Lewis Capaldi at Glastonbury 2019 review – laughter through the tears
His self-deprecating schtick can’t last long in the face of such huge success, but the Scottish songwriter’s A-grade banter helps offset his sad ballads
Stormzy at Glastonbury 2019 review – a glorious victory lap for black British culture
Not only is this headline performance a show of supreme talent, it also underlines how much Stormzy’s talent and charisma has pushed forward UK rap
George Ezra at Glastonbury 2019 review – sunbeam blast of charisma
His annoyingly irresistible set – rehearsed anecdotes aside – is lapped up like a cool breeze by a crowd stacked to Coldplay proportions
Lauryn Hill at Glastonbury 2019 review – late and breathless but ultimately uplifting
Hill left her biggest hit mostly to her backing singers, but she saved the best for last with a singalong
Ed Sheeran at Glastonbury 2017 review – thrillingly raw and defiantly alone
The headliner admits to last-night nerves, solo with just a guitar and effects pedal in front of the huge crowd, but their vocal support puts fire in his belly
Glastonbury 2017 verdict: Radiohead, Foo Fighters, Lorde, Stormzy and more
Alexis Petridis watched as cartoon pop stormed the Pyramid stage, and the headliners served up tricksy experimentalism and gonzo rock
Foo Fighters at Glastonbury 2017 review – rockers cruise to middle of the road
Dave Grohl’s neo-grunge rockers play their early hits with ferocity, but you can’t escape the blandness of the ballads that follow
Radiohead at Glastonbury 2017 review – a slow creep towards transcendence
Despite alienating visuals, Thom Yorke’s random chat and an eclectic set that includes a hefty slice of experimental fare, the band leave the crowd satisfied by saving their best till last
Losing Lost Vagueness: remembering Glastonbury’s first ‘naughty corner’
Burlesque, robots, trapeze artists, a wedding chapel, a casino, extreme art events at 4am — Lost Vagueness was an anarchic, original idea that saved the Glastonbury festival at a difficult time. But, finds a new film, it could not survive
Coldplay headline Sunday at Glastonbury 2016 – review
After three tumultous and sodden days, something familiar and comforting is all too welcome – especially if it comes with surprises too
Adele headlines Saturday at Glastonbury 2016 – review
There were those who thought Adele’s sombre ballads weren’t enough to carry off a Saturday headline slot. They reckoned without her force of personality
Muse headline Friday at Glastonbury 2016 – review
Matt Bellamy and his bandmates take the view that more is more – and the vast crowd appears to agree with them
The Chemical Brothers at Glastonbury 2015 review – wigging out in the dark
Without gimmicks beyond their light show, and no parade of guest stars, the DJ duo simply serve up a festival-closing menu of nostalgic beats
The Who/Paul Weller at Glastonbury 2015 review – sparky, belligerent and packed with hits
Pyramid stageWeller, Townshend, Daltrey and co. are in crowd-pleasing mode tonight, swinging microphones and charming the Glasto audience with veteran panache
Jamie T at Glastonbury 2015 review – cathartic return for rabble rouser
He’s faced down his demons, and with a supportive crowd in singalong mood, it seems like the former likely lad is restored to glory