Charli XCX has firmly addressed criticism following her headline performance at Glastonbury Festival’s Other Stage on June 28. The acclaimed pop artist delivered a dynamic set featuring crowd favorites such as “Von Dutch,” “365,” “Speed Drive,” “Apple,” and “I Love It,” captivating festival attendees at Worthy Farm.
Despite the electrifying atmosphere and enthusiastic audience response, some viewers watching from home questioned the authenticity of Charli’s live vocals, accusing her of miming or lip-syncing. These allegations stirred controversy online, casting a shadow over the much-celebrated show.
Taking to social media to confront these claims, Charli dismissed the criticism with wit and conviction. Addressing her 3.8 million followers, she wrote, “Like the idea that singing with deliberate autotune makes you a fraud or that not having a traditional band suddenly means you must not be a ‘real artist’ is like, the most boring take ever. Yawn, sorry just fell asleep.”
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She further elaborated on her artistic philosophy: “But to be honest… I enjoy the discourse. In my opinion, the best art is divisive and confrontational and often evolves into truly interesting culture rather than being like kind of ok, easily understood and sort of forgettable.”
Responding to the wave of comments labeling her with a “boomer vibe,” Charli found humor and fascination in the feedback, stating, “Really enjoying these boomer vibe comments on my Glastonbury performance. It’s super fascinating to me.”
Adding to her statement, the singer shared praise from The Guardian’s glowing five-star review, underscoring the critical acclaim her performance received.
Charli’s clear and unapologetic response reaffirms her commitment to pushing musical boundaries and challenging traditional expectations of live performances. Her Glastonbury set will be remembered not only for its memorable hits but also for sparking conversations about modern artistry in the festival scene.
The festival’s finale will see Olivia Rodrigo take the Pyramid Stage tonight, promising a captivating close to this year’s star-studded Glastonbury lineup.