Glastonbury 2025: Amyl & The Sniffers Speak Out on Palestine, AI & J.K. Rowling

Amyl & The Sniffers delivered a fiery, outspoken Other Stage set at Glastonbury 2025 addressing Palestine, AI, and J.K. Rowling.

Amyl & The Sniffers’ Bold Return to Glastonbury

Amyl & The Sniffers, the Melbourne punk rockers, took center stage at Worthy Farm’s Other Stage on Saturday afternoon, marking a significant step up from their 2022 John Peel Stage appearance. At 5 pm, a sunlit crowd gathered eagerly as the band unleashed their signature high-energy performance.

Frontwoman Amy Taylor kicked things off with a fiery rallying cry: “If anybody falls down, you help them up, don’t catch anybody that doesn’t want to be caught, get ready!” And ready they were.

The band tore through tracks spanning their three studio albums, especially spotlighting their 2024 release, Cartoon Darkness. But it wasn’t just music on this day — Amy Taylor used the platform to speak her mind with raw passion.

Speaking Truth: Politics, Palestine & Colonisation

After performing the track “Chewing Gum,” Taylor took a moment to address the crowd directly. Her words cut through the noise:

“It’s such a fucking crazy time to be alive right now, it’s so fucking weird. The left and the right politicians don’t believe in anything at all between the two of them, they believe in nothing.”

She then turned to a heavier topic, calling attention to the crisis in Palestine and colonial legacies:

“I’m thinking about the people in Palestine. We’re from Australia, we ain’t doing jack shit, I know yours aren’t doing jack shit. I think about schooling and I think about media, and I think we don’t learn nothing about colonisation or sexual education, we don’t learn any of the right things.”

Taylor didn’t shy away from tough truths:

“They want us to shut the fuck up, because if we think about Palestine, then back home in Australia, we think about the indigenous people there. And we think about the fact that us as whiteys, we’re the fucking colonisers, and that’s disgusting.”

She wrapped up her heartfelt speech with a candid warning about the future:

“Shit’s going down the shitter fast, and mate, we’ve got AI on the way and that’s gonna be even crazier, so buckle up bitches, shit’s about to get weird.”

A Setlist Full of Fire and Dedications

Fuelled by Taylor’s impassioned words, the band powered into “Big Dreams,” dedicating it to the looming recession. The emotional peak came when Taylor introduced “Knifey” with a shout-out to her community:

“All the ladies, all the T-girls, and my non-binary and trans friends,” before adding a sharp message: “Fuck J.K. Rowling.”

Here’s the full setlist Amyl & The Sniffers played at Glastonbury 2025:

• I Don’t Give A Fuck
• Balaclava Lover Boogie
• Security
• Tiny Bikini
• Do It, Do It
• Guided By Angels
• Chewing Gum
• Doing In Me Head
• Some Mutts (Can’t Be Muzzled)
• Big Dreams
• Jerkin
• Got You
• Starfire 500
• Knifey
• Facts
• U Should Not Be Doing That
• Hertz

Glastonbury 2025: Highlights So Far

Glastonbury 2025 has been buzzing with surprises and powerhouse performances. Highlights include:

• A secret set from Lorde performing her entire new album Virgin to rave reviews.
• Wet Leg bringing an energetic and spirited performance to the Other Stage.
• Lewis Capaldi’s heartfelt return for a surprise Pyramid Stage set.
• A memorable cameo by actor Peter Capaldi joining Franz Ferdinand on stage.

Last night, The 1975 headlined the Pyramid Stage, showcasing their unique blend of captivating tunes and showmanship, earning glowing reviews for their sole 2025 live show.

The festival weekend promises even more excitement with artists like Charli XCX, Neil Young, Olivia Rodrigo, The Prodigy, Rod Stewart, and many others on the lineup.

For a full schedule and lineup details, festival-goers can check official Glastonbury sources.

Final Thoughts

Amyl & The Sniffers brought more than rock and roll energy to their Glastonbury 2025 set — they used their voice to challenge, inspire, and provoke thought on some of today’s most pressing issues. Their performance was a reminder that music can be a powerful platform for activism and community.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What political topics did Amyl & The Sniffers discuss at Glastonbury 2025?
  Amy Taylor addressed colonisation, the war in Palestine, political disillusionment, and the rise of AI.
• Which album did Amyl & The Sniffers mainly feature in their set?
  Their 2024 album Cartoon Darkness featured heavily in their Glastonbury performance.
• What was Amy Taylor’s message regarding J.K. Rowling?
  She expressed support for transgender and non-binary communities and firmly opposed J.K. Rowling’s views, punctuating her set with “Fuck J.K. Rowling.”
• Who else delivered notable performances at Glastonbury 2025?
  Lorde, Wet Leg, Lewis Capaldi, Franz Ferdinand with Peter Capaldi, and The 1975 were standout acts.
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