Glastonbury 2025

I never really liked Rod Stewart, apart from his days with the Small faces, and a couple of his songs ( you wear it well & the killing of Georgie ) but he’s still extremely popular and I’d definitely go and see him if I was lucky enough to be at Glastonbury ( I’d love to go but wild horses wouldn’t drag DH - he couldn’t think of anything worse 😂 )

I’ve seen Rod, but not at his prime, he was at his best in the sixties and seventies. Since he had a throat operation quite a few years ago his voice isn’t the same, it’s lost the gravel.

We have seen him a couple of times - both in his heyday. We also saw him with the Faces - probably a hundred years ago now.

I'd never heard of Neil Young before last night (not my kind of music at all).

But Jarvis Cocker singing Common People was sooooo good. Made me want to see him live myself.

Have Texas ever done Glastonbury? If they have, I wish they'd come back. I saw them live last September for the first time - an occasion not to be forgotten. Brilliant.

We were unable to watch Scissor Sisters on iPlayer. All other stages were working fine. I’ve no idea what the problem was but a message was relayed on the screen saying BBC were working on the problem. Did anyone else experience this?

I can’t find it this morning either glammagran sadly

Cabowich

I'd never heard of Neil Young before last night (not my kind of music at all).

But Jarvis Cocker singing Common People was sooooo good. Made me want to see him live myself.

Have Texas ever done Glastonbury? If they have, I wish they'd come back. I saw them live last September for the first time - an occasion not to be forgotten. Brilliant.

Yes, Texas have played Glastonbury a couple of times - think the last time was 2023. If you go onto YouTube and search for Texas Glastonbury, you'll find some clips there.

And Texas were brilliant in 2023.

I wish I'd watched Neil Young last night as he doesn't seem to be on the iPlayer. I've been a big fan of his since 70s. Pulp were good too. I'm not a Rod🙃 Stewart fan so happy to avoid his set

I really enjoyed Tom Odell, he was my favourite so far, his powerful singing, his piano playing and the way he put everything into it was amazing.

Casdon

I’ve seen Rod, but not at his prime, he was at his best in the sixties and seventies. Since he had a throat operation quite a few years ago his voice isn’t the same, it’s lost the gravel.

First time I saw Rod was at a local dance hall, he was second string to one of the established bands of the day. A little guy jumping around with a funny haircut, must have been 1965/66 ???.

I like Rod the Mod. Still sounds good.

Just seen the news, lots of bad stuff happening at Glastonbury this year.
Why can’t these acts ( that I’ve never heard of ) just stick to music & keep their hate speech out of it.

Oh no! What on earth are they saying? That's terrible that hate speech is taking place.

It's not possible to separate art from politics but the chants were clearly inflammatory and IMHO anti-semitic. Those responsible should be prosecuted.

Glastonbury is and should be about music and people enjoying it, leave your isms at home for a few days.

rafichagran I agree completely!
Tom Odell was so good.
I love his songs - so meaningful - love the lyrics.
To see him play the piano and sing with such passion.
I think he’s probably my favourite this year.

The owners of Glastonbury are shocked

During the performance, Bob Vylan also ranted about a Jewish record company boss for whom he had worked, saying: “Recently a list was released of people trying to stop our mates Kneecap from performing here today. And who do I see on that f---ing list, but that bald-headed c--- I used to f---ing work for.”

Annie I wonder why they were shocked. We were warned about the band and their attitude days ago. It was expected.
They obviously went to the same school as Robbie Williams, he uses the same kind of language.

It was incitement to kill by the rappers Bob Vylan, tbh I think it was done purely for financial reasons by them, to make themselves a name.
They preceded those daft Irish boys who seem to yearning for the troubles to return and are just anti establishment really.
So, knowing Kneecap would get a big audience as they’re in the news at the moment, Bob Vylan decided to outdo them and gain approval and notoriety.
The Glasto crowds ( sheep ) duly obliged by chanting enthusiasticly, just as crowd behaviour demands.Remember the ‘oh Jeremy Corbyn’ blissed out chanting? Also remember that he then went on to sink without trace politically.
It’s just a shame that a peaceful event like Glastonbury should contain hate filled rhetoric and chanting.
Especially after what happened at another music festival in Israel.

PamelaJ1

Annie I wonder why they were shocked. We were warned about the band and their attitude days ago. It was expected.
They obviously went to the same school as Robbie Williams, he uses the same kind of language.

That was the Irish rappers Kneecap.

Quote PamelaJ1 Sun 29-Jun-25 13:28:02
Annie I wonder why they were shocked. We were warned about the band and their attitude days ago. It was expected.
They obviously went to the same school as Robbie Williams, he uses the same kind of language.

Some people are still shocked by antisemitism

I have no idea how anyone is shocked, this has been coming for months, it has been terrifying to watch.

I’m not shocked or surprised.
Anti Israel comments shouting and protesting and also antisemitism have ramped up so much that it’s a fashionable stance to have now.People jump on bandwagons.

Shaboozey is wonderful. I’m going to be buying a lot of new music after this weekend. To me Glastonbury is about discovering new bands. This year has excelled itself in the respect. I thought Charli was awful. She was so much better years ago.