Glastonbury 2024 to open with huge drone show

Dua Lipa has responded after being wrongly accused of miming when she headlined Glastonbury 2024 on Friday (June 28).Lipa was the first artist to headline Glastonbury this year, ahead of Saturday headliner Coldplay and Sunday’s SZA, bringing out Kevin Parker as a surprise guest to sing Tame Impala’s ‘The Less I Know The Better’.The pop star later became the subject of claims online that her performance on the Pyramid Stage had been “too polished to be live”.

The National have performed a mesmerising set at this year’s edition of Glastonbury Festival – here’s what they played.The band – comprised of Matt Berninger, twin brothers Aaron Dessner and Bryce Dessner, and brothers Scott Devendorf and Bryan Devendorf – headlined the Other stage today (June 30). To kick off their set, they played ‘Don’t Swallow the Cap’, ‘Eucalyptus’, ‘Tropic Morning News’ and ‘Bloodbuzz Ohio’.“Thank you so much.

Glastonbury was brought to a close on Sunday night by American singer SZA. The 34-year-old, known for her hits including Saturn, Snooze and Kill Bill, made her debut at the festival after taking to the Pyramid Stage.

Dua Lipa has hit back at claims she was miming during her Glastonbury headline set.The pop star was quizzed about the accusations while enjoying some downtime at the festival with her boyfriend Callum Turner. Dua, 28, was spotted on Saturday, 29 June, exploring Glastonbury with actor Callum, 34.The couple, who began dating in January, looked loved-up as they got drinks together at one of the festival's exclusive bars. The New Rules hitmaker looked relaxed in a white vest top and black leather skirt, with her red locks worn in loose waves.

Coldplay have debuted a new song with Little Simz tonight at Glastonbury 2024.The band, who tonight (June 29) played their record-breaking fifth headline slot at the Pyramid Stage, along with Friday’s headliner Dua Lipa, have become one of the first acts to have their Glastonbury sets streamed globally.They had plenty of surprises in store to mark the occasion, and brought out Little Simz to debut the new track midway through their set. Joined onstage by Elyanna, the VT showed clips of Burna Boy as they performed.Although the title of the song is as yet unknown, it’s rumoured to be titled ‘Supernova’, and features the line: “And so we pray” throughout its chorus.Burna Boy and Little Simz performing a new song with @coldplay at Glastonbury#ColdplayGlastonbury #Glastonburypic.twitter.com/9cl2Rt500v— Coldplay Access (@coldplayaccess) June 29, 2024Before the rapper stepped out on stage, the band had cycled through huge hits like ‘Yellow’ and a live-orchestra backed version of ‘The Scientist’, as well as bringing out Victoria Canal for ‘Paradise’.The new track is thought to be from the upcoming ‘Moon Music’ album, which they teased back in January was nearly finished, while describing it as a “second Music Of The Spheres volume.”Frontman Martin discussed the pressures of releasing new music with NME in 2021, when he noted how “intense” it was be to keep releasing fresh music.“We’re going to make 12 albums.

Jessie Ware brought Romy out during her Glastonbury 2024 performance to debut their forthcoming track ‘Lift You Up’. Check it out below.While performing on the West Holts stage tonight (June 29), Ware introduced Romy to the crowd saying it was a “huge honour” to welcome the XX singer to the stage.

Sleaford Mods‘ Glastonbury 2024 performance has won over social media fans, but the band seemed less than impressed at the live crowd.The duo performed on the Woodsies stage at 9pm tonight (June 29). Opening with their 2023 track ‘UK GRIM’, it was a high-energy set, with a setlist that spanned their 17-year career.Their fourth Glastonbury appearance went down well on social media, with one Twitter user calling it “brilliantly mental”, and another saying it was “a joy to behold”.Well well , who’d have thought it , after all these years Sleaford Mods smashing a greatest hits set at Glastonbury.A joy to behold.

Coldplay have just collaborated with BTS for ‘My Universe’ at Glastonbury… sort of – watch footage of the performance below.During their record-breaking fifth headlining performance, Chris Martin and co.

Dua Lipa has been falsely accused of miming during her headline Glastonbury 2024 performance last night (Friday, June 28).Some viewers who tuned into the BBC’s broadcast of Lipa’s Pyramid Stage set last night suggested that she might be lip-synching, with one Twitter user stating that the singer sounded “too polished to be live.”Others also reported that Lipa’s voice was out of sync with the TV image, leading to the appearance of miming. However, it seems this was an illusion created by technical issues, with one Twitter user sharing that when they switched to Freeview, the issue was resolved.I might be wrong but it looks like Dua Lipa is miming on #Glastonbury just looks & sounds too polished to be live.

Camila Cabello was quick to turn heads with some left 'baffled' by her Glastonbury Festival performance. The singer, who rose to fame as a member of the pop girl group Fifth Harmony, didn't hold back as she took to the Other Stage at the massive music event on Saturday (June 29).

NME caught up with Kasabian‘s Serge Pizzorno just before their secret set at Glastonbury 2024, and then headed into the pit. Watch our video interview with the frontman above and check out what went down below.Having long been bookies’ favourites to take the secret ‘TBA’ early evening slot on the Woodsies stage today (Saturday, June 29), the band confirmed their appearance a few hours before their performance – leading to huge crowds and the area being shut down and fans turned away.“It was killing me, that,” Pizzorno told NME of keeping the secret. “Everyone was asking me, but we’ve been doing the dance.

Bloc Party played a huge, fun-packed early evening set on the Other Stage at Glastonbury 2024 today (June 29), as well as airing new material. Check out what went down and the setlist below.The band, who are currently celebrating 20 years together on the road to a huge show playing classic debut album ‘Silent Alarm’ in London in full next month, delivered a career-spanning set – including fan-favourite ‘00s indie bangers ‘Banquet’, ‘Mercury’, ‘Flux’, ‘Helicopter’ and ‘So Here We Are’.

Kasabian have just delivered an explosive surprise performance at Glastonbury 2024, with a setlist that included their biggest hits, a taste of their forthcoming new era and homages to dance music.After taking to the Woodsies stage at 6pm today (Saturday, June 29), the band were met with an energetic and hearty response from the crowd, opening with ‘Club Foot’ from their 2004 self-titled debut album. This was their fifth time at Worthy Farm, but the first since the departure of frontman Tom Meighan in 2020.For Sergio Pizzorno, it seemed to be a momentous occasion.

Pop star Dua Lipa, aged 28, faced allegations of 'miming' on Friday night as she began her performance on the Pyramid stage at Glastonbury Festival 2024, dividing fan opinion. As part of her headline act, the singer, known for her hit Dance The Night, stunned attendees with her dance moves while performing the track Training Season from her latest album Radical Optimism, which dropped earlier in the year. During the gig, an exhilarated Dua said: "I can't believe this, I've dreamed about this my whole life.

Glastonbury 2024’s first full day of performances (Friday, June 28) is at an end – from the likes of Damon Albarn and Kevin Parker making guest appearances to SEVENTEEN’s historic performance, here are the day’s biggest headlines.Early in the day, Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker stoked rumours he’d appear on stage with Dua Lipa – whose latest album ‘Radical Optimism’ he had many production credits on – when he confirmed a surprise DJ set at Silver Hayes’ Firmly Rooted Soundsystem at 1am.Metal trio – and NME Cover stars – Voice of Baceprot became the first Indonesian band to play at Glastonbury, kicking off the day’s entertainment at the Woodsies stage. Read NME’s interview with Voice of Baceprot about the milestone – and why they initially thought Glastonbury was “out of reach”.Pledis boyband SEVENTEEN made history as the first K-pop group to perform at Glastonbury, giving the Pyramid stage a jubilant, colourful set.

Dua Lipa‘s headlining slot at Glastonbury 2024 has come to an end – here’s what the pop star performed on Friday (June 28).The pop star closed out the Pyramid Stage on Friday, setting the tone for the rest of the weekend’s headliners. To begin her highly anticipated set, Dua Lipa got the show started with ‘Training Season’, which she followed up with the Calvin Harris collaboration ‘One Kiss’ and ‘Illusion’.“Glastonbury, what the fuck?! I can’t believe this.

Dua Lipa and Tame Impala‘s Kevin Parker have performed together at Glastonbury 2024 – watch footage of the performance below.Relatively early into her Pyramid Stage-closing performance on Friday (June 28), the pop singer brought out her Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker – with whom she collaborated for her latest album ‘Radical Optimism’. Together, they performed Tame Impala’s ‘The Less I Know The Better’.Watch footage of the collab below.DUA LIPA E KEVIN PARKER CANTANDO THE LESS I KNOW THE BETTER PQP Q COISA PERFEITA pic.twitter.com/XlZJdjn5NS— lipe (@dualivie) June 28, 2024Prior to the collaboration, she performed songs like ‘Training Season’, ‘One Kiss’, ‘Illusion’, ‘Break My Heart’, ‘Levitating’ and ‘These Walls’ among others.The first day of Glastonbury 2024 has been an action-packed affair: boyband SEVENTEEN made history as the first K-pop group to grace the Pyramid Stage, while Irish folk band The Mary Wallopers played Glastonbury for the second year in a row this afternoon, moving up to the Park Stage from the Crows Nest and Acoustic Stage.Elsewhere, Paul Heaton and Norman Cook (Fatboy Slim) had a mini Housemartins reunion, as they performed the 1986 hit ‘Happy Hour’ during Heaton’s Pyramid Stage set.

A a 10 week old baby stole the show as Annie Mac opened the Other Stage at Glastonbury Festival. Baby Finlay was met with cheers as he appeared on the big screen multiple times. Irish DJ Annie, 45, opened Worthy Farm’s second biggest stage with an hour-long set of dance hits from 11.30am on Friday, 28 June.

Glastonbury Festival returns to Worthy Farm this weekend, welcoming artists like Coldplay, SZA and Avril Lavigne to one of the world’s most legendary music festivals.Ticket holders have been flooding the gates since yesterday morning, ready for a full weekend of music, atmosphere and hopefully good weather.But for those who didn’t manage to secure tickets to the annual event, or for anyone who just wants to catch a bit of the action from home without having to get their waterproofs on, the festival will be available to watch on mainstream TV.You’ll be able to watch the festival highlights and headliner sets live on BBC One, Two and Four, alongside short special features about some of the artists and their road to Glastonbury.On Friday (June 28), coverage begins on BBC Four at 7:30pm with the Sugababes. Later on you’ll be able to catch the IDLES set at 10:15pm, unless you’ve already switched over to BBC One for the headliner set from Dua Lipa, starting at 10pm.Saturday’s coverage kicks off at 5pm on BBC Two, and flicking between channels will mean you can catch The Last Dinner Party’s set at 7pm and Keane at 8pm on BBC Four, before switching over to BBC One for Coldplay at 10pm.

Glastonbury 2024 opened yesterday (June 27), and the merchandise on offer has been spotted around the site.Various merchandise stalls have opened between the stages, as Worthy Farm prepares to kick off its first run of performances later this afternoon.As well as the annual festival t-shirt and hoodie design – which features the entire bill across the back – the majority of merch is centred around headliners SZA and Dua Lipa, Shania Twain, who will be filling the coveted Legends Slot, as well as James, The National, The Last Dinner Party, Fontaines D.C. and more.For Dua Lipa, two t-shirts and a long-sleeve top are on offer.