Glastonbury viewers left in tears after one thing ‘crashes’ The 1975 set on BBC

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.’

@leils1661 wrote: ‘BBC iPlayer crashing during The 1975 is not it. Been doing it low key all day, but now it’s worse,’ alongside a crying emoji.

@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.’

@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 made up of singer Matt Healy, bassist Ross MacDonald, guitarist Adam Hann, and drummer George Daniel.

When asked for comment, the BBC said: ‘The BBC, Glastonbury’s exclusive broadcast partner, brings audiences a two-month celebration of the festival this June and July.

‘Our BBC iPlayer coverage provides over 90 hours of performances, with live streams of the five main stages, in addition to The Glastonbury Channel and over 90 sets to watch on demand throughout July.

‘There is also extensive coverage on TV, radio and BBC Sounds – including over 30 performances and DJ sets that will be available to hear on demand on BBC Sounds throughout July.’

Glastonbury 2025 coverage continues on the BBC.

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