2 h. ago The 1975 at Glastonbury review – amid the irony, ego and pints of Guinness, this is a world

Pyramid stagePerhaps joking, or perhaps not, Matty Healy pronounces himself ‘the greatest songwriter of my generation’ – and that’s only a slightly ridiculous statementThe 1975’s first Glastonbury headlining slot arrives preceded by some intriguing rumours about what’s going to happen. Some fairly eye-popping figures are being bandied about regarding the cost of their set’s staging – which allegedly vastly outweighs the fee the band are being paid – while one dubious online source insists Healy has shaved his head for the occasion. He hasn’t (he appears onstage tonsorially intact), but clearly large sums of money have been spent somewhere along the way.What ensues isn’t quite as complex as their last tour, which featured lead singer Matty Healy eating raw steak, doing push ups, climbing through a television and Prince Andrew’s face appearing on a bank of television screens accompanied by the strains of Mahler’s 5th Symphony. Nevertheless, there are huge video screens everywhere: not...

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19 h. ago Glastonbury has a new rival as Tankfest arrives with armoured extravaganza

You can keep Glastonbury, because this weekend comes TANKFEST, the annual celebration of big beefy armoured vehicles which attracts around 8,000 people a day

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40 h. ago Louis Tomlinson lights a cigarette as he arrives at Glastonbury without Zara McDermott for a weekend of partying

With new girlfriend Zara McDermott nowhere in sight, the former One Direction star appeared to be enjoying a lads' day out at the sprawling Somerset site.

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41 h. ago Musician ’emotional’ after arriving at Glastonbury following 650

Jack Cullen’s route to the festival took him through areas including the Lake District and saw him perform in quirky venues, including a sauna.

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66 h. ago Glastonbury revellers arrive in their thousands ahead of festival's official opening as Met Office warns fans of humid weather and 26C sun

This year's event at Worthy Farm in Somerset will see headline performances from British rock/pop band The 1975, veteran singer Neil Young and his band the Chrome Hearts, and US popstar Olivia Rodrigo.

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67 h. ago Glastonbury goers given strict guidelines to make the most out of jampacked weekend

With just days before Glastonbury's weekend arrives, here is a list of tips to guarantee you are 'maxxing' out on all the festival has to offer, including ways to land the perfect viewing spot

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67 h. ago Glastonbury 2025 in pictures as revellers arrive at Worthy Farm

Festival goers are arriving in the masses as the UK's biggest festival gets underway

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2 d. ago Glastonbury gates open: Thousands arrive early to bag their places for Britain's biggest music festival as organiser Emily Eavis confirms Kneecap are 'welcome'

This year's event at Worthy Farm in Somerset will see headline performances from British rock/pop band The 1975, veteran singer Neil Young and his band the Chrome Hearts, and US popstar Olivia Rodrigo.

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2 d. ago Glastonbury LIVE updates: Thousands queue up as festival goers sip booze in the early hours

Glastonbury Festival has finally returned with thousands arriving to watch their favourite artists, including Charli XCX, Kneecap and The 1975

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3 d. ago Glastonbury gates open: Thousands arrive early to bag their places for Britain's biggest music festival

This year's event at Worthy Farm in Somerset will see headline performances from British rock/pop band The 1975, veteran singer Neil Young and his band the Chrome Hearts, and US popstar Olivia Rodrigo.

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