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Accidental brilliance or underhand machinations? How David Bowie’s legendary Glastonbury gig came to be

EXTRACT: In this chapter from his new biography of the singer, Alexander Larman recounts the improbable events – including one subpar Bowie gig – that led to a history-making performance at Worthy Farm

The Independent UK

Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale eyes Glastonbury 2027 appearance

Gavin Rossdale is keen for Bush to play at Glastonbury when the festival returns to Worthy Farm in 2027.

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Average Glastonbury reveller clocked up 50 miles of steps across Worthy Farm

The average festival-goer clocked up 114,000 steps – or about 50 miles – as they traversed the 900-acre site.

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I wrote off Glastonbury as a ‘white’ festival – until I finally went

Camping, fogey rock acts and a lack of diversity meant I once ignored Glasto. But visiting Worthy Farm for a second year was like returning home

The Guardian - UK

BBC boss Tim Davie was at Glastonbury during Bob Vylan set

Tim Davie was reportedly meeting staff elsewhere at Worthy Farm during the set

The Independent UK

BBC director-general was at Glastonbury during Bob Vylan performance

It is understood that Tim Davie was meeting staff elsewhere at Worthy Farm on Saturday afternoon.

Evening Standard

“If anybody brings as much noise as this, I’ll retire!” The Prodigy unleash chaos at Worthy Farm with the heaviest, most intense set of Glastonbury 2025

“I think we did Mr Flint proud”

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Glastonbury site left strewn with rubbish as 200,000 fans depart 2025 festival

The Glastonbury Festival site has been left strewn with rubbish as 200,000 music fans departed the 2025 edition on Worthy Farm in Somerset on Monday (30 June).

The Independent UK

"Their chaotic charm hasn’t dulled one bit." The Libertines roll back the years at Glastonbury with a classic scrappy, rough-around-the-edges set

The Pete and Carl Show returns to Worthy Farm

Louder

Harry Styles spotted 'kissing mystery woman in Glastonbury VIP area'

The former One Direction star, 31, was spotted letting loose at Worthy Farm over the weekend

Evening Standard

Gavin & Stacey star spotted at Glastonbury with rarely seen wife after arrival of first child

The actor kept a low profile as he was seen enjoying breakfast with his wife at Worthy Farm following reports the couple had recently become parents

Evening Standard

Neil Young slammed for 'terrible' Glastonbury set as angry viewers blame sound issues

Audience reaction was mixed as technical hiccups, volume complaints and on-stage confusion added to an already eventful night at Worthy Farm

Evening Standard

Rod Stewart: From busking in the 1960s to starring at Glastonbury

The 80-year-old will appear at Worthy Farm in the Sunday tea time legends slot.

Evening Standard

Police assessing videos of Kneecap and Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury performances

In the run-up to the festival at Worthy Farm in Somerset, several politicians called for Kneecap to be removed from the line-up.

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Kneecap under fresh police scrutiny after ‘start a riot’ comments at Glastonbury

In the run-up to the festival, several politicians called for Kneecap to be removed from the line-up

Evening Standard

Kneecap lead Glastonbury crowd in chants against Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer

In the run-up to the festival at Worthy Farm in Somerset, several politicians called for Kneecap to be removed from the line-up.

Evening Standard

Glastonbury festival-goers warned this weekend over new packing rules as popular item banned

Worthy Farm organisers have updated their official guidance with a surprising new ban on a once-essential accessory

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Celebrities at Glastonbury 2025: All the famous faces spotted at the festival, from Andrew Garfield to Margot Robbie

The festival is underway in Somerset, and plenty of famous faces have already been seen wandering between the stages at Worthy Farm

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The Oasis effect: Bucket hats and Adidas are as ubiquitous at Glastonbury as an unsolicited cover of ‘Wonderwall’

GLASTONBURY 2025: Despite the Manchester rock band’s absence at Worthy Farm this year, Olivia Petter has spotted their fashion influence everywhere, from oversized vintage football tees to cargo shorts and sports trainers

Evening Standard

Lorde’s surprise Glastonbury set hit by technical glitches as fans flock to watch album launch

The New Zealand pop star took to the stage at Worthy Farm after teasing her appearance to fans

Evening Standard

BBC says it will not show Neil Young’s Glastonbury Festival headline set live

The 79-year-old is due to perform on the Pyramid Stage at Worthy Farm on Saturday night with his band the Chrome Hearts.

The Independent UK

‘I don’t care if it cost me $1m’: How much does Glastonbury pay artists to perform at the festival?

As the festival returns to Worthy Farm, so too does the curiosity around how much organisers pay for performances on its biggest stages

The Guardian - UK

Glastonbury gates open as festivalgoers descend for politically charged event

More than 200,000 people expected at Worthy Farm for lineup including Olivia Rodrigo and Irish band Kneecap

The Independent UK

Can you headline our ultimate Glastonbury quiz? Put your Worthy Farm knowledge to the test

Think you know Glastonbury inside and out? Test your knowledge with this ultimate quiz, covering everything from muddy mayhem to iconic headline moments, as the 2025 festival returns to Worthy Farm

Evening Standard

Glastonbury Festival 2025: Thousands descend on Worthy Farm as gates open - watch live

Glastonbury founder Michael Eavis opened the gates to Worthy Farm at 8am on Wednesday

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