The British police force that began investigating the Irish rap group Kneecap after their Glastonbury Festival performance last month has backed down, per the BBC. In their set, the group doubled down on their long-time support for Palestine and their condemnation of what they’ve controversially called “genocide” by Israel in …
Read More »Johnny Marr Backs Kneecap Ahead of Glastonbury Fest: 'Oppression Fears Artistic Expression'
Johnny Marr voiced his support for Kneecap ahead of their upcoming performance at Glastonbury, which comes as the Belfast hip-hop trio has faced waves of criticism for their support of Palestine. “I’ve played Glastonbury many times and the festival has always had a political aspect,” the former Smiths guitarist said. …
Read More »Johnny Marr Backs Kneecap Ahead of Glastonbury Fest: 'Oppression Fears Artistic Expression'
Johnny Marr voiced his support for Kneecap ahead of their upcoming performance at Glastonbury, which comes as the Belfast hip-hop trio has faced waves of criticism for their support of Palestine. “I’ve played Glastonbury many times and the festival has always had a political aspect,” the former Smiths guitarist said. …
Read More »Watch Shania Twain Slay Glastonbury 2024 With 'Man! I Feel Like a Woman!'
Shania Twain delivered a set heavy on hits when she made her debut at the U.K.’s Glastonbury Festival on Sunday, opening with “That Don’t Impress Me Much” and rolling through staples like “I’m Gonna Getcha Good!,” “Any Man of Mine,” and “Honey, I’m Home.” She saved the most euphoric singalong …
Read More »Watch Michael J. Fox Join Coldplay on Guitar at Glastonbury
Coldplay invited Michael J. Fox to join them on stage during their headlining set at Glastonbury Festival in England on Saturday. To introduce the surprise guest, frontman Chris Martin took to his guitar and sang a little intro that elicited cheers from the crowd. “Here’s another legendary Michael. One who …
Read More »See Dua Lipa Bring Out Tame Impala's Kevin Parker at Glastonbury
Dua Lipa headlined the Glastonbury Festival on Friday night, and during her set she brought out Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker to join her on a pair of tracks. During her main set, Lipa first welcomed Parker for a rendition of Tame Impala’s “The Less I Know the Better,” a track …
Read More »Foo Fighters Dedicate 'Everlong' to Taylor Hawkins During Surprise Glastonbury Performance
The Foo Fighters continue to honor Taylor Hawkins more than a year after his death. During the group’s surprise appearance at Glastonbury Fest 2023, after being billed as the Churnups, frontman Dave Grohl dedicated their song “Everlong” to their late drummer. During the performance, Grohl told the audience, according to …
Read More »Glastonbury Co-Organizer Promises Female Headliners in 2024 After All-Male Top Billing This Year
Following criticism that the 2023 Glastonbury Festival features all-male headliners, the co-organizer of the famed British music fest has pledged that next year’s lineup will have two women with top billing. On Friday, Glastonbury announced half of its 2023 lineup, and while the initial 52 artists billed are almost evenly …
Read More »Watch Dave Grohl Join Paul McCartney for First Public Performance Since Taylor Hawkins' Death
Paul McCartney continued the celebration of his recent 80th birthday onstage at the Glastonbury Festival in Somerset, U.K, Saturday night, bringing out both Bruce Springsteen and Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl as guests over the course of a 38-song set. It was Grohl’s first public performance since the March 25 death …
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