Crowds have been making their way in their thousands to Glastonbury Festival, which kicked off on Wednesday.
As one of the biggest events of the year, many have also tuned in from home, with the BBC airing coverage of the UK’s biggest festival.
The likes of Dua Lipa, Coldplay and SZA are headinling, with Shania Twain in the Legends Slot.
Thursday saw noughties favourites Sugababes take to the stage, and while some fans were delighted, others fumed that coverage was focused on the girl band while other acts were neglected.
Many also complained that the BBC hosts were given too much airtime at the expense of the artist, with some going as far as to argue the experience had been “ruined”.
Taking to X, formerly Twitter, many fans fumed about the broadcaster’s showing of the festival.
The BBC airs coverage of the entire festival
BBC
One unimpressed viewer wrote: “Said on the news that this was going to be the most diverse #Glastonbury yet. 37 minutes in on the BBC coverage and I’ve only seen three acts. It’s all Sugerbabes. One song per artist please.”
“Has BBC iplayer got rid of all the broadcasting for every stage like they used to have?! #bbciplayer #Glastonbury,” another asked, to which another responded: “Unfortunately they have.”
“The BBC coverage of @glastonbury is s**** & has been for a very long,long time. #Glastonbury,” another fumed.
Someone else stated: “The BBC have ruined the Glastonbury experience. You used to be able to watch any artist. Now there’s a tiny selection of live and some tracks from the day. Why can’t I watch a set back of an artist that’s been on? s**** #Glastonbury.”
Some criticised the extensive coverage of the Sugababes
BBC
“I love that the BBC cover #Glastonbury but please play more music an stop your presenters waffling so much. 9 minutes in we’ve heard one (awesome) performance. A little less conversation a little more action,” another complained.
Others disagreed though, with some praising the channel’s filming of the live event.
“Excellent start of #Glastonbury cover on #BBC,” one enthused, while someone else added: “Absolutely love the BBC Glastonbury coverage. @bbcglasto @glastonbury #Glastonbury #Glastonbury24.” (sic)
Hundreds of artists are set to perform across the week, with set times always causing clashes between the popular acts, leaving fans having to choose between their favourites.
