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Glastonbury 2025 Recap: Politics, Girl Power and Indie Nostalgia Deliver an Action-Packed Fest Before Next Year’s Break


All the on-the-ground highlights from Glastonbury 2025, including political statements, a powerful female presence and indie nostalgia.

I know yours ain’t doing jack shit.” The Libertines drummer Gary Powell took the opportunity after the band’s Pyramid stage slot to hold up a Palestinian flag and yell “Free Palestine!” into the mic, though it had already been turned off. This was especially apparent during Olivia Rodrigo ‘s headlining set at the Pyramid stage on Sunday night, which was essentially a two-hour sing-along with nearly everyone in the crowd — many men included — screaming the lyrics to her pop-punk hits and slower ballads alike. And, instead of having an exclusive party after her Saturday night performance, Charli turned up to Daniel’s DJ set at the festival’s San Remo bar, dancing until 2 a.m. with the masses — in a way that the Glasto princess only can.

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