The Glasto Thingy
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Providing detail of official Glastonbury line up announcement dates. Trying to make sense of it will get you nowhere.
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🗓 Today in 2014, Arcade Fire were the first headliners to be announced for Glastonbury 2015.
#Glastonbury
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#Glastonbury
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Arcade Fire announced as first 2014 headliner - Glastonbury Festivals
Band to top Pyramid Stage bill on 27th June
www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 9:54 AM
🗓 Today in 2014, Arcade Fire were the first headliners to be announced for Glastonbury 2015.
#Glastonbury
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#Glastonbury
www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/news/arcade-...
🗓 On this day in 2018, Kylie was announced for the Sunday Tea-time Slot at Glastonbury 2019.
#Glastonbury #KylieMinogue
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#Glastonbury #KylieMinogue
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Kylie to play Sunday teatime slot - Glastonbury Festivals
We’re delighted to announce that Kylie is finally bringing her show to Glastonbury. She’ll play the legendary Sunday afternoon slot on the Pyramid Stage at next year’s Festival. And as Emily Eavis jus...
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December 19, 2025 at 9:53 AM
🗓 On this day in 2018, Kylie was announced for the Sunday Tea-time Slot at Glastonbury 2019.
#Glastonbury #KylieMinogue
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#Glastonbury #KylieMinogue
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I attended my last gig of the year on Saturday, taking the total of live sets seen in 2025 to 129.
If you're desperate for some light viewing, I've compiled them all into a six and a half minute video.
WARNING: MAY CONTAIN GUITARS
youtu.be/RpfgKUoW3c4?...
If you're desperate for some light viewing, I've compiled them all into a six and a half minute video.
WARNING: MAY CONTAIN GUITARS
youtu.be/RpfgKUoW3c4?...
129 Live Sets in 2025
YouTube video by GJPEvids2
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December 16, 2025 at 10:45 PM
I attended my last gig of the year on Saturday, taking the total of live sets seen in 2025 to 129.
If you're desperate for some light viewing, I've compiled them all into a six and a half minute video.
WARNING: MAY CONTAIN GUITARS
youtu.be/RpfgKUoW3c4?...
If you're desperate for some light viewing, I've compiled them all into a six and a half minute video.
WARNING: MAY CONTAIN GUITARS
youtu.be/RpfgKUoW3c4?...
December 16, 2025 at 3:14 PM
🗓 On this day in 2019, Taylor Swift was announced as Sunday Night headliner for Glastonbury 2020.
#Glastonbury #TaylorSwift
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#Glastonbury #TaylorSwift
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Taylor Swift to headline Sunday night at Glastonbury 2020 - Glastonbury Festivals
We are very excited to report that Taylor Swift will headline the Pyramid Stage on Sunday night at next year’s Glastonbury. This is the American singer-songwriter’s first appearance at the Festival. S...
glastonburyfestivals.co.uk
December 15, 2025 at 12:10 PM
🗓 On this day in 2019, Taylor Swift was announced as Sunday Night headliner for Glastonbury 2020.
#Glastonbury #TaylorSwift
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#Glastonbury #TaylorSwift
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Glastonbury support for charities and good causes reaches £4.2 million in 2025!
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Glastonbury's support for charities and good causes reaches £4.2m in 2025 - Glastonbury Festivals
By the end of 2025, we’ll have made payments of over £4.2m to more than 300 organisations spanning a huge range of causes.
www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk
December 12, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Glastonbury support for charities and good causes reaches £4.2 million in 2025!
www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/news/glaston...
www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/news/glaston...
Not quite sure what to call this but I'll go with...
🚨 INDUSTRY CONFIRM🚨
On Universal International's official Instagram account, TOMORA (Aurora and The Chemical Brothers) are confirmed for Glastonbury 2027.
#Glastonbury #Tomora
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🚨 INDUSTRY CONFIRM🚨
On Universal International's official Instagram account, TOMORA (Aurora and The Chemical Brothers) are confirmed for Glastonbury 2027.
#Glastonbury #Tomora
www.instagram.com/p/DR_5QzTE1G...
December 11, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Not quite sure what to call this but I'll go with...
🚨 INDUSTRY CONFIRM🚨
On Universal International's official Instagram account, TOMORA (Aurora and The Chemical Brothers) are confirmed for Glastonbury 2027.
#Glastonbury #Tomora
www.instagram.com/p/DR_5QzTE1G...
🚨 INDUSTRY CONFIRM🚨
On Universal International's official Instagram account, TOMORA (Aurora and The Chemical Brothers) are confirmed for Glastonbury 2027.
#Glastonbury #Tomora
www.instagram.com/p/DR_5QzTE1G...
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Raul Malo, the operatic vocalist and co-founder of the Grammy-winning, Latin-tinged country band the Mavericks, has died at age 60.
Access the free article here: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Access the free article here: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
December 9, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Raul Malo, the operatic vocalist and co-founder of the Grammy-winning, Latin-tinged country band the Mavericks, has died at age 60.
Access the free article here: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Access the free article here: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
RIP Raul Malo of The Mavericks.
In 2017 I chose their set in Avalon over Radiohead on the Pyramid, no regrets. They kicked off with their biggest hit and the entire set was joyous.
In 2017 I chose their set in Avalon over Radiohead on the Pyramid, no regrets. They kicked off with their biggest hit and the entire set was joyous.
December 9, 2025 at 2:58 PM
RIP Raul Malo of The Mavericks.
In 2017 I chose their set in Avalon over Radiohead on the Pyramid, no regrets. They kicked off with their biggest hit and the entire set was joyous.
In 2017 I chose their set in Avalon over Radiohead on the Pyramid, no regrets. They kicked off with their biggest hit and the entire set was joyous.
BBC News - Glastonbury Festival traffic 'handled better than ever' in 2025 - BBC News
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Glastonbury Festival traffic 'handled better than ever' in 2025
A report says the transport management at the 2025 festival was
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December 8, 2025 at 7:14 PM
BBC News - Glastonbury Festival traffic 'handled better than ever' in 2025 - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Movie you've watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (either War or Trek), LOTR, or Marvel.
December 7, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Movie you've watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (either War or Trek), LOTR, or Marvel.
The Dreamweaver's Journey.
The opening ceremony of the 2025 Glastonbury Festival of the Performing Arts.
youtu.be/Q-Oj_JGQ3wQ?...
The opening ceremony of the 2025 Glastonbury Festival of the Performing Arts.
youtu.be/Q-Oj_JGQ3wQ?...
The Dreamweaver's Journey Glastonbury 2025
YouTube video by Glastonbury Theatre and Circus Fields
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December 5, 2025 at 9:12 PM
The Dreamweaver's Journey.
The opening ceremony of the 2025 Glastonbury Festival of the Performing Arts.
youtu.be/Q-Oj_JGQ3wQ?...
The opening ceremony of the 2025 Glastonbury Festival of the Performing Arts.
youtu.be/Q-Oj_JGQ3wQ?...
🗓 On this day in 2022, Elton John was announced as Sunday night headliner for Glastonbury 2023.
One or Two people showed up.
#Glastonbury
www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/news/elton-j...
One or Two people showed up.
#Glastonbury
www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/news/elton-j...
Elton John to headline Sunday at Glastonbury 2023 - Glastonbury Festivals
We are incredibly excited to announce that Elton John will headline the Pyramid Stage on Sunday night at Glastonbury 2023, for what will be the final UK show of his last ever tour. Said Emily Eavis: “...
www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 7:35 AM
🗓 On this day in 2022, Elton John was announced as Sunday night headliner for Glastonbury 2023.
One or Two people showed up.
#Glastonbury
www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/news/elton-j...
One or Two people showed up.
#Glastonbury
www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/news/elton-j...
🗓 On this day in 2014, in a rare Sunday announcement, Lionel Ritchie was confirmed for the 2015 Sunday Tea-time Slot.
#Glastonbury
www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/news/lionel-...
#Glastonbury
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Lionel Richie to play Glastonbury 2015! - Glastonbury Festivals
We’re very pleased to announce that soul icon Lionel Richie is the first artist to be confirmed for Glastonbury 2015. He will make his debut UK festival appearance in the Sunday teatime slot on the Py...
www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk
November 30, 2025 at 10:18 AM
🗓 On this day in 2014, in a rare Sunday announcement, Lionel Ritchie was confirmed for the 2015 Sunday Tea-time Slot.
#Glastonbury
www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/news/lionel-...
#Glastonbury
www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/news/lionel-...
🗓 On this day in 2009, U2 were announced as Friday Night headliners for Glastonbury 2010.
They would eventually have to cancel the appearance after Bono injured his back, but would return to headline in 2011.
#Glastonbury #U2
www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/news/u2-conf...
They would eventually have to cancel the appearance after Bono injured his back, but would return to headline in 2011.
#Glastonbury #U2
www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/news/u2-conf...
U2 confirmed for Glastonbury 2010! - Glastonbury Festivals
Irish legends to play first ever Glastonbury set
www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 3:45 PM
🗓 On this day in 2009, U2 were announced as Friday Night headliners for Glastonbury 2010.
They would eventually have to cancel the appearance after Bono injured his back, but would return to headline in 2011.
#Glastonbury #U2
www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/news/u2-conf...
They would eventually have to cancel the appearance after Bono injured his back, but would return to headline in 2011.
#Glastonbury #U2
www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/news/u2-conf...
BBC News - Inside the rise of a £1m Glastonbury tickets scammer - BBC News
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Inside the rise of a £1m Glastonbury tickets scammer
Ripped-off customers are hunting for Miles Hart after he sold hundreds of Glastonbury tickets and vanished.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 11:02 AM
BBC News - Inside the rise of a £1m Glastonbury tickets scammer - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
🗓 On this day in 2019, Paul McCartney was announced as Saturday Night headliner for Glastonbury 2020.
Two years+ later, he didn't get his own announcement, and was included in the first poster release.
#Glastonbury #PaulMcCartney
www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/news/paul-mc...
Two years+ later, he didn't get his own announcement, and was included in the first poster release.
#Glastonbury #PaulMcCartney
www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/news/paul-mc...
Paul McCartney to headline Saturday night at Glastonbury 2020 - Glastonbury Festivals
We are incredibly excited to announce that Paul McCartney will headline the Pyramid Stage on the Saturday night of next year’s Glastonbury Festival, on June 27th. Said Glastonbury co-organiser Emily E...
www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
🗓 On this day in 2019, Paul McCartney was announced as Saturday Night headliner for Glastonbury 2020.
Two years+ later, he didn't get his own announcement, and was included in the first poster release.
#Glastonbury #PaulMcCartney
www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/news/paul-mc...
Two years+ later, he didn't get his own announcement, and was included in the first poster release.
#Glastonbury #PaulMcCartney
www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/news/paul-mc...
All round hero Rob Pope is at it again!
Running way too far and raising funds for the NSPCC.
Give him a follow and donate if you can.
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Running way too far and raising funds for the NSPCC.
Give him a follow and donate if you can.
www.instagram.com/reel/DRHhsWj...
The Glasto Thingy on Instagram: "All round hero @run.robla.run is at it again!
Running way too far and raising funds for the NSPCC.
Give him a follow and donate if you can."
0 likes, 0 comments - theglastothingy on November 16, 2025: "All round hero @run.robla.run is at it again!
Running way too far and raising funds for the NSPCC.
Give him a follow and donate if you c...
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November 16, 2025 at 12:45 PM
All round hero Rob Pope is at it again!
Running way too far and raising funds for the NSPCC.
Give him a follow and donate if you can.
www.instagram.com/reel/DRHhsWj...
Running way too far and raising funds for the NSPCC.
Give him a follow and donate if you can.
www.instagram.com/reel/DRHhsWj...
🗓 On this day in 2018, Stormzy was announced as Friday night headliner for Glastonbury 2019.
#Glastonbury #Stormzy
www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/news/stormzy...
#Glastonbury #Stormzy
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Stormzy to headline Friday night at Glastonbury 2019 - Glastonbury Festivals
We’re delighted to announce that Stormzy is confirmed as the first headliner for Glastonbury 2019. The multi award-winning British MC will headline the Pyramid Stage on Friday, June 28th. The announce...
www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 9:38 AM
🗓 On this day in 2018, Stormzy was announced as Friday night headliner for Glastonbury 2019.
#Glastonbury #Stormzy
www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/news/stormzy...
#Glastonbury #Stormzy
www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/news/stormzy...
🗓 On this day in 2021, Diana Ross was announced for the Legends Slot at Glastonbury 2022.
She had previously been announced for 2020, the one that got away.
#Glastonbury
glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/news/diana-r...
She had previously been announced for 2020, the one that got away.
#Glastonbury
glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/news/diana-r...
Diana Ross to play legends slot at Glastonbury 2022 - Glastonbury Festivals
We’re thrilled to confirm that Diana Ross is returning to the UK to give her much-anticipated performance in the legendary Sunday teatime slot on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury 2022, on Sunday June ...
glastonburyfestivals.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 10:24 AM
🗓 On this day in 2021, Diana Ross was announced for the Legends Slot at Glastonbury 2022.
She had previously been announced for 2020, the one that got away.
#Glastonbury
glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/news/diana-r...
She had previously been announced for 2020, the one that got away.
#Glastonbury
glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/news/diana-r...
Less than 24 hours to enter the prize draw to win one of 25 pairs of tickets to Glastonbury Festival 2027.
By my (probably dodgy) calculations from the money raised, the chances are currently 3,515 to 1. So better than on ticket day, and you'll be contributing to a good cause.
By my (probably dodgy) calculations from the money raised, the chances are currently 3,515 to 1. So better than on ticket day, and you'll be contributing to a good cause.
🎟 TICKET COMPETITION 🎟
Win tickets to Glastonbury 2027!
25 pairs of tickets to Glastonbury Festival 2027 to be won in a prize draw, which will raise emergency funds to support the work of Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF UK).
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/glastonbur...
Win tickets to Glastonbury 2027!
25 pairs of tickets to Glastonbury Festival 2027 to be won in a prize draw, which will raise emergency funds to support the work of Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF UK).
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/glastonbur...
November 6, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Less than 24 hours to enter the prize draw to win one of 25 pairs of tickets to Glastonbury Festival 2027.
By my (probably dodgy) calculations from the money raised, the chances are currently 3,515 to 1. So better than on ticket day, and you'll be contributing to a good cause.
By my (probably dodgy) calculations from the money raised, the chances are currently 3,515 to 1. So better than on ticket day, and you'll be contributing to a good cause.
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BBC Four repeating the #Arena about the Chelsea Hotel is as good an excuse as any to roll out the amazing fact that the last guest to leave the Chelsea Hotel was Reg Hollis from The Bill
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The Chelsea Guest Who Wouldn't Leave
When the hotel abruptly shut down, one guest, Jeff Stewart, a Scottish actor in town for the Manhattan Film Festival, was determined to stay.
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November 3, 2025 at 10:43 PM
BBC Four repeating the #Arena about the Chelsea Hotel is as good an excuse as any to roll out the amazing fact that the last guest to leave the Chelsea Hotel was Reg Hollis from The Bill
archive.nytimes.com/cityroom.blo...
archive.nytimes.com/cityroom.blo...