Glastonbury announces full 2024 lineup, adding James, Tems, Squeeze and more

The list of performers for Glastonbury 2024 has been unveiled, and it includes some fresh faces such as James (an indie legend) and Tems (a Nigerian pop star).

It was recently revealed that Squeeze will be the first act to perform at the festival this year, taking to the Pyramid stage at noon on Friday. Meanwhile, the Birmingham Royal Ballet will be making an appearance on Sunday, kicking off proceedings with their show "Interlinked". A variety of other artists have also been added to the line-up, including Femi Kuti, Seasick Steve, Jamie Webster, the Staves, the Skatalites, Jalen Ngonda, the Vaccines, Johnny Flynn, Soft Play, Rachel Chinouriri, and the Zutons. All set times and locations can be found on the Glastonbury website.

Although there isn't a well-known surprise performer like ChurnUps in 2023, who were revealed as Foo Fighters, there is an important unnamed performer scheduled for 6pm on Saturday at the Woodsies stage.

Several of the less significant stages have unveiled their list of performers in the last few weeks since the first announcement of performers in March. The list features notable names such as Russell Crowe, a renowned Hollywood actor, who will be performing on the Acoustic stage with the concept of Indoor Garden Party. Idris Elba, another famous actor, will be DJing at the Stonebridge Bar on Saturday night.

The Acoustic stage will be featuring performances by artists like Tanita Tikaram, Ocean Colour Scene, Judy Collins, and Gypsy Kings, which is surely not to be missed. Another stage, called the Avalon stage, will witness artists like Kate Nash, Lulu, and New Model Army showcasing their distinctive skills along with Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp’s exciting double act. Additionally, the Left Field stage, which is curated by Billy Bragg will be hosting music performances by Bob Vylan and English Teacher, and also will be conducting panel debates on various crucial topics including trans liberation, the Post Office scandal, and the conflict in Israel and Palestine.

The dance music scene provides an all-encompassing range of options. Charli XCX and Shygirl, both popular icons, are bringing side projects to the Levels venue tailored for the dancefloor. Charli XCX will be presenting Partygirl and Shygirl's Club Shy will also be featured. Other renowned artists like Skream & Benga, Casisdead, Wilkinson, and Shy FX will also be performing in the Levels area.

This year, the Arcadia region will have a new creation called the Dragonfly, which replaces the usual fire-breathing spider. The Dragonfly is made from an old Royal Navy helicopter and is described as a massive biomechanical creature. It will rise in the center of a geometric space, and the art explores concepts of renewal, our connection with technology, and our ability to adjust to a changing climate. The sculpture offers hope amid the turmoil of world conflicts. DJs will perform at the event, and the lineup includes Eric Prydz, Andy C, Fatboy Slim, Amelie Lens, Barry Can’t Swim, and the Club Shy by Shygirl will make another appearance.

Additionally performing are upcoming dance team Joy Anonymous who will be playing together with Salute, as part of their numerous planned back-to-back sets. Another exciting set of DJs lined up are Jarvis Cocker and Hot Chip's very own Alexis Taylor.

In the Glade area, popular dance performers including Goldie, Faithless, Camelphat, and Fatboy Slim will be performing. There will also be a large outdoor rave with multiple performances, including Bicep and Roni Size. On Friday, Rinse FM will be celebrating their 30th anniversary at Temple with DJ EZ, Katy B, and other performers. Additionally, Defected, a dance label, will celebrate their 25th anniversary the same night at Nowhere.

Although heavy metal is not commonly associated with Glastonbury, there are a handful of artists who do represent the genre. Among them are Skindred, who fuse reggae with heavy metal, and Voice of Baceprot, a young female Muslim trio hailing from Indonesia.

This year, the Park stage has two new areas that take over the old Rabbit Hole area. These are the Wishing Well and Scissors. The Wishing Well is a place where you can awaken your innermost desires and express your most extraordinary wishes. Scissors is a new venue that celebrates femininity and queerness in a delightful way.

Some of the hardworking acts at the music festival include the newly popular indie group Fat Dog with four performances scheduled throughout the weekend. The dance-pop duo Confidence Man will also be performing four times with one of their sets lasting three hours, called Active Scenes, at the Greenpeace stage.

The current celebration has the biggest names in the industry like Dua Lipa, Coldplay, and SZA as the main performers. Other well-known artists, including PJ Harvey, Burna Boy, and LCD Soundsystem, will also join them. Additionally, the Sunday afternoon slot has a performance from the legendary Shania Twain.