Miquita Oliver calls Coldplay headlining Glastonbury ‘snoreville’

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Miquita Oliver has branded Coldplay’s headline slot at Glastonbury 2024 as “snoreville”, joking that she “could have seen them in Luton” at the BBC’s Big Weekend festival. “Coldplay headlining Glastonbury is already such a snoreville, that’s fine, but the fact they played Radio 1’s Big Weekend a couple of weeks ago, it’s like, ooh, this is even less special, I could have seen them in Luton.” Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up open image in gallery Miquita Oliver said she wasn’t impressed by Coldplay being booked to headline Glastonbury Allen emphasised that she was talking more specifically about the smaller festivals that provide a launchpad for new artists, in order for them to go onto become future Glastonbury performers. “There aren’t many places for people to start out their careers anymore.” open image in gallery Lily Allen performs on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury, 2014 Allen’s remarks come after MPs called for a levy on arena concert tickets to raise funds for the grassroots venues struggling with rising costs, after extensive campaigning by the Music Venue Trust. “It is time that the government brought together everyone with a stake in the industry’s success, including music fans, to address the long-term challenges and ensure live music can thrive into the future.” Glastonbury Festival takes place from Wednesday 26 June to Sunday 30 June, and will be headlined by Coldplay, Dua Lipa and SZA.