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Metro
4 days ago
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- Metro
All the clues and theories about who Glastonbury's mystery Patchwork band is
Metro confirmed recently Patchwork – billed to perform at this year's Glastonbury Festival – is not a 'geriatric' band from South London of the same name… You're welcome. So the question remains: who the hell is it? For the uninitiated, the Glastonbury 2025 line-up with all the stage times dropped yesterday, three weeks before the Worthy Farm opens its gates for another year for headline shows by The 1975, Neil Young and Olivia Rodrigo. Listed in the primetime slot of 6.15pm on Saturday June 28 on the coveted Pyramid Stage – between global superstar Raye and John Fogerty – is a mysterious band no one has ever heard of called Patchwork. This is Glastonbury organisers' idea of a funny tease, which will end up being a famous band or musician's surprise set. The same happened in 2023 when The Churn Ups turned out to be The Foo Fighters, who rocked out on the Pyramid Stage in what was an undisputed festival highlight. But Patchwork is not just a random word: it's a riddle. This is clear if The Churn Ups moniker was anything to go by; prior to Glastonbury 2023 fans linked it to the Foo Fighters, as lead singer Dave Grohl was in a band called Churn when he was a teenager. An X account also started dropping Foo Fighters references in the lead up to the festival. Now, an X account for Patchwork has also cropped up, so keep your eyes peeled for any hints in the coming weeks. But for now, fans have their own ideas about who Patchwork could be… Some fans think Harry Styles could be Patchwork, because, er, he wore a colourful patchwork cardigan once that everyone became obsessed with. The As It Was hitmaker, 31, sparked a TikTok trend of fans recreating his colourful jumper, which he wore in February 2020 while rehearsing. Tenuous, but possible… Just like the Foo Fighters teased they were behind The Churn Ups mystery in June 2023 on their socials, Candida Doyle from Pulp mysteriously talked about her love of patchwork in a recent interview with Jo Whiley, which seems kinda' random. 'I used to do patchwork when I was on tour and I made a really nice bit of patchwork, that's all I can think of right now,' she said… While it seems Pulp are rumoured most years for a Glastonbury surprise set, this year does seem feasible, as the Common People hitmakers have returned with their eighth studio album, More, scheduled to be released on June 6. Before Patchwork was mentioned, US sisters Haim were rumoured to be heading for a secret set at Glastonbury this year, after BBC Radio star Lauren Laverne hinted as much in her BBC Radio show. With their fourth album I Quit dropping in June after Women in Music Pt. II was released five years ago, it seems like a good time for Haim to descend on Worthy Farm. The band has a long history with the festival, having first played in 2013, before slots in 2014, 2017 and 2022. 'They've got summer shows coming up, one is Dreamland Summer Series in Margate on June 27,' Lauren noted on BBC6 Music, before adding: 'What else is happening that weekend? It's a long way to come to go to Margate, not that Margate isn't great…' Now the Patchwork clue is out, fans have pointed to a book of the same name by a writer called Sylvia Haim. However, it seems a little bit of a stretch as they might not be enough of a big deal to warrant the Patchwork tease. But that doesn't mean they won't fill one of the other secret set slots, simply billed at the moment as TBA. Just as with Haim, actor Timothee Chalamet was rumoured to be performing a secret set of Bob Dylan songs before the Patchwork tease. After he wowed critics with his performance as music icon Bob Dylan in the biopic A Complete Unknown, it was reported he is 'likely' to make a surprise appearance. However, this was not thought to be a Pyramid Stage outing, but one for the Acoustic Stage on the Saturday night. The Sun claimed he will appear alongside Dylan tribute band Not Completely Unknown. While that all seems likely, now Patchwork is teased, fans can't help but think of the Blowin' In The Wind hitmaker's famous patchwork jacket, which featured on the cover of his 1976 album, Desire. To add fuel to rumours, the Dune actor bought this very same patchwork jacket in March for over £20,000… While Oasis have said they will not be performing at Glastonbury this year, it would be a very Oasis thing to turn up for a surprise set anyway, wouldn't it? More Trending 'Despite media speculation, Oasis will not be playing Glastonbury 2025 or any other festivals next year,' the brothers said in October. After Noel and Liam Gallagher's years-long feud ended in a massive Oasis tour announcement last year, it's clear stranger things have happened. Where does Patchwork come into this, you may ask…? Well, they patched things up, didn't they? Yeah, okay. Perhaps wishful thinking has got the better of us. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Sir Rod Stewart, 80, cancels second concert over health 3 weeks before Glastonbury MORE: Harry Styles catches everyone's eyes as he strolls around London in teeny tiny shorts MORE: Glastonbury branded a 'ticking time bomb' in fresh warning from former executive
ITV News
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- ITV News
Glastonbury Festival 2025: All you need to know including line-ups at Worthy Farm
Glastonbury 2025 is around the corner, with organisers now sharing individual line-ups for the festival's many stages after revealing the first wave of acts in early March. The legendary event returns to Worthy Farm in Somerset between 25 and 29 June. Tickets initially sold out last November in just 35 minutes - even before the artists were announced, with the official resales then taking place in April. If you missed out this time, sadly you'll have to wait until 2027, as the festival takes a "fallow year" every few years to allow the site to recover from the environmental impact of the festival. Organisers have warned of ticket scams, in a social media post which reads: "Tickets for crew, music industry and media are administered directly by the Festival and are never offered via third-party services, including so-called concierge services. "So if someone's claiming — whether on social media or elsewhere — they can get you Glastonbury tickets and it's not through See Tickets or directly from us, do not risk it." The first official line-up poster landed on March 6, it was confirmed The 1975 and Gen Z superstar Olivia Rodrigo will be headlining this year, performing on the iconic Pyramid stage. Veteran rocker Rod Stewart will perform in the 'Legend' slot on Sunday afternoon. Essex electronic group The Prodigy will be closing the festival later in the night - with a show that will be their first at Glastonbury since the death of frontman Keith Flint in 2019. There is a host of Glastonbury first-timers, some of which include: Noah Kahan, Lola Young, Myles Smith, Busta Rhymes, Brandi Carlile and Gary Numan. How can I watch Glastonbury at home? The BBC will offer extensive coverage of the 2025 festival, across terrestrial and social media channels, iPlayer, radio and BBC Sounds. The exact timings are yet to be confirmed. What is on offer at Glastonbury? As has become customary in recent years, the festival has been sharing area posters – revealing more names and details on who is playing where and when. Fans can expect the full stage-by-stage bill and times to be revealed in late May or early June. The details of some of the stages and acts set to perform are listed below: The Pyramid Stage The Pyramid Stage is Glastonbury's most instantly recognisable and artists such as The Rolling Stones, Radiohead, Oasis, Pulp, and David Bowie have preformed there. Main headliners Olivia Rodrigo, Neil Young and The 1975 will be among those gracing the stage this year. Unknown artists have previously featured on the Pyramid Stage line-up. If you see any names on the line-up you have never heard of - it can either be an opportunity to discover a completely new performer, or it could be a codename for a surprise secret set. In 2023, the Pyramid Stage lineup featured unknown band "The ChurnUps" - who had no online profile and no songs. Fans who arrived on the Friday night time slot were surprised to see The ChurnUps were in fact, US rockers Foo Fighters. The Woodsies The Woodsies is described as a "live music hub and alternative hangout during the day" and consists of two stages - the Woodsies Main Stage and the Tree Stage. Some big names on the Woodies Stage line up include: Scissor Sisters, Jorja Smith, AJ Tracey and Pinkpantheress. The outdoor Tree Stage is known for its towering oak tree canopy, connected to a large sound system. It will host electronic music, including the artist ⣎⡇ꉺლ༽இ•̛)ྀ◞ ༎ຶ ༽ৣৢ؞ৢ؞ؖ ꉺლ - who uses the font Wingdings for all their album and song titles. The Acoustic Stage Glastonbury's Acoustic Stage has hosted the best of artists from genres including blues, folk, contemporary or country for the last thirty years. This year will see Ani DiFranco, Nick Lowe and Roy Harper all headline the Acoustic Stage. Dhani Harrison, son of The Beatles' George - will also be making his debut at the venue - and for fans of the iconic Merseyside band, there will also be tribute act The Bootleg Beatles performing. Field Of Avalon stage The Field Of Avalon offers an 'eclectic range of music and an overriding sense of fun' for 'all tastes and ages.' In 2025, there will be performances from Ash, Hard-Fi, The Fratellis, The Big Moon, Sam Ryder, Terrorvision, The Amy Winehouse Band, Paris Paloma, Bear's Den, Tom Walker and more. West Holts Stage Here, festival-goers can revel in 'a multinational selection of artists spanning hip-hop, soul, dance, reggae, afro, psyche and jazz'. This year's West Holts headliners are Maribou State, Doechii and Overmono. The West Holts area does not just have an eclectic selection of performers - but is also known for housing the Brother's Bar, who create the festival's official cider. Silver Hayes Comprising stages including The Levels, Lonely Hearts Club, Assembly and more, the Silver Hayes area is set to host a huge number of DJ sets and performances from names across hip-hop, dance, electronica and more this year. There will also be a range of speakers at the area's Information Stage this year with the likes of ex-BBC broadcaster Gary Lineker, One Day star Ambika Mod and author Zadie Smith. See the line up below. Solar Neuf Stage Glasto's 'original solar-powered venue' is back for 2025, comprising of two stages: Big Top and Bandstand. This year, the area promises a 'genre-defying' mix of acts including Afrodelic, Gemma Rogers, Junior Jungle, K.O.G, Rhythm Of The 90s, Nancy Williams, Duncan Disorderly, Oakley Starr, and an acoustic open mic session. In addition, there will be 'a variety of stalls and exhibits all dedicated to our core cause, the environment, sustainability and community with a shared love of our planet'. See the full line-up below. Shangri-La Stage This part of the site is described as 'a creative playground that aims to expand minds and open hearts, motivating people in politics and play'. The area has 'a deep history of celebrating underrepresented art and culture'. This June, Shangri-La is introducing a complete redesign of the field, known as 'The Wilding'. Specific details about the 2025 theme will be kept under wraps until the festival gates open. The Glade Stage Comprising two stages – Glade Main Stage and Glade Stage Dome – this space is located 'at the festival's heart, amongst a canopy of trees', boasting 'live acts and DJs exhibiting and blending electronic, world, and roots music'. The area's 2025 line-up 'represents the genres it was founded on, while driving the nuanced and evolving sounds of today'. The Left Field 'This year's Left Field programme is here, with live music, panels and round-ups to help recharge your activism in 2025,' reads a description of the stage, which was co-founded by Bragg and Juliet Wills in 2000 to promote left-wing politics and political action. Those in the area for this year's edition can expect to see sets from Lambrini Girls, Kate Nash, Reverend And The Makers, Grandson and more, as well as charged debates including 'What's Next For The Left' and 'Feminism In The Age Of The Manosphere'. Theatre & Circus This space is made up of 'three glorious fields' boasting a range of 'circus, comedy theatre, cabaret, dance, poetry, street shows and walkabout acts'. The 2025 line-up includes a live Taskmaster show, a set from German stand-up and panel show star Henning Wehn, comedian and actor Robin Ince, poet and writer Brian Bilston, comedian and presenter Zoe Lyons, and Elvana. Glasto Latino Glasto Latino - described as Glastonbury's Latin Corner - is back this year. During the daytime, there will be classes offered in Salsa, Bachata, Reggaeton, Brazilian Funk and Samba in the area around the West Holts Field. And in the nighttime - after performances at larger venues like the Pyramid Stage and West Holts finish - the Latin Corner offers festivalgoers the chance to have a late-night boogie with international bands, Latin DJs and in-house Latino Dancers. Kidzfield And for the younger ones visiting Glasto - the KidzField is the place to be. Everyone under the age of 12 will be able to see the likes of inluding Basil Brush, Michael Rosen, Junk Jodie and Noisy Oyster. See the full line up below.
