Glastonbury 2023, Saturday live: Tom Grennan plays a joyous set as Britney Spears sparks fan frenzy

Mosh pit erupts during Royal Blood’s 2023 Glastonbury set

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Glastonbury continued in earnest on Saturday (24 June), with Rick Astley kicking off a Pyramid Stage line-up that today includes Lewis Capaldi, Lizzo, and Guns N’ Roses.

Later, UK pop star Tom Grennan celebrated his second No 1 album with a sun-drenched set on the Other Stage, while Britney Spears sparked a fan frenzy ahead of Elton John’s headline performance on Sunday.

The night before, Arctic Monkeys took to the festival’s main stage, marking the third time the Sheffield-formed band have headlined the festival. And Brighton-based rock duo Royal Blood performed on the main stage three weeks after their controversial gig at BBC Radio 1’s Biggest Weekend in May. Read Jazz Monroe’s two-star review here.

Meanwhile, US rock band Foo Fighters were confirmed as mystery band “The Churnups”, as they raced onto the Pyramid Stage for a raucous set comprising their biggest hits.

The BBC is broadcasting the festival across all of its main channels, including BBC Radio, iPlayer and BBC Sounds.

Show latest update 1687620056Rick Astley covers ‘Highway to Hell’ on drums during impressive Glastonbury set

Rick Astley covers AC/DC’s ‘Highway to Hell’ on drums during impressive Glastonbury set

Roisin O’Connor24 June 2023 16:20

1687618856The full lineup and stage times for today

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1687617003Amadou & Mariam are killing it on the Pyramid Stage

Married Mali music legends Amadou & Mariam are generating infinite good vibes on the Pyramid Stage right now.

One fan writes: “They need to be a staple at every festival, their vibes are stupid good.”

Roisin O’Connor24 June 2023 15:30

1687615256Glastonbury fans think Paul McCartney might be one of Elton John’s surprise acts

Speculation is rife over who Elton John could bring out for what will undoubtedly be a spectacular final headline show at Glastonbury.

My colleague Maanya spotted some fans who are convinced Sir Paul McCartney could be one of them.

Roisin O’Connor24 June 2023 15:00

1687613659Billy Nomates asks BBC to take down Glastonbury footage after wave of ‘personal abuse’

Singer-songwriter Billy Nomates asked the BBC to remove footage of her Glastonbury 2023 set after being hit with a wave of online abuse.

The 33-year-old musician, real name Tor Maries, performed at the festival’s Park Stage on Friday afternoon (23 June).

However, after footage from her set was shared online, she was faced with a number of disparaging and abusive comments.

My colleague Louis Chilton reports:

Roisin O’Connor24 June 2023 14:34

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A guide to the most brutal set clashes this year – and some possible workarounds.

Of course, there’s always BBC iPlayer.

Louis Chilton24 June 2023 13:15

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Just heard in the circus tent, per The Independent’s Jacob Stolworthy…

Compère: “Who here was at the Arctic Monkeys last night?”

Compère: “Were they good?”

Seems like the set was just as divisive in person as it was on TV…

Louis Chilton24 June 2023 13:00

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He’s reportedly joining Blossoms for an unannounced set this evening.

Aside from word of mouth, news about who the performers might be is often shared via the Twitter account @Secretglasto, which claims to notify followers of suspected performances a few hours before they start.

For a complete guide to all the secret sets at Glastonbury 2023, check out The Independent’s guide here:

Louis Chilton24 June 2023 12:45

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Astley is genuinely having the time of his life. And it’s obvious to everyone watching.

Louis Chilton24 June 2023 12:23

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Astley out on the Pyramid Stage now… and absolutely loving it

(BBC)

Louis Chilton24 June 2023 12:15