“Feelings running high” over politics at Glastonbury this year

"Feelings running high" over politics at Glastonbury this year

George McKay, a professor at the University of East Anglia, notes that Glastonbury has a long tradition of political expression and asks whether Kneecap’s overt support for Palestine could mark a turning point in their career — or will they fade away?

This year's Glastonbury Festival is experiencing heightened political discourse, with "feelings running high" due to the upcoming general election and ongoing protests related to the Israel-Hamas war. The festival has always had a strong political undercurrent, particularly with its Left Field stage, but this year's atmosphere is particularly charged.