Field of Avalon
With an eclectic range of music and an overriding sense of fun, there is something for all tastes and ages within the Field of Avalon. Our gender-balanced line-up brings together both hugely successful artists and the best new talent in one magical field.
Avalon is filled with songwriters and bands ranging from folk to jazz, soul, funk, Latin, bluesy trance, rock, pop and even brass bands, comedy and cabaret.
Festival travellers come to rest their weary legs and recharge with a pint of ale at the Avalon Inn and enjoy delicious food but also for spirited sing-alongs and dance-til-you-drop bands bringing the upbeat sounds of folk, roots, rock and pop to Glastonbury’s southeast corner.
Once part of the Greenfields, the Field of Avalon remains one of the original areas still visited by a lineage of legendary musicians, artists and festival pilgrims.
Avalon is the festival within the festival, an island in the sea of Glastonbury, with an unbroken connection to the earthy Eden and the lively spirit of Albion fayre.
Expect days of eclectic music representing the best in the world of contemporary music, rising stars, and household gems, with a diverse lineup and intimate, unforgettable Glastonbury moments.
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Avalon Stage artist descriptions 2025
FRIDAY
ASH
Beloved indie-rock trio from Northern Island, whose three-decade career began when teenagers with a Number 1 debut album and has seen them headline the Pyramid Stage.
THE FRATELLIS
Stomping singalongs and brashley melodic indie rock, from the Brit Award winners from Glasgow, with a clutch of hit singles to their name. Currently making the best music of their career.
THE MAGIC NUMBERS
Million selling Mercury Prize nominees, comprising two pairs of siblings, known for their unique harmonies, melodic hooks, song writing craftsmanship and timeless sound.
OLD TIME SAILORS
Chart a course for the 19th century and adventure on the high seas, in this immersive show of roaring songs, infused with Celtic rock, punk and ska.
ORLA GARTLAND
Bold, brash and increasingly self-assured Dublin-born, London-based artist and producer, who with millions of regular streams continues to rise.
PARIS PALOMA
Powerful and innately feminine, dark pop, folk, and indie songwriter, who has developed a huge loyal fan base and whose viral single Labour has amassed over 100M streams.
RUMBA DE BODAS
With vibrant threads of ska, funk, Latin, and Afro, they are the heartbeat of the global dance scene, where rhythm and joy converge and come to you all the way from Bologna, Italy.
TERRORVISION
Shiny pop hooks and in-yer-face hard rock, from ever popular Bradford band known for their festival-friendly ‘whales and dolphins’ refrain and hit singles.
SATURDAY
THE AMY WINEHOUSE BAND
A celebration of Amy’s music life and legacy performed by Amy’s original band, bringing you all the hits of the greatest artist of her generation.
BESS ATWELL
One of Britain’s most assured young voices, with a knack for capturing the nuance and minutiae of the human experience in her song writing.
FÜLÜ
French sensations mixing brass and electronica, with each member wearing their own spirit animal mask and drawing on carnivals, contemporary jazz, trance and techno,
HARD-FI
With over a million UK album sales, 2 Number 1 albums, and 5 Top 20 singles, the thought-provoking phenomenon are back; catchier, louder and more defiant than ever.
JADE BIRD
LA based, raw and robust folk and Americana influenced singer, songwriter and musician, marking her third album, Who Wants To Talk About Love?
JAMIE CULLUM
Globally acclaimed singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist known for his unique blend of jazz, pop, and rock. Creator of one of the UK’s best-selling albums of all time and one of the most versatile and innovative musicians of his generation.
RACHEL CHINOURIRI
2024’s most exciting breakout star, double Brit nominee and one of the UK’s most accomplished young songwriters, with over 180 million streams to date.
STEPHEN WILSON JR.
Critically acclaimed Nashville based Americana artist and man of juxtapositions; a trained scientist, ex-boxer, introverted songwriter and gregarious live performer.
TOM WALKER
Brit Award winner and Leave A Light On sensation, whose global streams have passed three billion and has sold over two million albums worldwide.
SUNDAY
ALABAMA 3
Pioneering combination of soulful, bluesy country rock with the irresistible pulse of techno, who gave The Sopranos its indelible theme tune Woke Up This Morning.
BEAR’S DEN
Indie-folk band known for their anthemic songs and currently celebrating 10 years since their debut album Islands which garnered an Ivor Novello nomination.
THE BIG MOON
Mercury-nominated, alt-pop, female four-piece and one of the UK’s most genuine and affecting bands.
BROOKE COMBE
Much lauded, young, Scottish singer with rich vocals and a retro funk and soul, with an unapologetic attitude and a formidable roster of songs.
THE HORNE SECTION
Freewheeling, ridiculous, and surprisingly satisfying musical comedy band, featuring the creator and co-host of BAFTA winning hit TV show, Taskmaster, Alex Horne.
MY BABY
Dutch/New Zealand trio and festival favourites, who seamlessly weave blues, dub and EDM into a roots & funk-driven delta trance.
SAM RYDER
Singer, songwriter and household name, the soundtrack to huge events such as Eurovision, the Queen’s Jubilee, Wembley Stadium, Formula 1 and the National Television Awards. His solo album debuted at Number 1 and he’s had unfathomable accolades, millions of streams and off-the-scale social numbers, including the UK’s biggest TikTok artist two years running.
TALISK
With over 15 million streams and sold out shows across five continents, they have amassed a global following, redefining the folk genre with their explosively energetic sound.
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The Avalon Stage presents a diverse mix of edgy folk and roots inspired music, plus the occasional pop star. Recent past artists include: Birdy, Blackberry Smoke, The Cat Empire, Corinne Bailey Rae, The Damned, The Dead South, Frank Turner, Freya Ridings, Gary Clark Jr, Haircut 100, Imelda May, Jake Shears, James Morrison, Kate Nash, KT Tunstall, Laura Mvula, Lulu, The Mavericks, Melanie C, Michael Kiwanuka, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, The Proclaimers, Reef, Skindred, The Staves, The Waterboys, Will Young and Xavier Rudd.