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Daily Mirror
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Glastonbury's secret act 'confirmed' as fans spot huge clue just days before
Glastonbury Festival is set to make a triumphant return this year, with the likes of The 1975, Neil Young and Olivia Rodrigo headlining - but there's still a mystery act on the bill Has Glastonbury Festival 's secret act accidentally been revealed? Music fans certainly think so. An American rock legend arriving in London just days ahead of things kicking off at Worthy Farm has people convinced the singer's band is set to play the hush-hush set. The iconic music festival is returning on Wednesday, with British pop band The 1975, folk star Neil Young and his band the Chrome Hearts, and US pop singer Olivia Rodrigo topping the bill. Glastonbury is running from June 25 to June 29 this year with performances from the likes of US rapper Doechii, UK singer Raye and veteran rocker Sir Rod Stewart, who will be playing during the coveted legends slot. Also performing is Irish rap trio Kneecap, US star Gracie Abrams and alternative pop singer Charli XCX. The line-up features a number of acts listed as TBA, as well as a mysterious act called Patchwork, who will take to the Pyramid Stage on Saturday. Careful not to draw speculation as to who the act could be, organiser Emily Eavis recently said: "I've been working on Patchwork for a long time." She also admitted that planning for their appearance had taken about a year for "logistical" reasons. Fans are convinced Patchwork are in fact The Foo Fighters, thanks to Dave Grohl being spotted in London recently. The rocker, who last year announced he had become a father again after an extramarital affair, was seen backstage at the Yeah Yeah Yeahs gig at the Royal Albert Hall. Grohl, who posed for a photo with American singer Amanda Palmer at the gig, is no stranger to surprise Glastonbury sets. In 2023, his band performed at the Somerset festival under the alias The Churn Ups - their first major UK gig since the death of the band's drummer Taylor Hawkins in 2022. And Glastonbury fans are convinced a similar thing will be happening again this year. "Dave Grohl is in London, likely will be at the festival," one Reddit user penned as the pictures of Grohl hit social media. "Has done bits with John Fogerty in the past and other acts. Surely will be popping up at places this year?" Another added: "100% he will be milling about – I'd say a couple of guest appearances are a safe bet. Maybe Alanis for a song or Neil Young for an encore." Glastonbury Festival has sold "a few thousand less tickets" this year in a bid to avoid overcrowding, organiser Emily Eavis said earlier this month. In an appearance on the Sidetracked podcast Eavis, 45, outlined the changes that have been made to this year's festival and said music area Shangri-La is "going full trees and green space" which is "completely the opposite to anything they've done in the past". She also revealed that the festival has managed to buy some land that sits "just on the outside of the site", which will be used for crew members. She added: "We've also sold a few thousand less tickets, so it will be interesting just to see how that affects the dynamics on site." The first group of tickets for the event sold out in 30 minutes last November, with the second lot selling out in fewer than 40. Eavis said times have changed, adding: "There were years where you just couldn't sell out, you just couldn't give them (the tickets) away." Also at the festival, presenters Annie Mac and Nick Grimshaw will take to the BBC Introducing stage on June 26 for a live episode of Sidetracked.
Arab News
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Arab News
The hottest music festivals of 2025
DUBAI: Make your summer travel plans with music in mind For the latest updates, follow us on Instagram @ Glastonbury Where: Wiltshire, England When: June 25-29 What: Glastonbury has a convincing claim to being the world's most famous festival, and regularly attracts more than 200,000 people to the Somerset countryside to see a diverse lineup that — apart from music megastars — includes stand-up comedy, circus acts, theater performances and more. This year's Pyramid Stage headliners are English pop-rock outfit The 1975, US veteran Neil Young, and US singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo, while top of the bill on The Other Stage are UK hip-hop star Loyle Carner, the inspiration behind last year's 'Brat Summer' Charli XCX, and seminal electronic-music act The Prodigy. Elsewhere, there really is something for all tastes. Other must-see acts: Raye, Nile Rodgers & Chic, Rod Stewart, Biffy Clyro, Noah Kahan, The Big Moon, Wolf Alice, Doechii, Wet Leg A post shared by Glastonbury Festival (@glastofest) Tomorrowland Where: Boom, Belgium When: July 18-20 and 25-27 What: A regular award-winner, Tomorrowland is one of the world's best electronic dance music festivals. A reported 400,000 people attended last year's event in De Schorre recreational park, which also accommodates the festival's official campsite, DreamVille. This year's Mainstage headliners include Martin Garrix, David Guetta, Armin van Buuren, and Swedish House Mafia, but there's also plenty of less-mainstream acts performing over the festival's two weekends on its 14 stages. Other must-see acts: Steve Aoki, Afrojack, Charlotte De Witte (pictured), Alok, ANNA, Amelie Lens, Eric Prydz A post shared by Tomorrowland (@tomorrowland) Lollapalooza Where: Chicago, US When: July 31–Aug. 3 What: It may no longer be seen as quite the cultural thermometer it once was, but Lollapalooza is still an eclectic feast for music lovers — booking acts from genres including alt-rock, metal, punk, pop, hip-hop and EDM — and attracts around 400,000 people every year to its home in Chicago. This year's headliners include Australian alt-dance group Rüfüs Du Sol; US rap star Tyler, The Creator; Olivia Rodrigo; and US singer-songwriter Sabrina Carpenter. Other must-see acts: A$AP Rocky, Twice, Luke Combs, Gracie Abrams, Cage The Elephant, Bleachers, Doechii, Martin Garrix All Together Now Where: Waterford, Ireland When: July 31-Aug. 3 What: The great joy of Irish festival All Together Now is the hidden gems further down the lineup, as well as the 'sideshows' of art, spoken word, comedy, theater and wellness in a gorgeous setting. Since its inception, All Together Now has built a reputation for having a deep bench full of quality. So while the headliners — who this year include Fontaines D.C., Nelly Furtado, and London Grammar — aren't on the megastar scale of the world's major festivals, this festival is still well worth a visit. Other must-see acts: Wet Leg, Leftfield, Michael Kiwanuka, Infinity Song, Gurriers, Glasshouse Osheaga Where: Montreal, Canada When: Aug. 1-3 What: Spread over six stages in Montreal's beautiful Parc Jean-Drapeau, Osheaga focuses on up-and-coming acts as well as major names and incorporates a variety of genres. Other attractions apart from the music include volleypong, a Ferris wheel, and art exhibitions. This year's headliners on the main Bell River Stage are US pop-rock giants The Killers; Tyler, The Creator; and Olivia Rodrigo. Other must-see acts: Doechii, Glass Animals, Lucy Dacus, The Chainsmokers, Gracie Abrams, Jamie xx, The Beaches, FINNEAS A post shared by OSHEAGA (@osheaga) Sziget Festival Where: Budapest, Hungary When: Aug. 6-11 What: Sometimes called 'Europe's Burning Man,' both because of its size (around 1,000 performances each year) and its weird side attractions — including a very odd amusement park — Sziget takes place on the breathtaking Old Buda Island on the River Danube. Headliners on the main stage this year include Charli XCX (pictured), Canadian singer Shawn Mendes, US rapper A$AP Rocky, American rapper and singer Post Malone, and US singer-songwriter Chappell Roan. Other must-see acts: FKA Twigs, The Last Dinner Party, Mother, Empire of the Sun, Justice, Amelie Lens, Caribou, Armin van Buuren Reading & Leeds Where: Reading and Leeds, England When: Aug. 21-24 What: With the same lineup performing on different nights in two different venues a couple hundred miles apart, Reading & Leeds usually attracts a total of more than 200,000 people to shows that tend to focus on indie and alternative music as well as hip-hop. This year's headliners are Irish rocker Hozier (pictured), Chappell Roan, English rock band Bring Me The Horizon, and US rapper Travis Scott. Other must-see acts: Limp Bizkit, Becky Hill, The Kooks, D-Block Europe, Amyl and the Sniffers, Rudim3ntal, Red Rum Club
Tom's Guide
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
How to watch Glastonbury 2025 live streams online for FREE
Whether The 1975, Neil Young and Olivia Rodrigo do it for you or not, Glastonbury is so much more than its headliners. Kneecap, Charli XCX and Alanis Morisette are poised to steal the show at Worthy Farm — and that's before we get to the secret acts. You can watch Glastonbury live streams from anywhere with a VPN and for FREE. Glastonbury 2025 runs from Wednesday, June 25 to Sunday, June 29. Full schedule below.• FREE STREAM — BBC iPlayer (U.K.)• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk free There could be as many as three high-profile mystery artists performing at the world-famous festival this year, one under the pseudonym 'Patchwork'. No such band exists, but that's who's earmarked for the Pyramid Stage from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. ET on the Saturday, an extremely prominent slot. Haim, Lady Gaga, Pulp, Lewis Capaldi, Robbie Williams, Mumford & Sons and even Oasis have been linked with it, but that's not the only slot that needs filling. On the Friday, there's an empty slot on the Pyramid Stage from 11:55 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET, and on Woodsies from 6:30 a.m. to 7:15 a.m. ET. Some notable confirmed acts to keep an eye out for include English Teacher, Father John Misty, Wet Leg, Raye, Loyle Carner, Blossoms, Nick Lowe and, especially for "Sopranos" fans, Alabama 3. Don't be afraid to try to catch some unknowns too. David Bowie played to an empty field when he first performed at Glastonbury in 1971. Here's how to watch Glastonbury live streams for free from anywhere. Scroll down for the full lineup on the main stages. If you're in the U.K. but don't have a ticket, you're still one of the lucky ones because you can watch Glastonbury live streams for FREE. Glastonbury 2025 will be streamed on BBC iPlayer. Comprehensive festival coverage will run across BBC One, Two, Three, Four, BBC Radio and BBC Sounds. There will also be a dedicated Glastonbury Channel on BBC iPlayer from Friday to Sunday, showing key performances from the Pyramid Stage, interviews, highlights from past years and much more. The main stage iPlayer coverage will be broadcast in Ultra HD. Traveling abroad right now? You can use a VPN to watch Glastonbury as if you were back home. NordVPN is our top pick of the options and we'll show you how to access it below. Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the festival on your usual subscription? You can still watch Glastonbury live thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear as if they're back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market: There's a good reason you've heard of NordVPN. We specialize in testing and reviewing VPN services and NordVPN is the one we rate best. It's outstanding at unblocking streaming services, it's fast and it has top-level security features too. With over 7,000 servers, across 115+ countries, and at a great price too, it's easy to recommend. For a limited time only, new subscribers in the US and Canada can also get up to $50 of Amazon vouchers. Get up to 70% off NordVPN with this deal Using a VPN is incredibly simple. 1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite. 2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're away from the U.K. but want to view BBC iPlayer as usual, you'd select a U.K. server from the list. 3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head over to BBC iPlayer and enjoy! Famously, Glastonbury is only shown in the U.K.. However, the BBC broke with tradition last year by live streaming Dua Lipa and Coldplay's sets globally on At the time of publication, the BBC hasn't revealed if it has something similar planned for 2025. Don't stress, we'll make sure you're in the loop with Glastonbury announcements right here. If you're currently on holiday in the U.S., Australia or Canada from the U.K., one of the best VPN services will help tap into your FREE home coverage of Glastonbury 2025. We recommend NordVPN. Click to see Friday acts▼ Pyramid Stage The Other Stage West Holts Stage Woodsies Park Stage Acoustic Stage Avalon Stage Click to see Saturday acts▼ Pyramid Stage The Other Stage West Holts Stage Woodsies Park Stage Acoustic Stage Avalon Stage Click to see Sunday acts▼ Pyramid Stage The Other Stage West Holts Stage Woodsies Park Stage Acoustic Stage Avalon Stage We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example: 1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service). 2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad. We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Rod Stewart reveals exactly how much he gets paid to play Glastobury's Legends slot – and how much money he'll LOSE
SIR Rod Stewart has revealed exactly how much he gets paid to play Glastobury this year - as well as how much money he'll LOSE. Rock icon Rod, 80, is set to return to Worthy Farm for the first time in over two decades, having last performed on the Pyramid Stage 23 years ago. 3 Sir Rod Stewart will be footing a hefty bill to perform at Glastonbury this year Credit: Getty He's this year's Legends slot act, joining a long list of iconic performers who've taken on the prestigious role. In a new interview with the Sir Rod has been touring in the United States, a post that has meant his crew, staging, and equipment are all currently across the Atlantic. The logistics of transporting everything back for the UK festival haven't come cheap. read more on Rod Stewart He told the magazine: "It was about eight months ago when I was asked to do it, maybe a little longer. But it didn't fit with my schedule because I've got to bring everybody back from America. "It's going to cost me £300,000 to do it and they only pay you about 120,000 quid. So it's going to cost me." Despite the financial hit, Sir Rod is clearly not fazed by the expense. For him, the chance to take on the Glastonbury Legends slot is well worth the price. Most read in Music He says it 'doesn't matter' if he ends up out of pocket. Sir Rod will take to the Pyramid Stage on Sunday 29th June, the final day of the festival, with his performance scheduled for the early evening. Sir Rod Stewart drops F-bomb as he's joined onstage by kids & Jennifer Lopez after winning Lifetime Achievement award This year's Glastonbury headliners include The 1975, Neil Young, Olivia Rodrigo, The Maggie May hitmaker was recently forced to cancel six more shows from his US tour after coming down with flu. In a post on Instagram last week, Sir Rod announced that he will now be cancelling four US tour dates and rescheduling two others, all of which were meant to take place over the next eight days. He wrote: "So sorry my friends. I'm devastated and sincerely apologise for any inconvenience to my fans. I'll be back on stage and will see you soon." The Grammy-winner signed off with a heartbroken emoji. His next slide confirmed the four cancelled dates are three performances at the Colosseum Theater in Las Vegas, Nevada, and one at Lake Tahoe Amphitheater at Caeser's Republic in Stateline, Nevada. He is rescheduling two dates at casinos in California. Sir Rod has cancelled a number of dates at his Colosseum residency over the last week, with his scheduled June 2nd and The multiple cancellations come after he was put on vocal rest between performances in May. His string of performances come after Sir Rod noted he was planning to stop large-scale world tours at the end of this year. However, he vowed to keep performing, just at more intimate venues. Glastonbury 2025 - confirmed acts so far TICKETS to the 2025 festival sold out in just minutes before some of the acts were even confirmed. Here is who has been confirmed so far. Confirmed headliners: The 1975 will take to the Pyramid Stage on Friday. Neil Young will headline the festival for the second time after his last set in 2009 on Saturday after RAYE makes her return. Charli xcx will headline the Other Stage on Saturday night. On Sunday, Olivia Rodrigo is due to belt out her hits for her first appearance while Rod Stewart will perform in the legends slot. More acts to appear on the Other Stage include Loyle Carner and The Prodigy. Doechii will make her Glastonbury debut on the West Holts Stage on Saturday night. Other names confirmed include Noah Kahan, Alanis Morissette, Gracie Abrams, Busta Rhymes, Lola Young, Brandi Carlile, Myles Smith, En Vogue, Amaarae, Cymande, Shaboozey, Osees and Gary Numan. 3 Rock icon Rod is set to return to Worthy Farm for the first time in over two decades Credit: Getty 3 He will take to the Pyramid Stage on Sunday 29th June Credit: Getty
Scotsman
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Rules on bringing your prescription medication to Glastonbury
There are some strict rules on what you can and cannot take to Glastonbury festival 🎶 Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Glastonbury 2025 is nearly here. Music fans will once again be descending on Worthy Farm in Somerset. There are some strict rules on what you can and cannot take to Glastonbury. These are the guidelines for taking prescription medications. Glastonbury Festival is nearly here, the musical event of the year, thousands of fans will once again be descending on Worthy Farm in Somerset. There are 3,000 bands set to perform, with The 1975, Neil Young and Olivia Rodrigo headlining the famous Pyramid Stage and other highlights including performances from Charli XCX, The Prodigy and Wolf Alice. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Glastonbury Festival is attended by around 200,000 people, so there are some strict rules about what festivalgoers can and can't bring onto the festival grounds. For those who take prescription medication, Glastonbury has official rules on how to bring your tablets with you safely - here's everything you need to know. These are the rules for bringing your prescription medication to Glastonbury. |Can you bring prescription medication to Glastonbury? Yes, you can bring your prescription medication with you to Glastonbury. However, if you are bringing prescribed tablets with you, you must follow these rules outlined by organisers. Rules for bringing prescription medication to Glastonbury: Ensure the medicine is in its original container, with the dispensary sticker and issued in the name of the ticket-holder i.e. DON'T peel the label off or carry someone else's medication. Bring the official prescription counterfoil or a letter of explanation from a registered medical practitioner. Ensure the quantity carried is the minimal required for duration on sited. Should NOT bring non-essential tablets such as vitamin supplements. Be prepared to be challenged at the Gate or in the festival but do not seek to conceal medication. Contact the Festival in advance if the medication is vital to health and wellbeing to ensure that you remain safe and well. Be aware that a pharmacy and prescription service is available onsite. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad If your medication requires safe storage including temperature controlled storage, this can be arranged through the onsite medical service, you must arrange this service in advance as no storage will be available at the gate. Glastonbury Festival explains: 'Glastonbury Festival reserves the right to refuse access to patrons carrying substances which cannot be confirmed as being bona fide prescribed medication. In such instances gate staff may require that medicines be surrendered at the gate or returned to a vehicle or similar. Glastonbury Festival will NOT offer a Receipt-and-Collect service.' There will be designated security supervisors on each entry Gate who will have access to qualified medical and pharmacist advice and 'will handle any complaints or appeals regarding the provenance or safety of medications carried by members of the public.' Is there a pharmacy at Glastonbury? If you need to seek medical care there is a 24-hour GP service available at Glastonbury, including prescriptions and pharmacies. However not all medications will be stocked, if you use a medication with a short shelf-life, it may be unavailable. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad
