Dua Lipa and Coldplay’s Glastonbury 2024 performances to mark first ever Glastonbury sets to be livestreamed globally on BBC.com
The worldwide live streams of performances by Dua Lipa and Coldplay are a thrilling addition to what we provide. This gives music fans everywhere the chance to come together and enjoy these top-notch shows in real time, not just in our country, but globally.
The BBC is going to broadcast live performances from the headline acts at Glastonbury, including Dua Lipa and Coldplay, for the first time ever. Fans worldwide will be able to watch these sets on the newly redesigned BBC.com.
Fans of music from across the globe can watch Dua Lipa's headline performance on Friday, June 28th at 5pm-6.45pm EST (11pm-12.45am CEST) and Coldplay's headline set on Saturday, June 29th at 4.45-6.45pm EST (10.45pm-12.45am CEST) on the stream produced by BBC Studios. The stream can be accessed at BBC.com/pages/Glastonbury-live. Fans can stay updated with festival highlights, news and analysis on BBC.com throughout the weekend.
Tara Maitra, head of business at BBC Studios, believes that the Glastonbury Festival is a symbol of British tradition. The live stream will offer fans worldwide the chance to see headline performances up close like never before. This shows the company's dedication to bringing important cultural events, like Glastonbury, to fans outside of the UK. This way, users can enjoy the highlights of British culture no matter where they are.
Lorna Clarke, the person in charge of music at the BBC, expresses how proud they are of the coverage they provide for Glastonbury. By streaming performances from artists like Dua Lipa and Coldplay, the BBC allows viewers from all over the world to enjoy the festival and be a part of the experience in real time. This brings music fans together and gives them the opportunity to witness these top-notch performances firsthand.
Dua Lipa, who has won seven BRIT Awards and three GRAMMY Awards, will be performing on the iconic Pyramid Stage for the first time. Coldplay, a seven-time GRAMMY Award winner, will be headlining Glastonbury for the fifth time, marking their return after last performing in 2016.
The BBC has been showing Glastonbury Festival to people in the UK since 1997, and in 2024 they are coming back with a lot of coverage of the festival. This will include performances from Dua Lipa, Coldplay, and SZA on the Pyramid Stage. There will be more than 90 hours of live performances on BBC iPlayer, 90 hours of radio shows live from Worthy Farm, and lots of coverage on TV and BBC Sounds. You can find out more information about the BBC's coverage of Glastonbury 2024, which is a six-week long celebration, by clicking here.
