‘Worst one ever’: Glastonbury line-up trashed

The 2025 line up for the Glastonbury music festival has been revealed, but it has some people wanting to “ask for their money back”.

Andrew McMurtry

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March 8, 2025 - 7:19AM

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The 2025 Glastonbury line up has officially been announced. It’s the 55th anniversary of what has become the biggest festival in the UK. Founded by Michael Eavis in 1970, Glastonbury Festival features around 3,000 performances across over 80 stages. Renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and iconic Pyramid Stage, the festival offers a diverse lineup of music and arts, embodying a spirit of community, creativity, and environmental consciousness. Photo by Joe Maher/Getty Images

1/48The 2025 Glastonbury line up has officially been announced. It’s the 55th anniversary of what has become the biggest festival in the UK. Founded by Michael Eavis in 1970, Glastonbury Festival features around 3,000 performances across over 80 stages. Renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and iconic Pyramid Stage, the festival offers a diverse lineup of music and arts, embodying a spirit of community, creativity, and environmental consciousness. Photo by Joe Maher/Getty Images

But some people are not happy with Olivia Rodrigo being named the headliner for the Sunday night slot on the Pyramid stage. Picture: Jonathan Ng

2/48But some people are not happy with Olivia Rodrigo being named the headliner for the Sunday night slot on the Pyramid stage. Picture: Jonathan Ng

At just 22, the former Disney star has already achieved three Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 singles and two Billboard 200 No. 1 albums as well as eight multi-platinum songs. Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation

3/48At just 22, the former Disney star has already achieved three Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 singles and two Billboard 200 No. 1 albums as well as eight multi-platinum songs. Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation

4/48She was also named Time Magazine’s entertainer of the year in 2021. Picture: Jonathan Ng

5/48British pop rock band The 1975 will also headline, closing the Pyramid Stage on the opening night (Friday) of the three-day music extravaganza.

All five of the band’s albums have hit the top of the British charts and all charted on the Billboard 200. Three of their albums have also hit No. 1 on the Australian charts, although their singles haven’t been as successful as their albums. Picture: Jordan Curtis Hughes

6/48All five of the band’s albums have hit the top of the British charts and all charted on the Billboard 200. Three of their albums have also hit No. 1 on the Australian charts, although their singles haven’t been as successful as their albums. Picture: Jordan Curtis Hughes

Lead singer Matty Healy was also in a short-lived relationship with Taylor Swift, which put him in the headlines, particularly after the release of her Tortured Poets Department album, with several of the songs believed to be about him. Picture: Jordan Curtis Hughes

7/48Lead singer Matty Healy was also in a short-lived relationship with Taylor Swift, which put him in the headlines, particularly after the release of her Tortured Poets Department album, with several of the songs believed to be about him. Picture: Jordan Curtis Hughes

The Saturday night headliner will be music legend Neil Young. The 79-year-old has been inducted twice into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, once as a solo artist in 1995 and two years later as a member of Buffalo Springfield. Photo by Alice Chiche / AFP

8/48The Saturday night headliner will be music legend Neil Young. The 79-year-old has been inducted twice into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, once as a solo artist in 1995 and two years later as a member of Buffalo Springfield. Photo by Alice Chiche / AFP

But despite there being something for the young and the old, the full bill for this years’ Glastonbury has been called “one of the worst lineups ever” on social media. Photo: Instagram

9/48But despite there being something for the young and the old, the full bill for this years’ Glastonbury has been called “one of the worst lineups ever” on social media. Photo: Instagram

But this also isn’t the final line up with more artists to be named in the lead up to the June festival. While she wasn’t named, best new artist and your favourite artist’s favourite artist Chappell Roan has been teased. Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images

10/48But this also isn’t the final line up with more artists to be named in the lead up to the June festival. While she wasn’t named, best new artist and your favourite artist’s favourite artist Chappell Roan has been teased. Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images

11/48Similarly Sabrina Carpenter has also been rumoured to among the performers. Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images

Alanis Morissette is set to play on the Friday night, celebrating the 30th anniversary of her classic album Jagged Little Pill. Picture: Christian Gilles

12/48Alanis Morissette is set to play on the Friday night, celebrating the 30th anniversary of her classic album Jagged Little Pill. Picture: Christian Gilles

Gracie Abrams will also be on stage on the Friday. Abrams’ song That’s So True has hit the No. 1 spot in Australia and the UK, while making it as high as No. 6 in the US. Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy

13/48Gracie Abrams will also be on stage on the Friday. Abrams’ song That’s So True has hit the No. 1 spot in Australia and the UK, while making it as high as No. 6 in the US. Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy

14/48Former front man for the band Credence Clearwater Revival John Fogerty will play on Saturday night. Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP

Charli XCX, who appears to be everywhere right now despite it now heading into Brat spring, will take to the stage on Saturday night. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording Academy

15/48Charli XCX, who appears to be everywhere right now despite it now heading into Brat spring, will take to the stage on Saturday night. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording Academy

16/4880-year-old British singer and songwriter Rod Stewart is the second top billed performer on the Sunday night. Photo by Daniel LEAL / POOL / AFP

17/48Grammys best rap album winner and Denial is a River star Doechii will take to the stage on Saturday night. Photo by Piero CRUCIATTI / AFP

18/48British singer-songwriter Raye will take to the stage on the Saturday night. Photo by Michael Tran / AFP

19/48Legendary rapper and producer Busta Rhymes will also play on the Friday night. Photo by Josh Brasted/Getty Images for ESSENCE

20/48Rising star Lola Young will play on Friday night. Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images

21/48ola Young’s smash hit Messy reached No. 14 on the Billboard Music charts and No. 1 on the ARIA Charts in Australia. Photo: YouTube

22/48British singer and guitarist Pete Doherty of the band The Libertines will play Sunday night. Photo by Paul Bergen / ANP / AFP) / Netherlands OUT

23/48Tipsy (A Bar Song) singer Shaboozey had worldwide No. 1s for his smash hit - he’ll play Sunday. Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images

24/48Gary Lightbody and Snow Patrol will grace the stage on Sunday as well. Photo by Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images

25/48BRIT Award winner for best song and pop act, JADE will also be at Glastonbury on Saturday. Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP

26/48Legendary American rock band Weezer will play Saturday night. Photo: Sean Murphy.

27/48English disc jockey Quentin Leo Cook, aka Fatboy Slim is set to hit the stage on Friday. Photo by Valentine CHAPUIS / AFP

28/48Six-time Grammy winner (including three time this year) St. Vincent will play Sunday. Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty

29/48Michelle Zauner of US-Korean pop band Japanese Breakfast, who will also perform. Picture: ANGELA WEISS / AFP)

30/48English Indie rock band The Kaiser Chiefs will play Saturday. Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images

It’ll be the fourth time the Kaiser Chiefs have played the festival - and but the looks of it, they’re festival favourites. Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images

31/48It’ll be the fourth time the Kaiser Chiefs have played the festival - and but the looks of it, they’re festival favourites. Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images

The Prodigy will be returning to Glastonbury for the fourth time, the first time since 2009. The band are one of the most successful electronic groups of all time. Photo: Instagram

32/48The Prodigy will be returning to Glastonbury for the fourth time, the first time since 2009. The band are one of the most successful electronic groups of all time. Photo: Instagram

33/48Irish band The Script will return for their second time playing Glastonbury, on the Saturday. Picture: Jordan Rossi / Supplied.

34/48English rock band Supergrass will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of their I Should Coco album, taking to the stage on the Friday.

35/48It’ll be the third time, and first time in a decade, Franz Ferdinand will return to the Glastonbury stage, playing on the Friday.

36/48Scottish heavy rock band Biffy Clyro are one of the headliners on the Friday night.

37/48American singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile is due to play on the Saturday. Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for The Recording Academy

38/48British singer Jorja Smith will play the Sunday. Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images

39/48American singer songwriter Faye Webster is scheduled to play the Friday. Picture; Supplied.

40/48Australian punk rock band Amyl and the Sniffers will take to the stage on the Saturday. Picture: John Angus Stewart

2025 BRIT Award winning Group of the Year Ezra Collective collect their award. They’ll play on the Saturday. Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images

41/482025 BRIT Award winning Group of the Year Ezra Collective collect their award. They’ll play on the Saturday. Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images

42/48American alternative metal band Deftones will play Saturday.

43/48R&B and Reggae legend Nile Rodgers and Chic are due to play the Sunday. Photo by Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images

44/48UK rock band Wolf Alice are scheduled for the Sunday.

45/48English electronic star Four Tet is up on the Friday.

46/48The Scissor Sisters take to the stage on the Saturday.

47/48US rock group The Brian Jonestown Massacre play on the Sunday. Photo by David Wolff - Patrick/Redferns)

British singer-songwriter Myles Smith (Stargazing), who won the BRIT Awards’ Rising Star award, will play on the Friday night. Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images

48/48British singer-songwriter Myles Smith (Stargazing), who won the BRIT Awards’ Rising Star award, will play on the Friday night. Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images

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