Loyle Carner Lights Up Glastonbury 2025 With Poise, Power and Poetry
Loyle Carner is back, and he’s set to make Glastonbury 2025 one to remember. For fans of introspective, lyrical hip hop, this moment is a big deal. Carner is performing on the Other Stage , closing Friday night with a headline set that starts at 10:30pm and runs until 11:45pm. It’s a huge slot — and it’s his fourth time gracing the festival, having first appeared back in 2017 on the John Peel Stage. From modest beginnings to main stage dominance, his rise is nothing short of extraordinary.
At just 30, Carner has already carved out a name as one of the UK’s most poetic voices in rap. His breakthrough came in 2014 with the EP A Little Late , followed by a major debut album in 2017, Yesterday’s Gone , which earned a Mercury Prize nomination and top-20 chart status. Since then, he’s only grown in confidence and craft. His latest offering, Hopefully! , just dropped on June 20 — and fans are expecting fresh tracks from the new album to take center stage tonight.
Also Read:- Pedro Pascal, Bees, and Cannes: Emma Stone Clears the Air with a Laugh
- GM Recalls Over 62,000 Chevy Trucks Over Brake Fire Risk
This set will be a blend of the familiar and the new. Judging by his last live gig in Manchester, expect tracks like Hate , Plastic , Ottolenghi , Angel , Still , and the deeply personal Nobody Knows (Ladas Road) . Whether you're in the crowd or tuning in from home via BBC iPlayer or BBC Four, the performance promises to be filled with raw emotion, sharp social commentary, and that signature Carner calm.
But it wouldn’t be Glastonbury without a bit of tough decision-making. Loyle Carner’s set clashes with some other huge acts: The 1975 will be headlining the Pyramid Stage, Four Tet takes over Woodsies, Maribou State hits West Holts, and Anohni and the Johnsons will be captivating the Park Stage crowd. It's a packed hour across the farm, but for those who connect with lyrics that cut deep and a performance rooted in heart, Carner’s set is the one to see.
There’s something symbolic about Loyle Carner closing the Other Stage this year. A decade ago, he was just another rising name on the BBC Introducing Stage. Now, he’s one of the most respected artists in the country, headlining a major Glastonbury slot days after releasing an album that reflects his growth not just as a musician, but as a man. From SoundCloud beginnings to festival mainstay, his journey is both inspiring and deeply earned.
If you’re watching tonight, expect honesty, intimacy, and energy — a masterclass in modern hip hop from an artist who’s always had something important to say.
Read More:
0 Comments