Pop Icon Spotted in the Crowd for Gracie Abrams' Glastonbury Set
Pop Icon Spotted in the Crowd for Gracie Abrams' Glastonbury Set originally appeared on Parade.
Gracie Abrams, who wrapped up her Secret of Us Tour earlier this spring and has been teasing that she is working on her new album, performed at Glastonbury Festival this Friday to a packed crowd.
Not only did Abrams sing her hits such as "I Love You, I'm Sorry," "That's So True" and "Close To You," the 25-year-old singer also teased an unreleased song titled "Out of Nowhere" and sang a cover of The Cure's "Just Like Heaven."
Fans noticed Charli xcx, a British pop star who returned to the spotlight with her 2024 album brat, was seen watching the Abrams' set on the balcony with some friends. The "Talk Talk" singer was seen wearing a white graphic t-shirt, gray shorts and black boots. Her hair was slicked back into a tight ponytail and she accessorized the look with black sunglasses.
The sweet moment didn't go unnoticed by fans, who took to social media to post Charli xcx watching Abrams. @xcxsource, a prominent Charli xcx updates account, posted the original video to X. The 32-year-old DJ is set to perform on Saturday night.
Charli xcx watching Gracie Abram's set at Glastonbury today 🖤 pic.twitter.com/fpLKlrAHn1
— xcx source (@xcxsource) June 27, 2025
Though their musical styles differ — Charli xcx is known for her hyperpop, club anthems, while Abrams is known for her soft, confessional ballads, the two have become one of the industry's most unexpected pairings.
While fans eagerly await Charli's set on Saturday, which is expected to be packed with tracks from her brat, seeing her in the crowd for Abrams proves that even on the biggest stages, she still shows up for her fellow artists.Pop Icon Spotted in the Crowd for Gracie Abrams' Glastonbury Set first appeared on Parade on Jun 27, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
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