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Scottish Sun
6 hours ago
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Glastonbury opening ceremony branded a flop by disappointed revellers as fireworks display ‘dogged by sound issues'
THE opening ceremony at Glastonbury has been branded a flop by disappointed festival-goers. Disgruntled revellers called out a fireworks display and criticized sound issues at the iconic event in Somerset this evening. 6 Fans have complained about reported sound issues at the opening ceremony Credit: supplied 6 One reveller claimed they couldn't hear any music for half an hour Credit: supplied 6 Ticket-holders dubbed the display "underwhelming" Credit: supplied One festival goer told The Sun: "The opening ceremony started 10 minutes late, there was a huge choir on stage that no one could hear. "All we could hear was the sound of a couple of drums. "It was a massive fireworks display with no music, the whole silence lasted 30 minutes." And their comments were echoed by fellow visitors, one fuming reveller penned on X: "Not good from a sound standpoint. I think you have let the performers down here to say the least." "Sack the sound guy," wrote another. A third agreed: "Is there meant to be no sound at the #Glastonbury2025 opening ceremony? Local regs? Crowds a bit restless at the back." "Where's the sound? Kicked out of Greenpeace for crowds. No sound and lost audience at opening ceremony. Get it together," posted someone else. One fuming ticket-holder slammed: "No sound. Can't hear anything. Underwhelming." The Sun contacted Glastonbury for comment. It comes as thousands arrived to set up camp for the first day of Glastonbury today. Pop-up hotel luxury glamping at Glastonbury But revellers at the festival in Worthy Farm, Somerset, faced a drenching - after the Met Office forecast rain and thunderstorms. However, temperatures are set to soar by the weekend, with highs of 30C. Although it could be a messy start to the festival, with its 1,500 acres of farmland turning into a mud bath in previous years. While the festival is best known for its music, revellers can enjoy the range of stalls, set up their tents and explore the grounds in the meantime before the main performances kick off on Friday. Opening headliner The 1975 take to the stage at 10pm, while acts such as Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts, Charli XCX, and Doechii will perform on Saturday. 6 Thousands of revellers pitched their tents today Credit: EPA 6 Performers take part in the 'glasto latino' carnival on the first day of the Glastonbury festival Credit: AFP 6 Festival-goers at the festival in Worthy Farm, Somerset, faced a drenching today Credit: EPA Sunday is due to see Rod Stewart gracing his fans - with Lewis Capaldi also set to make a sensational return to music. The singer will be dropping his comeback single at the festival. The release, Lewis' first since he put out Strangers and A Cure For Minds Unwell in January last year, coincides with his secret set on the Pyramid Stage at Glasto. As the gates to Worthy Farm opened to let the first of this year's revellers through, a source said: 'Lewis took a decent chunk of time away and now he's ready for his fans to hear what he has been working on. 'Tomorrow is a huge day for him. He will be releasing a brand new single and it is his Pyramid Stage performance. He is in a great place and feels ready to come back into the spotlight.' Lewis' last performance at Glastonbury on that very stage in 2023 ended in tears, with the Someone You Loved star breaking down before cutting the set short. However, Amyle and the Sniffers' upcoming set is still hanging in the balance after illness swept through the band and their team. The Aussie rockers were forced to cancel their Vienna gig on Monday after two band members and a crew member came down with 'a very nasty virus". And it comes just days before they're due to hit the stage at Worthy Farm. Meanwhile, a huge US popstar has hinted that they're the secret act 'Patchwork' at the festival. Ever since organisers revealed the full line-up and stage times for Glasto, revellers have been trying to work out who the mysterious act is. At the beginning of the month, Glastonbury organisers shared the complete schedule. However, there are still several 'TBA' slots that hint at secret sets on the Pyramid Stage and beyond. Now fans have a brand new theory about who could make a surprise appearance at the legendary festival. On the 2025 Glastonbury schedule, the Saturday 6.15pm slot has a mysterious act called "Patchwork" pencilled in, and fans have been trying to work out what it means. Now fans are convinced that Chappell Roan is "Patchwork" after she posted a telling clue on Instagram. It came after the Pink Pony Club star shared a picture of herself holding a patchwork quilt, and wrote next to it: "Insane vibe."
Scottish Sun
12 hours ago
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British pop superstar makes huge comeback with new single out TOMORROW – the same day as his secret set at Glastonbury
'He is firing on all cylinders and there's no doubt this single will go straight to No1' LOOK WHO'S BACK British pop superstar makes huge comeback with new single out TOMORROW – the same day as his secret set at Glastonbury LEWIS CAPALDI will make a sensational return to music tomorrow – with the singer dropping his comeback single. The release, Lewis' first since he put out Strangers and A Cure For Minds Unwell in January last year, coincides with his secret set on the Pyramid Stage at Glasto. 9 Lewis Capaldi will make a sensational return to music tomorrow Credit: Getty 9 The announcement coincides with his secret set at Glastonbury Credit: PA As the gates to Worthy Farm opened to let the first of this year's revellers through yesterday, a source said: 'Lewis took a decent chunk of time away and now he's ready for his fans to hear what he has been working on. 'Tomorrow is a huge day for him. He will be releasing a brand new single and it is his Pyramid Stage performance. He is in a great place and feels ready to come back into the spotlight.' Lewis' last performance at Glastonbury on that very stage in 2023 ended in tears, with the Someone You Loved star breaking down before cutting the set short. I was standing shoulder-to-shoulder with fans who, like me, were in tears at watching Lew struggling. Afterwards, Lewis told us the performance made him realise he needed to 'spend much more time getting my mental and physical health in order'. He retreated from the spotlight but last year started working on new tunes, going into the studio with British singer-songwriter Dan D'Lion, where he was snapped strumming on an acoustic guitar. Then one of my pals overheard him in Gerry's bar in London last October excitedly talking about new music coming this year. Insiders said the new record came together quickly. It will follow his two No1 albums, 2019's debut Divinely Uninspired To A Hellish Extent, and Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent, which came out in 2023. In March, I caught up with his pal Yungblud, who told me he thought Lewis was back to his best, telling me: 'I have heard his new music and it sounds great.' And it's not just the music which is on point, as Lewis returned to the stage for a secret show at Tom Walker's Calm charity gig in Edinburgh last month. Lewis Capaldi's highly-anticipated comeback -- and who will be Charli XCX's Apple girl? | Showbiz Fix Lewis came on stage after Tom had finished performing and played a six-song set in the Assembly Halls. The show went down a treat and Lew absolutely nailed his six-song setlist. Those close to Lewis' told me he is more than ready to return to the spotlight. 'Lewis is raring to go,' my insider added. 'Naturally there will always be nerves but he feels confident and assured. 'He is firing on all cylinders and there's no doubt this single will go straight to No1, which will give Lewis a massive boost.' We're rooting for you Lewis, and we can't wait to see you back down in Somerset. Gene and Lennon's family ties YOU won't need three guesses to work out who these two suit-wearing nepo babies are the sons of. Models Gene and Lennon Gallagher were snapped looking just like their dad Liam during the Saint Laurent show at Paris Men's Fashion Week. 9 Gene and Lennon Gallagher were snapped looking just like their dad Liam during the Saint Laurent show at Paris Men's Fashion Week Credit: Getty There's eight days to go until Liam and their uncle Noel reunite in Cardiff for Oasis' reunion tour, and I've no doubt they will be in the crowd cheering them on. And I won't be surprised if Gene and Lennon hotfoot it from the French capital to Glastonbury, as I've seen them letting loose at the festival before. If their resemblance to Liam extends to his behaviour, I'm sure they will be getting up to plenty of antics on Worthy Farm. Libertine's in album push THE LIBERTINES are pushing ahead with their next album following the success of All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade, which went straight to No1 last year. The band, Pete Doherty, Carl Barat, John Hassall and Gary Powell, left a gap of ten years between their third and fourth. 9 The Libertines are pushing ahead with their next album, pictured Pete Doherty Credit: AFP And in an exclusive chat ahead of their performance on Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage on Sunday afternoon, drummer Gary promised they won't be leaving it as long before bringing out a fifth album. 'There's always plans, it's whether we get to it,' Gary said.'We were on a two-record deal. 'So there was supposed to be at least another record not long after the release of the one in 2015. 'Nearly ten years later, we finally got to it. We're in the midst of touring at the moment, we're still finishing off the touring cycle of this last album.' Gary also dismissed suggestions The Libertines are still 'ramshackle' on stage. He said with a laugh: 'It takes a lot of work to be as ramshackle as we are. Most bands will try and be ramshackle, whilst being extremely ramshackle. We actually work really hard at being ramshackle. 'I wouldn't be in anything other than a well-rehearsed band.' Pete's performance with The Libertines at Glastonbury follows the death of his Babyshambles bandmate Patrick Walden last week aged 46. Beyonce blue la la BEYONCE is continuing the Cowboy Carter trend, even when she's not on stage. She wore this sexy blue denim jumpsuit and a hat while out in Paris, joined by her husband Jay-Z. 9 Beyonce wore this sexy blue denim jumpsuit and a hat while out in Paris Credit: Instagram 9 Bey was joined by her husband Jay-Z Credit: Getty They were at the Louis Vuitton show as part of Men's Fashion Week. As well as getting the best seats in the house, Louis Vuitton Men's creative director Pharrell Williams gave her a bag straight off the runway. Jay has been on the road with Bey for months now and proved he is her No1 fan earlier in the day, when he was seen wearing a T-shirt with her picture on it. I doubt my fella would be so pleased if I came home in a top featuring his mug. Rita does a decent proposal RITA ORA has spoken of her proposal to Taika Waititi, after she broke tradition by getting down on one knee. She said on Davina McCall's Begin Again podcast: 'I just did the whole thing. We were in a hotel room in Palm Springs, like a really nice, fancy one filled up with balloons and cake, which is my favourite thing in the world. 9 Rita Ora has spoken of her proposal to Taika Waititi Credit: AP 'I got the bands made, I didn't want anything too flashy. He's like, 'What the hell is it? Valentine's Day?' I was like, 'Oh no, if you're gonna say no, I'm gonna have to take my clothes off'. 'Anyway, I got down on one knee, and Taika absolutely loved it.' Rita also talked about her friendship with Beyonce and said: 'Being signed to Jay Z, she is my biggest inspiration. She took it upon herself to really look after me, and I still see her. 'She's always been so, so nice and proud, and checking in on my family and friends I've had since childhood, remembering their names. I mean, it's crazy.' More-oon MAROON 5 have announced their eighth album, Love Is Like. It will be out on August 15 and features All Night, as well as recent track Priceless. Frontman Adam Levine said: 'I feel like we've gone back to what we used to do, which is to not pay attention to where we fit, and producing the music organically.' Vamps US reunion THE VAMPS have reunited to make their first album for five years. The group have been on hiatus while members pursued solo careers. 9 The Vamps have reunited to make their first album for five years, pictured guitarist James McVey Credit: Getty But now guitarist James Brittain-McVey has revealed they are flying to the US to start work on a new project. On Instagram, he wrote: 'It felt about time to jump on a plane and start writing again! 'I have been looking forward to this moment for years. Being with the boys feels like home. Bring on the next album.' West End Hercules is strong on laughs and classic tunes THE 1997 animated movie is one of Disney's best, so the stakes were high. But I'm pleased to report this West End adaption of Hercules, at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, does the film justice . . . and then some. 9 I'm pleased to report this West End adaption of Hercules, at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, does the film justice . . . and then some Credit: ©JOHAN PERSSON, for press and publicity while production is being performed. All other us From start to finish, the show is surprisingly funny, with jokes landing perfectly from Mount Olympus all the way back down to Earth. The all-female gospel singing muses steal the show with their vocals and camp sass. Hades and Meg are also perfectly cast. Along with Phil, they are given a more adult costume, bringing them further into real life. My only gripe is that in doing so, some of the classic Disney magic is lost. Hades' famous flame hair has been replaced with silver locks, while half-goat, half-man Phil is now all man. But the cast make the characters their own and crowd pleasers come from the original film's score. While the new songs may not be instant classics, I'm pretty sure this show will Go The Distance. JACK HARDWICK
