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Olivia Rodrigo Brings Out The Cure’s Robert Smith On Stage

LEFT PHOTO: Glastonbury Festival, Day 5, UK - 29 Jun 2025 Olivia Rodrigo performs on Pyramid Stage RIGHT PHOTO: Riot Fest Music Festival in Chicago, Illinois, USA - 17 Sep 2023 The Cure - Robert Smith
LEFT PHOTO: By Anthony Harvey/Shutterstock RIGHT PHOTO: By Daniel DeSlover/Shutterstock

Olivia Rodrigo's performance at the 2025 Glastonbury Festival was nothing less than a spectacular sensibility of sound and emotions, marked by surprise appearances, heartfelt performances, and notable collaborations. Headlining the iconic Pyramid Stage on the final day of the festival, Rodrigo surprised the audience by bringing on stage Robert Smith from The Cure. Together, they performed the classics “Friday I’m in Love” and “Just Like Heaven” to an enthralled crowd that stood in awe of the unexpected musical treat. Rodrigo, a 22-year-old pop sensation, expressed her admiration for Smith, remarking that he is “perhaps the best songwriter to come out of England,” and called him a personal hero.

Rodrigo's Glastonbury appearance, her first on the festival’s main stage, was a paramount highlight of the festival. Her dynamic set featured a balanced mix of hits from her albums *Sour* and *Guts*, including chart-toppers like “Drivers License,” “Good 4 U,” and “Vampire.” The set explored themes of love, heartbreak, and youth, resonating deeply with the audience. Furthermore, her personal connection to England was evident not just through her musical choice but also through her relationship with British actor Louis Partridge, to whom she dedicated the song “So American.”

The festival itself was not without its share of controversy, underscored by Bob Vylan's anti-IDF chants during their performance, which led to their U.S. visas being revoked and their representation agency distancing themselves from the duo. This incident stirred discussion on the festival circuit about the extent of political expressions permissible on such global platforms. Despite this overshadowing moment, the festival retained its celebratory essence, with viewers and attendees praising standout performances by artists like Charli XCX and The 1975. The festival's commitment to showcasing both music and dialogues on contemporary issues remained a hallmark, as echoed by many performances and attendee reflections.

Rodrigo's concluding performance was a fitting capstone to a festival filled with both magnificent musical showcases and moments of reflection and controversy. Her collaboration with the legendary Robert Smith not only honored the lineage of British music but also emphasized the blending of different generations and styles to create something powerful and new. This unique guitar-strummed moment underscored a festival tradition—that of bridging past influences with the current cultural zeitgeist, enhancing the festival's reputation as a temple of musical alchemy.

Moreover, Rodrigo’s Glastonbury set symbolized a celebration of artistic expressions that challenge, soothe, and captivate, leaving a lasting imprint not just on the vast fields of Worthy Farm but on the hearts of those who either braved the mud-splattered grounds or tuned in from afar. Her engagement with both legends of the music industry and with her personal life was a reminder of music's capacity to convey the most profound aspects of life and humanity’s shared experiences. Despite political tensions echoed in different acts, her performance highlighted a fundamental truth—music, at its core, transcends boundaries and invites everyone into a shared narrative of sound and story.

Thus, Olivia Rodrigo’s spectacular headline performance at Glastonbury 2025 stands as a testament to the power of music to connect people across generational and cultural divides, offering up both few moments of enchanting nostalgia and fresh, impactful collaborations. Her presence not only electrified the Pyramid Stage but also added another layer to the rich tapestry of Glastonbury’s legendary history.

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