Did You Miss This: The Glastonbury Round Up

Did you miss this? This is our Glastonbury round-up.

Loyle Carner poured his heart out on the Other Stage with surprise cameos from Jorja Smith and Sampha. CMAT delivered pure pop chaos and cowboy dreams on the Pyramid. JADE made her solo debut with protest chants, Madonna covers, and a Doctor Who cameo. And when IDLES pulled out, Skepta saved the day with a last-minute set that lit up Worthy Farm. Glastonbury 2025 was messy, emotional, political and full of surprises – we’ve pulled it all together in one place.

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LOYLE CARNER BROUGHT HEART AND FIRE TO THE OTHER STAGE

Loyle Carner took the Other Stage by storm with a set that felt like group therapy. You could feel the mood shift the moment he opened with “In My Mind” from his fresh album Hopefully!, released just a week earlier. He introduced the gig with, “This might be the biggest show we’ve ever played in our whole fucking lives, man,” and he meant it. Jorja Smith and Sampha joined in on “Loose Ends” and “Desoleil (Brilliant Corners)”, adding emotional depth. There was jazz trumpet, gospel samples, dad-styled anecdotes, and a raw moment where he told Nigel Farage to fuck off. At one point, he even choked up, balancing storytelling with vulnerability. From stage edge spoken word to his son’s voice sampling on “About Time”, it felt like pure connection.

JADE DEBUTED WITH PURPOSE AND HUMOR

JADE - formerly of Little Mix - crashed her first Glasto set with bold intent. Introduced by Ncuti Gatwa on Woodsies, she ran through “IT Girl”, “Midnight Cowboy”, “Wasabi” and debuted “Plastic Box”. She paused for a protest chant against Reform UK, welfare cuts, transphobia, and genocide before moving into a powerful cover of Madonna’s “Frozen” - her tribute to pop influence. Then came the Little Mix bangers “Shoutout to My Ex” and “Sweet Melody”. She spoke openly about her journey and gratitude, making it personal and celebratory.

CMAT TURNED THE PYRAMID INTO KARAOKE MADNESS

Dunboyne’s finest, CMAT, claimed the Pyramid Stage with a 60-minute spectacle that was packed, punchy, and theatrically fun. She zipped from “Jamie Oliver Petrol Station” to “I Wanna Be a Cowboy, Baby” so fast it felt dizzying. Every lyric got a shout-along, and the crowd was in sync with her comedic energy. No frills, no filler - just pop hooks and community vibes.

THE PRODIGY RETURNED TO RAVE THE OTHER STAGE

Six years after their cancelled 2019 headline slot following Keith Flint’s death, The Prodigy stormed the Other Stage. They reminded us why they were the first dance act to headline Glasto in 1997 - hard beats, industrial punch, and raw MC energy. The field snapped to attention just as dusk hit at 21:45. It was emotional, gritty, and proof that they still bring the noise.

KNEECAP STOLE THE WEST HOLTS WITH PLANTED CHAOS

Kneecap walked out to a montage calling for their cancellation, and instantly lit the West Holts up. Palestinian flags waved, flares lit the sky, and the crowd roared “Free Mo Chara” and “Fuck Keir Starmer”. They dropped a new bass-heavy track (“The Recap”), ripped into political humour, and rode chaotic energy like festival rockstars.

LEWIS CAPALDI GOT US ALL EMOTIONAL WITH HIS TRIUMPHANT RETURN

Lewis Capaldi made his surprise Glasto comeback with a Pyramid Stage slot that felt like one big group hug. Two years after his tough 2023 set, he returned with a new single, a massive crowd, and 35 minutes of cathartic sing-alongs that hit like closure in real time.

SKEPTA’S LAST‑MINUTE GRIME FIRE

When Deftones withdrew hours before their Other Stage slot, Skepta jumped in with just four hours to prep. No stage theatrics - just pure grime and crowd hype. Over 30 minutes, he hit all his classics and reminded us he can own a main stage on instinct alone. Also, is that a BBK x Corteiz collab we see?

LORDE TRICKED US INTO A MORNING SECRET SET

Fresh off her fourth album drop, Lorde swung into a Woodsies TBA slot at 11:30 am. It wasn’t a secret for anyone paying attention, but it still felt electric. Her set was tight at 45 minutes and full of new tracks like “Hammer” and “What Was That”, delivered with a grin and bright energy. Tip: don’t bury secret gigs in tiny tents—people showed up late and squeezed in as best they could.

SHE CAME. SHE SERVED. SHE BRATTED.

Charli XCX literally torched the Brat curtain at Glastonbury, because apparently just pulling it down wasn’t dramatic enough for her pop chaos finale. Months after Brat dropped and rewired the remix game, she gave the album cover a crusty makeover and invented the “Era Finale” like she’s the fairy godmother of mess.

Glastonbury 2025 served youth culture with a dose of surprise, emotion, protest, and pure celebration. It was personal when it mattered, chaotic when it counted, and always memorable. From tender tears to mass chant-offs and rave breakdowns, this was a weekend that reminded us why we go in the first place.