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Lorde's Surprise Glastonbury Set Marks Album Launch and New Era

  • At 11:30 a.m. Friday, Lorde performed a surprise full-album debut of Virgin at Woodsies Stage, drawing an enormous crowd and prompting safety closures.
  • Virgin’s release on the same day as her surprise set and her return to UK festivals since 2022 prompted Lorde’s early Glastonbury appearance, announced the night before.
  • Lorde performed a 45-minute full-album set backed by a four-piece band, with overcrowding prompting Woodsies area closure for safety.
  • Overcrowding due to Lorde's surprise set led to safety area closures and social media buzz, with BBC broadcasting the performance and plans for her September tour confirmed.
  • Beyond Glastonbury, Lorde’s Virgin tour begins in September, with previous albums reaching UK top 10, indicating sustained long-term success.
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