The Glastonbury Festival, a pinnacle event in the global music calendar, has excitedly revealed its initial artist lineup for the 2024 edition on March 14, stirring considerable buzz. The festival will feature headline performances by Dua Lipa, Coldplay, SZA, and Shania Twain, marking a significant step towards a more gender-balanced lineup compared to previous years.
Originating in 1970, the festival has evolved from a modest gathering, offering tickets at £1 and free milk from the hosting farm, to a colossal event attracting approximately 200,000 attendees to the English countryside. Despite the steep increase in ticket prices over the years, the demand remains high, with the first batch of tickets already sold out. However, hopeful attendees still have a chance to secure tickets through an official resale or by participating in a charity prize draw.
Event Details:
Glastonbury 2024 is set to take place from June 26 to June 30 at Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset, in the southwest of England.
Lineup Highlights:
The festival boasts an impressive roster of artists. Dua Lipa is scheduled to make her debut on the Pyramid Stage on Friday night, alongside festival veterans like rock band LCD Soundsystem and singer-songwriter PJ Harvey. Dua Lipa expressed her excitement on Instagram, stating her lifelong dream of performing at Glastonbury.
Coldplay, a band familiar with the Glastonbury stage, is set to headline Saturday night, marking their first appearance since 2016. British rapper Little Simz and American singer SZA, along with Afrobeats star Burna Boy and multi-talented Janelle Monáe, will also grace the stage. Canadian country music icon Shania Twain is slated for the “teatime” slot on Sunday, a performance she has described as a dream come true.
While the lineup has been met with mixed reactions on social media, it represents a move towards diversity, addressing previous criticisms for a lack of female headliners. More acts are expected to be announced, adding to the festival’s allure.
Ticket Information:
The initial ticket sale in November has sold out, but there will be an authorized resale of any canceled or returned tickets in April. Prospective buyers need to register on the festival’s official ticket sale website to combat scalping, with tickets priced at £355 plus a £5 booking fee.
Additionally, the festival is conducting a prize draw for 20 free pairs of tickets to support charities like the British Red Cross, Oxfam, and War Child. The draw is open to UK residents until March 28, with entries costing £10.
UK radio stations are also known to offer chances to win tickets through competitions and phone-ins as the festival approaches.