Glastonbury Festival Guide by Lauren Laverne: Delving Deeper Than the Main Acts
The Glastonbury Festival, a cherished staple of British culture, is set to return from June 26-30, headlined by Dua Lipa, Coldplay, and SZA [1]. This year's event promises an exciting array of performances, with over 2,000 acts taking the stage [2].
Emily Eavis and her husband, Nick Dewey, have been instrumental in the festival's organisation and success [1]. Their hard work and dedication are evident in the impressive lineup that includes global superstars and up-and-coming acts.
Among the performers are Little Simz, who will be making her only UK show appearance at Glastonbury [2]. Rapper Burna Boy and indie rock band The Last Dinner Party are also scheduled to perform [2].
The festival will be broadcast across five weeks, with 10 streams available for viewers [2]. Highlights include 30-minute specials with Dua Lipa and Coldplay on BBC Two [2]. A Glastonbury Channel II will debut on BBC iPlayer, providing additional coverage [2].
Lauren Laverne, one of the lead BBC TV presenters for this year's event, has been discussing the charitable donations made by Glastonbury and the festival's environmental efforts [3]. Notable initiatives include the ban on plastic water bottles [3].
The lineup this year boasts a significant improvement in the ratio of women to men [4]. Idles, Disclosure, and The National will headline The Other Stage, alongside acts such as D-Block Europe, The Streets, Two Door Cinema Club, Anne-Marie, Camila Cabello, Avril Lavigne, Bombay Bicycle Club, Bloc Party, The Last Dinner Party, Nothing But Thieves, Confidence Man, and Headie One [5].
Beyond the main headliners, the lineup includes artists like Burna Boy, LCD Soundsystem, Seventeen, Bombing Tiger, and GOSSIP [6]. Seventeen, a South Korean group, will perform on June 28 at the Pyramid Stage [6]. GOSSIP headlined Woody’s Stage [6].
The variety of acts illustrates Glastonbury’s blend of global and genre-spanning artists beyond the main headliners [6]. Stevie Wonder and Beyoncé are among Lauren Laverne's favourite Glastonbury moments [7].
For more insights from Lauren Laverne, subscribers can read the full Music Week Interview [8]. The BBC is Glastonbury's exclusive broadcast partner for six weeks from June 3 to July 14 [2]. A series of Sidetracked podcasts by Annie Mac and Nick Grimshaw will include interviews with Emily Eavis, Shania Twain, and more [2].
The Eavis family's contribution to Britishness and British culture is significant, although they do not seek credit for their work [9]. The Glastonbury Festival continues to be a testament to their passion for music and the arts.
[1] Glastonbury Festival returns from June 26-30, headlined by Dua Lipa, Coldplay, and SZA. (URL) [2] The BBC is Glastonbury's exclusive broadcast partner for six weeks from June 3 to July 14. (URL) [3] Lauren Laverne discusses the charitable donations made by Glastonbury. (URL) [4] The ratio of women to men in the Glastonbury lineup has significantly improved this year. (URL) [5] Over 90 hours of live performances across the five main festival stages will be broadcast. (URL) [6] Beyond the headliners Dua Lipa, Coldplay, and SZA, the 2024 Glastonbury lineup includes artists such as Burna Boy, LCD Soundsystem, Seventeen, Bombing Tiger, and GOSSIP, among others. (URL) [7] Stevie Wonder and Beyoncé are among Lauren Laverne's favorite Glastonbury moments. (URL) [8] Subscribers can read the full Music Week Interview with Lauren Laverne here. (URL) [9] The Eavis family does not seek credit for their work, but their contribution to Britishness and British culture is significant. (URL)
- The Glastonbury Festival, known for its diverse lineup, will feature a range of musical acts such as Little Simz, Burna Boy, The Last Dinner Party, and more, promising an exciting combination of global superstars, up-and-coming acts, and indie rock bands.
- Music enthusiasts can look forward to a variety of performances at the Glastonbury Festival, with genres ranging from pop to rap and indie rock, showcasing artists like Dua Lipa, Coldplay, and even K-pop sensation Seventeen.
