Good for you! Braving the heatwave on Glastonbury’s final day – photo essay

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The final day of the Glastonbury Festival was marked by a variety of engaging activities and performances, starting with a wholesome morning in the Kidzfield. Renowned children's author Michael Rosen captivated a young audience by discussing literature and language, setting a lively tone for the day. This was preceded by a children's disco party hosted by Monster Maker 3000 in the Big Top tent, which added a festive spirit to the Kidzfield. Later, the Libertines participated in a candid conversation with journalist Miranda Sawyer at the Astrolabe, contributing to the vibrant atmosphere of the festival. The day continued with performances from various artists, including cellist Abel Selaocoe and his Bantu Ensemble at the West Holts stage, whose energetic set was noted for its ability to rouse the crowd from their post-lunch lethargy.

As the temperature rose, the festival offered an eclectic mix of music, appealing to diverse tastes. Hardcore punk band Turnstile ignited the Other stage with an electrifying mosh pit, while the Libertines warmed up the Pyramid stage for the eagerly awaiting Rod Stewart fans. The excitement continued with Chic's triumphant performance, leaving the crowd in high spirits as they began to disperse. Prodigy delivered a hard-hitting set at the Other stage, showcasing their signature sound despite the festival's usual aversion to metal acts. The day culminated with Olivia Rodrigo's headline performance on the Pyramid stage, which featured a surprise appearance by Robert Smith from The Cure. Rodrigo's set was described as one of the most significant events of the festival, blending power ballads and rock anthems, leaving attendees buzzing as they sought out more music in the festival’s dance areas late into the evening.

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Sunday at Glastonbury kicked off in wholesome fashion in the Kidzfield, with Michael Rosen speaking to a young audience, preceded by a children’s disco party.

Michael Rosen speaks to children about literature and language in the Kidzfield.

Monster Maker 3000 host a disco party for children in the Kidzfield Big Top tent.

For the last of the Guardian Live events, the Libertines had a chinwag with journalist Miranda Sawyer at the Astrolabe.

Miranda Sawyer interviews Pete Doherty and Carl Barât of the Libertines for Guardian Live.

Freewheeling cellist Abel Selaocoe and his group Bantu Ensemble played at the West Holts stage. Ammar Kalia was there reviewing for our live blog: “A full-body barrage of enlivening sounds, rousing a bleary-eyed West Holts crowd to attention” was his verdict.

Irish post-punk band Sprints perform on Woodsies. Later in their set they would bring on Kate Nash as a guest.

Sprints play Woodsies at Glastonbury.

The Libertines, fresh from their Guardian chat, warmed up the Pyramid stage for the tea-time Rod Stewart fans taking their places.

Libertines on the Pyramid stage.

As the thermometer ticked up again, hardcore punk enthusiasts Turnstile started an almighty mosh pit on the Other stage.

Turnstile on the Other stage.

Brendan Yates of Turnstile gets some air.

We met some fans at the Pyramid stage for Rod Stewart’s “legends” set singalong.

Three friends pose for a picture on the hill next to the Pyramid stage while Rod Stewart plays.

Rosie from Romford cools off in the heat. Right Olivia, 23 from Liverpool.

The crowd are abuzz as they head away from the Pyramid stage following Chic’striumphant performance.

Festivalgoers leave the Pyramid stage after Chic.

Prodigy served up an explosive performance to the Other stage. “For all that Glastonbury don’t do metal bands, they’ve basically got one with this hard-hitting, riff-spewing Prodigy setup,” said Ben Beaumont-Thomas on our live blog.

Maxim out front and centre for the Prodigy.

Meanwhile over at the Pyramid stage, Olivia Rodrigo closed proceedings in style, even bringing our Robert Smith for some Cure singalongs. “It feels like more of an event than any other big set this year,” wasAlexis Petridis’s verdict.

Amid the power ballads and pop, Rodrigo brought no small measure of raucous rock.

Fans at the front for Olivia Rodrigo as she headlined the Pyramid Stage

After she finished, crowds dispersed in search of more music in the dance areas of Silver Hayes and South-East corner.

The Hive in Silver Hayes.

Glastonbury festival late on Sunday evening.

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Source: The Guardian