SEVENTEEN is set to make history by being the first K-pop act to perform at Glastonbury Festival UK this summer! Our Dojeon Media's very own, Lewis, is from the UK and he takes you on a musical journey to one of the UK's biggest music festivals! Read on for all the exciting details!
So if you didn't already know, I am from Bristol in the UK, and Glastonbury is less than one hour's drive from my home. Each year tickets for the festival sell out almost instantly, and in the past few years, tickets have become harder and harder to get your hands on!
When I heard the news that 2024 will see the debut of a K-pop band at the festival I was excited as it shows that they are incorporating acts from non-Western countries. Although when I heard the lineup was the band SEVENTEEN I would have to say that I became a bit skeptical, as I am not too sure how well they will be received compared to other K-pop acts. That being said, the Glastonbury stage is famous throughout the world and is an AMAZING platform for artists, especially since SEVENTEEN will be performing on the world-famous Pyramid Stage!
Among the other world-famous artists appearing on the Pyramid Stage will be Dua Lipa, Coldplay, SZA, and Shania Twain. In the past, Elton John, Beyoncé, and Dolly Parton have also performed on the Pyramid Stage!
Glastonbury is a five-day festival that is set to take place between June 26 -30, 2024, and it will be held at the Eavis Worth Farm in Pilton, South West England. Now Glastonbury is known as the "Grandaddy of UK music festivals", and since its humble routes were similar to that of a hippie festival when it started out, it now welcomes 210,000 crowdgoers, and before the lineup was even announced the tickets were sold out for the 2024 show. Isn't that crazy?!
With all of the concertgoers, there are thousands of tents on site. Of course, this is the way to do a proper festival in the UK and by camping you do really get the true experience! You can opt for the Glamping pitches where tents are provided for a fee, however, most people bring their own and sadly do leave them there afterward, so there is a big clean-up event. For me attending a festival is all about the experience. When I attended, I used the glamping facility for cleaner toilets and a pre-set-up tent, which allowed me to enjoy the festival more.
Sadly, as I am in Korea now I won't be attending this year's festival, though I will be watching the highlights afterward! I strongly believe that this famous UK festival will help SEVENTEEN become more successful in the UK and Europe as it will propel them into UK households as most UK citizens watch Glastonbury as it is streamed on various TV networks including the BBC!
Let us know in the comments below if you have tickets to Glastonbury 2024! Make sure to tag us on your socials when sharing your SEVENTEEN pics!