Glastonbury 2025 Acoustic Tent Lineup Cheat Sheets creaited by GenAI

Table of Contents

• Overview
• Friday
• Saturday
• Sunday

Overview

The main linup cheat sheets are available in a separate post

Find the gems in the artists. TIL:

• ??Did you know Roy Harper had shout outs from Led Zepplin??
• Dhani Harrison is son of Beatle George Harrison
• Hugh Cornwall is frontman from The Stanglers
• Jeremy Loops is a One Man Band from South Africa

Many thanks to peeps on OOFestivals Discord #glasto-lineup-chat

I used GenAI to make these, after I ran a competition to see which LLM did best (Claude, Grok and Gemini did well)

Strong YES for 🎉The Bootleg Beatles🎉, who are simply amazing. I’ve seen them a couple of times at Glasto and outside Glasto too. They’re just that good.

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📅 Friday 📅

Artist	Genre	Launch Year	Country	Notable Works	Instruments	Artist Profile
Ani DiFranco	Folk Rock, Alternative	1990	USA	“Both Hands,” “32 Flavors,” “Untouchable Face”	Guitar, vocals	Fiercely independent artist who founded Righteous Babe Records at age 19. Known for politically charged lyrics and unique guitar techniques with unconventional tunings. Has collaborated with Prince, Bruce Springsteen, and Pete Seeger.
The Searchers	Beat, Merseybeat	1957	UK	“Needles and Pins,” “Sugar and Spice,” “When You Walk in the Room”	Guitars, bass, drums, vocals	Pioneering Liverpool band from the British Invasion era. Influenced bands like The Byrds with their jangling 12-string guitar sound. One of the few surviving groups from that era, though with lineup changes.
Dhani Harrison	Alternative Rock, Psychedelic	2002	UK	“Beautiful Creatures,” work with thenewno2, Fistful of Mercy	Guitar, keyboards, vocals	Son of Beatle George Harrison who completed his father’s final album “Brainwashed.” Has collaborated with Jeff Lynne, Eric Clapton, and Jakob Dylan. Combines traditional rock with electronic elements.
Billie Marten	Folk, Indie	2014	UK	“Bird,” “Heavy Weather,” “Lionhearted”	Guitar, piano, vocals	Released her first EP at 15. Known for ethereal vocals and introspective lyrics. Nominated for BBC Sound of 2016. Her delicate style draws comparisons to Nick Drake and Laura Marling.
Skerryvore	Celtic Rock, Folk	2005	Scotland	“Walk With Me,” “The Ginger Grouse,” “Live Forever”	Bagpipes, accordion, fiddle, guitars	Formed in Tiree, they blend traditional Scottish music with contemporary rock. Won Scotland’s Traditional Music Live Act of the Year twice. Known for high-energy performances that get crowds dancing.
Hugh Cornwell	Punk, New Wave	1974 (solo: 1990)	UK	With The Stranglers: “Golden Brown,” “No More Heroes.” Solo: “Monster”	Guitar, vocals	Former frontman of punk pioneers The Stranglers. His literary lyrics set him apart from other punk vocalists. His solo acoustic shows feature stripped-down versions of Stranglers classics alongside new material.
Gabrielle Aplin	Folk Pop, Indie Pop	2008	UK	“The Power of Love,” “Please Don’t Say You Love Me,” “Home”	Piano, guitar, vocals	Rose to fame after her cover of Frankie Goes to Hollywood’s “The Power of Love” was featured in a John Lewis Christmas ad. Has collaborated with Bastille and Hannah Grace. Combines folk roots with contemporary pop production.
Tift Merritt	Alt-Country, Americana	2002	USA	“Traveling Alone,” “Good Hearted Man,” “Stitch of the World”	Guitar, piano, vocals	Grammy-nominated artist who has collaborated with Iron & Wine and Andrew Bird. Combines country, folk and soul with poetic songwriting. Praised by Emmylou Harris as “a diamond in a coal mine.”
Nadia Reid	Folk, Indie	2014	New Zealand	“Call the Days,” “Richard,” “Get the Devil Out”	Guitar, vocals	Critically acclaimed for her intimate, confessional songwriting. Her album “Preservation” was listed in Mojo’s top albums of 2017. Has toured with Ryan Adams and performed at major international festivals.
Our Man in the Field	Americana, Folk	2017	UK	“Thin (I Used To Be Bulletproof),” “It Was Ever So,” “Easy Going Smile”	Guitar, vocals	Project of Alexander Ellis, featuring cinematic, nostalgic songwriting. Draws comparisons to Townes Van Zandt and John Martyn. Known for evocative storytelling and atmospheric live performances.

📅 Saturday 📅

Artist	Genre	Launch Year	Country	Notable Works	Instruments	Artist Highlights
Nick Lowe	Rock, Power Pop, New Wave	1967	UK	“Cruel to Be Kind,” “I Love the Sound of Breaking Glass,” produced Elvis Costello’s early albums	Guitar, Bass, Vocals	Known as “The Jesus of Cool,” Nick was a pivotal figure in the pub rock and new wave scenes. His production work with Elvis Costello created some of the most influential albums of the era. His witty lyrics and effortless cool make him a living legend who has influenced countless artists.
Hothouse Flowers	Rock, Folk, Soul	1985	Ireland	“Don’t Go,” “I Can See Clearly Now,” “Give It Up”	Piano, Guitar, Fiddle, Vocals	Liam Ó Maonlaí’s soulful vocals and their unique blend of traditional Irish music with rock and soul create an electrifying live experience. They famously performed at the opening ceremony of the 1990 World Cup and collaborated with U2 producer Brian Eno.
Jeremy Loops	Folk, Indie Folk	2011	South Africa	“Down South,” “Waves,” “Gold”	Guitar, Harmonica, Loop Pedal, Vocals	A modern one-man-band utilizing loop pedals to create rich, layered sounds live. His background as an environmentalist and sailor brings authenticity to his ocean-inspired lyrics. Has collaborated with Jake Gosling (Ed Sheeran’s producer) and brings incredible energy to live shows.
The Coronas	Indie Rock, Alternative	2003	Ireland	“San Diego Song,” “Heroes or Ghosts,” “Mark My Words”	Guitar, Bass, Drums, Piano	Despite sharing a name with the pandemic, they’ve shown resilience and humor. Lead singer Danny O’Reilly (son of Mary Black) brings heartfelt lyrics and powerful vocals. They’ve sold out Dublin’s 13,000-capacity 3Arena, showing their massive Irish following.
The Bluebells	Jangle Pop, Post-Punk	1981	UK (Scotland)	“Young at Heart,” “Cath,” “I’m Falling”	Guitar, Bass, Violin, Vocals	Their hit “Young at Heart” features violin from Bobby Valentino and reached #1 in 1993 after being featured in a VW commercial. The band’s short-lived but influential career bridged post-punk and indie pop, with a folk-influenced sound that helped define ’80s Scottish music.
Not Completely Unknown: A Celebration of Bob Dylan	Folk, Rock	N/A	Various Artists	Various Bob Dylan covers	Guitar, Harmonica, Vocals	A special collaborative performance celebrating the legendary Bob Dylan’s catalog. With multiple special guests performing their interpretations of Dylan classics, this unique showcase promises rare collaborative moments and fresh takes on iconic songs.
Sophie B. Hawkins	Pop, Folk, Rock	1992	USA	“Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover,” “As I Lay Me Down,” “Right Beside You”	Piano, Guitar, Percussion, Vocals	Her breakthrough hit “Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover” was controversial for its sexual themes. Sophie’s powerful vocals and confessional songwriting style earned her a devoted following. She’s also known for her environmental and LGBTQ+ activism.
Oisin Leech	Folk, Americana	Early 2000s	Ireland	Work with The Lost Brothers: “New Songs of Dawn and Dust,” “Halfway Towards A Healing”	Guitar, Vocals	One half of acclaimed duo The Lost Brothers, Oisin’s gentle vocals and intricate guitar work create a hypnotic live experience. Has collaborated with Brendan Benson of The Raconteurs and recorded at Nashville’s Analogue Cabin Studio.
Lorraine Nash	Folk, Indie	2020	Ireland	“Wildflower,” “Winter Sun” EP	Guitar, Piano, Vocals	An emerging voice in the Irish folk scene whose delicate vocals and poetic lyrics have earned comparisons to Laura Marling. Winner of the Ireland Music Week showcase and has been championed by RTE Radio 1, showing her rising status in Irish music.
Henry Grace	Folk, Americana	2015	UK	“Hometown,” “What We’ve Become”	Guitar, Vocals	After relocating to Los Angeles from England, Henry developed a sound that blends British folk traditions with Laurel Canyon influences. His intimate performances and storytelling create a direct connection with audiences. Has opened for artists like Gill Landry of Old Crow Medicine Show.

📅 Sunday 📅

Artist	Genre	Launch Year	Country	Notable Works	Instruments	Artist Highlights
Roy Harper	Folk Rock/Progressive Folk	1966	England	“Stormcock” (1971), “HQ” (1975), “Flat Baroque and Berserk” (1970)	Acoustic guitar, vocals	Led Zeppelin named “Hats Off to (Roy) Harper” after him on Led Zeppelin III. Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour and Jimmy Page have both collaborated with him. His 23-minute epic “The Same Old Rock” is considered a folk masterpiece.
The Bootleg Beatles	Beatles Tribute Band	1980	England	Perform Beatles catalog including “Sgt. Pepper’s,” “Abbey Road”	Guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, vocals	The world’s premier Beatles tribute act with authentic instruments, costumes, and mannerisms. They’ve performed over 4,000 shows worldwide including at Glastonbury previously. They’ve been endorsed by George Martin, the Beatles’ producer.
Rhiannon Giddens with Dirk Powell	Folk/Americana/Roots	2005 (Giddens with Carolina Chocolate Drops)	USA	“Freedom Highway,” “There Is No Other,” “They’re Calling Me Home”	Banjo, fiddle, vocals	MacArthur “Genius” Grant winner. Giddens is known for reviving and reinterpreting historical African American folk traditions. Her collaboration with multi-instrumentalist Dirk Powell brings together Appalachian and Creole influences. She also starred in the TV show “Nashville.”
London Community Gospel Choir	Gospel	1982	England	“Fill My Cup,” collaborations with Madonna, Gorillaz	Vocal ensemble	Pioneered British gospel music; performed at major events including previous Glastonbury festivals. They’ve collaborated with artists ranging from Kylie Minogue to Tina Turner and backed Adele on her hit “Rolling in the Deep.”
PP Arnold	Soul/R&B	1967	USA	“The First Cut Is the Deepest,” “Angel of the Morning”	Vocals	Former Ikette with Ike & Tina Turner who became a British soul icon. Worked with the Small Faces, Rod Stewart, and Barry Gibb. Her voice adorns classics like “Tin Soldier.” In later years, she collaborated with Ocean Colour Scene and Primal Scream, bridging generations.
The Riptide Movement	Rock/Folk Rock	2006	Ireland	“All Works Out,” “Elephant in the Room”	Guitar, bass, drums, harmonica	Environmentally conscious band whose music appeared in numerous ad campaigns. Their grassroots approach saw them rise from Dublin street performers to main stages. Their energetic live shows blend traditional Irish influences with modern rock.
Michele Stodart	Folk/Americana	2012 (solo)	Trinidad-born, UK-based	“Wide-Eyed Crossing,” “Pieces”	Guitar, bass, vocals	Best known as bassist/vocalist of The Magic Numbers before launching her solo career. Her intimate solo performances reveal deeply personal songwriting. Her multicultural background informs her unique blend of folk traditions.
The Henry Girls	Celtic Folk/Americana	2002	Ireland	“December Moon,” “Far Beyond the Stars”	Fiddle, harp, accordion, vocals	Three sisters from Donegal combining traditional Irish music with Americana. Known for pristine three-part harmonies and multi-instrumentalism. They’ve collaborated with Grammy winner Mary Chapin Carpenter and toured with the legendary Chieftains.
Dawn Landes & Friends Perform The Liberated Woman’s Songbook	Folk/Americana	2005 (Landes solo)	USA	“Bluebird,” “Try To Make a Fire Burn Again”	Guitar, vocals	Known for crystalline vocals and collaborations with Justin Townes Earle. Her “Liberated Woman’s Songbook” project resurrects and celebrates overlooked female songwriters from the 60s and 70s. She’s also scored films and written a musical about the first woman to row solo across the Atlantic.