Glastonbury 2025 Ends on a High Note Amid Music, Magic, and Controversy
Wow—what a weekend it’s been at Glastonbury 2025. From the moment Rod Stewart kicked off his much-anticipated Legends set to Nile Rodgers & Chic wrapping up the night with a disco-fueled dance party, the energy at Worthy Farm was absolutely electric. If you weren’t there, I hope you were tuned in somehow, because this final night was something to remember.
Rod Stewart, at 80, was on fire. The set was pure nostalgia mixed with raw performance power. He didn’t just show up—he showed out . Bringing out a string of legendary guests, including Simply Red's Mick Hucknall, Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood, and the iconic Lulu (in all her tasselled, white-clad glory), Rod turned his set into a celebration of British rock history. Their duet on "Hot Legs" had the crowd going wild, and when Lulu shouted, “Cancel everything, I’m with Rod,” it felt like a moment straight out of music folklore.
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And let’s not forget his tribute to Ukraine, dedicating Love Train with a poignant call for peace. It was a reminder that even at a festival of fun and freedom, the world’s realities still have a place. In fact, that’s part of what makes Glastonbury so special—it holds space for joy, activism, unity, and art, all in one muddy, sun-kissed field.
But the night didn’t stop with Rod. As the sun dipped low, Nile Rodgers & Chic took over the Pyramid Stage with a set that had everyone—from teens to boomers—on their feet. Nile’s catalog is practically a map of music history. From David Bowie’s Modern Love to Madonna’s Material Girl , and yes, Le Freak as the official flash mob song, it was wall-to-wall bangers. Rodgers told the BBC he believes in “all killer and no filler,” and he more than delivered. The man is a living jukebox.
Elsewhere, Snow Patrol, St. Vincent, The Prodigy, and Jorja Smith each brought their own energy, offering something for every kind of fan. The stages lit up with sound and passion right up to the festival’s final note.
Yet, not everything was pure celebration. Controversy struck earlier in the weekend when punk duo Bob Vylan made inflammatory comments about the Israel-Gaza conflict, echoed in part by Kneecap, prompting public condemnation from Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The backlash was swift, with calls for accountability and questions about broadcast responsibility raised. It was a reminder that in a space known for freedom of expression, the lines of respect and incitement are being carefully debated.
Still, if Glastonbury 2025 proved anything, it’s that music still unites. Amid the lights, sweat, cheers, and muddy boots, the message was clear—this festival remains a place where legends meet new voices, where protest coexists with partying, and where, in the words of Rod Stewart himself, “music brings us together.”
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