Who else is playing today?published at 15:16 British Summer Time 25 June 2023
Mark Savage
Music correspondent at Glastonbury
If the main stage is all about Elton, there’s still a tonne of incredible artists scattered around the site.
Rudimental (West Holts, 21:45) are always a thrill to watch, with more energy than a swimming pool full of dynamite. They’re on a roll with a top 10 single, Dancing Is Healing, and a new song with VenBee, Die Young, that are guaranteed to shake Pilton’s tectonic plates.
Alt-pop artist Caroline Polachek has one of the year’s best reviewed albums – the richly textured Desire, I Want To Turn Into You. A thoughtful and innovative live performer, her performance fits neatly into the gap between Lil Nas X and Elton John on the Pyramid Stage (Woodsies, 20:00).
And one of my favourite artists of all time, US folk-pop singer Lissie, is popping up (Avalon Stage, 19:50) to bring those Californian coastal vibes that a scorching weekend like this deserves.
Sadly, that one’s not on the live stream… but if you’re at the festival, go and check her out.