Cape Town singer Jeremy Loops is set to swap the Cape winter for the bright lights of Worthy Farm as he takes to the stage at the legendary Glastonbury Festival on 28 June 2025.
It's a monumental moment in the career of this Cape Town acoustic star, renowned for his unique blend of folk, indie, and electronic beats. Loops will perform on Glastonbury's iconic Acoustic Stage, alongside the likes of Sophie B. Hawkins and Ani DiFranco.
"Glastonbury's always been a dream," says Loops. "It's legitimately the pinnacle festival to play. Beyond the thrill of being invited to play, I'm just buzzing to soak it all in as a fan. I can't wait to bring Feathers & Stone to that stage and share it with everyone who's been part of this wild journey. Time to fly the South African flag high!"
The announcement follows the release of Loops' latest album, 'Feathers & Stone', which has already made waves both locally and internationally. Known for its raw and heartfelt storytelling, the album reflects his journey of self-discovery and human connection through tracks like 'Loveblood (feat. Amistat)' and 'Coming Home (feat. Ladysmith Black Mambazo)'.
"The songs are built on the raw, real stuff – live instruments, human hands, human hearts. There's magic in the flaws, in the wobble of a string, the crack of a voice, the rhythm that's not quite perfect. That's where the truth lies," says Loops.
As Loops heads to 'Glasto' in June, he follows in some impressive footsteps. Other South African artists who have graced the stage at Glastonbury include the iconic mbaqanga group Mahlathini and the Mahotella Queens, who performed in 1989, jazz trumpeter Hugh Masekela, who played the festival in 1985, and just last year, electric performer Moonchild Sanelly brought her signature energy to the festival.
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