"Dua Lipa Prepares Herself for Glastonbury with a Fresh Wave of Feelings"
Let's talk Dua Lipa's epic journey to headlining Glastonbury
The reigning queen of pop, Dua Lipa, can't contain her excitement as she prepares to take the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury. She's been dreaming of this moment since the early days of her career and now, it's finally happening.
In an exclusive chat with Music Week, Dua Lipa reveals the emotions brewing within her, as she sets to rule the iconic festival alongside Coldplay and SZA. "It's amazing to be up there, to be put at the top, to headline Glasto," she shares. "We've just got to keep supporting women and pushing them to that degree so they can see it's possible."
Lipa's headline performance comes hot on the heels of her chart-topping success with her No.1 album, Radical Optimism. Despite her rapid rise to stardom, Dua Lipa had already written herself a note declaring her wish to headline Glastonbury by the time her third record dropped. Fast-forward to today, and that dream has become a reality.
For this groundbreaking performance, Dua Lipa has been pouring her heart and soul into the preparation. "In terms of musical direction, we've really gone through the show and the stage design, changing little bits, adding samples here and there, ideas...," she explains. "I like to put in as much rehearsal time as possible to make sure I give myself that space so when I get up on stage I just feel good about the performance."
As she gears up for the biggest show of her life, Dua Lipa expresses her gratitude to Emily Eavis for entrusting her with the responsibility. Her bottle-green roots are gleaming with pride as she says, "I'm, I'm gonna make sure I don't fuck it up."
To appreciate the scale of this massive moment, let's jog down memory lane. Dua Lipa launched Radical22 and officially announced her new management set up with her dad in the past few years. This Glastonbury performance marks a time to pause, reflect, and bask in the victories they've achieved together. Their bond has only grown stronger since their partnership became official, with Dua Lipa acknowledging, "My dad's my best friend, we have such an open dialogue."
When Dua Lipa blasted onto the scene with her bubbly, disco-infused hits like "Dance The Night," it was clear that she was here to conquer the music world. Since then, she's juggled numerous projects, from touring to making timeless tracks like "Barbie." As she embarks on this new adventure at Glastonbury, it's worth reminiscing about how she's navigated the pressures of the industry. Dua Lipa's secret? Balance. "Two things can exist at the same time...I love my job, I love that I get to do music, but it's not what defines me completely," she explains.
For fans eager to dive deeper into Dua Lipa's journey, the Music Week cover interview offers an exclusive peek into her life, career, and the making of Radical Optimism. So, get ready to groove to some unforgettable tunes as Dua Lipa takes the stage at Glastonbury, ready to blow your minds and make history!
In the exclusive interview with Music Week, Dua Lipa expresses her excitement about performing at Glastonbury, saying, "It's amazing to be up there, to be put at the top, to headline Glasto." Since her rise to fame, Dua Lipa has been a major player in the entertainment industry, attracting attention with her chart-topping music and celebrity status.
