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“I was advised not to do the show. I had to tape myself into this giant bulletproof vest”: When Suzanne Vega was warned against headlining Glastonbury, she took drastic measures to ensure she made history

The folk guitar icon made history as the first female artist to headline the iconic festival – but she arrived on stage after receiving death threats

Guitar World

“It felt like every song was 20 minutes long. It was not comfortable”: Suzanne Vega explains why she had to play her groundbreaking 1989 Glastonbury set wearing a bulletproof vest

Suzanne Vega explains why she had to play her 1989 Glastonbury set wearing a bulletproof vest

MusicRadar

Suzanne Vega was advised to pull out of Glastonbury headline slot due to death threats

Suzanne Vega was told by police to pull out of her history-making Glastonbury headlining slot after receiving death threats but she refused.

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Self Esteem says she is ‘comfortable sharing’ Glastonbury line-up with Kneecap

Self Esteem is due to perform at Glastonbury and said she thinks it is ‘important’ that the Irish band perform.

Evening Standard

Glastonbury 2025 - festival line-up officially revealed

Glastonbury starts tomorrow - here is the line-up and where you can catch your favourites...

Evening Standard

Suzanne Vega recalls Scotland Yard urging her to cancel Glastonbury headline slot

American folk-pop artist had to wear a bullet-proof vest during her performance

The Independent UK

"There was a lot of rejection, because I was a skinny Black girl trying to be the singer of a rock band." How Skunk Anansie's Skin went from Bob Marley-attended basement parties to a Glastonbury-headlining Britrock icon

From Oasis attending their early gigs to hanging out with David Bowie and Lemmy, Skin became a true rock icon in the 90s

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Festival packing list 2025: What to bring to Reading & Leeds, Creamfields and more

From tents and camping chairs to dry shampoo, SPF and wellies, tick off this list while you pack

The Independent UK

Definitely not a complete unknown: Hollywood star rumoured to be playing a ‘secret’ set at Glastonbury

He could be the mystery artist billed as ‘Special Guests’

MusicRadar

Glastonbury fans speculate over Acoustic Stage ‘special guests’ clue

Fans are convinced that a Hollywood star could be turning up for a special Worthy Farm performance

The Independent UK

The 14 best UK music festivals, from Glastonbury to Mighty Hoopla

SUMMER GUIDE 2025: Whether you’re seeking new music meccas to a pop paradise in London or tranquil retreats in the wilderness, The Independent’s culture team have you covered this summer

The Independent UK

Kneecap teases new music after counter-terrorism officers launch investigation

Footage emerged in which a member of the Irish rap group appeared to say: ‘The only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP.’

Evening Standard

OPINION - Why Kneecap should play Glastonbury: 'to deplatform them is dangerous'

Kneecap are at the centre of a media storm but - as the bands Sleaford Mods, SOFT PLAY and The Horrors tell us, if they are removed from the bill at Glastonbury, that will set a precedent for creative self-censorship

Evening Standard

Every Kneecap show cancelled so far amid police investigation

Venues have offered refunds to ticketholders but some fans are not happy

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All of the Kneecap gigs that have been cancelled amid police probe

Politicians are pushing for the group to be dropped from the Glastonbury Festival line-up.

The Independent UK

Minister: No-one in the House of Commons wants Kneecap to play Glastonbury

The Belfast band are being investigated by counter-terrorism police after videos emerged allegedly showing the band calling for the deaths of MPs.

The Guardian - UK

Kneecap row: police assessing ‘kill MP’ and ‘up Hamas, up Hezbollah’ footage

News comes as artists including Pulp, Paul Weller and Primal Scream defend Irish rap trio from criticism

The Independent UK

David Amess’s daughter calls for police investigation into Kneecap ‘kill your MP’ comments

The organisers of Glastonbury festival are facing growing calls to remove Kneecap from the lineup

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Badenoch calls for Kneecap to be banned ‘full stop’ amid ‘kill your MP’ row

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch suggested the group should be pulled from the Glastonbury Festival line-up.

Evening Standard

Kneecap at Glastonbury ‘a matter for organisers’ says Cooper

Video has emerged of the group at a November 2023 gig appearing to show one member saying: ‘The only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP.’

Evening Standard

Labour MP urges Glastonbury organisers to remove Kneecap from festival line-up

David Taylor said it would be ‘deeply troubling’ to see the band performing at the event after a member allegedly called for the death of Tory MPs.

The Independent UK

Final Glastonbury Festival tickets sell out in minutes

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The Independent UK

Glastonbury 2025 resale live: Final tickets sell out in minutes leaving fans devastated

Statement from Glastonbury’s social media said all tickets in the Sunday resale had been sold within 20 minutes of queues opening

The Independent UK

Is Coachella better than Glastonbury? Festivalgoers are fighting it out on TikTok

The Southern California desert music festival returns Friday for its second weekend, while the U.K. music festival kicks off this June

The Guardian - UK

No Glastonbury 2025 ticket? Here’s how to still find the party

Europe and the UK have stacks of festivals for all tastes and budgets, from free or low-budget bashes to high-end events

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