**Key Takeaways:**
– Glastonbury 2024 announces its lineup, featuring SEVENTEEN as the first K-pop act to perform.
– The festival is set to take place from June 26 to 30 at Worthy Farm, Pilton, England.
– Headliners include Dua Lipa, Coldplay, SZA, and Shania Twain, with other notable acts such as Cyndi Lauper, Janelle Monae, and Paloma Faith.
– SEVENTEEN’s inclusion marks a significant moment for K-pop’s presence in major Western music festivals.
– The festival’s tickets are already sold out, with a prize draw available to support those affected by conflict.
– SEVENTEEN will also headline Lollapalooza Berlin 2024, alongside other acts like Martin Garrix, Burna Boy, and Sam Smith.
– BLACKPINK has joined Spotify’s ‘Billions Club’ with ‘How You Like That’, marking a milestone for K-pop girl groups.
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Glastonbury has revealed its star-studded lineup for the 2024 festival, marking a historic moment with SEVENTEEN set to be the pioneering K-pop group to grace its stages. The announcement made on March 14 highlights the festival’s return to Worthy Farm in Pilton, England, from June 26 to 30, boasting headliners such as Dua Lipa, Coldplay, SZA, and Shania Twain.
In a groundbreaking move, SEVENTEEN will take to the main Pyramid Stage, becoming the inaugural K-pop group to perform at the renowned music festival. They will be joined by a diverse array of artists including Cyndi Lauper, Janelle Monae, and Paloma Faith, among others, showcasing the festival’s commitment to a wide-ranging musical experience.
The festival’s organizers also shared the first lineup poster for Glastonbury 2024, hinting at more acts and attractions yet to be announced. Despite tickets being sold out, a prize draw is underway to raise emergency funds for those impacted by conflict, offering a chance for attendees to be part of this year’s festival experience.
SEVENTEEN’s participation at Glastonbury 2024 is part of a broader trend of K-pop acts making their mark on major Western music festivals. Following BLACKPINK’s historic headline set at Coachella 2023, SEVENTEEN, along with LE SSERAFIM and ATEEZ, are set to further K-pop’s global influence at Coachella 2024 next month.
Beyond Glastonbury, SEVENTEEN is slated to headline Lollapalooza Berlin 2024, sharing the stage with international stars like Martin Garrix, Burna Boy, and Sam Smith. This highlights the group’s rising prominence on the global music scene.
In other K-pop news, BLACKPINK has achieved a significant milestone by joining Spotify’s ‘Billions Club’ with their hit single ‘How You Like That’, becoming the first K-pop girl group to reach this achievement. Group member Lisa also made it to the list with her solo song ‘Money’, alongside BTS tracks ‘Dynamite’ and ‘Butter’, and ‘Seven’ by BTS singer Jungkook, showcasing the genre’s growing streaming dominance.