Glastonbury viewers were left furious on Friday evening as they tuned in to The 1975’s headline set on BBC iPlayer.
The pop rock group wrapped up the first major day at Worthy Farm from the Pyramid stage, as frontman Matty Healy belted the band’s bangers with a beer in one hand and a cigarette in the other.
But for viewers at home who didn’t get their hands on a coveted festival ticket, the livestream was beset with issues throughout their performance.
Those streaming on The Glastonbury Channel on the BBC’s streaming platform experienced a series of technical issues, forcing some to repeatedly refresh while others reported the set jumping back to earlier songs in the gig.
Taking to X to vent their frustration, @howcoldloveiss wrote: ‘I’ll actually cry why does iPlayer keep glitching.’
‘I swear if BBC iplayer glitches one more time..,’ added @lescharms as @emilyjade___ chimed: ‘Also if iPlayer would stop cutting out that would be great.’
@KelloeCaroline tagged the official iPlayer account and wrote: ‘I pay you a BBC tv licence and iPlayer is cutting out relentlessly whilst I’m trying to watch The 1975 at Glastonbury. Some recompense is in order, I think.’
The verdict from @anderjalex was: ‘Glastonbury coverage on iPlayer? Hopeless.’
@LilMissRariTea had a more desperate tone, writing: ‘BBC iPlayer always glitches for me at the worst times… JUST LET ME WATCH THE 1975 LIVE AT GLASTONBURY WITHOUT IT STOPPING EVERY 3 SECONDS PLEASEEEEE.’
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@kyian_nufc added: ‘This BBC iPlayer nonsense. I’m 17 minutes behind..’
Made up of four school friends, The 1975 are known for songs including Chocolate, Someone Else and About You.
The group is comprised of singer Matt Healy, bassist Ross MacDonald, guitarist Adam Hann, and drummer George Daniel.
Metro contacted the BBC for comment.
Glastonbury 2025 coverage continues on the BBC.
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