GLASTONBURY, England – Amidst the chilly evening air, pop sensation Dua Lipa electrified the Glastonbury festival’s iconic Pyramid stage with a dazzling debut performance. The crowd was transformed into an open-air nightclub as thousands swayed to the beat of hits like “Levitating” and “Houdini,” exuding an energy that captivated onlookers.
Making her first-ever appearance headlining the renowned music festival in southern England, Lipa left a lasting impression with a high-energy show that included mesmerizing firework displays, five outfit changes, and a talented ensemble of break dancers and musicians. The 28-year-old singer, born in London to Kosovo Albanian parents, expressed her gratitude to the crowd, highlighting how surreal it was for her to grace the same stage where music legends like Paul McCartney and Beyoncé have performed in the past.
Dua Lipa’s journey from covering pop songs on YouTube as a teenager to winning two Grammy Awards in 2019 for Best New Artist was reflected in her powerhouse performance at Glastonbury. The audience was swept into a frenzy during renditions of hits like “New Rules” and “Love Again,” with fans like Sophie Page expressing their admiration for the singer’s electrifying energy and emotional delivery. Lipa further dazzled the crowd by bringing out Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker for a collaborative performance of “The Less I Know the Better,” showcasing the diverse talent on stage.
The lineup at Glastonbury this year also featured the historic appearance of Seventeen, the first K-pop group to perform at the festival, marking a shift towards a more diverse and inclusive array of headliners. The infusion of female talent with acts like Coldplay, SZA, and Shania Twain alongside Dua Lipa has been a significant step forward in addressing criticisms of past male-dominated lineups, ushering in a new era of representation in music festivals.