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Glastonbury 2024, Friday review: from Dua Lipa's pop spectacular to K-pop's Glasto debut

In the first of our daily festival round ups, we bring you the best sets and our favourite festival moments

Evening Standard

‘The new British national anthem’: Thousands chant ‘f*** the King’ at Glastonbury

THOUSANDS of people were heard chanting “f*** the King” during a rock band’s set at Glastonbury.

The National (Scotland)

"We pulled ourselves back to the front of the line and proved, ‘This is what we’re capable of'.": revisiting R.E.M.'s iconic Glastonbury set 25 years on

The Athens, Georgia trio's post-Bill Berry era began in earnest with a triumphant headline slot at Worthy Farm

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‘Give unconditional love to each other’: artist Marina Abramović silences Glastonbury for seven minutes

Serbian performance artist tells Pyramid stage crowd to confront cyclical violence in thousands-strong ‘collaboration’

The Guardian - UK

Damon Albarn appears to take swipe at Biden and Trump during surprise Glastonbury appearance

Blur frontman appeared to respond to Biden’s disastrous debate against Trump as he said ‘maybe it’s time we stop putting octogenarians in control’

The Independent UK

Dua Lipa Holds Court As UK's Glastonbury Festival Starts

British-Albanian pop sensation Dua Lipa was to headline the first night of the Glastonbury festival on Friday which has again drawn tens of thousands of fans.

International Business Times

At Glastonbury’s Shangri-La, activism and innovation meet

Glastonbury’s south-east corner is known for its after-dark entertainment but by day, there is a different story to tell

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Seventeen make history as first K-pop band to perform at Glastonbury

South Korean 13-piece boyband take to Pyramid stage for ‘Glasteen’ in front of fanbase often overlooked by western festivals

The Guardian - UK

Glastonbury weather: 'Dry and bright' conditions set for festival weekend

‘Some light drizzle’ expected on Saturday but otherwise ‘plenty of sunshine’

Evening Standard

Seventeen at Glastonbury 2024 review: an unforgettable spectacular as the K-pop stars make history

The 13-piece boyband delivered slick moves and back-catalogue highlights to an adoring crowd

Evening Standard

Jo Whiley's bright yellow dress is the ultimate Glastonbury look that we can't wait to recreate

This festival ensemble is noteworthy and we have found a brilliant lookalike dress

Woman & Home

"She wants this set to go down in history": Dua Lipa rumoured to be joined by Calvin Harris, Tame Impala and Cyndi Lauper in surprise Glastonbury appearances

Harris is reported to be joining the star during her headline set for a performance of their 2018 hit One Kiss

MusicRadar

Glastonbury live: Friday with Dua Lipa, LCD Soundsystem, Idles and more – as it happened

The first day saw performances from Heilung, Jamie xx, PJ Harvey and more – alongside Marina Abramović’s startling silent art piece

The Guardian - UK

Increase in Black artists on Glasto bill reflects cultural shift

After Lenny Henry’s 2022 criticism of lack of diversity, this year’s bill features Janelle Monáe, Danny Brown, Little Simz and more

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Election 2024: Lib Dems target London commuter belt ...The Standard podcast

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Evening Standard

BBC news anchor Ros Atkins to play drum'n'bass set at Glastonbury

Presenter began DJing during his time at university and has played sets across the UK and abroad

The Independent UK

Singer Arlo Parks: I’ve figured out who I am now

The musician has been appointed as the youngest Ambassador to the UK Committee for Unicef UK ahead of her Glastonbury Festival appearance.

The Independent UK

Glastonbury Festival: Warning over GWR train delays out of London after incident shuts tracks

Police have confirmed there was a fatality on the railway

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The Guardian - UK

Glastonbury opens its gates as UK temperatures soar to 30C

Organiser Emily Eavis says it is ‘best moment of the year’, as visitors are sprayed with water while they set up camp

The Independent UK

Glastonbury Festival drinks prices spark complaints as Prosecco sold for £43

An Aperol spritz at Worthy Farm will set you back £12.50

Evening Standard

Seventeen’s best songs, ranked: from God of Music To Mansae

As the K-Pop band make history on Glastonbury’s main stage, here’s a primer on their best tracks

Evening Standard

Glastonbury 2024: what time is Shania Twain's set on the Pyramid Stage?

The country music star will follow in the footsteps of music legends such as Dolly Parton, Diana Ross, and Johnny Cash when she performs during the famous legends slot at Glastonbury this weekend

The Independent UK

Angela Rayner forced to abandon Glastonbury plans as Labour ordered to skip festival ahead of election

A festival ban, a plastic Liz Truss and high-energy drinks – inside Labour’s campaign machine

Tom’s Guide

Why you need a VPN at Glastonbury

Glastonbury looks set to be an incredible weekend of music from some of the biggest acts in the world. If you're on the way to the festival then VPN up and stay safe.

The Guardian - UK

Shania Twain: I want to arrive for Glastonbury set on a horse

Country-pop singer and noted equine enthusiast tells BBC of plans ahead of her ‘legend’ slot on Sunday

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