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Time Out
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Glastonbury 2025 Day 1 review: The 1975, Lorde and Gracie Abrams
Friday has been an absolute scorcher on Worthy Farm, with many sunburned people out and about. Thursday night saw the start of music with a tonne of stellar DJ sets. Crazy P kicked off Assembly with an ebulliant house and disco set, Ross From Friends drew a huge crowd at the Glade and Confidence Man 's raucous party shut down Levels. This morning the live action kicked off with a packed out, and very sweaty, secret set by Lorde on Woodsies. Women ruled today, as CMAT, Wet Leg and Gracie Abrams all gathered sprawling crowds. Over at Woodsies, all the coolest young people gathered to watch PinkPantheress, where there was a sea of diamante-encrusted caps and oversized sunglasses, and everyone keen for a sing-along turned up for Lewis Capaldi's secret set on the Pyramid Stage. Time Out is on the ground at Glasto 2025, and as well as other things (including headliner previews and guides to this year's full schedule, secret sets and how to watch online), we're also reporting back with daily reviews and round-ups. Here's the lowdown on Friday's best sets, with India Lawrence and Liv Kelly. The 1975 on the Pyramid Stage: no more politics for a controversial headliner This performance is a pretty big deal for British pop-rock band The 1975: not only is it their first time headlining the festival, but it's also set to be the band's only show this year. Paired with the controversy that came with the announcement of their inclusion in the lineup (thanks to frontman Matty Healy's historically problematic behaviour, like when he kissed his bandmate Ross MacDonald on stage in Malaysia in 2023), it's fair to say there was a decent amount of pressure on the band to deliver an energetic, hit-filled show. So, did they? Well, from the get-go the band's experience as festival veterans was evident. This was not their first time on the Pyramid Stage (having performed in 2014), and despite Healy's clear nerves, they commanded it well. Their set began with twinkly digital artwork before the band joined the stage under pillars of brilliant white light, launching into 'Happiness' with a James Dean-like Matty Healy swirling a half-drunk pint of Guinness, cigarette in hand. While not everyone's cup of tea, he's a charismatic (and at some points, when he breaks 'character' charming and emotional) performer, pausing between songs to acknowledge the size of the crowd and exclaim: 'For the first time in my life, I don't know what to say.' Their set was full of humour: at one moment a sign reading 'pompous arena synth pop' was plastered across the big screens. The show wasn't without its usual Healy-induced discomfort, though. After a bouncy 'It's Not Living If It's Not With You', the band's frontman began a brief, unnecessary ramble about how their show is not political, and that instead of more politics the world needs 'more love and friendship'. Healy also made a point of explaining that his comments are ironic throughout, and it gave the impression of them playing it very safe. Liv Gracie Abrams on the Other Stage: solid, polished pop She might have tried and failed to shed the label of 'nepo baby' (a title handed to her given her dad is acclaimed blockbuster movie director JJ Abrams), but 25-year old American singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams needn't bother, as her skill at crafting introspective, journal-like songs and doing them justice in a live performance was clear from her Other Stage set this afternoon. Skipping barefoot into view in a burgundy boho dress with smokey red visuals to match, Abrams dived straight into 'Risk' and swiftly onto 'Blowing Smoke', followed by '21' to get the tempo up. The polished, no-frills set lulled into a swaying rhythm when she ditched the guitar for 'Where Do We Go Now' and dreamily knelt down to be eye to eye with the crowd, but culminated in a blinder crescendo of 'Normal Thing', 'Free Now' and 'Close To You'. The whole thing was pretty slick, with not much choreo and no special guests (though Abram's vibey cover of The Cure's 'Just Like A Dream' was a solid addition to the setlist) but with endearing little waves at the crowd and grateful acclamations for 'the gift' that was performing at Glastonbury, she was obviously chuffed to be there. Liv Lorde at Woodsies: A stellar run-through of a moving, introspective, brand-new album Whispers of Lorde making an appearance at the mysterious TBA set at Glastonbury's Woodsies stage were circulating well before the festival kicked off (her new studio album Virgin was released today) but when she posted a photo of a tent on her Instagram account yesterday, things were looking pretty certain. That's why the stage was almost completely packed an hour before her performance even began, with Glasto-goers piling into the stuffy cover of Woodsies and basking in the sun for rows and rows back. But no matter where you stood, this set was worth the wait and the heat. Lorde sauntered onto stage in bright white T-shirt and jeans, writhing and jumping around in her signature, peculiar way, as she took the crowd through the tracklist to Virgin from start to finish. 'What Was That' proved its status as an instant classic, but never-before performed songs like 'Shapeshifter' and 'Broken Glass' as well as 'Man of The Year' completely absorbed the crowd's attention. With just enough time to raise the roof with 'Ribs' and 'Green Light', this late-morning set was a killer way to kick off Glasto. Liv CMAT on the Pyramid Stage: a life-affirming, 'very sexy' country-pop party Strutting onto the main stage in a blue vinyl mini dress, emblazoned with 'Dunboyne Diana' across the backside, rising pop-country star CMAT had utter control of the crowd this afternoon on the Pyramid Stage. Opening with jangly piano hit 'Have Fun', CMAT immediately splayed herself face down on the floor and began to sing, and we knew we were in for a fun, eccentric show. Joined by a six-piece band, also dressed in blue vinyl, CMAT's voice was at its best, with powerful vocals reaching high warbles that only Kate Bush could rival. For the next hour she galloped, jumped and kicked her way around the stage, occasionally stopping to tell a hilarious joke ('Please don't sue me, Jamie Oliver,' after singing new single 'The Jamie Oliver Petrol Station'), or give an emotional talk to the crowd about body image, or being grateful for being here. She closed off with sentimental indie hit, 'Stay For Something' jumping into the pit and starting a (very polite) mosh pit, in true rock-star fashion. Not everyone in the crowd may have known CMAT before, but they will certainly remember her after this. India Alanis Morisette on the Pyramid Stage: beloved rock-chick still has it Alanis Morissette swaggered around the Pyramid in a sparkly mesh top, her long brunette mop falling over her eyes like the rockstar she is. She delivered a feminist (the screen is showing some slightly jarring text about sexual assault, and women experiencing anxiety and depression), anthemic performance of all her greatest hits. She let the crowd sing the chorus of 'Ironic' for her, she rolled and writhed on the floor, she killed it on the harmonica. Her voice was flawless with as much power as ever. It's pretty much exactly what you'd want from this throwback Pyramid performance. India PinkPantheress on Woodsies: bedroom producer grows in confidence as a performer Gone is PinkPantheress's infamous handbag, which she used to clutch like a safety blanket throughout her live performances. As is her uncomfortable stage presence, as this TikTok pop star has proved she can actually perform live. Joined by a band made up of brass, drums and backing singers, Pink managed to get the party started with a range of deep cuts and new material from her latest mixtape Fancy. Although, sometimes her sweet falsetto voice didn't always stand up to the live instruments. All of Glastonbury's youngest and trendiest punters turned out to see PinkPantheress at Woodsies, where there was a sea of diamente encrusted caps and oversized sunglasses. At times, the dodgy, echoey sound didn't fully allow Pink to command the crowd, but she still managed to act like everyone's big sister when addressing the punters. India Wet Leg on the Other Stage: 50,000 people screaming in a cathartic rock and roll show The last time Wet Leg played Glasto, the indie five-piece from the Isle of Wight shut down the Park Stage after drawing in an unprecedented crowd. Today they returned triumphantly, all clad in white t-shirts with ironic slogans (classic Wet Leg), to the Other Stage. Commanding the crowd, lead singer Rhian Teasdale held her arms in a strong-man flex, showing off her ripped biceps and abs in a fur-collared cropped top. Opening with new snarky single 'Catch These Fists', the band has ditched some of the Manic Pixie Dream Girl whimsy of their early shows, and are fully leaning into the rock'n'roll vibe to go with their grittier upcoming album 'Moisturizer'. Teasdale and her bandmates (including lead guitarist Hester Chambers) stroll through their well known material while dropping in some new tracks like the grungey 'Pillow Talk' and romantic 'Davina McCall' (which Teasdale sweetly dedicates to her partner). Fan favourite 'Ur Mum' provides a proper moment of catharsis when the sprawling crowd all scream in unison. It goes on for about two minutes – the band say it's their longest yet, and I believe them. Do all of Wet Leg's songs kind of sound the same? Sure. But when they are this fun live it doesn't really matter. India Rizzle Kicks on the Other Stage: guilty pleasure pop act puts on an energetic, nostalgic show Judging by the Gen-Z packed crowd, the school years of most of the people here were soundtracked by Rizzle Kicks' early albums – even if it felt a bit like a school disco. The Brighton-born hip-hop duo made a lively comeback with their fourth record Competition Is For Losers earlier in 2025, and their itch to be back in front of fans was well and truly scratched at this snappy set. Jordan Stephens, donning a 'Linekar' emblazoned England shirt and Harley Alexander-Sule stormed to the stage on Friday afternoon, straight into classics 'Lost Generation' and 'When I Was A Youngster'. Stephens' mum Emma Boulting joined them for 'Mama Do The Hump', with Rachel Chinouriri and Niko B also making appearances. A couple of new songs were played, but this was a nostalgia-fuelled set for us and them, with the duo and their band having just as much fun as the crowd. Liv
Irish Examiner
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Here comes the summer... 10 of the best music festivals in Ireland
Love is a Stranger Juniper Barn, Ballymote, Co Sligo May 17 Headliners: Crazy P (DJ), Susan O'Neill, God Knows From the team behind Another Love Story, Love is a Stranger is an even more boutique option. The second edition of the festival comprises a small melange of genres, bands, and DJs from around Ireland to help kickstart festival season. There are woodland glades and the Juniper Lake, complete with sauna and swimming deck. As they say themselves, it's a showcase of all of the beauty and richness of the Sligo countryside as summer on the West coast blooms - and there's also a kids corner. But don't let all that overshadow the music. The world famous Crazy P continue their mission to spread the message of disco unity via their DJ sets while Dean Bryce makes his debut Irish bow. Tickets: €95.50 (overnight camping); €65.50 (day attendee) €125 (family - two adults, two children) Forbidden Fruit IMMA, Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin City May 31-June 1 Underworld, Jamie xx, Peggy Gou, Caribou Forbidden Fruit has been running for over a decade and has solidified itself into a stellar dance-oriented event. Peggy Gou gave Kylie Minogue a run for her money at Electric Picnic last year and should draw a huge crowd, while Dan Snaith's Caribou play their first irish show since the release of their 2024 record Honey. Underworld released their latest album Chaos Saucer at the start of March, showing they've still got it in their fifth decade together. As well as the big names, Forbidden Fruit also boasts one of the buzziest acts around in New York's Fcukers, last seen supporting Confidence Man at the Olympia - uber cool. Tickets: Weekend tickets €174, day tickets €79.50 In the Meadows IMMA, Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin June 7 Gilla Band Iggy Pop, Slowdive, the Scratch, Gilla Band Last seen here at All Together Now 2023 struggling a little to throw himself around the stage as much as he did in the 70s - though putting on one of the loudest festival sets we've ever heard - Iggy Pop returns to headline the second outing of In the Meadows. Affectionately known as Lankum-fest last year, it featured a superb lineup curated by the trad powerhouse. In the Meadows has broadened in scope this year, with a healthy mix of Irish acts spread across the lineup. Coming a week after Forbidden Fruit, it can feel a little like the calm after the storm, but once 'I Wanna be Your Dog' hits, all bets are off. Tickets: €75 Beyond the Pale Glendalough Estate, Co Wicklow June 13-15 Jon Hopkins, TV on the Radio, Ezra Collective, Broken Social Scene Any music fans who came of age amid the blogosphere in the mid 2000s will have Beyond the Pale circled on their calendar this year after the announcement of TV on the Radio and Broken Social Scene, indie darlings who have eluded these shores for too long - this will be their first show in Europe since 2018 . Expect tears when the latter drop 'Anthems for a Seventeen-Year-Old Girl'. A week earlier than their usual summer solstice listing, Beyond the Pale has cemented itself as a mid-sized, music-focused offering and while there are few accoutrements, the variety on stage will more than suffice. Tickets: Three-day camping €238.95, Sunday day tickets €99 Night & Day Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle, Co. Roscommon June 27-29 Jose Gonzalez, KT Tunstall, The Stunning, The Wailers An over-20s event that also caters to families, Night & Day returns for its fourth edition at the end of June. Thanks to its location at beautiful Lough Key Forest Park, as well as the music there are activities including zip-lining courses, forest trails, boat tours, and a tree-top walk. Jose Gonzalez is making his only Irish appearance of the year at the festival and it's also nice to see Scottish singer-songwriter KT Tunstall on the bill. Sultans of Ping, Fionn Regan, and Lisa Hannigan also feature, while newer Irish acts like Skinner (post-punk) and Dug (folk) offer a glimpse of the future. Tickets: €55 (Friday), €88 (Saturday and Sunday), €185 weekend camping Longitude Marlay Park, Dublin July 5-6 David Guetta, 50 Cent, Belters Only, Sonny Fodera, AJ Tracey AJ Tracey. It's over 10 years since David Guetta last played in Ireland (Oxegen 2013), so what a coup for Longitude to get him to headline - 2013 was also the year when Longitude started up, with a very different outlook; headliners then included Vampire Weekend and Kraftwerk). Now Longitude is like Oxegen lite, a heady mix of the hottest rap and dance acts around. Belters Only have gotten used to the biggest stages, regularly selling out the 3Arena, while AJ Tracey is one of the most exciting names in rap right now. There's no overnight camping, though, which people travelling from outside of Dublin might note. Forest Fest Emo Village, Co Laois July 25-27 Franz Ferdinand, Manic Street Preachers, Travis The brainchild of solicitor Philip Meagher, in his fifties, a father of two from Portlaoise, he created the festival after finding he couldn't relate to existing events. 'I genuinely wanted to create a local alternative to Electric Picnic and do it at a more intimate, indie level with the highest quality bands and a really good experience for an older audience,' he has said in the past. It's grown over the years - 2025 is the fourth edition of Forest Fest, boasting a capacity of 12,000 - into a fully fledged alternative that skews to the wisened, grizzled festival veteran. Orbital are rubbing shoulders with Nick Lowe and Billy Bragg; the Forest Fleadh stage features Mary Coughlan and Sharon Shannon, among more; and there's an 'Ibiza Rewind' stage too. Tickets: Day tickets €85, weekend tickets €240. All Together Now Curraghmore Estate, Co Waterford July 31-August 3 All Together Now. Photo: Joe Evans Fontaines DC, Nelly Furtado, Bicep (Chroma AV DJ set), London Grammar The sixth edition of ATN has sold out well in advance - no surprise considering it boasts an incredible lineup headlined by Choice Music Prize winners Fontaines DC. Wet Leg and Michael Kiwanuka are stellar bookings likely drawing disparate crowds, while CMAT is rightly near the top of the bill. Currently on tour supporting Sam Fender around Europe, expect cowboy hats in various shapes and colours to dominate the beautiful estate site. Featuring beautiful bespoke stages and areas - including the stunning 360-degree-sound experience of the Immerse by AVA stage - there's so much to discover at All Together Now. Tickets: Sold out, no day tickets Another Love Story Killyon Manor, Co Meath August 23-24 John Talabot, Fionn Regan, Anna B Savage Heading into its 11th year, Another Love Story is slimming down to a 1.5-day offering in 2025 - proceedings usually finish up around 6pm on the Sunday, offering punters time to get home to their own bed and set for work on Monday morning. Despite being hit by god-awful weather in the past couple years, the boutique festival (fewer than 2,000 attendees) always has the best vibe, along with lots of kids running around and dogs helping appease weary heads. The music is a brilliantly curated mix of DJs from home and abroad and bands mostly from the folk and indie world. The Treehouse, hidden away in the forest, is probably the best-looking festival stage in Ireland. Tickets: €115 (Saturday), €65.50 (Sunday), overnight tickets sold out Electric Picnic Stradbally, Co Laois August 29-31 Kings of Leon. Hozier, Chappell Roan, Sam Fender, Fatboy Slim, Kings of Leon The big one caps off the festival summer. Twenty-one years on from its boutique debut, Electric Picnic sells out as soon as tickets go on sale, with the lineup still under wraps five months out. It's such a huge site, with tonnes of areas to explore, from the Salty Dog to the Trailer Park, with pop-up quizzes and installations to entertain you on your journey. Electric Picnic in 2025 is whatever you want it to be. As for rumours, Sam Fender, Chappell Roan, and Hozier are some of the big names linked with an appearance, while Post Malone has August 31 free after a gig in Munich the previous night. The Wolfe Tones, who got one of the biggest crowds in the festival's history on Sunday afternoon last night, could finally bid their final farewell with a headline slot. Tickets: Sold out
Irish Independent
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Full line-up revealed for Sligo's Love Is A Stranger festival
Another Love Story, proud winners of IMRO Best Small Live Music Festival 2025, this week announced the final programme additions for the next edition of the roaming mini festival series, Love Is A Stranger. The special event returns to the stunning Northwest countryside and beautiful surroundings of Juniper Barn, Ballymote, Co. Sligo, just as summer begins to bloom on Saturday May 17th. International & local artists at Juniper Barn Love Is A Stranger: Juniper Barn 25 features the customary eclectic Another Love Story blend of carefully selected local and international live artists & DJs, performing in & around the beautifully renovated 18th century barns & grounds of Juniper Barn – the perfect backdrop for an atmospheric early summer party. The festival continues to fish in the well-stocked waters of the local Sligo scene, adding a host of local heroes to the already stacked line up of Irish and international guests, including: Crazy P (DJ) (UK) | Susan O'Neill | God Knows | RÓIS | Negro Impacto | Ultan O'BrienDotts O'Connor | Perlee | Pearse Mc Glouglin | Art Of Algebra (Live) | Dean Bryce (UK) | My Name Is John | January Winters | Hanna Hession & Rob Rua | Noone Boy | Turn It On! | Making Waves | John Graham | Coastal Movement | Subterranean Soul |The ALS Shift Shack Soundsystem feat Ali Morris | Andrew Kearney | Lucas Ogma and more. Beyond the music: unique festival experiences Beyond the music, festival-goers can look forward to the return of the much-loved Wild Folk Dining experience, hosted in the Turf Barn, offering a special pop-up feast of seasonal fare — accompanied by a few secret performances. Adding to the atmosphere, Blaze It Sauna returns to Juniper Lake, alongside a vibrant collection of local artisan traders, the LIAS Kids Area and Garden Disco. This year's edition also features a special screening and Q+A with two heroes of the northwest surfing community, Alice Ward and Noah Lane, who will share their celebrated surf shorts, Salt and Blow In. Festival director Emmet Condon shared his excitement ahead of the event: 'With just a few weeks to go - we are so excited to return to the stunning Sligo countryside, as summer begins to bloom, with another trademark ALS collection of Irish and International live artists and djs, as well as The Wildfolk Dining Experience, secret pop up gigs, the Blaze It Sauna by Juniper Lake, a collection of artisan food providers, the LIAS Kids area and more - as we kick start festival season in truly beautiful fashion once again with 24 hours of magic at Love Is A Stranger : Juniper Barn on May 17th.' Tickets & Event Info Love Is A Stranger runs as an intimate one day + night event, with very limited Overnight Camping / Camper Van Attendee Tickets, and Day Attendee Tickets available. Over 85% of day and overnight attendee tickets are available, while family tickets (two adults and two kids under 16) are limited. Camper van passes are also limited. LIAS Juniper Barn is an over 20s event, under 16s are permitted, if with a guardian, and must be registered to attend. ID required. Gates and the campsite open from 12pm on Saturday, May 17. The event runs from 1pm until 2am. Love Is A Stranger will feature a host of delicious local artisan food providers. Busses have been arranged, and will run from Dublin to Juniper Barn on Saturday May 18 and Sunday May 19. Shuttle buses will do a pick up from/to Sligo town - Juniper Barn - Sligo town. Shuttle buses will run for collection of select Dublin - Ballymote trains on Sat May 18.
Extra.ie
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Another Love Story announce final line-up for 2025 Love Is A Stranger festival
Tickets are available now, starting from €70.50 for Day Attendee tickets and €95.50 for Overnight tickets. Another Love Story has announced the final line-up additions for the 2025 edition of the mini festival series Love Is A Stranger. The festival will return to the scenic Northwest countryside on May 17, setting up once again at Ballymote's Juniper Barn in Co Sligo for an edition that will bring together an eclectic selection of local and international live artists and DJs. Love Is A Stranger's final 2025 line-up includes: Crazy P, Susan O'Neill, God Knows, RÓIS, Negro Impacto, Ultan O'Brien, Dotts O'Connor, Perlee, Pearse McGloughlin, Art Of Algebra, Dean Bryce, My Name Is John, January Winters, Hannah Hession & Rob Rua, Noone Boy, Turn It On!, Making Waves, John Graham, Coastal Movement, Subterranean Soul, The ALS Shift Shack Soundsystem featuring Ali Morris, Andrew Kearney and Lucas Ogma. Tickets for Love Is A Stranger festival are available now, starting from €70.50 for Day Attendee tickets and €95.50 for Overnight tickets. For more information, click here.
