and remains — one of love Brendan Cox, husband of Jo Cox MP branding their apology “not particularly genuine” probably didn’t care about any of this when it all started to erupt I bet they were dying for a headline along the lines of: Is This The Most Dangerous Band In The UK They’ve also been emboldened by their cheerleaders in the music biz who reckon it’s just “political repression of artistic freedom” Would they have said the same if Kneecap had been condemned for calling for Labour or Green Party politicians to be murdered Conservatives are always fair game to the #bekind leftie brigade But now the row is starting to hit Kneecap in the pocket A big gig planned for the Eden Project has been kyboshed and two festivals in Germany have dumped them Dairy farmer Sir Michael Eavis — knighted last year under a Conservative government — is no stranger to the rough and tumble of politics The 89 year-old stood as a Labour MP for Wells, Somerset The history books record that Eavis did not call for his constituents to then execute him SO a Spice Girls reunion is back on (again) but missing one key ingredient (again): Posh Victoria Beckham is still refusing to perform with her old pals despite demonstrating that she can bear to be in the same room with them after reuniting for her 50th last year Much has been made of the fact that she doesn’t need the cash.OK. But what about the fans? They know she wasn’t the vocal heart of the group, to put it lightly, but they’d love to see her sashay on to a Wembley stage in one of her trademark LBDs (which they might have to make do with an “avatar experience” you didn’t get where you are today without all those millions of loyal fans Would it kill you to give them something back As one Nineties girl group famously sang: “Who do you think you are?” HAVE I Got News For You posho Ian Hislop has been claiming he’s had a brush with real life and visited a Wetherspoons But rather than just enjoy a quiet tipple at Britain’s beloved bargain- booze chain like the rest of us he apparently found himself in the belly of the beast The jowly jester said he witnessed domestic abuse and drug dealing when he turned up Martin invited Hislop to tell him which pub this was so he could investigate having found nothing on CCTV footage from any of his Welsh watering holes Cue radio silence from the usually fastidious editor of Private Eye.So which one was it I still have a full head of hair and don’t have to grapple with some sort of dodgy baldness “cure” I refer to news that billiard ball-bonced blokes taking a certain prescription-only hair- loss treatment have seen their libido slump and That’s one hell of a dilemma for a chap to face I’m now praying the penis enlargement tablets I’ve ordered won’t make my hair fall out HOW sad to read that Dannii Minogue always felt like a fatso next to Polly Pocket-sized Kylie So I would like her to know that there is a small army of us straight blokes out here who have always preferred her to her more famous sis My devotion to the one-time Home And Away star has lasted more than 30 years When I was a young pillock in the mid- Nineties I cleaned the industrial kitchens of Edinburgh for the best part of a year so I could jet off to Australia for some fun in the sun My arrival Down Under coincided with the delectable Dannii gracing the cover of “men’s sophisticate” I skipped a few shrimps on the barbie to have enough cash to procure a copy of this most special of Special Editions Perusing it in my bunk at the backpackers’ hostel a room mate took one look at it and joshed: “Who’s that mate Cue a heavy sigh from me and the reply: “I should be so lucky.” I WAS busy mowing the lawn last Saturday so forgot to tune in to the “funeral of the decade” or whatever the Pope’s final hurrah was billed as but I haven’t had less interest in a global event since Meghan Markle dropped her last podcast I’d never heard of Pope Francis until he died.” Which did make me chuckle until I suddenly thought: So what the hell are they teaching you in R.E the whole transgender toilet row could be ended overnight if we just directed trans people to use the disabled loo safe and private loos is a legal requirement so you will struggle to find any public building or office without one but what if there’s a disabled person already in there?” I hear some cry if you’re a trans woman looking for a genuine female experience then you’d struggle to find a more authentic one than queuing for the bogs We’re pleased to announce this year’s line-up for Croissant Neuf Glastonbury’s original solar-powered venue Find out more about what they have to offer on their area page. CROISSANT NEUF BIG TOPAFRODELICBANCO DE GAIACVCDIZRAELI X JOY MACHINEFLO & JOANGEMMA ROGERSGETDOWN SERVICESJUNIOR JUNGLEK.O.GLATINAS OF LONDONLAZY HABITSLEO BABYNABIHAH IQBALNANCY WILLIAMSNEWEN AFROBEATOUTRAGE + OPTIMISM FEAT GREG JACKSON& SARAH MUKHERJEEROB DEERINGRHYTHM OF THE 90sROZSATHE SOUTHTHE WRANTIMBALI & DA FUCHAMANTOWN OF CATSZAID HILAL & BEJE CROISSANT NEUF BANDSTANDBLAMEALEXBLOOMINGCHLOE FOYDN0DUNCAN DISORDERLYFOLK N ETHERGREENNESSJOLI BLONKID BLU3MALCURAOAKLEY STARRRUBY CROSSSAM McCRORYSAM TOMLINSSHEMANIC DJTHE DISAPPOINTMENTSTHE MARCHING SKALETONSTHE OFTEN HERDTHE QUARTERMASTERSPLUS ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC We’re very pleased to announce the 90 acts on the longlist for our EMERGING TALENT COMPETITION 2025 which is supported by PRS for Music and the PRS Foundation These acts were picked by our judging panel made up of 30 of the UK’s best online music writers.  We’d like to say a big thank you to the many thousands of acts who entered the free contest and the judges for helping to narrow them down to just 90 acts Listen to the playlist on youtube Each of the judges has chosen their favourite three acts and check out the YouTube playlist of all the acts above These acts will now be narrowed down to a shortlist of just 8 acts who will compete at April’s live finals for a slot on one of the main stages at this year’s Festival The winners of the competition will also be awarded a £5,000 PRS for Music Foundation Talent Development prize to help take their songwriting and performing to the next level Two runners-up will also each be awarded a £2,500 PRS for Music Foundation Talent Development prize Absolute Radio 1 | Better Heaven – 24It’s not an easy task to write an immediate indie-pop song that refuses to leave your head all day but Better Heaven have done just that with the euphoric 24 Dualling vocals and soaring instrumentation make this track your new favourite indie banger 2 | Red Ivory – 12th OctoberI was immediately drawn to Red Ivory’s sound Think a contemporary take on 90s grunge with accompanying melodies that are super catchy If the energy and attitude that leap from the recordings are anything to go by 3 | Tia Gordon – A Little Love For MyselfIt feels like Tia Gordon is an artist in every sense of the word she creates a world of feeling and storytelling Then there’s her voice—a distinct and rich vocal that will have you hanging on every word Amazing Radio 1 | Rozsa – ALMOST PURPLERozsa straddles the world between dark and pop The harp is a wonderful addition to her beats and dark melodies and really nice to watch has a soulful tinge and sounds pretty cool 2 | Alleya – AnxietyAlleya sits on the soul and R&B edge of pop music Her rich vocal range is consistent throughout crafting a low-slung energy in the pop world no need for a catchy chorus or drops—just solid musicality and great singing 3 | Red Vanilla – All These Better ThingsA punchy rock band fronted by a soft female lead vocal isn’t anything new—it’s a tried and tested recipe for a great sound. Yet, Red Vanilla pull it off with rare authenticity. Great songwriting, amazing guitar riffs, energy, and a sense of romanticism make them stand out.At the Barrier 1 | Slaney Bay – Move OnKicking off with the shrill skirl of guitars Move On is a huge slice of bouncy pop akin to old-school Big Country delivered with a breathy and appealingly fragile vocal instigating an instant feel-good factor with a flash of fire 2 | Foxgloxe – Night DriveLoving the huge guitar sound on this track with the trebly parts reminiscent of some of the Manchester greats A great upbeat track packed with reflective lyrics capturing the feeling of a band chasing the dream The wistful longing in the vocals has a touch of Kirsty MacColl 3 | Mirrors – Na SoilseNa Soilse is a stirring, atmospheric gothic croon with a spellbinding rhythmic groove that hypnotizes the listener. The post-rock, shoegaze-inflected crescendo invokes dark psychedelic visions. Mirrors show the beauty that’s to be found in the shadows.Atomic Vox 1 | Dea Matrona – Red ButtonA powerhouse rock band they are truly a force to be reckoned with they evoke the likes of Fleetwood Mac and Greta Van Fleet while keeping their own dramatic flair at the forefront Ireland’s worst-kept secret deserves a bigger stage 2 | Twat Union – Red FlagCombining witty social commentary with thumping drums and abrasive guitar this band is fueled by riot grrrl energy—and they know exactly who they are Their empowering spirit translates effortlessly to the live stage 3 | Yara Liz – Selfish HeartAn artist who’s created her own enchanting world through her music Basing her music around the journey of an elf searching for love and meaning Featuring ethereal vocals and cinematic soundscapes Charlie Ashcroft Freelance 1 | Lo Lauren – Before The KissLo Lauren makes emotionally charged pop music with superb choruses and memorable hooks She also carries the energy of her recordings into the live arena exceptionally well 2 | Ellie Evans – Better With YouEllie is a very impressive songwriter and storyteller and there’s something undeniably compelling about her live performance 3 | Nat Oaks – BAFTAI love the collision of genres at play here and indie rock to create a sound that feels fresh and innovative Crack Magazine 1 | Harry Strange – BrotherHarry Strange knows how to write a song and they’re easily ready for a bigger stage He captures the excitement and adventure of youth—one to watch 2 | Lozeak – C’MONIt took Charli XCX years to break into the mainstream Lozeak is already building a loyal fanbase 3 | VALA – Bleed TogetherVala is making all the right moves—lo-fi and understated they feel like a band on an upward trajectory Devil Has the Best Tuna glam-infused indie track—a kaleidoscopic blend of Bolan’s elfin boogie and a sprinkling of Bowie’s kooky stardust it’s a sound that feels both familiar and refreshingly new 2 | Quiet Houses – Cold Water SwimmingDreamy indie-folk that drifts in like morning mist on a still lake and lingers like a delicious secret Ethereal vocals and shimmering melodies wrap around you like warm currents 3 | Shark School – Choose LifeJust when you thought it was safe to return to the water wired blast of post-punk crackling with deliciously manic energy a sonic assault with more bite than a Great White’s dentures Dots and Dashes 1 | MORN – DemolitionAlthough they hail from South Wales MORN’s spiritual home is clearly South London Demolition is as quintessentially ‘Windmill’ as silver foil backdrops and urinal scrawls—terse intense post-punk that proves inventive in an oversaturated market 2 | Eli Dayo – ConfidenceMusically scuzzy yet vocally smooth Eli Dayo’s Confidence positively oozes the stuff A shape-shifting track with a cinematic middle eight that’s a real Cranium by Lei Hope worms its way into your grey matter and settles in instantly Slick guitar licks embellish the song beautifully DMY DYLM wields a graceful ferocity that tears open old wounds without mercy The track crescendos with aching intensity 2 | Mya K – DistractionMya K showcases flawless versatility on Distraction captivating vocals create an immersive experience that is both entrancing and dance-inducing 3 | IBack – DreamingIBack possesses a rare blend of lyrical depth and compelling songwriting. Dreaming is a confident and deeply reflective window into her mind—showcasing impeccable clarity and an undeniable presence as a rapper Fifty3 Musings on Music 1 | Jazzi Sirius – WRLDS A MESSIn her politically charged rap Jazzi blends righteous anger with raw personal insights closing the track with a smart lyric twist 2 | Izzy Steele – Woman in The Shop WindowA beautifully structured song laced with individual truths yet spun with such clear imagery that it resonates widely Lyrically touching and musically uplifting intimate vocal tone elevates the entire piece 3 | Eleanor Dunsdon & Gregor Black – Wrong Foot Forward / Drams in the FieldA fusion of jazz rhythms and folk melodies These contemporary pieces create a lovely and unusual pairing of harp and percussion Georgie Rogers 1 | Tyson – GrungeTyson delivers a stunning vocal performance with rich grooves and melody presented in a low-key making the track artistically considered and unique in sound 2 | Pleasure Centre – HeartHeart is hypnotic drawing on post-punk and math rock influences The singer’s distinctive vocal style recalls Patti Smith and Nico 3 | Loa – Hard Down LowAchingly beautiful and lyrically somber yet hopeful Hard Down Low pairs male and female voices in perfect harmony With subtle production and humming backing vocals it’s an emotional punch wrapped in a warm embrace James Threlfall Freelance A noughties nostalgia trip packed with attitude and passion Found myself hitting replay over and over again Dirty Blonde is an exciting emerging band turning a lot of heads 2 | Dan Millson – Saint PeterAn absolute anthem Saint Peter takes you on a journey—imagine the Worthy Farm crowds eating it up 3 | Essii – PourinSmooth R&B with vocals front and center Laura Snoad Freelance 1 | MANNY – Troubled WatersWhether jamming in his car or performing live Manny’s soulful voice stops you in your tracks 2 | Mace The Great – R U GDPacked with creative wordplay Mace The Great makes the well-trodden ‘making bank’ narrative feel fresh this track showcases his on-point storytelling 3 | Jessie Reid – Trouble CallsA sultry recounting of falling for the wrong people Trouble Calls combines heartfelt storytelling with sumptuous vocals The layered harmonies and percussive guitar technique add depth and richness Louder Than War 1 | Chloe Foy – Spare Spare was immediately compelling There’s a beautiful and sparse simplicity to the track “I’ve got nothing to spare.” I clicked play again immediately as soon as it had finished 2 Norah Hendriks – Rough LoveThe intensity dial on Norah Hendrik’s voice kept going up The quality of the voice was immediately evident but the immediacy and power of the emotional delivery gradually wrestled me into submission 3 Phoebe Hall – Real With You Phoebe Hall has a truckload of charisma and enough pent-up energy to blow the sides off a festival tent I could feel a smile spreading as I listened to Phoebe’s dynamic indie pop as well as the urge to bounce around the room like a crazy fool Mark Higgins Freelance 1 | Mali Hâf – Esgusodion Mesmerising track this – a pulsing Welsh language tune drawing from the deeper ends of dance and folk 2 | Dilettante – Easy Does It A fantastic bit of wonky pop horns and vocals taking you on a journey goodness knows where 3 | Cat Florence – Fading Away Top tier harmonies and a catchy chorus make this a joy to listen to from Cat – a sense there’s a lot to be gained by losing yourself in her world Mark Muldoon Freelance 1 | Ramona Marx – Fight NightHard to imagine a single way to improve on this straight-to-the-point slice of brute force You’ve got to hand it to Fight Night: created to be perfect for sweaty moshpits but also skilled enough songcraft to deserve great success on Fanning’s fully leaning into a gorgeous baritone vocal style whilst embracing a stately restrained sonic palette to now locate him somewhere in the middle of The National I Feel Bad is a dream high point of this approach: it finds Fanning confident that his meditative slow burn game plan will win you over at his own pace 3 | Jodie Langford – FOEFETTIImagine Azealia Banks crossed with Charli XCX Jodie Langford’s music usually finds her either at the centre of a rave or half-an-hour deep into an intense conversation on the night bus afterwards Don’t expect manufactured pop artificiality here: what you see is absolutely what you get Music Liberation 1 | Cortney Dixon – Stop This Party A great style and attitude and is backed up by upbeat fuzzy guitars straight out of the noughties 2 | POESY – The CelebrationPoesy’s voice is emphatically bold and wide ranging 3 | Serena Sun – Sunny Blue Serena Sun’s dreamy soft vocals deliver heartfelt lyrics underscored by airy shoegaze guitars and compact drums leading to atmospheric songs which soar from start to finish Music like Dirt 1 | Barbican – Greyscale/Heavy WaterBarbican’s heavy riffs had me nodding while I could almost feel the spittle on my face from the half growled post-punk poetry of the lyrics There’s a hint of the IDLES social commentary raging at both ‘people at the top who won’t condemn torture’ and those too soothed to take a stand Kai Bosch’s anthem to the emotional tumult of breaking up was irresistible as demonstrated live with Kai strutting down into the crowd and whipping them into such a frenzy they don’t know whether to sing bounce or make sure it’s all recorded for their socials 3 | Ghuraba || الغرباء – Golden AgeThe hypnotic sounds of Ghuraba would transport a Glastonbury crowd to other worlds with their heady blend of African They sent me down a wormhole in search of the ney flute the daf drum and other percussive unknowns that raised the duo above the mass of pop and rock Psychedelic electric guitar – with hints of Khruangbin – complete a sonic soup of cultural influences Neon Filler – Joe Lepper 1 | Nectar Woode – How It’s Gotta BeNectar Woode is one of the best emerging voices in the UK soul scene The London based artist’s vocals and song writing are timeless evoking classic singers of the 1960s infused with a very modern feel How It’s Gotta Be is a fantastically well-crafted song that really stood out 2 | Master Peace – Start You UpMaster Peace’s anthemic modern rock blends the power and energy of the Arctic Monkeys and Bloc Party with funk Start You Up is among a raft of wonderful songs that have helped Master Peace build up a strong following for his energetic live shows having won the Ivor Novello Rising Star award last year 3 | Edie Bens – Poster Child Edie Bens blends alt-country and pop music to perfection Poster Child is among her most memorable songs and the public agrees with the song’s video gaining almost 300,000 views already on Youtube She is real talent that will hopefully get an even bigger following through this competition Nialler9 1 | Sprout – In The Night (It’s Only You I Think Of) This is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard You’ll never forget where you were the the first time you hear this voice 2 | Morgana – I’ll Cry When I’m DeadI’m already at a festival listening to this “I’ll sleep whan I’m dead” is a big sweaty blue marquee banger “I’ll turn off those country songs I’ll cry when I’m dead is my line of the year 3 | LIFTER – I Have Done My WaitingAfter 20 listens to “I have done my waiting” I am still finding gorgeous little details and I feel this will continue for a long time Even writing about the huge horn filled finale gives me shivers Rhys Buchanan Freelance 1 | Matt-Felix – Lay LowThis song is swirling with a romance and majesty that firmly sets Matt-Felix apart from his peers 2 | Westside Cowboy – I’ve Never Met Anyone I Thought I Could Really Love (Until I Met)Westside Cowboy channel slacker rock giants with their own sense of youthful abandon 3 | Dog Race – It’s The SqueezeBrutally fun guitar-gang bringing gothic glamour to the dancefloor Sim Rollison Freelance 1 | Essence Martins – Like a FoolA softly delivered verse gives way to a bold plaintive chorus from a young performer with a lot of potential You could hear this alongside any number of lauded folk-pop contemporaries and it would hold its ground Plumm & Barrel JonesA refreshing take on experimental jazz replete with driving percussion and hypnotic vocals ominous bassline that keeps the whole improvised journey on track 3 | Meduulla – LimboA wildly catchy exploration of identity and heritage from a gifted young MC atop a floating jazz-inflected beat Tara Kumar Freelance 1 | AKA KELZZ – MangoFrom the very first note Drawing me in with a sparse but captivating layers of haromines As the song progresses Aka Kelzz voice pulls me in with her rich tone it’s and perfectly suited to the soulful essense of this song I love the way it feels like a comforting embrace From the production to the smooth vocal layering this song is gorgeously inviting on every note 2 | Splitting Edges – MaybeThere’s something truly infectious about Splitting Edges Their authenticity isn’t just evident it’s magnetic pulling you in and making you feel like you’re part of the band I love the energy to their track ‘Maybe’ a shimmering-late night summer anthem with a Bossa-nova twist just shows their versatility as writers There is no denying these guys are full of passion 3 | Spyres – Money Spyres’ MONEY has been stuck in my head on repeat since I first heard it The perfect soundtrack to a moment demanding your full attention Apart from the catchiness of the song I enjoy the partnership between Kiera and Emily’s vocals their harmonies work in perfect unison over the gritty guitars and together it ties the song in so well The Face 1 | Julia-Sophie – TelephoneThere are a lot of musicians out making synthpop but Julia-Sophie really knows how to make her synths shimmer in a way which really elevates her sound Her voice is really soothing and this hook stays with you – not by sheer force this is the level of quality I’d expect from a more established artist Alx’ style feels very contemporary – I hear elements of emo-included rappers such as Lil Uzi Vert and Post Malone Alx skillfully rides through this twinkling electronica production 3 | Che3kz – Seven sizzling sausagesCh3kz is a dextous lyricist and she’s got a sense of humour that could catch people’s attention I can tell from the video that she’s got good stage prescence Che3kz will surely do that with herfreestyles and cyphers The House of Coxhead 1 | Claudia Kane – Under My SkinClaudia is an exciting artist She’s versatlie in her sound and is a great songwriter She’s also a really strong live performer Love his vocal tone and feel like he’s got a very bright future ahead – The MantraLove everything about what he’s doing the flow & the thought-provoking lyrics Feels like one of the classic backpack rappers THE LINE OF BEST FIT (L) 1 | Rosie Miles – On SolitudeFluttering and fluid Rosie Miles’ voice is uncannily reminiscent of the Laurel Canyon greats well I had to triple check it wasn’t a cover from that era ‘On Solitude’ is a warm trip through the sun-dappled nostalgia of that Californian valley in the 1970s carried by the gentlest of guitar breezes and I could listen to it all my life 2 | Ari Tsugi – NovemberThe number of moods contained within this 8-minute opus is staggering and does that oh so important job of keeping you hooked until the end smooth jazz vocals lure you in while the ensuing wonderful French alliterative wordplay sparks nothing but joy Embracing psychedelic tendencies and living for the experimental there is no telling where Ari Tsugi will go next 3 | Matilda Grace – Not your ex yetForgive me but I just can’t ignore a pop hook this delicious We’re talking studied at the school of Olivia Rodrigo and Lily Allen pop here – it’s angry I want to hear the thumping guitars spat out through a massive festival sound system with the crowd singing back every word The Line of Best Fit (P) 1 | Ella More – Sweet RoseElla stands out in how rich and controlled her vocals are – just a total joy hearing the way she moves between power and vulnerability 2 | Sarah Meth – Steps / Lonely World GirlI really enjoy Sarah’s composition and delivery – there’s a very grounded and honest dimension to the way she performs and as the foundation of where she’ll go next 3 | HolysseusFly – Teach MeHolly’s sound is such a fresh translation of so many influences put together in a way that’s affecting and elevated but most of all just very well balanced Tom Critten Freelance 1 | Isabel InkCap – Time To Let GoIsabel’s music is so impactful The music revels in moody and dark atmospheres but there’s an intrinsic subtle fragility at the heart of it with stunning vocals and a brilliant supporting band.  2 | NuAloe – TouchPunchy and immediate neo-soul full of personality from NuAloe Effortlessly combines the foundations of old soul and hip-hop with a uniquely fresh take on the genre.  3 | Currls – ThrowbackScuzzy garage punk full of attitude but with a pop-rock approachability ready to welcome you with open arms Too Many Blogs 1 | Amethyst – Loving Is A Crime A track that caught my attention by blending dreamy synths with an emotional melody A big fan of the atmospheric production and it was easily one of the standouts 2 | Jack Critchlow – Lucy’s Diamonds (Fell From The Sky)Jack immediately stood out to me once his voice came in on this one He blends a mix of pop and indie influences on Lucy’s Diamonds and it’s a track that I could easily imagine hearing on the radio 3 | The Covasettes – Love in PolaroidLove in Polaroid is a vibrant indie-pop track that captures the essence of summer and love With a memorable chorus and some catchy melodies I wouldn’t be surprised to see The Covasettes on a number of festival stages in the coming years Under the Radar 1 | atmos bloom – Time Elegant dream pop that’s reminiscent of Cocteau Twins Melody’s Echo Chamber or Slowdive.’Time’ is a beautiful piece of music that has an evocative and timeless feel about it while highlighting atmos bloom as masters of their craft Definitely deserves to be playing at an event like Glastonbury 2 | Air Drawn Dagger – Stigmata Really incisive punk pop that’s both captivating and incendiary Air Drawn Dagger’s distinctive vocals and taut musicianship ensures they stand out from the crowd and should pave the way to a long and prospective future in music 3 | Chaplaine – Totally With YouReally interesting pop that veers between upbeat melodrama (‘Totally With You’) and introspective piano ballads (‘Sorry’) that show very different sides of an incredibly talented artist Chaplaine has massive potential and will be a household name in the none too distant future if songs like “Totally With You” are anything to go by The Independent's journalism is supported by our readers When you purchase through links on our site Music fans still have a chance of seeing Olivia Rodrigo The 1975 and Neil Young headline this year’s festival If you missed out on tickets during November’s general sale for Glastonbury 2025, fear not, because there is still a chance to secure a ticket via the annual resale Olivia Rodrigo, The 1975 and Neil Young are headlining Worthy Farm this year, it was revealed last month, with veteran rocker Rod Stewart taking the Legends’ slot Other acts on the eclectic lineup include Charli XCX, RAYE, Doechii, Loyle Carner, Biffy Clyro, The Libertines, Gracie Abrams, Lola Young and Shaboozey. Follow live updates on the 2025 resale here. Glastonbury’s organisers recently confirmed that this year’s resale will take place at 9am (BST) on Sunday 27 April (for general admission tickets) The number of tickets that are made available depends on how many people did not pay the full amount after putting down their deposits in November so you need to make sure you’re organised in advance – and that includes being registered Glastonbury organisers advise hopeful fans to register by Friday 18 April to allow for the registration to be processed and resubmitted if necessary you can use your existing registration number and don’t need to re-register just make sure you check your details online before the deadline (5pm BST on Wednesday 23 April) Glastonbury organisers urge fans to purchase tickets only through official festival channels to avoid scams or unexpected charges you can buy up to four tickets per transaction in the general admission resale on Sunday 27 April but remember you can only book one ticket per registration you’ll need all their registration numbers and registered postcodes as well The ticket and coach travel options sale on Thursday 24 April will be limited to two tickets per transaction if you’re booking for yourself and one other person make sure you have their registration details too Besides the general resale, another great way to get into Glastonbury is by volunteering Registration to volunteer for charities WaterAid and Oxfam have closed but spaces do occasionally become available if people drop out Registration is still open to volunteer with Greenpeace: anyone who is selected will be granted free entry to the festival and three meals a day you are expected to work a minimum of five eight-hour shifts during the festival The Independent put together this handy guide of tips and tricks to give yourself the best odds at landing those coveted tickets. 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United Kingdom the legendary fest’s resale tickets go on sale this Sunday Already getting in the mood to don a bucket hat and drink warm pints in flimsy cups We’ve got exciting news: the 2025 Glastonbury resale goes live this weekend. After confirming exactly when resale tickets will go on sale earlier this month the first of those dates has already been and gone Coach and ticket resale packages went live on Thursday April 24 and they sold out in just 32 minutes.  The second and final resale for Glastonbury 2025 will take place in the morning of Sunday April 27 Up for grabs this time will be general sale tickets.  If you nab a ticket, there’s a heck of a lot to look forward to. The 2025 Glasto lineup will see the 1975 Neil Young and Rod Stewart headlining the Pyramid Stage with plenty of other huge names on other stages like Charli XCX It sounds like 2025 will be as big a Glasto as any – which is all the more reason, if you didn’t get a ticket back in October or on Thursday Bagging entry to Glasto is notoriously tricky. There’s dozens of tips and tricks which long-time festival-goers swear by (including, apparently, being from Liverpool) If the odds weren’t in your favour back in November Here’s everything you need to know to make sure you successfully get resale tickets for Glastonbury 2025 The festival will take place from June 25-29 2025 set your alarms: here’s when the Glasto 2025 resale will take place:  The resale is essentially a second wave of sales consisting of everyone who either now doesn’t want their tickets or who has not paid following the initial deposit.  You need to be registered here to buy resale tickets, and you’ll be able to purchase on See Tickets here Resale tickets are limited to 4 per purchaser but each ticket has to have its own registration Glastonbury doesn’t reveal how many tickets are available in the resale.  Last year resale tickets for the festival sold out in minutes, and the coach packages ran out in just over half an hour. From spreadsheets to registration, find a full guide to maximising your chances of getting tickets here If you’re asking if you can sneak in security is tight and unless you can Flat-Stanley your way under a metal barricade However, there are ways to get into the farm without a ticket which are actually endorsed by the organisers. You can volunteer with a plethora of organisations, or work as a bartender or first-aider. Here’s our guide on how to get in (legally) without a ticket with coach travel costing between £47 and £160 depending on where you’re coming from You cannot put down a deposit and pay for resale tickets in instalments and they must be paid up front and in full.  you can purchase with a UK debit card or Visa or Mastercard credit cards international tickets can only be bought by Visa credit card or Mastercard credit card Here are all the places you can get a coach to Glastonbury from And here are all the one-way destinations and prices This year’s headliners are Neil Young, The 1975, Olivia Rodrigo and Rod Stewart. Find out more here There are huge names from pretty much every genre so there’s something for absolutely everyone Here’s everyone who’s been announced so far Stay in the loop: sign up to our free Time Out UK newsletter for the latest UK news and the best stuff happening across the country.  Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! About Us Contact us Check out this year’s incredible Silver Hayes programme below the original dance music area at Worthy Farm combines forward-thinking electronic artists across five music stages with positive action technology & design throughout the field Find out more about what they have to offer on their area pages. 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HORSES B2B MORGAN SEATREESIM0NE SUNFLOWER SOUNDSYSTEMFloating Points brings 6 stacks of the sunflower to its first Glastonbury at the Silver Hayes The surround sound dome tent will be the place to dance with DJ sets from our friends to yours THE INFORMATIONSilver Hayes dedicated space for discussion and debate returns in 2025 with a diverse programme of speakers The full timetable and day splits will be announced soon but we are excited to reveal some of the speakers so far confirmed Ambika Mod (Actor)Andy Cato (Wildfarmed)Anita Rani (Presenter)Ashley Thomas / Bashy (Actor Artist)Carly Telford (Commercial Manager – Chelsea FCW Former Lioness)Danny Price (DFP)Ed Gillett (Journalist)Ellie Prohan (DJ Presenter & Radio Host)Emma Ferguson (Hoffman Institute UK)Gary Lineker (Broadcaster Former Footballer)Gary Stevenson (Economist Former Lioness)JimmyTheGiant (Youtuber)Jonny Woo (The Divine NYC downlow)Josh Eggleton (Team Canteen)Kelechi Okafor (Author)MONKI (DJ Footballer – Dulwich Hamlet)Munya Chawawa (Comedian Pxssy Palace)Nicholas Daley (Fashion Designer)Paapa Essiedu (Actor)Priya Ahluwalia (Ahluwalia)Reni Eddo-Lodge (Author Journalist)Saeedah Haque (Fashion Designer)Sally Abé (Chef Author)Selina Brown (Black British Book Festival)Steve Stavrinides (Refugee Community Kitchen)Tom Smith (MAP Charity/Cosmic Slop)Travis Alabanza (Writer Theatre Maker)Venetia La Manna (Fair Fashion Campaigner)Xanthe Clay (Telegraph)Zadie Smith (Author Novelist)Zarah Sultana (MP – Coventry South) Kneecap’s performance at a concert series in Cornwall while the British government has warned Glastonbury festival organisers to “think carefully” about allowing the Belfast rap trio to perform which are scheduled to be held the Cornwall botanical gardens in July confirmed the band will not be performing and ticket purchasers will be refunded told MPs that while it is for festival organisers to decide which bands played a republican group that performs in the Irish language is now under police investigation for some of its members’ past comments “The [UK] government urges the organisers of Glastonbury to think very carefully about who would be invited to perform there later this year,” said Mr Jarvis The developments follow criticism of the group by all sides in the House of Commons over comments made by one of its members about Tory MPs and another apparently shouting “up Hamas It emerged that police in the UK were examining footage of two of their concerts A video from a November 2023 gig in London appeared to show one member of the group saying: “The only good Tory is a dead Tory The video is being examined by London’s Metropolitan Police Both groups are proscribed as terrorist groups in Britain and public support for them is banned [ Taoiseach calls on Kneecap to ‘urgently clarify’ alleged comments about terror groupsOpens in new window ] the group said they believe they have been subjected to a “smear campaign” because of their vocal support of Palestine have combed through hundreds of hours of footage and interviews extracting a handful of words from months or years ago to manufacture moral hysteria The band – comprising rappers Mo Chara (Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh) and Móglaí Bap (Naoise Ó Cairealláin) from Belfast and DJ Próvaí (JJ Ó Dochartaigh) from Derry – said they “condemn all attacks on civilians” The group said they also “reject any suggestion that we would seek to incite violence against any MP or individual” They said the footage is question was “deliberately taken out of all context” and “exploited and weaponised” They expressed their “heartfelt apologies” to the families of David Amess a Conservative MP who was murdered in 2021 Addressing the Amess and Cox families in their statement the group said: “We never intended to cause you hurt.” Ms Cox’s husband Brendan Cox said on Tuesday that Kneecap’s statement of regret was “only half an apology” and lacked genuine reflection “It wasn’t a throwaway remark – it was a very clear incitement to violence," he told BBC Radio Ulster Mr Amess’s daughter Katie Amess called the group’s comments “absolutely devastating” “It’s not art – it is verbatim telling people to go on and commit a murder," she told GB News The matter was discussed for an hour in the House of Commons on Tuesday after the Speaker granted an urgent question to Tory MP Mark Francois Mr Francois accused the band of “alleged incitement to murder MPs” over its comments as he recalled the deaths of Tory MP David Amess Mr Francois said it was “unconscionable” that the band should play at Glastonbury in June Mr Jarvis said the UK government “unreservedly condemns” the remarks He does not believe people expressing these types of views should receive taxpayer funding He said it is “baffling” that a “republican group seemingly opposed to the British government in the first place” [ Kneecap say they have received ‘hundreds of violent threats’ over Coachella performanceOpens in new window ] On Tuesday Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore noted Kneecap’s statement and said the “conversation is now being directed” towards the band “rather than the wider issue of what Israel is doing and the atrocities that are happening in Gaza”. She said any deflection from the “genocide” in Gaza is “not appropriate”. Asked about his view on the controversial “Up Hamas, up Hizbullah” and “Kill your local MP” alleged comments at Kneecap concerts, People Before Profit deputy Paul Murphy said the band is “designed to be provocative”. Mr Murphy argued the Taoiseach’s remarks calling for clarity have added to a “witch hunt” against the band. He contended the Taoiseach “should be applauding an Irish artist” for using their platform to call out and oppose “Israel’s genocide” in Gaza. During the band’s set at the Coachella music festival in California on April 18th, the group led the crowd in chants of “free, free Palestine”. A number of messages were displayed on the stage’s screens during their set, including one which read: “Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people. It is being enabled by the US Government who arm and fund Israel despite their war crimes.” In their statement, the group said: “Suddenly, days after calling out the US administration at Coachella to applause and solidarity, there is an avalanche of outrage and condemnation by the political classes of Britain.” Mark Paul is London Correspondent for The Irish Times Facebook pageTwitter feed© 2025 The Irish Times DAC Neil Young and The 1975 to top the bill at the Worthy Farm festival of music and culture Culture | Music The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers A limited number of tickets for Glastonbury Festival 2025 are up for grabs after the general sale batch sold out in just 35 minutes in November Olivia Rodrigo, Neil Young and The 1975 have been announced as headliners for the event About 200,000 people are expected to make the trek down to Worthy Farm in Somerset “Tickets for Glastonbury 2025 have now Sold Out,” the festival posted on X “Thanks to everyone who bought one and sorry to those who missed out on a morning when demand was much higher than supply “There will be a resale of any cancelled or returned tickets in spring 2025.” The resale will be for tickets that had not been paid for fully by the payment deadline. This was open from 9am on April 1 until 23.59pm on April 7 and asked attendees to stump up £303.50 Those who did not pay had their £50 deposit taken and had their tickets removed to be resold The sales are on Thursday 24 April and Sunday April 27 General admission tickets with coach travel will go online from 6pm on Thursday and on Sunday from 9am it will be the turn of general admission tickets Everyone trying to get a place will need to register with the Glastonbury website Those looking to buy the tickets in the resale will need to pay the £303.50 in one go man the gates and staff the Oxfam charity shops And there’s always the chance to join the festival’s army of litter pickers and get ready to do battle with the dreaded green bars of doom