Billie Eilish performs at Glastonbury after decrying the US Supreme Courtroom abortion ruling Friday. … [+]
The U.S. Supreme Courtroom determination overturning the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling that legalized abortion in America reverberated throughout the Atlantic on Friday throughout the fiftieth anniversary of the legendary Glastonbury music and arts festival that drew 200,00 music followers who braved excessive climate and transportation issues to listen to megastars together with Billie Eilish, Paul McCartney and Kendrick Lamar.
Glastonbury, thought of together with Coachella and Burning Man as a premier world vacation spot, is “the most important greenfield music and performing arts pageant on this planet,” in accordance with its organizers, and is famend for its famous person lineups, viewers capability and stay music, circus performers, theater, motion pictures and extra.
However politics intruded at round 6pm U.Okay. time because the information reverberated across the pageant, triggering “a refrain of condemnation” from the performers, according to The Guardian.
Phoebe Bridgers led the group in anti-Supreme Courtroom chants. (Picture by Kate Inexperienced/Getty Pictures)
“In the present day is a extremely darkish day for girls within the US and I’m simply gonna say that ’cos I can’t bear to consider it any longer on this second,” lamented the 20-year-old Eilish as she launched her hit Your Energy. “This music is devoted to that I suppose…”
In her set, American singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers known as on the group that booed the point out of America, to share her outrage. “Who desires to say, ‘F—— the Supreme Courtroom’? One, two, three…”
Greatest and muddiest
A basic view of the Glastonbury pageant throughout the first day of this system on June 22. Picture by … [+]
Pete Doherty and Carl Barat of The Libertines carry out stay on the Different Stage throughout the third day … [+]
A pair dressed as flower pots stroll across the website throughout the second day of the Glastonbury … [+]
The largest and most notable of the European music festivals, Glastonbury is called one of the numerous (and muddiest) performing arts festivals in Europe.
From its humble beginnings in 1970, when it lasted simply someday and tickets offered for £1, the pageant has turn out to be a template for all of the festivals that adopted, with music followers from world wide flocking in rain or sunshine to Worthy Farm in Somerset, England. This yr, festival founder Michael Eavis opened the gates for the belated fiftieth anniversary celebrations after a two-year hiatus as a result of coronavirus pandemic.
A festivalgoer enjoys a slide surrounded by tents from 200,000-plus music followers. The coronavirus … [+]
A performer from the Notting Hill Carnival throughout a parade by way of the Pageant’s website on day two. … [+]
The tents at one of many tenting areas across the Glastonbury Pageant at Worthy Farm, Pilton. Picture … [+]
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Festivalgoers chill out in a meditation tent within the Therapeutic Fields. Picture by Kate Inexperienced.
Daring outfits, marriage proposals, celebrities, households and folks of all ages have been a part of this yr’s occasion regardless of journey disruptions on account of rail strikes and flights cancellations. Additionally, because the Each day Mail reviews: “The mud synonymous with the enduring pageant is about to make an look, with thunderstorms and torrential downpours” predicted for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
The UK Well being and Safety Company (UKHSA) additionally urged festivalgoers to be aware of monkeypox as case numbers in Nice Britain proceed to rise.
Billie Eilish and President Zelensky
Ed proposes to Chelsea because the solar begins to set on Glastonbury. The pageant is thought to be a contented … [+]
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Dancing throughout the pageant. Picture by Andy Buchanan.
Sienna Miller and Oli Inexperienced attend day three of Glastonbury. Picture by Samir Hussein.
This yr’s pageant is being headlined by Gen-Z pop star Billie Eilish, the youngest solo artist to headline the pageant, Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney, rapper Kendrick Lamar, Diana Ross and many others spanning musical genres and generations.
Additionally Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, made an look on the Glastonbury screens to induce attendees to place strain on “all of the politicians you already know” to “assist restore peace in Ukraine.”
“Unfold the reality about Russia’s struggle,” he mentioned. “Assist Ukrainians who’re pressured to flee their houses due to the struggle,” he added earlier than the rock band the Libertines opened proceedings.
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