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BBC Introducing at Glastonbury 2025

jasmine.4.t, ALTBLK ERA and LEMFRECK

The Introducing Stage at Glastonbury is bigger than ever featuring some of the most exciting new British artists championed by BBC Introducing from all across the UK, as well as some familiar friendly faces taking to the decks.

Acts performing on the stage over the festival includes:
Adult DVD, ALT BLK ERA, Beth McCarthy, Chalk, Cortney Dixon, Deeps, Divorce, Fiona-Lee, Jacob Alon, jasmine.4.t, Jo Hill, Lambrini Girls, L E M F R E C K, Lola Moxom, Mali Hâf, Mên An Tol, Moreish Idols, MRCY, Native James, Nectar Woode, Nia Smith, Nina Arya, OneDa, Sebastian Schub, Webmoms and Westside Cowboy.

There's also DJ Sets from BBC Introducing and Radio 1’s Jess Iszatt, BBC Radio 1’s Maia Beth & BBC Introducing in Scotland’s Phoebe I-H.

This year, the BBC Introducing Stage opens earlier than ever at 12pm on Thursday 26th June, with Annie Mac and Nick Grimshaw recording an episode of Sidetracked in front of a live audience for the first time (available on BBC Sounds later that day).

In another first, BBC Radio 3’s Georgia Mann will take over the stage with a specially curated mix of classical music and exclusive live performance at 11am on Saturday 28th June, recorded for her daily Essential Classics radio show.

Returning to the stage this year is BBC Introducing Open Deck (Thursday 26th June, 5.45-7pm) - an open call for emerging DJs who are attending the festival to jump on the decks and play a set.

We also welcome back our friends from across BBC Radio for stage takeovers every night over the weekend.
- Radio 1 Dance with Danny Howard, Arielle Free, Sarah Story, Jaguar and special guests will be broadcast on Radio 1 and Radio 1 Dance on Thursday 26th June, 8-11pm
- 6 Music’s Indie Forever with Nathan Shepherd and Emily Pilbeam returns for late-night fun on the Friday
- And Demot O’Leary is bringing back his Radio 2’s Alternative Sounds of the 90s DJ set on Saturday night.

There will also be TBA guests on the stage throughout the weekend, which will be announced via @bbcintroducing on Instagram and X and on the BBC Introducing chalkboard at the stage.

All of the action will be reflected on-air and on social media. After the event, highlights will be broadcast on BBC Introducing shows across the UK and will be available on BBC iPlayer and BBC Music’s YouTube channel.