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The Latest Breaking News from Glastonbury Festival

Glastonbury fans speculate over Acoustic Stage ‘special guests’ clue

Fans are convinced that a Hollywood star could be turning up for a special Worthy Farm performance

The Independent UK

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Kneecap teases new music after counter-terrorism officers launch investigation

Footage emerged in which a member of the Irish rap group appeared to say: ‘The only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP.’

Evening Standard

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OPINION - Why Kneecap should play Glastonbury: 'to deplatform them is dangerous'

Kneecap are at the centre of a media storm but - as the bands Sleaford Mods, SOFT PLAY and The Horrors tell us, if they are removed from the bill at Glastonbury, that will set a precedent for creative self-censorship

Evening Standard

All of the Kneecap gigs that have been cancelled amid police probe

Politicians are pushing for the group to be dropped from the Glastonbury Festival line-up.

Evening Standard

Every Kneecap show cancelled so far amid police investigation

Venues have offered refunds to ticketholders but some fans are not happy

The Independent UK

Minister: No-one in the House of Commons wants Kneecap to play Glastonbury

The Belfast band are being investigated by counter-terrorism police after videos emerged allegedly showing the band calling for the deaths of MPs.

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Kneecap row: police assessing ‘kill MP’ and ‘up Hamas, up Hezbollah’ footage

News comes as artists including Pulp, Paul Weller and Primal Scream defend Irish rap trio from criticism

The Guardian - UK

David Amess’s daughter calls for police investigation into Kneecap ‘kill your MP’ comments

The organisers of Glastonbury festival are facing growing calls to remove Kneecap from the lineup

The Independent UK

Badenoch calls for Kneecap to be banned ‘full stop’ amid ‘kill your MP’ row

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch suggested the group should be pulled from the Glastonbury Festival line-up.

Evening Standard

Kneecap at Glastonbury ‘a matter for organisers’ says Cooper

Video has emerged of the group at a November 2023 gig appearing to show one member saying: ‘The only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP.’

Evening Standard

Labour MP urges Glastonbury organisers to remove Kneecap from festival line-up

David Taylor said it would be ‘deeply troubling’ to see the band performing at the event after a member allegedly called for the death of Tory MPs.

Evening Standard

Final Glastonbury Festival tickets sell out in minutes

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The Independent UK

Glastonbury 2025 resale live: Final tickets sell out in minutes leaving fans devastated

Statement from Glastonbury’s social media said all tickets in the Sunday resale had been sold within 20 minutes of queues opening

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Is Coachella better than Glastonbury? Festivalgoers are fighting it out on TikTok

The Southern California desert music festival returns Friday for its second weekend, while the U.K. music festival kicks off this June

The Guardian - UK

No Glastonbury 2025 ticket? Here’s how to still find the party

Europe and the UK have stacks of festivals for all tastes and budgets, from free or low-budget bashes to high-end events

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indie rockers The K's want to headline Glastonbury

Frontman Jamie Boyle has revealed the band's biggest goal is to headline Glastonbury one day.

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Kneecap, Jehnny Beth, Bambie Thug and more set for Glastonbury's Shangri-La

Glastonbury has unveiled the lineup and theme for this year's Shangri-La area.

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Wolf Alice hint new album is on the way as band prepare for Glastonbury

Wolf Alice have seemingly confirmed a new album is on the way after fans quizzed the group.

Evening Standard

Here’s everything you can buy instead of a Glasto ticket

No ticket? No problem. I’ve put together a list of fun and fabulous alternatives, all under the 2025 ticket price

Evening Standard

Jarvis Cocker: Pulp will play Glastonbury only in ‘life or death situation’

The singer also recalled the band’s breakthrough set at the festival as stand-ins for the Stone Roses in 1995.

The Independent UK

Daryl Hannah claims Trump administration tried to ‘mess Neil Young up’ over American citizenship

Veteran rocker recently expressed concern that he could be barred from the US upon his return from his European tour

Evening Standard

Your 2025 Festival Fashion Guide: What to wear to Glastonbury, Primavera and more

Discover the latest festival fashion trends for 2025 and get tips on what to wear to top festivals

Evening Standard

Grammy nominee Shaboozey releases new single after breakthrough year

It comes ahead of the singer’s performances at Glastonbury Festival and Coachella.

The Guardian - UK

‘My players are Olympians’: meet Bradford legends the Black Dyke Brass Band

They’re amateur musicians who have played the Proms and Glastonbury – and won Oscar and Grammy nominations. But community is always at the heart of their mission

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