BBC Sounds is marking Glastonbury 2025 with a two-month celebration of the festival, offering live performances, podcasts, special mixes and exclusive interviews across June and July.
Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw’s Sidetracked by Glastonbury returns with new episodes every Monday until 16 June, featuring guests such as Rod Stewart and Loyle Carner.
On Thursday 26 June, the pair will record a special episode live from the BBC Introducing Stage at Worthy Farm – the first time the podcast has been recorded in front of a festival audience. The live edition will be available the same day, with a final bonus episode to follow after the weekend.
The BBC Sounds Glastonbury Collection will also grow throughout the month, including a special interview with Rod Stewart hosted by Zoe Ball, plus themed editions of 6 Music’s Indie Forever, Radio 2’s Kitchen Disco with Sophie Ellis-Bextor, and Alternative Sounds of the 90s with Dermot O’Leary.
Radio 1Xtra’s 1Xtra Salutes… will spotlight Busta Rhymes, Doechii, and RAYE, and classic Radio 4 Desert Island Discs episodes will feature Glastonbury favourites such as Adele, Bruce Springsteen, Lily Allen, and Paul McCartney.
During the festival, the BBC Sounds app will provide direct access to all live coverage from across Radio 1, Radio 2, 6 Music, 1Xtra and Radio 4.
Over 30 full DJ sets and performances will be available to stream for 30 days after broadcast. From Monday 30 June, highlights compilations curated by each station will also be released, alongside new editions of 6 Music’s Morning After Mix, featuring artists like English Teacher and Maribou State.
The BBC is Glastonbury’s exclusive broadcast partner for the two-month celebration of the festival with broadcasts across TV, BBC iPlayer, radio and BBC Sounds.
You can see all of the coverage plans here.
Lorna Clarke, BBC Director of Music says: “This year, we’re making it easier than ever for millions of music fans to access Glastonbury’s standout moments, whilst also giving them the freedom to explore the festival their way – Glastonbury is theirs and the BBC brings it to them.
“I would like to thank Emily and Michael Eavis once again for allowing us this exclusive access to their very special creation, as only the BBC can bring the nation together to enjoy their beloved festival.”
