October 27th 2024.
As Glastonbury 2025 tickets are about to go on sale in less than a month, speculations about the potential headliners are already running wild. Next year will mark the festival's 55th anniversary and the pressure is on to deliver an outstanding lineup before taking a year off. Among the rumored headliners are music icons like Alanis Morissette, Sam Fender, Harry Styles, Eminem, and Madonna. But there's one name that's generating the most buzz – Olivia Rodrigo.
At just 21 years old, Olivia has taken the music world by storm with her debut album "Sour" and follow-up album "Guts". The Sun has reported that she is in talks to headline Glastonbury 2025, following her highly anticipated rescheduled tour dates in Manchester. If this becomes a reality, it would be a huge moment for the young pop star and a major milestone for the festival.
In fact, Glastonbury organizers have reportedly put Olivia at the top of their wishlist for next year's lineup. This comes as no surprise, as her surprise performance on the Other Stage in 2022, where she brought out Lily Allen, was a major hit with fans. In an effort to address the criticism of a male-heavy event, organizers are keen to have more high-profile female performers headlining the festival.
The issue of gender imbalance in festival lineups is not unique to Glastonbury, but it is something that organizer Emily Eavis is determined to address. In a 2020 interview with Radio 1 Newsbeat, she acknowledged that past lineups have been male-dominated and emphasized the need for conscious change in order to achieve gender balance.
Out of the festival's 54-year run, there have only been eight female headliners, with Taylor Swift being announced for the cancelled 2020 festival. It wasn't until 2024 that two female performers, Dua Lipa and Sza, took up headline slots in the same year. This is a stark contrast to the fact that between 1990 and 2011, there were no female headliners at all.
As Olivia's popularity continues to soar with her hit songs and multiple Grammy wins, she would be a perfect fit for the legendary Pyramid Stage. With her Guts World Tour taking her back to the UK just before Glastonbury weekend, all signs point to her being a strong candidate for next year's headliner.
Dua Lipa, Beyonce, and Adele have all proven that there is a demand for female headliners, despite some grumbling from die-hard rock fans. And judging by the huge crowds and positive reactions to Dua's performance this year, it's clear that the audience is ready for more female talent on the main stage. Hopefully, Olivia's potential headlining spot would receive a warmer reception than Sza's, who faced criticism both when she was announced and during her set.
Ultimately, Glastonbury has a delicate balance to strike in choosing headliners – they must be both exciting and big enough to carry the legendary stage. And with Olivia's massive success and star power, she certainly fits the bill. As of now, there has been no official confirmation from Glastonbury or Olivia's team, but Metro has reached out for comment. In the meantime, we'll have to wait and see if this dream pairing becomes a reality.
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