GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL PRESENTS LIVE AT WORTHY FARM
THOM YORKE, JONNY GREENWOOD, TOM SKINNER – AKA THE SMILE – EXCLUSIVE DEBUT PERFORMANCE ADDED TO LINEUP
TUNE IN FROM 7PM TONIGHT
Glastonbury Festival is pleased to announce that Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood and drummer Tom Skinner — henceforth known as The Smile — will be performing a first ever set of new, original music exclusively for the Live At Worthy Farm global livestream which premieres tonight at 7pm BST.
Taking its name from the Ted Hughes poem, The Smile is a new collaboration between Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Tom Skinner and Nigel Godrich. For further information on The Smile as it is revealed, keep an eye on @thesmiletheband
This debut performance by The Smile is available only to ticket buyers and will be broadcast online and in full across four separate time zones, with staggered livestreams for the UK, Europe, Africa & the Middle East, East Coast North America & Central / South America, West Coast North America, and Australia, New Zealand & Asia.
Tickets are still available at worthyfarm.live, with purchasers also treated to spectacular full performances by Coldplay, Damon Albarn, HAIM, Wolf Alice, Michael Kiwanuka, IDLES, Jorja Smith, Kano and Wolf Alice, as well as guest spots from George Ezra and Róisín Murphy and a set from DJ Honey Dijon.
SATURDAY TRAILER https://driift.lnk.to/SATURDAYSUPERCUT
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Filmed across the iconic Festival site, the uninterrupted five-hour show also features a unique spoken word narrative, provided by PJ Harvey, Jarvis Cocker, Kae Tempest, George The Poet, Kurupt FM, Little Amal and Festival founder Michael Eavis.
Full line-up and set times below: (asset here)
7.00pm: Wolf Alice
7.30pm: Michael Kiwanuka
7.55pm: George Ezra
8.05pm: IDLES
8.40pm: HAIM
9.10pm: Coldplay
9.50pm: Damon Albarn
10.35pm: Jorja Smith
11:00 pm: The Smile
11.35pm: Kano
12:15am DJ Honey Dijon ft Róisín Murphy
Emily Eavis said: “We’re truly honoured that Thom and Jonny have chosen our livestream event to premiere their brand new project, The Smile. Sadly, we are all unable to gather together at Worthy Farm, but alongside sets from other wonderful performers, this has all the makings of a special Glastonbury moment – and one we can broadcast to the world.”
If you can’t make tonight’s broadcast, then don’t worry.
By popular demand, we’ve already added two Sunday broadcast times for the livestream at 2pm (BST) and 7pm (BST).
Thanks to a partnership with Trafalgar Releasing, the show will also screen in tandem at selected cinemas across the UK at 7pm on Saturday May 22nd.
Full information at liveatworthyfarmcinema.com
Through an exclusive partnership with Canal+, French audiences can enjoy the livestream on CANAL VOD and myCANAL. Tickets are on sale here.
STREAM INFORMATION:
SATURDAY, MAY 22
Livestream #1 – UK, EUROPE, AFRICA & MIDDLE EAST: 19.00 BST / 20.00 CEST & SAST / 21.00 MSK & EEST / 22.00 GST
Livestream #2 – NORTH AMERICA (EAST COAST) and CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA: 18.00 CDT / 19.00 EDT / 20.00 ART & BRT / 00.00 BST
Livestream #3 – NORTH AMERICA (WEST COAST): 19.00 PDT / 03.00 BST
Livestream #4 – AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND & ASIA (on Sunday 23rd May): 16.00 ICT / 17.00 HKT & PHST / 18.00 JST & KST/ 19.00 AEST / 21.00 NZST / 10.00 BST
SUNDAY, MAY 23
Global encore screening #1 – 14.00 BST / 15.00 CEST & SAST / 16.00 EEST / 09.00 EDT
Global encore screening #2 – 19.00 BST / 20.00 CEST & SAST / 21.00 EEST / 14.00 EDT / 11.00 PDT
The show will be presented to viewers as an uninterrupted online event. However, if you miss the beginning of your allotted stream, there is a rewind function – allowing you to go back and enjoy the full show again or re-watch individual sets for up to 5 hours after the stream ends. Simply tap or click along the bar at the bottom of the video to the point you’d like to watch from.
Live At Worthy Farm will support Glastonbury’s three main charitable partners, Oxfam, Greenpeace and WaterAid, as well as helping to secure the Festival’s return in 2022.
A limited edition line-up poster for the event is also available, with proceeds going to Stagehand, the live production welfare and benevolent fund which is helping crew who have fallen into the gaps in Government financial support during the pandemic.
Shot by acclaimed Grammy-nominated director Paul Dugdale, the hugely ambitious production will take viewers on a journey of the world famous Glastonbury site, which typically greets more than 200,000 people each June.
The show is co-promoted and produced by the pioneering UK livestream business Driift, who have hosted globally successful livestreams for artists including Laura Marling, Nick Cave, Biffy Clyro, Niall Horan and Kylie Minogue, and BBC Studios Productions.
FAQS
Who is performing at Live At Worthy Farm?
The line-up includes Coldplay, Damon Albarn, HAIM, IDLES, Jorja Smith, Kano, Michael Kiwanuka, Wolf Alice, and DJ Honey Dijon. Special guests will now include George Ezra and Róisín Murphy, with further unannounced surprise performances during the show.
Spoken word performers will include PJ Harvey, Jarvis Cocker, Kae Tempest, George The Poet, Kurupt FM, Little Amal and Festival founder Michael Eavis,
How long does the livestream last?
Set lengths will vary from artist to artist, and the overall livestream is expected to last at least five (5) hours depending on a few surprises on the night!
How do I book tickets?
Tickets are available to buy HERE.
Is there a ticket limit?
Ticket purchases are limited to one (1) ticket per order. Your unique access code and details on how to connect to the stream will be sent to the email address used to purchase the ticket 7 days prior to the event.
Can I purchase a ticket for a friend?
You can purchase a ticket for a friend, but you will need to enter their email address in the “Your Details” section at checkout. This will ensure that they receive the details of how to join the stream when we email out that information. Please be sure to double check the email address is correct.
What time do the streams start?
There are six streams to choose from, running across the Saturday and the Sunday:
SATURDAY, MAY 22
Livestream #1 – UK, EUROPE, AFRICA & MIDDLE EAST: 19.00 BST / 20.00 CEST & SAST / 21.00 MSK & EEST / 22.00 GST
Livestream #2 – NORTH AMERICA (EAST COAST) and CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA: 18.00 CDT / 19.00 EDT / 20.00 ART & BRT / 00.00 BST
Livestream #3 – NORTH AMERICA (WEST COAST): 19.00 PDT / 03.00 BST
Livestream #4 – AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND & ASIA (on Sunday 23rd May): 16.00 ICT / 17.00 HKT & PHST / 18.00 JST & KST/ 19.00 AEST / 21.00 NZST / 10.00 BST
SUNDAY, MAY 23
Global encore screening #1 – 14.00 BST / 15.00 CEST & SAST / 16.00 EEST / 09.00 EDT
Global encore screening #2 – 19.00 BST / 20.00 CEST & SAST / 21.00 EEST / 14.00 EDT / 11.00 PDT
Can I watch any stream?
Yes, you can purchase a ticket for – and watch – any of the streams, wherever you are in the world. There are no restrictions, so please choose the most convenient stream for you. Please note, however, that you can only watch the stream for which you booked your ticket.
When do tickets go off sale?
Tickets will remain on sale for at least a couple of hours after each livestream starts.
Is there any event merchandise available?
A limited-edition line-up poster for Live At Worthy Farm is available with tickets at the point of purchase. All proceeds will go to Stagehand, the live production welfare and benevolent fund which is helping crew who have fallen into the gaps in Government financial support during the pandemic. If you would like to purchase additional posters, please head over to the Glastonbury web shop HERE.
Help – I didn’t receive my booking confirmation email!
If you have booked a ticket but can’t find your confirmation email, please check your promotion/spam/junk folders. If you still can’t find it, please contact our Customer Service team HERE.
When will I receive details of how to watch?
Details on how to join the stream, along with your unique access code and a link to the stream will be emailed to you seven (7) days before the event. An SMS reminder will also be sent to you close to the day of the event if you leave your full mobile/cell number (including international dialling code) at the time of booking.
If you book your ticket seven (7) days or less before the event, you will be sent your unique access code and a link to the stream with your booking confirmation by email.
Help! I didn’t receive my link to watch the show!
If you can’t find your connection email, please check your promotion/spam/junk folders. If you still can’t find it, please contact our Customer Service team HERE.
Can I share my link with a friend?
No. The link is unique to you and can only be viewed by you. Each link can only be used to stream this event on one device at a time. DO NOT share your link into the show. If someone else tries to access the show via your link, you will be kicked out of the stream. We recommend accessing your stream in advance of the start time to make sure that it works properly.
What if I am late?
Just like any live event, if you’re late you could miss some of the show. Due to the length of the livestream, for technical reasons it is unlikely you will be able to rewind the stream if you join late. To ensure you are able to watch the entire stream, please join at the time indicated on your ticket.
Can I watch on my phone, tablet and my computer?
Yes, you should be able view the stream from any modern web or mobile browser that is connected to the internet – simply click the link we send you & you should be taken to the stream.
If you have a Play Station, X Box, Smart TV, Fire Stick or other device that has a web browser & is connected to the internet, you can type the URL link we send you into that browser & then access the stream using your code. Please remember though that each link can only be used to stream this event on one device at a time.
Can I cast the livestream to my Smart TV?
If you have a Smart TV, you should be able to cast the stream to your TV using Apple Airplay or Google Chromecast (3rd Generation or later). Unfortunately, Chromecast 2nd generation or older may not be compatible with our stream player and your TV.
To find out more about casting to your Smart TV from your mobile, tablet or computer, please try these links :
• for Apple AirPlay / ioS – click HERE.
• for Google Chromecast / Android – click HERE.
Can I show the livestream on my TV which is NOT a Smart TV?
If you do not have a Smart TV, or are unable to cast using the methods above, you may wish to try using an HDMI cable to connect to your TV if it still has an HDMI port. You will probably need to follow the manufacturer’s instructions, but the following two articles are quite helpful too:
Will there be sub-titles or closed captions for deaf & hard of hearing fans?
Please contact info@driift.live to register your interest and we’ll be in touch.
Is there anything else I need to do before the show?
We recommend that you check your WiFi router is working properly & you can connect to the internet ok. Aside from that, don’t forget to put some drinks in the fridge & order that pizza……
Can I re-watch the show, or pause/rewind the stream?
Due to the length of the livestream, for technical reasons it is unlikely you will be able to rewind the stream. We are investigating whether we can provide some functionality of this kind as an accommodation to fans & will update this section when we have more news, but it is unlikely.
I have questions about the poster I ordered with my tickets
If you have ordered a ticket + poster bundle, your poster will be dispatched by Sandbag. Pre-orders placed by 30 April will be dispatched from week commencing May 10th, 2021. Orders placed from 1 May will be despatched from week commencing May 24th, 2021. If you need further help, please contact our Shop Customer Service team HERE. If you would like to purchase additional posters, please head over to the Glastonbury web shop HERE.
I purchased a ticket but can no longer attend. Can I get a refund?
Unfortunately this event is non-refundable.
Can I record the show?
Audio or video recording on your own device is strictly prohibited. Knowledge of such actions, including posting a video of the stream, can hurt your chances of being able to view or access virtual events in the future.
Can I add a donation to my booking, and where will it go?
When booking a ticket for the Livestream, you will be given the option to add a donation to your order, in denominations of 2, 5 and 10 of the currency you are booking in.
Your donations will be split equally between the Festival’s main three supported causes, Oxfam, Greenpeace and WaterAid.
The Festival’s joint charities share a common goal of working together for people and the planet, by taking action against some of the biggest challenges of our time like climate change and the impact of the pandemic. Together, we are working with communities around the world who have been hit the hardest, to deliver solutions that save lives and overcome injustice, but we need your help to make a real difference.
Just a £5 donation could help pay for a tap to pipe clean water to a household in Southern Africa, changing the lives of a whole family whilst £10 could buy a hygiene kit with the basics everyone needs to survive and thrive from soap to sanitary pads. Please give what you can.