November 19th 2024.
The countdown to Glastonbury 2025 has officially begun, with only six months left until the festival kicks off. But for eager fans, the wait for the headliners may be a little longer than expected.
If you were lucky enough to snag a ticket through the new queueing and ticketing system, you may be wondering who you'll be shelling out almost £400 to see. The Pyramid Stage, known for hosting some of the UK's most iconic musicians, has the power to attract some of the biggest names in the music industry. And with Glastonbury's global reputation as one of the best music festivals in the world, the anticipation for the headliners is always high.
Rumors will continue to swirl about potential headliners until the official line-up announcement, but when exactly will that be? According to the GlastoThingy, a well-known source for all things Glastonbury, there is no definite answer. However, they have compiled a list of previous announcement dates, giving us a good idea of when we can expect to see some confirmed acts.
In 2024, the full line-up wasn't announced until March 14, making it the longest wait for a single official announcement in the festival's 17-year history. Similarly, in 2023, the first line-up poster was released in early March without any prior announcements. This seems to be a recurring trend, hinting at a potential theme for future years.
In the past, Glastonbury has often revealed acts in the months leading up to the first line-up poster, with big names being announced as early as December and January. However, things may be changing. In 2022, organizer Emily Eavis announced Little Simz in a Radio 1 interview, and in 2019, the only official announcement before March was Janelle Monae. Even further back, in 2018, the Foo Fighters were announced in February for the following year's festival.
Looking back to 2011, the festival's biggest acts were announced in February, with the likes of Beyoncé, Coldplay, and U2 confirmed by March. So when can we expect the Glastonbury 2025 line-up to be announced? Based on the past two years, it's likely to be in March.
While we usually hope for one or two headliners to be announced before then, it seems that Emily Eavis wants to drop all the names at once. In 2022 and 2023, the line-up was announced on the first Friday of March, which is historically the most common day of the week for Glastonbury line-up announcements. In a podcast last year, Emily hinted at wanting to do things differently in 2024 and beyond, potentially revealing the full line-up at the beginning of the year.
As for who is rumored to be on the Glastonbury 2025 line-up, there haven't been any strong leaks or confirmations yet. However, bookies have predicted names such as Olivia Rodrigo, Sam Fender, Harry Styles, Green Day, Eminem, Sabrina Carpenter, The Rolling Stones, Fred Again, Billy Joel, and Madonna, who was almost a headliner this year.
No matter who ends up taking the stage, one thing is for sure: Emily Eavis will be determined to make this year's line-up one to remember. Especially after criticism of this year's line-up and other festivals booking big acts like Stevie Nicks at BST Hyde Park, Glastonbury 2025 will have to be nothing short of historic.
With a fallow year planned for 2026 to give the Worthy Farm fields a break, this year's line-up will have to keep fans talking for two years until the next Glastonbury in 2027.
For those wondering, Glastonbury 2025 is set to take place from June 25 to June 29, with most of the music happening on the last three days. And for those who weren't able to snag a ticket, the festival will be broadcasted on the BBC.
Unfortunately, all tickets are currently sold out. However, there will be a resale in April for any cancelled or returned tickets, giving hopefuls one last chance to attend. This year, tickets cost £373.50, plus a £5 booking fee, which is an £18.50 increase from 2024. But for those who don't want to pay, there are plenty of volunteering opportunities with charities like WaterAid, Oxfam, and Greenpeace.
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