3 h. ago I wrote off Glastonbury as a ‘white’ festival – until I finally went

Camping, fogey rock acts and a lack of diversity meant I once ignored Glasto. But visiting Worthy Farm for a second year was like returning home• Don’t already get The Long Wave in your inbox? Sign up hereHello and welcome to The Long Wave. This weekend I was at Glastonbury reviewing the bands with the Guardian’s music team; it was my second year at the legendary arts and music festival, and I’ve become a total convert, preaching the glory of Worthy Farm after years of assuming that an event like it wasn’t for someone like me.*** Continue reading...

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18 h. ago The ten biggest fashion trends to come out of Glastonbury 2025, from bikinis to skinny scarves

Glastonbury 2025 has officially come to a close, but its sartorial teachings will stay with us for some time — here’s what we spotted amongst the crowds

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18 h. ago The 10 biggest fashion trends to come out of Glastonbury 2025, from bikinis to skinny scarves

Glastonbury 2025 has officially come to a close, but its sartorial teachings will stay with us for some time — here’s what we spotted amongst the crowds

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26 h. ago Glastonbury's popular 2025 act almost cancelled festival debut amid health fears

Those watching all the festival action unfold over the weekend were left making a complaint as Gary Numan took to the stage

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48 h. ago Glastonbury site left strewn with rubbish as 200,000 fans depart 2025 festival

The Glastonbury Festival site has been left strewn with rubbish as 200,000 music fans departed the 2025 edition on Worthy Farm in Somerset on Monday (30 June).

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53 h. ago Lewis Capaldi tour: Glastonbury surprise act announces UK tour for 2025

The surprise Glastonbury Festival performance has led to the announcement of a 2025 UK tour.

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53 h. ago Glastonbury 2025: Here are 23 amazing pictures of the festival's most talked about acts

Glastonbury is over for another year (well, two actually - 2026 is a ‘fallow’ year) and there were plenty of memorable moments.

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54 h. ago Lewis Capaldi to play Cardiff gig, here's when and how to get tickets

Lewis Capaldi returned for a brilliant Glastonbury set at the 2025 festival and now he's going back on tour

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56 h. ago Glastonbury Festival fans surprised with secret set from iconic DJ and his son

Glastonbury Festival 2025 fans were over the moon with Fatboy Slim's secret set, with his son Woody Cook joining him on stage

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59 h. ago Glastonbury Festival 2025 ends after weekend of controversy and surprises

The weekend saw many acts express their support for Palestine.

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62 h. ago Glastonbury 2025 is one of the festival’s most politicised events in recent memory

Controversial performances from Bob Vylan and Kneecap sparked complaints from prime minister Keir Starmer, while murals protesting Elon Musk and Donald Trump popped up during the weekend

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69 h. ago Glastonbury 2025: How to watch BBC coverage of Rod Stewart, Snow Patrol, Noah Kahan and Olivia Rodrigo

The BBC is offering over 90 hours of live-streamed coverage including performances from all the biggest stars

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2 d. ago Glastonbury 2025: How to watch BBC live streams of Rod Stewart, Wolf Alice, Jorja Smith and Olivia Rodrigo

The BBC is offering over 90 hours of live-streamed coverage including performances from all the biggest stars

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3 d. ago Glastonbury 2025: How to watch the BBC’s coverage of Rod Stewart, Wolf Alice, Jorja Smith and Olivia Rodrigo

The BBC is offering over 90 hours of live-streamed coverage including performances from all the biggest stars

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3 d. ago How to see Glastonbury acts live this year after festival comes to an end

Glastonbury Festival 2025 may be over, but the fun doesn't have to stop just yet. Fans can still get tickets to some massive artists this year.

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3 d. ago Wes Streeting says chants about IDF at Glastonbury festival ‘appalling’

Health secretary also says Israel needs to ‘get its own house in order’ while condemning chants led by Bobby VylanChants of death to the Israeli military at Glastonbury were “appalling” and the BBC and the festival have questions to answer, Wes Streeting has said, while adding that Israel needs to “get its own house in order”.The health secretary said the chanting should not have been broadcast to those watching at home, highlighting that Israelis at a similar music festival were kidnapped, murdered and raped. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago What time Rod Stewart is playing Glastonbury Pyramid Stage today

Everything Rod Stewart fans need to know about the rock legend's set at Glastonbury Festival 2025

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3 d. ago What time Noah Kahan is playing Glastonbury Pyramid Stage tonight

Everything Noah Kahan fans need to know ahead of his set at Glastonbury Festival 2025

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3 d. ago Gong baths and a naked sauna: my search for inner peace at Glastonbury

The festival can feel like 24/7 sensory overload, but it does have a more tranquil side The quest for tranquility in the world’s least tranquil place can lead you to unexpected places. On a baking-hot Glastonbury day, I am sitting in a 90C sauna surrounded by 10 naked strangers.My journey began on Friday. While Lorde is playing a crammed secret set at the Woodsies stage, I’m over at Humblewell – a somewhat smaller tent – with 50 people who couldn’t care less about the buzz. We lie on mats and parched grass, eyes closed, breathing deeply, legs moving in unison under the orders of the yoga teacher, Dina. A bassy soundtrack distracts from the many sounds outside competing for our attention. If it wasn’t for the bucket hats, you wouldn’t know you were at Glastonbury. I fold into a child’s pose and feel a deep sense of release. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Glastonbury 2025: Saturday with Neil Young and Charli xcx’s headline sets – follow it live!

There’s a stacked bill on offer at Worthy Farm. We’ll be bringing reviews, news, pictures and more throughout the day, with Raye on the Pyramid and Skepta replacing Deftones When Ichiko Aoba was a child, experiencing loneliness and isolation, she lost herself in the fantasy worlds created by animation studios such as Studio Ghibli and Disney. The Japanese folk singer-songwriter further nurtured that interest in intricate world building as a form of escapism through creating her music – and despite its niche and experimental composition, she has found global popular appeal built up from a significant cult following.She sings entirely in Japanese so live I cannot dissect her lyrics, but you can parse her themes from the visuals and from her tone: the stage is draped with willows and Aoba’s airy vocals are atmospheric and expansive, bringing to mind the serene and tranquil ancient forests of Japan like Aokigahara or Yakushima. You half expect a deer to gallop on stage and be fed by her...

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