Glastonbury 2024 Features Highly Political Performances

Glastonbury 2024 was marked by notable performances and significant political statements. Coldplay's Saturday night set featured a surprise appearance by Michael J. Fox, while Sleaford Mods stirred controversy with critical remarks about the festival and its crowd. The event saw widespread displays of Palestinian support, drawing both praise and criticism for the lack of mentions of Israeli victims of recent conflicts. IDLES' politically charged performance included chants of 'F*** the King' and support from Banksy, causing a stir both at the festival and in the BBC's coverage. Damon Albarn and Charlotte Church also made pro-Palestine statements, turning the festival into a platform for political expression.