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Glastonbury Festival: Performing arts festival in England
The Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts is a five-day festival of contemporary performing arts held near Pilton, Somerset, England, in most summers.

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Glastonbury controversy explained: Police investigate Kneecap and Bob Vylan sets [Video]

Glastonbury controversy explained: Police investigate Kneecap and Bob Vylan sets

Glastonbury controversy explained: Police investigate Kneecap and Bob Vylan sets Musicians making headlines for their politics isn't new, but this year’s Glastonbury featured two sets by Kneecap..

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Bob Vylan act 'incitement to violence' say Tories [Video]

Bob Vylan act 'incitement to violence' say Tories

A shadow Tory minister has accused Bob Vylan's performance at Glastonbury of being "incitement to violence" as he condemned the BBC for broadcasting the controversial performance. Danny Kruger also..

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Minister says BBC has ‘questions to answer’ over Bob Vylan [Video]

Minister says BBC has ‘questions to answer’ over Bob Vylan

Education minister Baroness Smith says the BBC has “questions to answer” over why it allowed a Glastonbury set by Bob Vylan containing discriminatory language to be broadcast. The BBC is facing..

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Whately condemns Glastonbury incitement and hate [Video]

Whately condemns Glastonbury incitement and hate

Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Helen Whately condemns rhetoric at Glastonbury, calling it “horrific” and saying music festivals should not be platforms for incitement or threats. Report by..

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Streeting condemns Glastonbury chant as ‘a disgrace’ [Video]

Streeting condemns Glastonbury chant as ‘a disgrace’

Health Secretary Wes Streeting says chants at Glastonbury calling for “death to the IDF” were “a disgrace” and unhelpful to the Palestinian cause. He says the government is speaking to the BBC..

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Irish rap group Kneecap perform controversial Glastonbury set [Video]

Irish rap group Kneecap perform controversial Glastonbury set

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BBC to stop broadcasting 'high risk' performances live after Bob Vylan Glastonbury row

The BBC has said it will no longer broadcast performances deemed "high risk" live following controversy over Bob Vylan's appearance at Glastonbury.
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Bob Vylan to no longer headline festival after Glastonbury controversy

bob vylan to no longer headline festival after glastonbury controversyPunk rap duo Bob Vylan will no longer headline the Radar Festival in Manchester days after leading chants of "death to the IDF" at Glastonbury.
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'Time of national shame': Chief rabbi condemns BBC's 'mishandled response' to anti-IDF chanting at Glastonbury

'time of national shame': chief rabbi condemns bbc's 'mishandled response' to anti-idf chanting at glastonburyThe chief rabbi has described the BBC's response to anti-IDF chanting at Glastonbury as "belated and mishandled" - after the culture secretary claimed there is a "problem of leadership" at the national..
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'Very concerned' Ofcom says BBC has 'questions to answer' after streaming anti-IDF chants at Glastonbury

'very concerned' ofcom says bbc has 'questions to answer' after streaming anti-idf chants at glastonburyThe BBC has questions to answer over the live streaming of Bob Vylan's set in which a band member shouted "death to the IDF", according to a media watchdog.
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Criminal investigation launched into Glastonbury performances of Kneecap and Bob Vylan

A criminal investigation has been launched into the Glastonbury performances of Kneecap and Bob Vylan.
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Who are Bob Vylan - the rap band who 'very much crossed the line' at Glastonbury with anti-IDF chant?

who are bob vylan - the rap band who 'very much crossed the line' at glastonbury with anti-idf chant?Musicians, especially punk acts, making headlines for their politics is nothing new.
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Glastonbury organiser says anti-IDF chants 'crossed a line'

glastonbury organiser says anti-idf chants 'crossed a line'Glastonbury organiser Emily Eavis has said chants of "death to the IDF" on its West Holts stage on Saturday "very much crossed a line".
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BBC and Glastonbury have got questions to answer over chants at festival, says Streeting

bbc and glastonbury have got questions to answer over chants at festival, says streetingA cabinet minister has criticised chants at Glastonbury calling for "death to the IDF" - but has also told the Israeli embassy to "get your own house in order".
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Israel embassy 'deeply disturbed' by 'hateful' Glastonbury chant - as police investigate

israel embassy 'deeply disturbed' by 'hateful' glastonbury chant - as police investigateThe Israeli embassy has said it's "deeply disturbed" by chants of "death to the IDF" at Glastonbury - as police also investigate the incident.
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Kneecap rapper says he's a 'free man' as band draw huge Glastonbury crowd

kneecap rapper says he's a 'free man' as band draw huge glastonbury crowdKneecap rapper Liam Og O hAnnaidh told Glastonbury he is a "free man" as the Irish rap band played to a huge crowd - the biggest of their career, they said.
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Robbie Williams fuels and then denies Glastonbury rumours - as excitement builds for 'secret' sets

robbie williams fuels and then denies glastonbury rumours - as excitement builds for 'secret' setsPulp tried to quash the rumours, Robbie Williams was happy to fuel them - sharing a picture of a blue plaque in his name apparently slapped over a famous Glastonbury sign, before seemingly..
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'Prime ministers and pop music don't go together': Glastonbury performers criticise political interference

'prime ministers and pop music don't go together': glastonbury performers criticise political interferenceGlastonbury 2025 is in full swing, with artists including Charli XCX, The 1975, Olivia Rodrigo, Neil Young, Rod Stewart, and Alanis Morissette among the stars set to entertain the masses this year.
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Lewis Capaldi plays emotional not-so-secret comeback set at Glastonbury

lewis capaldi plays emotional not-so-secret comeback set at glastonburyLewis Capaldi has made an emotional comeback with a "secret" performance at Glastonbury - two years after announcing a break from the spotlight, where he struggled on stage at the festival.
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'Absolutely gutted': £16,500 Glastonbury packages won't be fulfilled after company goes bust

'absolutely gutted': £16,500 glastonbury packages won't be fulfilled after company goes bustGlastonbury ticket holders have been left thousands of pounds out of pocket after a luxury glamping company went bust.
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Glastonbury 2025 line-up revealed

Charli XCX, The 1975 and Olivia Rodrigo will be among the stars headlining Glastonbury Festival this year, it has been announced.
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Neil Young confirmed as Glastonbury headliner - days after saying he was pulling out

Neil Young has been confirmed as a headliner at this year's Glastonbury - despite saying he was dropping out due to the BBC's involvement in the festival.
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Neil Young pulls out of Glastonbury over BBC 'corporate control'

neil young pulls out of glastonbury over bbc 'corporate control'Neil Young has announced he will not be performing at this year's Glastonbury, saying he believes the BBC's involvement in the popular festival means it is "now under corporate control".
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Rod Stewart to play Glastonbury's legend slot

rod stewart to play glastonbury's legend slotRod Stewart will be a headliner at Glastonbury this year, the festival has announced.
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Glastonbury tickets sell out in less than half an hour

Standard Glastonbury Festival tickets for 2025 sold out in less than half an hour after organisers adopted a new booking system.
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Glastonbury Festival announces changes to ticket buying process

glastonbury festival announces changes to ticket buying processGlastonbury is changing the way fans can buy tickets for the world-famous festival.
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Paloma Faith to read CBeebies bedtime story

Pop star Paloma Faith is set to read a CBeebies bedtime story as part of a Glastonbury Festival special.
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Banksy responds to home secretary's comments about his Glastonbury migrant boat stunt

Banksy has said the home secretary calling his migrant boat artwork at Glastonbury Festival "vile and unacceptable" was "a bit over the top".
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What matters most to voters? One word keeps coming up

The Adventure Bike Rider Festival in Warwickshire is Glastonbury on Wheels. Fields on the beautiful Ragley Hall estate are full of tents and motorcycles, where the sound of rumbling exhausts mix with..
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Banksy claims migrant boat artwork in crowd at Glastonbury

Bansky has claimed responsibility for a migrant boat artwork that appeared above the crowds during a set at Glastonbury.
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Michael J. Fox Joins Coldplay at Glastonbury Festival, Plays 'Fix You'

Michael J. Fox can still shred on the guitar ... taking the stage alongside Chris Martin and Coldplay -- and playing a mashup "Back to the Future" fans know so well. The actor took the stage at the..
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Coldplay joined by Michael J Fox at Glastonbury for history-making fifth headline set

Coldplay have become the first act in history to headline Glastonbury five times – playing a record-breaking set to a huge, sparkling audience for whom it felt like coming home.
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Controversial Irish-language rappers draw 'headline-worthy' crowd at Glastonbury against the odds

In a morning timeslot when most respectable Glastonbury-goers would usually be in bed, Irish-language rappers Kneecap drew what stage organisers described as a headline-worthy crowd to the area.
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How politics accompanies the music of Glastonbury

Glastonbury is no stranger to mixing music with politics, and with the general election just days away and protests against the Israel-Hamas war ongoing, this year has been no exception.
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Glasto masterclass from proper pop star Dua Lipa

Dua Lipa has set the bar high for this year's Glastonbury headliners, performing a slick set of hits to an enormous crowd at the festival's famous Pyramid Stage.
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Brian Cox reunites with D:Ream for Things Can Only Get Better at Glastonbury

Professor Brian Cox has joined his former D:Ream bandmates on stage at Glastonbury to perform the track that became a defining political anthem of the 1990s - and seemingly again this year after its..
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Glastonbury's State Of The Ground Guy: Meet this year's viral star (who's nothing to do with the music)

James Golding was once one half of a unicycling camel at Glastonbury. He also appeared on the Pyramid Stage with The Levellers in 1992, and has a story about how he and his former partner one year..
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Shania Twain says she wants to arrive for her Glastonbury set on a horse

Shania Twain is hoping to arrive for her Glastonbury set in style by riding a horse to the Pyramid Stage - but admits she'll "have to find out if it's allowed".
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Gates open to Glastonbury Festival - as campers rush to find best spots

The gates to this year's Glastonbury Festival have been flung open - with campers beginning the rush to find the best camping spots.
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Dua Lipa reminisces on her Glastonbury journey

Global pop sensation Dua Lipa explores her Glastonbury journey.
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Russell Crowe on playing Glastonbury: 'Forget the other job - this is a band of monster musicians'

Russell Crowe has the war wounds of an actor who has completed his own stunts, including several "that didn't go fully correctly", over the years. "A whole screed of injuries," is how he describes it.
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Sir Paul McCartney announces first UK shows since headlining Glastonbury

Sir Paul McCartney has announced his first UK tour dates in six years, with The Beatles star back on stage just before Christmas.
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Glastonbury Festival 'likely to take fallow year in 2026'

Glastonbury Festival will likely take a fallow year in 2026 in order to allow for the land to rest, organiser Emily Eavis said.
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Glastonbury 2024 headliners announced

Dua Lipa, Coldplay and Sza will headline Glastonbury 2024, it has been announced.
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Former banker to lead women's football revolution in England and encourage 'Glastonbury feel'

Encouraging a Glastonbury feel at matches. Expanding a passionate - not poisonous - fan base. Generating more cash for clubs and players.
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Sir Elton John on FA Cup final regrets, Glasto & Ryan Reynolds

Sir Elton John tells Gary Lineker all about his love of football, why FA Cup finals are like headlining Glastonbury and why Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney remind him of himself.
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Madonna and Dua Lipa to headline Glastonbury Festival - report

Madonna and Dua Lipa will reportedly headline Glastonbury Festival next year - the first time two female artists have featured in the premier spot.
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Rumours Madonna and Dua Lipa will headline Glastonbury 'untrue', organiser says

Rumours Madonna, Dua Lipa and Coldplay will headline Glastonbury next year are "untrue", according to the festival's organiser.
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Glastonbury delays ticket sales after fans report registration problems

The Glastonbury ticket sale has been delayed by two weeks.
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First batch of Glastonbury 2024 tickets on sale this evening, with millions expected to log on

The first round of highly-coveted tickets for next year's Glastonbury music festival are set to go on sale this evening - despite ticket prices rising to £360.
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Council worker shot dead after row at Glastonbury 'reignited feud'

A council worker was shot dead after a row at Glastonbury music festival reignited a feud, a court has heard.
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Young owls rescued from Glastonbury's Pyramid stage after Guns N' Roses set prompted 'disturbance case'

Two young owls found under the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury - one during Guns N' Roses' headline set - have been named after members of the rock band.
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Second Glastonbury death as crew member found unresponsive in tent

second glastonbury death as crew member found unresponsive in tentA Glastonbury crew member aged in his 40s has died after being found unresponsive in his tent at the festival site.
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The football shirt launches scoring fashion goals

the football shirt launches scoring fashion goalsFootball kit launches are getting more inventive, like Aitch debuting Man United's new shirt at Glasto.
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Britney Spears Fans Mad She Didn't Perform with Elton John at Glastonbury

The Glastonbury Festival has come and gone -- and with it, so too have the dreams of Britney Spears fans vanished ... this after they expected to see her take the stage. Elton John headlined Sunday,..
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'I will never forget you': Sir Elton John closes Glastonbury with history-making goodbye

How do you close Glastonbury Festival - and the final chapter of a touring career spanning more than 50 years - when you're Sir Elton John?
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