Despite fan expectations, Madonna will not be part of the Glastonbury 2027 lineup, with organizers confirming three other artists have been secured instead.

Following a fallow year, speculation has begun regarding potential headliners for the Glastonbury Festival's return in 2027.

Robbie Williams has revealed plans for a series of major outdoor concerts across the UK and Ireland in 2027, scheduled for the week following Glastonbury.

British punk duo Bob Vylan announced their intention to sue the BBC for defamation following the broadcaster's reaction to their Glastonbury performance. The band claims the BBC placed inaccurate labels upon them.

Punk rap duo Bob Vylan has filed a lawsuit against the BBC in the Irish High Court, months after also suing RTÉ for defamation over its coverage of their controversial Glastonbury set.

The original director has reworked a 30-year-old film about the 'last of the old-school Glastonbury Festivals' for screening in cinemas across the UK, capturing the event's 'magic and midsummer madness'.

The Glastonbury Festival is taking a fallow year, leading to a broader discussion on the benefits of cultural events taking breaks for recovery and rejuvenation, with examples like Star Wars and Charli XCX.

For those missing Glastonbury, various local music festivals across the UK are featuring stars like Fatboy Slim and Becky Hill, celebrating the vibrant local music scene this weekend.

During Glastonbury's fallow year, an article speculates on what the weather would have been like if the Worthy Farm festival had gone ahead in 2026.

The classic film 'Glastonbury The Movie' will be re-released in restored 4K in cinemas to celebrate its 30th anniversary, coinciding with the Glastonbury weekend.

With Glastonbury not taking place this year, this article offers recommendations for open-air music festivals in the Czech Republic and nearby areas, featuring rock legends and fresh acts for music lovers.

Tickets for major UK festivals like Reading and Leeds, Glastonbury, Parklife, and Download have seen significant price increases, prompting a comparison of costs.

British band Duran Duran has reportedly refused an offer to perform at the Glastonbury Festival, stating they would only play if given a main stage, evening headline slot rather than an afternoon performance in a festival tent.

Blur bassist Alex James has stated that he believes the Glastonbury Festival is "overrated," suggesting that people act as if it's the only festival.

Guitarist Earl Slick discusses the prospect of bringing back David Bowie’s Glastonbury 2000 band for the 'Live On The Loch' charity event, calling them "the best configuration of people he ever had." Slick also reflects on his time with Bowie and the hope for a final tour.

Stormzy's iconic stab-proof vest, designed by Banksy and worn at Glastonbury, is now on display at the new V&A East in London. The exhibition celebrates Black British music, also featuring items from artists like Winifred Atwell, Little Simz, and Sade.

David Bowie’s live band from his Glastonbury 2000 performance is set to reunite for a 'Live On The Loch' charity gig, which will be part of a weekend event including a guitar auction and a black-tie gala dinner.

Primary School Bangers caused a sensation on TikTok, then at Glastonbury, and now it’s gone nationwide. Is it harmless nostalgia – or a symptom of an increasingly conservative culture?

The BBC is reportedly 'nervous' about potential politically charged speeches at the upcoming BAFTA ceremony, following a previous controversy at Glastonbury.

Manchester's Westside Cowboy is making waves in the indie rock scene, asserting themselves as an exciting force after securing a slot at Glastonbury.

Liam Gallagher has issued a blunt response to rumors circulating about Oasis potentially headlining Glastonbury in 2027.

The Eisteddfod y Garreg Las, a major Welsh cultural festival, is being held near Cardigan, celebrating its 850th birthday with bards and musicians.

The BBC chair has stated that serious broadcasting errors, including incidents at Glastonbury and the BAFTA film awards, are negatively impacting public confidence in journalism and trust in the BBC as a public institution.

British punk duo Bob Vylan is suing the BBC in Ireland, a year after an incident at the Glastonbury festival. The lawsuit stems from a dispute that occurred during their performance at the festival.

Madonna has suggested in an interview with BBC that she might be the main star of the Glastonbury Festival, also admitting to being jealous of Kylie Minogue.

The 'Everywhere At Once' festival is bringing major artists and rising talent to hundreds of UK venues, aiming to support and save vital grassroots music spaces.

Madonna discussed her career, including a hint about Glastonbury and her feelings about Kylie, during her interview on The Graham Norton Show.

A local music festival in the UK is set to feature artists like Fatboy Slim and Becky Hill, celebrating the British music scene for those who might be missing the Glastonbury festival.

Mad Cool Festival in Madrid is capitalizing on Glastonbury's off-year in 2026 by announcing a massive lineup, with 10 acts highlighted for the event.

Tickets for major UK music festivals including Reading and Leeds, Glastonbury, Parklife, Download, and Wireless have seen significant price increases, prompting comparisons and concerns among potential attendees.

Fatboy Slim, Lucy Spraggan, Gene, D Double E, and Westside Cowboy are among the latest artists announced for the nationwide 'Everywhere At Once' festival, which aims to support grassroots music venues across the UK.

The Music Venue Trust and The National Lottery have announced the initial line-up for their new nationwide festival, 'Everywhere At Once'. The festival is being promoted as a 'Glastonbury replacement' and will feature artists like The Lathums, Becky Hill, and Rizzle Kicks.

Mel C, also known as Sporty Spice, has publicly stated her desire for the Spice Girls to perform at Glastonbury, calling it the 'pinnacle' of their career.

The director of the Rock for People festival, a former Google marketing executive, expressed his ambition to transform the event into the 'Czech Glastonbury,' focusing on uniqueness.

Glastonbury is having a fallow year but there are huge line-ups at many other festivals this year - and something different if you fancy that too.

Residents and a previous applicant have voiced opposition to a proposed 266-unit affordable housing development in Glastonbury.

He also spoke to NME about if he is working on new material to follow his 2025 album, overcoming doubt about his singing, and what it felt like to headline Glastonbury’s Other Stage last summer The…

EXCLUSIVE: The BBC will be monitoring the BAFTA Film Awards closely for politically-charged speeches after the UK broadcaster sparked a national scandal last year by streaming a Glastonbury Festival a

Members of the band Green Day expressed their desire to headline Glastonbury, calling it 'the last great festival that we haven’t done'.

A medieval relic, identified as an abbot's kneecap, that was stolen from Glastonbury Abbey 70 years ago has been returned by the widow of the schoolboy who took it. The relic's return marks the end of a seven-decade absence.

The Forest Fest in Laois is being promoted with ambitions to compete with the historical grandeur of the Glastonbury festival.

An account shares personal experiences and 'war stories' from attending various music festivals, including Glastonbury, Oxegen, Electric Picnic, and Beyond the Pale, across different decades.

Foo Fighters performed a cover of The Beatles' 'I Want You (She’s So Heavy)' during their second show at Anfield in Liverpool, four years after Dave Grohl joined Paul McCartney onstage at Glastonbury.

Madonna's interview with Graham Norton revealed several insights, including her alleged jealousy of Kylie Minogue and a significant hint about a potential Glastonbury appearance.

A suspected arson attack involving an explosion and caravan fires near Glastonbury has led to arrests and heightened controversy surrounding individuals living in vehicles in the area.

American pop star Olivia Rodrigo revealed she experienced a near anxiety attack just before her headlining performance at the Glastonbury Festival in 2025, one of the most significant shows of her career.

The Exit to Montenegro festival has been included in a Yahoo Travel article titled 'No Glastonbury? No Problem,' which highlights European festivals still available to audiences this summer.

Tickets for prominent UK music festivals such as Reading and Leeds, Glastonbury, Parklife, and Download have seen significant price increases, making attendance more expensive for fans.

Duran Duran frontman Simon Le Bon stated the band is willing to play Glastonbury Festival, but only if they are offered a headlining slot, recalling a past offer for a 3pm disco tent performance.

Alex James of Blur dismissed Glastonbury Festival as "a gory drugs bender," suggesting other festivals like Roskilde in Denmark are underrated in comparison.

A K-pop star has been announced as a headliner for the Roskilde Festival, marking the first time a K-pop artist will top the bill at the Danish festival.

The director of the 'Rock for People' music festival in the Czech Republic, a former Google marketing head, expresses his ambition for the event to achieve the status of the 'Czech Glastonbury'.

A comprehensive guide to the United Kingdom's music festival season for summer 2026 has been published, detailing major line-ups and alternative options, noting Glastonbury's fallow year.

The BBC received more complaints about the BAFTA Film Awards N-word debacle than for any other broadcast since the Glastonbury crisis, in which Bob Vylan chanted “death to the IDF.” The British…

In the build-up to the BAFTA Film Awards, Deadline revealed how the BBC was desperate to avoid repeating the Glastonbury Festival meltdown that followed Bob Vylan’s “death to the IDF” chant. A few day

My group, Swim Deep, plays to crowds of hundreds across the UK – but in China, we play to tens of thousands. And we’re not the only ones When I joined the band Swim Deep 13 years ago, my dreams were much like those of any young musician: to play Glastonbury, to tour America and to hear our music on the radio – all of which we’ve managed to achieve. But what I hadn’t counted on was finding a fanbase in China. Despite us never having knowingly released our music there, Swim Deep recently returned triumphant from our fourth run of shows on Chinese soil in barely 10 years, and we’re not the only British indie band benefiting from this unexpected opportunity. China has had an enthusiasm for British and Irish pop acts for years, long before its ¥500bn (£531m) music industry overtook France to become the world’s fifth largest in 2023. Jessie J became a phenomenon after winning the country’s premier singing competition in 2018, while Westlife have spent decades playing to thousands in Chinese arenas and stadiums. But less heralded is a growing interest in grassroots UK indie bands, for whom the unexpected demand – and promise of excellent pre-gig catering – presents a financial and spiritual lifeline as returns increasingly diminish on home soil. Continue reading...