Kasabian’s secret set at Glastonbury review – indie hits belted out to a bumper crowd
Surprise act Serge Pizzorno and co whomp through hits such as Club Foot and Shoot the Runner
Dua Lipa at Glastonbury review – headliners are rarely this hook-laden and hedonistic
The British singer’s Friday night set underlines her claim to be one of the world’s great current pop stars, with a cast-iron hit always around the corner
Nardus Williams/Elizabeth Kenny review – compelling and crystalline duo open Spitalfields festival
Premiering Roderick Williams’ song cycle about Black Tudors alongside songs from the period itself, the rising-star soprano was elegant, while the uber-lutenist poured her solos like liquid
Sumidagawa/Curlew River review – Britten’s work reunited with its medieval Japanese inspiration
New staging of Britten’s work, first seen at the Aldeburgh festival 60 years ago, complemented by authentic Noh play
Download festival review – the rock fest’s most cursed year ever
Plagued by rain, technical issues and boycotts – as well as by some distinctly non-metal headliners – the weekend is practically a washout, despite some virtuoso shredding and fiery melodeath lower down the bill
Chaka Khan review – queen of funk sounds as majestic as ever
The peerless 71-year-old opens this year’s Meltdown festival sounding very much like the Chaka Khan of the 70s and 80s used to, and performs 50 years’ worth of potent disco, soul and jazz classics with effortless vibrancy
The week in classical: Carmen; Celebrating 22 Years of Antonio Pappano – review
Glyndebourne hits 90 with Bizet’s sultry crowd-pleaser. Elsewhere, a starry farewell to a much loved maestro, and the fight to save Welsh National Opera
Doja Cat at Coachella review – an electrifying tour de force
Festival headliner delivered an A-game set, ignoring some of her mainstream hits yet bringing enough energy to power what some have called a middling year
Leeds Lieder festival Opening Gala review – a good old-fashioned Schubertiade
The song festival – with Arts Council funding reinstated – opened with a meaty all-Schubert programme full of delights and camaraderie
Tyler, the Creator at Coachella review – an exhilarating, high-stakes spectacle
The mischievous rapper delivered a late headliner set with a parade of guests yet the commanding star remained the focus
No Doubt at Coachella review – a joyous, high-energy reunion
The ska-pop band performed onstage for the first time since 2015 and, together with surprise special guest Olivia Rodrigo, delivered a thrilling set
Lana Del Rey at Coachella review – a disappointingly lifeless start to the festival
This year starts off on a bum note with the singer’s downbeat energy and underpowered vocals proving to be a buzzkill while even special guest Billie Eilish couldn’t save the day
Golden Plains 2024: a scorching sweet 16 for Australia’s best festival
The Streets, Regurgitator, King Stingray and RVG delivered memorable performances as complete strangers took care of one another amid the heatwave
The week in classical: West-Eastern Divan Ensemble; Meliora Collective; Sitkovetsky Trio – review
Michael Barenboim’s Israeli-Arab ensemble offer a model of spirited understanding, and a young new collective conjure a touch of jazz. Plus, Beethoven at his spookiest
Harvest Rock review – Beck and Jamiroquai headline Adelaide’s safe, crowd-pleasing festival
Nile Rodgers and Sparks steal the show at the South Australian government-backed music festival that leans on nostalgia and food and wine