The final day of Glastonbury Festival 2024 was marred by widespread sound problems, culminating in a divisive headline performance from American singer SZA. The R&B artist, making her festival debut on the Pyramid Stage, faced technical difficulties that affected her microphone quality and vocals, leading to criticism on social media.
SZA's set drew a smaller crowd compared to previous headliners Dua Lipa and Coldplay, and she struggled with limited audience interaction and no guest appearances. At the end of her performance, she admitted to being 'so nervous'. Despite the backlash, some fans defended her, citing the festival's historical lack of female headliners and diverse line-ups.
Earlier in the day, Shania Twain's Legends slot also suffered from vocal troubles, following similar issues faced by Cyndi Lauper the previous day. Janelle Monae delivered a passionate speech about supporting marginalised people during Pride month, while Avril Lavigne and Paloma Faith drew praise for their sets, with Faith paying tribute to Amy Winehouse.
Other notable moments included Princess Beatrice enjoying a sandwich, Cara Delevingne kissing her partner Minke, and Florence Pugh interrupting a Shaun of the Dead interview. In an unexpected turn, Louis Tomlinson became a hero by setting up a TV to screen the England Euros match after the festival banned official screenings.
