Glastonbury has introduced the 2025 line-up for its revamped Shangri-La space – test it out in full beneath.
The legendary pageant is because of return to Worthy Farm in Somerset between June 25 and 29, forward of a fallow 12 months in 2026. Tickets bought out final November, however two official resales will happen subsequent week (go to right here for more information).
Final month, the primary line-up poster confirmed that The 1975 and Olivia Rodrigo could be becoming a member of Neil Younger in headlining the Pyramid Stage this summer time. Rod Stewart will tackle the coveted Legend Slot on Sunday, as revealed in late 2024.
Different huge acts throughout the weekend will embody Biffy Clyro, The Maccabees, Lucy Dacus, Father John Misty, RAYE, Wolf Alice, The Prodigy, Doechii, St. Vincent, Deftones, Scissor Sisters, The Libertines, Moist Leg, Weezer, AJ Tracey, Nile Rodgers & Stylish, Future Islands, JADE, TV On The Radio, Self Esteem, CMAT, Blossoms, Jorja Smith and Turnstile.
Organisers have just lately been dropping separate line-up posters for the numerous levels, areas and venues throughout the location within the run-up to June. Up to now, we’ve had the Acoustic Stage, Area Of Avalon, West Holts, Silver Hayes and Croissant Neuf.
At present (April 16), the crew at Shangri-La – a radical space within the South East nook of Glastonbury – have shared particulars of what’s happening in 2025.
This a part of the location has “a deep historical past of celebrating underrepresented artwork and tradition”, per Glasto’s official description. The realm is “a artistic playground that goals to broaden minds and open hearts, motivating folks in politics and play”.
In June, Shangri-La is introducing a whole redesign of the sphere, often called ‘The Wilding’. Particular details about the 2025 theme will probably be saved utterly secret till the pageant opens.
There’ll be 4 new music levels this June: Shangri-La Most important Stage, Lore, Luna, and Azaadi. The one returning space is Nomad, which is “an area for the underrepresented to unite and take up house”.
“The Shangri-La stage celebrates the eclectic magic that’s Shangri-La, internet hosting performances from Gambian-British rapper and singer Pa Salieu, experimental hip hop, digital, and pop duo from Buenos Aires, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, and the triumphant return of NI rappers, Kneecap, whose electrifying 2024 set was a pageant spotlight,” organisers wrote.
The invoice contains Kneecap, who performed an explosive late-night set at Shangri-La’s Peace stage in 2024. The Irish rap trio had already been introduced for this 12 months’s West Holts stage.
There’s additionally the likes of Savages frontwoman Jehnny Beth (DJ set), Bambie Thug and Kae Tempest. Moreover, Shangri-La will host Fatboy Slim’s one hundredth Glastonbury present in addition to slots from Instance, Katy B (reside) Pa Salieu, Mas Tiempo (Skepta), Bobby Friction, Pleasure (Nameless), Corto.Alto, Pxssy Palace and extra.
Artistic director Kaye Dunnings defined: “After we mentioned Every part Should Go, we meant it; the whole lot has gone. ‘The Wilding’ is a whole reset. We need to return to the sensation of experiencing collective real-life pleasure, of being current, and discovering one thing new with wonderment and awe.
“We’ve reset our communications too, and we need to rejoice one-on-one, real-life and analogue connections.”
She added: “This 12 months we now have handcrafted our line up announcement and hand posted or delivered it to the press, and for all future bulletins, line-up additions, and different secrets and techniques, we now have launched a publication, Signal Up For Pleasure, which you’ll be part of by way of weareshangrila.com/signupforjoy.”
Director Robin Collings mentioned: “Shangri-La’s music programme has all the time been led by the artists and communities who take over our levels, bringing folks collectively for really stunning moments.
“This 12 months’s line up is presumably our greatest but, and we’re over the moon to have a few of our very long time buddies like Fatboy Slim and Roni Measurement returning, however the magic of Shangri-La is within the discovery; we wish folks to come back with open hearts and discover one thing utterly new.”
This 12 months’s South Asian house is Azaadi – a collaboration between Going South and Lila Music – which is able to embody Bally Sagoo’s first UK set in many years. Going South’s Bobby Friction may also play alongside his fellow BBC Asian Community DJs Panjabi Hit Squad, Manara and Kizzi.
Director Chris ‘Tofu’ Macmeikan added: “It is a really epic time in Shangri-La’s historical past. It feels extremely particular to be rising a totally new subject for folks to find for the primary time collectively.
“After all we’re retaining the essence of Shangri-La and Lore will host the sounds from throughout the globe that we are going to all the time champion. Arrivals was an important second for South Asian music on the pageant, so retaining a South Asian house in Shangri-La was a prime precedence and we’re excited with the plans for Azaadi.
“That’s all I can say. For the remainder, you’ll have to attend and see.”
You could find extra info on the Shangri-La web page of Glastonbury’s web site.
Test again right here for the newest Glastonbury 2025 line-up information, and discover ticket info and the whole lot you could know right here.
In different information, Glastonbury has introduced the eight finalists in its Rising Expertise Competitors, with the winner set to safe a slot on one of many major levels at this 12 months’s pageant.
