Tom Odell delivered a breathtaking performance at Glastonbury Festival 2025, captivating audiences both onsite and online. Performing on the iconic Woodsies Stage on the evening of June 28, Odell’s set was so anticipated that festival organizers temporarily restricted access to the area to ensure fans could fully immerse themselves in the experience.
Hailing from Chichester, Odell first gained acclaim with his 2012 debut EP, Songs from Another Love, and shortly after won the BRITs Critics' Choice Award in 2013. Recently, he supported Billie Eilish on her European 2025 ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ tour and has announced the forthcoming Wonderful Life Tour 2025, set to span the UK and Europe.
The highlight of his Glastonbury set was a deeply moving cover of The Beach Boys’ classic “God Only Knows,” a heartfelt tribute following the recent passing of Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson. The performance resonated powerfully with fans, who flooded social media with praise.
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Twitter exploded with excitement: @frankfromthetws shared, “This Tom Odell has blown me away tonight, now doing the Beach Boys song… I’m gobsmacked #Glastonbury #Glastonbury2025.” @_annaxb exclaimed, “Tom Odell is bloody good live jesus christ #Glastonbury,” while @Mrsdelboydave simply stated, “Tom Odell is superb. The end. #Glastonbury.”
Photographer @SteveC_Photos added, “#Glastonbury2025 Tom Odell is just class… especially the tribute to Brian Wilson with God Only Knows.” Fans like @cat_wheel and @Weslar echoed the sentiment, celebrating the singer’s outstanding set and the emotional weight carried by the tribute.
Tom Odell’s Glastonbury 2025 performance will be remembered as a moment of pure artistry and heartfelt homage, solidifying his place among the festival’s most memorable acts.