Glastonbury announce much-anticipated 2025 festival lineup

Recently, the forces behind the renowned Glastonbury Festival revealed the initial lineup of acts set to perform at this year’s edition of the festival, taking place at its usual home of Worthy Farm, Somerset between 25 and 29 June.

The some 200,000 tickets having already sold out in little over half an hour back in November, it is safe to say festival fans are divided over the lineup announcement, some left disappointed in comparison to previous years especially in light of increased tickets prices from last year’s instalment, now totalling £373.50 a pop.

In response to the official Glastonbury Festival account announcement on X (formerly Twitter), one user added: “Neil Young aside, that has to be the worst Glastonbury lineup of all time.” Good taste, Sir.

Unsurprisingly, the now-departed music editor didn’t really trust my ability to provide an impartial review of the lineup announcement, so for this article, I’ve had to settle for a collaboration. I’ll leave you to make something of Friday’s dismal bill.

Alongside Neil Young, the walking legend that is John Fogerty is set to perform on the Saturday

It may be time for frontman Matty Healy to learn the definition of ‘hiatus’ as, although one year ago they announced an indefinite hiatus, The 1975 are returning to headline Friday night’s Pyramid Stage for the first time, with rumbles of new music on the way too. Biffy Clyro and Alanis Morissette are also at the top of Friday night’s bill.

Following the success of her Secret of Us Tour, Gracie Abrams is set to play at Worthy Farm for the first time. Lower down the bill, winners of last year’s Mercury Prize, English Teacher, as well as recent breakout star, Lola Young, will grace Glastonbury’s stage.

Additionally, fans of guitar music will be pleased to see Irish pop-rock band Inhaler set to perform after the release of their third album, Open Wide. The same can be said for rock band Wunderhorse, who have risen to notoriety after the release of their critically acclaimed second album, Midas and Manchester band Blossoms.

Alongside Neil Young, the walking legend that is John Fogerty is set to perform on the Saturday, a little over two years after having won the rights to perform his hits as the former lead singer, guitarist, and principal songwriter of Creedence Clearwater Revival.

It appears that Glastonbury may have underestimated the number of brat fans, as Charli XCX headlining the Other Stage has sparked controversy

It is the crime of the century that Fogerty’s name sits below that of Charli XCX on the bill – I would rather the late Charlie Watts have played a two-hour set of experimental drums than listen to that as a headline act.

Despite this, it appears that Glastonbury may have underestimated the number of brat fans, as Charli XCX headlining the Other Stage has sparked controversy, with many arguing that she should be taking on the Pyramid Stage, especially after sweeping in five categories at the BRITs earlier this year. Indeed, singer-songwriter Lily Allen has suggested that the 32-year-old should have the Saturday night headline slot due to the cultural phenomenon that her most recent album created.

Pub rocker Nick Lowe is also set to perform on the Saturday, and even though I’m not entirely accustomed to a great deal of his catalogue I would still consider myself a fan. But would I pay however much the ticket scalpers are fleecing festival fans just to see Lowe perform hits like ‘Cruel to Be Kind’ and ‘So it Goes’? I probably would, to be honest.

Also taking the stage on the second day of the festival are British jazz quintet Ezra Collective alongside JADE, who has seen much success since taking a break from girl group Little Mix and releasing solo music.

As expected, the lineup has received a mixed reception

Olivia Rodrigo is set to headline Sunday’s finale, which, like the two previous nights, seems relatively sparse in quality acts given the extortionate ticket prices. Still, Rodrigo is joined by rock/pop stalwart Rod Stewart, prolific songwriter and producer Nile Rodgers with Chic, and The Libertines.

Rodrigo takes on the Pyramid Stage for the first time after her Glastonbury debut in 2022, which saw her amass a huge crowd at the Other Stage. Given the success of that performance, it’s no surprise that she has taken the leap to the top of the bill.

After the announcement that he would be headlining BST Hyde Park this summer, Noah Kahan continues going from strength to strength, taking a spot at the top of Sunday’s bill. Wolf Alice will be joining him on the final night of the festival, as well as breakout stars Royel Otis making their Glastonbury debut.

As expected, the lineup has received a mixed reception. Festival planners have assured fans that more acts and attractions will be announced in due course.

Let’s just hope the Oasis reunion goes to plan.