Summary

  • Olivia Rodrigo has rocked out on the Pyramid Stage for thousands of cheering fans, while The Prodigy wowed a huge audience on The Other Stage

  • Rodrigo brought out The Cure's Robert Smith for a surprise appearance - they played the band's hit Friday I'm in Love

  • Earlier, Rod Stewart put on an iconic show during the festival's coveted "legends" slot

  • Stewart's star-studded appearance was an all-timer, writes BBC music correspondent Mark Savage - it was charming, it was silly, it was immensely enjoyable

  1. Dragon’s Den Star talks to BBCpublished at 17:58 British Summer Time 29 June

    Deborah Meaden in blue sitting in front of bell tent

    Deborah Meaden isn’t someone you’d automatically expect to see on the Glastonbury line-up, but the businesswoman turned environmental campaigner is at Worthy Farm today for a talk in the Green Fields.

    She’s been telling the BBC’s Inside Glastonbury series on BBC Sounds that “business isn’t just about making money, it’s about making a difference, and Glastonbury does that on so many levels”.

    The Dragon’s Den star is a fan of Arcadia’s Dragonfly, a former Royal Navy helicopter that’s been transformed into a huge DJ booth.

    “And talk about recycling, I mean how do you recycle a helicopter”, she says.

    As the festival enters its final hours, who will the Somerset-born Dragon be watching? Without hesitation, her answer: “absolutely Prodigy. Doechii last night, honestly unbelievable”.

  2. Starmer condemns 'appalling' chants at Bob Vylan setpublished at 17:42 British Summer Time 29 June

    Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has commented on the controversial chants heard in some of yesterday's sets.

    Punk duo Bob Vylan have been criticised for leading chants calling for the "death" of the Israeli military during a performance on Saturday.

    "There is no excuse for this kind of appalling hate speech," says Starmer.

    Police have said they are reviewing footage of comments made by Bob Vylan as well as Kneecap, who the PM previously argued should not be allowed to perform.

    "I said that Kneecap should not be given a platform and that goes for any other performers making threats or inciting violence," Starmer says. "The BBC needs to explain how these scenes came to be broadcast."

  3. Travel home tonight to avoid the heat, organisers saypublished at 17:27 British Summer Time 29 June

    A screen in Glastonbury displaying a heat alert message with a picture of a QR code
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    Screens around the festival have been displaying messages urging people to plan ahead for the heat on Monday

    The Glastonbury app is advising people to leave Worthy Farm overnight as it issues a weather warning for Monday of up to 31C.

    "To avoid queues & the heat, leave between midnight tonight and 6am Monday", it reads.

    The event site adds that Monday's day time queues can stretch up to nine hours long to get out of the public car parks.

    So any stragglers planning to trek back home tomorrow, you might want to think again.

  4. Stewart duets Hot Legs with Lulupublished at 17:21 British Summer Time 29 June

    Mark Savage
    Music correspondent, reporting from Glastonbury

    Rod Stewart in green at the foot of the stage, while Lulu wearing white with tasselled trousers performs on stage

    Resplendent in white, with impossibly tasselled trousers, Lulu makes her belated arrival on stage. She gives Rod an enthusiastic hug, and tells him “you’re killing it.”

    They’re duetting on Hot Legs.

    “We’d make a great couple,” declares Lulu as they rip into the last chorus. They could certainly share some hairdressing tips, that’s for sure.

  5. Rolling Stones' guitarist on stage nowpublished at 17:14 British Summer Time 29 June

    Mark Savage
    Music correspondent, reporting from Glastonbury

    Rod Stewart, wearing a bright green suit, and Ronnie Wood sing into the same microphone

    The Rolling Stones' guitarist, and Rod Stewart's former bandmate in the Faces, has just arrived on stage for a version of the band’s all-time classic Stay With Me.

    Stewart also introduces Lulu - then remembers he’s saving her for the next song. Shame, she would have sounded amazing on this!

  6. 'Here comes Micky Boy'published at 16:58 British Summer Time 29 June

    Mark Savage
    Music correspondent, reporting from Glastonbury

    “And here comes Mick Hucknall. Here comes Micky Boy,” says Rod, as he cues up a cover of Harold Melvin’s If You Don’t Know Me By Now.

  7. Rod Stewart wishes Glastonbury founder, 90, happy birthdaypublished at 16:56 British Summer Time 29 June

    Mark Savage
    Music correspondent, reporting from Glastonbury

    Rod has just wished a happy 90th birthday to Glastonbury founder Sir Michael Eavis, whose daughter Emily pushes him onstage in a wheelchair.

    There’s a huge round of applause, as Sir Michael waves to the crowd, and Rod leans in to give him a hug.

    “Let’s dedicate this one to him,” says Rod, striking up the opening chords to I Don’t Want To Talk About It.

    Everyone joins in the chorus, and Sir Michael looks delighted.

    Rod Stewart points to the crowd as he sings into a micImage source, Getty Images
  8. Faces reunion, anyone?published at 16:50 British Summer Time 29 June

    Rod Stewart (far right) performs live on stage with, from left, Ian McLagan, Ronnie Wood, Kenney Jones and Ronnie LaneImage source, Michael Putland/Getty Images
    Image caption,

    Faces reunion during the encore of a Rod Stewart show at Wembley Stadium in London in July 1986

    Earlier this year, Rod Stewart confirmed that Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood would be joining him on the Pyramid Stage at some point during during his Legends set.

    The pair were bandmates in rock band Faces, which grew in prominence in the 70s.

    It's not confirmed yet but rumoured to be part of that reunion is Kenny Jones. I guess we'll have to follow along to find out.

    But another confirmed guest on stage is Simply Red's Mick Hucknall, who performed with Faces during their 2010 reunion.

  9. At look at Sunday's other actspublished at 16:45 British Summer Time 29 June

    While crowds flock to the Pyramid Stage for Rod Stewart, we're seeing some photos through to our newsroom of other acts that have played on the festival's final day.

    There have been some stage-shaking performances, including by The Libertines, Shaboozey and The Selecter.

    And of course, the fantastic line-up continues later this evening with The Maccabees, Olivia Rodrigo, Snow Patrol and many more.

    wearing a green and white cap, and a multicoloured knitted waistcoat on top of a white vest. he is wearing navy jeans. he is holding the mic to his mouth with his right hand and is gesturing to his face with his left hand. The backdrop is an orange and looks to be an industrial type building. the words on aii and a mic are also on itImage source, Jim Dyson/Redferns/Getty Images
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    Shaboozey took on crowds on the Other Stage

    three members standing spaced out across the stage (left, centre and right), each with a guitar. The backdrop is a townhouse with a balcony.Image source, Samir Hussein/WireImage/Getty Images
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    The Libertines drew crowds to the Pyramid Stage this afternoon

    Black backdrop with the selecter written is white jagged letters. Band all wearing black suits and ties and white shirtsImage source, Shane Anthony Sinclair/Getty Images
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    The Selecter shake the stage on the festival's final day

  10. You wear that wig well...published at 16:38 British Summer Time 29 June

    Is this the new Pitbull bald cap?

    These Rod Stewart wigs seem to have swept through the crowd at the icon's Pyramid Stage set.

    Four fans wearing wigs stand in front of the Pyramid StageImage source, Reuters
    A man stands on up high above the crowd, wearing a Rod Stewart style wigImage source, Getty Images
  11. Meanwhile in Ibiza...published at 16:24 British Summer Time 29 June

    Some British fans tell us they didn't want to miss Rod Stewart's set, despite living in Spain. They've booted up iPlayer poolside to follow all the action.

    Good effort!

    If you're in a similar situation and want to keep up with Glastonbury from home, you can click watch live or watch & listen at the top of the page to follow live streams of sets around the festival.

    Three people in a swimming pool watching the set on an iPadImage source, Katy Hastings
  12. Rod Stewart serenades crowd with classic balladspublished at 16:15 British Summer Time 29 June

    Mark Savage
    Music correspondent, reporting from Glastonbury

    Rod Stewart sings First Cut Is The Deepest followed by Tonight’s The Night. We’re deep into classic ballad territory here.

    His gravelly voice gives the schmaltz necessary grit; even though he is sing-speaking somewhat.

  13. Rod Stewart dedicates Love Train to Ukrainepublished at 16:07 British Summer Time 29 June

    Mark Savage
    Music correspondent, reporting from Glastonbury

    “There’s been a lot about the Middle East, and rightly so,” says Rod after singing Some Guys Have All The Luck.

    “But I wanted to draw your attention to the Ukraine.”

    He doesn’t expand on the point - his reasons are self-explanatory - but dedicates a cover of The O’Jays Love Train to the people of Ukraine.

    The lyrics talk about spreading love and peace through a long list of countries, including England, Russia, Egypt and Israel.

    It’s not a complicated message, but it conveys the post-war idealism of the 60s rock generation.

    Rod Stewart performs on the Pyramid Stage - he's blowing a kiss and has a microphone in his other hand. He's wearing a black jacket with gold details and white lapels.Image source, EPA
  14. Big effort underway to manage crowds for Rod Stewartpublished at 16:03 British Summer Time 29 June

    Ylva Hansson
    Reporting from Glastonbury

    A whole row of stewards has been spotted directing the crowds for the Rod Stewart set...

    Stewards next to the Pyramid Stage
  15. 'Music brings us together'published at 15:55 British Summer Time 29 June

    Mark Savage
    Music correspondent, reporting from Glastonbury

    His opening number is Tonight I’m Yours (Don’t Hurt Me). An odd choice. Not the most recognisable song in his catalogue.

    “Enjoy yourselves ladies and gentlemen, please,” says Rod. “Music brings us together. We need music.”

    He then goes into Having a Party. Again, not one of the biggest songs in his extensive catalogue. It’s all a bit cruise ship so far. But Rod’s in good voice, despite having to cancel a string of gigs in the US earlier this month.

  16. He's here!published at 15:47 British Summer Time 29 June

    Mark Savage
    Music correspondent, reporting from Glastonbury

    Rod Stewart arrives on the stage to the tune of Scotland The Brave.

    He’s dressed in a black brocade jacket with gold detail; and appliqué jeans with stars on his bum!

    Rod Stewart, wearing a black jacket with gold details and stripy pants, dances on stageImage source, EPA
  17. Rod Stewart on the 'tea time slot'published at 15:33 British Summer Time 29 June

    Mark Savage
    Music correspondent, reporting from Glastonbury

    At the age of 80, Sir Rod Stewart is still cavorting around the world, playing sold out shows, recording new music and even writing a book about his beloved model train set.

    Today, he'll play the coveted "legends" slot on Glastonbury's Pyramid stage... although the former headliner isn't 100% happy about his billing.

    "I just wish they wouldn't call it the tea time slot," he complains.

    "That sounds like pipe and slippers, doesn't it?"

    Sir Rod StewartImage source, Getty Images
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    Rod Stewart performs at the American Music Awards

  18. What to know about Glastonbury's Sunday legends slotpublished at 15:22 British Summer Time 29 June

    Rod Stewart in white blazer and white ruffled shirt performs on stage, a black mic in his right hand as he extends his left arm in front of himImage source, Reuters

    Glastonbury's Sunday legends slot is one of the most highly-anticipated sets at the festival.

    Every year, a music icon takes the Pyramid stage and performs their greatest hits spanning decades. It’s like a time machine, with fans whisked away on a nostalgic journey through timeless tunes.

    It officially began in 1998, with late American jazz singer Tony Bennett, who dazzled a crowd of festival-goers with his performance despite an extremely wet and muddy day.

    Since then, some of the icons who’ve filled the slot include Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie and Kylie Minogue.

    This year, rock star Rod Stewart will be belting out his greatest hits on Sunday from 15:45 to 17:15 BST.

  19. Lib Dems respond to Bob Vylan commentspublished at 15:07 British Summer Time 29 June

    We are getting more reaction now to Saturday's controversy, when a member of the rap punk band Bob Vylan led chants of "death, death to the IDF [Israel Defense Forces]" during their set.

    Responding to the controversy on Sunday, the Lib Dem's Culture, Media and Sport spokesperson, Max Wilkinson MP, says: "Bob Vylan's chants at Glastonbury yesterday were appalling.

    "Cultural events are always a place for debate, but hate speech, antisemitism and incitements to violence have no place at Glastonbury or anywhere in our society.

    "Everyone has a responsibility to use language and public platforms carefully."

  20. Pete Doherty shouts out to Rod Stewart fans in front rowpublished at 14:53 British Summer Time 29 June

    Mark Savage
    Music correspondent, reporting from Glastonbury

    Pete Doherty just pointed out a crew of "Celtic girls" at the foot of the Pyramid Stage.

    "I know what you’re here for," he laughs, throwing an impromptu chorus of Rod Stewart’s Do Ya Think I’m Sexy into The Libertines’ 2022 classic The Good Old Days.