Glastonbury 2019 Highlights
so those are our top picks. who did we miss?
Glastonbury is the biggest event in live music in the United Kingdom. The performance is broadcasted on the BBC into every home and video clips are posted on YouTube.
Since not everyone can attend, as it is notoriously difficult to get tickets, and there are so many videos to watch – we decided to draw your attention to performances that are particularly noteworthy.
The BBC (who publish these performances) would like to make it very clear that there may be flashing imagery or offensive language (gasp) during the performances.
Billie Eilish is so young and her rise has been so quick that it's almost impossible to grasp (but this Vanity Fair interview does a pretty good job of trying). She barely makes the Top 20 on the official Glastonbury line-up poster, but her performance was a standout and on everyone's lips (like after Coachella as well).
"My first ever headlining gig was in London" she states on stage "and I was thrilled cos it was 200 cap" to a crowd of thousands. That gig? Less than two years ago, the 10th of July 2017 at The Courtyard in Hoxton.
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Miley's performance seems to bring together all of the facets of the star we've got to meet over the years: daughter of Billy Ray Cyrus (he joined her on stage as well as Lil Nas X with a performance of the number one hit Old Town Road), the god-daughter of Dolly Parton (she performed a cover of Jolene, and not for the first time), a true lover of music and covering classic songs (tribute to Amy Winehouse; covers of Led Zeppelin and Metallica), plays to 'the shock factor' with raunchy performances (just watch and listen), an artist of many identities (Ashley Oh made an appearance, Miley's latest feature in Netflix's Black Mirror), a well respected individual in the industry (when Mark Ronson joined her a stage), a hitmaker (stay for the singalong to Party in The USA and Wrecking Ball) -- and above all, an extraordinary performer.
Miley Cyrus is not on tour at this time.
No, it's not 2009. It's 2019 and Vampire Weekend was an absolute highlight for many -- or in the words of NME 'possibly the most fun live band on the planet'. It's simply irresistible fun, and now that their highly anticipated fourth album finally came out, these joy-makers are hitting the road again.
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Stormzy takes the crowd in Somerset and everyone watching at home to CHURCH.
Stormzy has been a grinder in the UK industry for a while as the first grime artist to climb to the top of the charts. It's clear as he closes down the Pyramid stage that he's taking in how incredibly far he's come – not just himself as an artist, but as a pioneer of a whole new sound. "Culture-defining" the critics are calling it. Preach Stormzy, we're listening.
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Speaking of church... Lizzo has no less soul than Stormzy but she's just more the dancing kind. Somehow it's taken the world a very long time to come around to this soulful performer, but it has come around. Following the success of her 2019 album, she's even performed her first ever award show. This rise is reflected in her Glastonbury experience as the last time "only 10 people were there dancing with me" and this time, well: she's a standout and the crowd jamming speaks to her incredible charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent.
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There's just something hypnotising about Tame Impala. He seems to capture this perfect intersection of sounding current and classic. He feels like one of these artists that just suddenly came out of nowhere as this fully realised artist with a sound that who knew that we all just loved -- demonstrated by him being one of the more memorable acts of Coachella and now Glastonbury.
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Fri May 28 2027 18:00
Tame Impala - Deadbeat EU/UK Tour 2027
Co-op Live
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Sat May 29 2027 18:00
Tame Impala - Deadbeat EU/UK Tour 2027
Co-op Live
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Tue Jun 01 2027 18:00
Tame Impala - Deadbeat EU/UK Tour 2027
O2 Arena
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Tue Jun 01 2027 18:30 Tame Impala @ The O2 The O2
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Wed Jun 02 2027 18:00
Tame Impala - Deadbeat EU/UK Tour 2027
O2 Arena
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Wed Jun 02 2027 18:30 Tame Impala @ The O2 The O2
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Thu Jun 03 2027 18:00
Tame Impala - Deadbeat EU/UK Tour 2027
O2 Arena
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Thu Jun 03 2027 18:30 Tame Impala @ The O2 The O2
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Mon Jun 07 2027 19:15 Tame Impala @ Rotterdam Ahoy Ahoy Rotterdam
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Mon Jun 07 2027 19:15
Tame Impala - Deadbeat Tour
Rotterdam Ahoy | RTM Stage
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Tue Jun 08 2027 19:15 Tame Impala @ Rotterdam Ahoy Ahoy Rotterdam
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Tue Jun 08 2027 19:15
Tame Impala - Deadbeat Tour
Rotterdam Ahoy | RTM Stage
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Wed Jun 09 2027 19:15
Tame Impala - Deadbeat Tour
Rotterdam Ahoy | RTM Stage
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Sat Jun 12 2027 19:45
Tame Impala @ ACCOR ARENA
Accor Arena
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Sun Jun 13 2027 19:45
Tame Impala @ ACCOR ARENA
Accor Arena
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Thu Jun 17 2027 00:00 Tame Impala @ LANXESS arena ratiopharm arena
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Fri Jun 18 2027 00:00 Tame Impala @ LANXESS arena ratiopharm arena
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Sat Jun 19 2027 00:00
Tame Impala @ LANXESS arena
ratiopharm arena
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Sat Jun 26 2027 00:00
Roskilde Festival 2027 @ Roskilde Festival
Roskilde Festival
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Wed Jun 30 2027 00:00 Open'er Festival 2027 @ Lotnisko Gdynia-Kosakowo / Gdynia-Kosakowo Airfield Lotnisko Gdynia-Kosakowo / Gdynia-Kosakowo Airfield
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Sun Jul 04 2027 00:00
Rock Werchter 2027 @ Festivalpark Werchter
Festivalpark Werchter
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Sun Jul 04 2027 00:00
Rock Werchter 2027 | Ticket un jour dimanche
Festivalpark Werchter
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Sun Jul 04 2027 00:00
Rock Werchter 2027 | Pass deux jours vendredi - samedi
Festivalpark Werchter
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Sun Jul 04 2027 00:00
Rock Werchter 2027 | Un jour Backyard dimanche
Festivalpark Werchter
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Sun Jul 04 2027 00:00
Rock Werchter 2027 | Pass deux jours jeudi - dimanche
Festivalpark Werchter
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Sun Jul 04 2027 00:00
Rock Werchter 2027 | Pass quatre jours
Festivalpark Werchter
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Thu Jul 08 2027 17:00 NOS Alive 2027 @ Passeio Marítimo de Algés Passeio Maritimo de Alges
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Sat Jul 10 2027 17:00
NOS Alive'27 2027 @ Passeio Marítimo de Algés
Passeio Maritimo de Alges
And while we're in the trance – we must mention The Chemical Brothers. The level of production here is unreal, not just on the live show itself; but also on the BBC version for the peasants who were forced to watch this over the television waves.
The most beautiful moment of any festival, whether enjoyed in person or over the internet/TV/radio is the discovery aspect. There's nothing like turning on the TV or whatever, and suddenly seeing something that just takes you aback, and you just can't help but get drawn into the performance.
Like YouTube user 1002anna put it: HELP ME I'M OBSESSED WITH THIS GIRL AND TWO HOURS AGO I HAD NO IDEA SHE EXISTED. Not only does 1002anna capture this feeling so perfectly, but I've heard those exact words about this exact artist once before. From my grandmother. Not a joke.
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And it's not a festival in England without the appearance of a Gallagher and a BBC issued warning of 'very strong language' – and a giant sign requesting Wonderwall. There is definitely still an Oasis shaped hole in the psyche of England, and maybe one day this wish will come true. However, today is not that day.
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Speaking of things lodged in the English psyche... we checked for the sake of this piece, and it's actually illegal in England to put Glastonbury on and not include the Killers' Mr. Brightside. They won't allow it. It's the British national anthem after all (by this Las Vegas originated band – which you only realise when they belt out the American pronunciation of Glastonbury "Glastonberry" just before first chorus hits 'JEALOUSY, TURNING SAINTS INTO THE SEA...' hits).
To make sure they earn their five stars in the Guardian, they bring out Pet Shop Boys for a performance of Always On My Mind and Johnny Marr for a version of the Smiths’ This Charming Man.
What else is on our Radar....
- you watching yet? Stranger Things • a Playlist We're hooked on Netflix' Stranger Things, which is strange and wonderful and full of amazing music and characters. To quote: Their electronic soundtracks, while very modern and cutting-edge, also inevitably evoke the sounds of ’80s music (most notably Tangerine Dream, Vangelis, and John Carpenter). So we felt that having a synth soundtrack would do exactly what we wanted to achieve with the show: It would feel both modern and nostalgic at the same time. Fri Jul 22 2016 20:16
- A Legend Dies Alan Vega Tributes have been flooding in for Alan Vega, the singer for the legendary band Suicide, since he passed away at the beginning of the week. Suicide have been cited as one of the most influential bands to come out of New York with the punk explosion in the seventies. Those inspired range from Jesus & The Mary Chain, Depeche Mode, Joy Division and Bruce Springsteen, who played their song Dream Baby Dream as a cover. Thu Jul 21 2016 10:04
- At 3 in the morning When Opportunity Knocks Photo by Sonja LangfordCCZ license Sun Jul 17 2016 17:08
- #PMJsearch We Vote for Eleni Kalaitzis Have we mentioned that before? Sun Jul 17 2016 16:38
- please Make it Stop And pray if you're prone to that sort of thing. Or just think and center yourself. Fri Jul 15 2016 16:50
- and beat the bots How To Get The Good Seats With everybody and his brother trying to get tickets to see Hamilton a lot of effort has gone into trying to make sure that those who buy tickets are actually going to go see the show. Thu Jun 30 2016 20:44
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Going Corporate
Festival Season Going Corporate
We came across these three articles this week, all variations of the same theme.
Fri Jun 17 2016 17:34
- The legendary Miles Everything is Beautiful in memory of Miles Davis Tue Jun 14 2016 16:43
- It's Cabaret Voltaire Time Nag Nag Nag The wonders of time and space brings us to the eternal question: "Why are we here?" Quick search on the interwebs bring us artefacts of curiosity.And sometimes hints of why and how. No wonder we have retromania raging.Cabaret Voltaire were from Sheffield, England and were operational in the latter part of the 20th century. With their approach to electronic music they paved the way and are still inspirational to many aspiring musicians in rock or electronic.NagNagNag is one their finest and continues to be a modern anthem. Thu Jun 09 2016 10:57