Glastonbury 2023 – latest: Elton John says thank-you to festival audience after farewell UK performance

ICYMI: Yikes – Guns N’ Roses’s headline set on the Pyramid Stage didn’t go down well with some audiences, including The Independent’s reviewer Mark Beaumont.

Axl Rose’s voice was a particular point of harsh criticism, as Beaumont said the rocker’s verbal enunciation sounded “as if chronically constipated”.

He added: “He flips between a lower register that resembles a clogged lawnmower and a higher one that sounds like Barry Gibb suffering the mother of all wedgies.”

Review in full here:

Oh, Lana. The California-based vocalist’s set started well... but ended with her mic being cut off mid-run, due to her running out of time.

Sadly, what began with promise wound up a disappointment – here’s Ben Bryant’s take in full:

You know you’ve done something right when you get an All On The Board tribute – and today, that honour goes to Elton John.

The Twitter account, which shares pictures of heartfelt messages written on noticeboards at London tube stations, posted a special message in recognition of John’s set at Glastonbury last night – his farewell UK performance.

Check it out below:

People wasted no time in securing their spot for Elton John’s headline set last night – some even started queuing at 4am – a good 17 hours ahead of time!

The “Old Town Road” star took the Pyramid Stage by storm on Sunday as the penultimate performer of the evening.

According to our reviewer Ben Bryant, Lil Nas X more than lived up to his reputation for an exciting and inventive show.

Here’s his four-star review in full:

The Rocket Man has long been a supporter of Rina Sawayama, so it didn’t come as a massive surprise when he invited her to join him on stage for this fabulous cover of his 1976 hit, “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart”.

From Lana’s lateness to the glitz and glamour of Elton John’s on-stage retirement party, Glastonbury 2023 was one to remember.

Here’s a rundown of the highlights from this year’s fun at Worthy Farm:

Every year, hundreds of volunteers participate in a post-Glastonbury clean-up drive dedicated to ensuring that the working farm in Somerset is completely free of litter and debris left behind by campers.

Now that the festival’s officially over, the clean-up has begun.

Peony Hirwani has more:

There was no shortage of sequin fabulosity when Sophie Ellis-Bextor performed on the Pyramid Stage on Sunday afternoon.

In his review, Adam White said she embodied the spirit of your favourite primary school teacher who just happens to moonlight as a pop star – pretty darn delightful.

Here’s his take in full:

...and here’s some official advice for all those driving home from the festival.