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IDLES Ignite Glastonbury 2024 with an Unapologetically Fiery Headline Set

IDLES’ performance at Glastonbury 2024 was a declaration of intensity and activism, as they captivated the Other Stage with raw energy and political passion.
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When IDLES stepped onto the Other Stage at Glastonbury 2024, the electrifying anticipation was palpable. Known for their brazen honesty and bold messages, IDLES took the festival scene by storm with a set that was both profound and explosive.

IDLES have never been shy of saying what’s on their mind. They’re not just being honest, they’re honestly just – or something less cloying and trite, if you’d prefer. As they take to the Other Stage for their headline slot, it’s clear they’re not just here to entertain – they’re here to make a statement. From the moment frontman Joe Talbot steps on stage, the air crackles with anticipation.

Opening with ‘Idea 01’ before erupting into ‘Colossus’, IDLES quickly turn the Other Stage into a seething fire pit. Talbot’s command to split the crowd sets the tone for the night – this isn’t going to be a passive, hands-off experience.

The set is a relentless barrage of hits old and new. Tracks from their latest album ‘Tangk’ stand shoulder to shoulder with fan favourites, each embraced with fervour by the assembled throng. But IDLES’ setlist was mere background music to their powerful political statements. Talbot’s cries of “Viva Palestina” and the dedication of ‘I’m Scum’ to solidarity with Palestine are crystal clear indicators of where they stand.

The night is bombarded with surprises, from guitarists Mark Bowen and Lee Kiernan’s crowd surfing escapades to Danny Brown’s electrifying guest appearance on ‘Pop Pop By’. When a young fan belts out ‘Danny Nedelko’, the crowd’s energy hits a fever pitch. Exiting with ‘Rottweiler’ and a visually striking message “Ceasefire Now” emblazoned across the screens, IDLES not only performed; they delivered a ringing call to consciousness that resonated across Glastonbury.
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