Glastonbury 2025: Highlights from Self Esteem’s Spectacular Park Stage Show

Experience the theatrical charm and high-energy performance of Self Esteem at Glastonbury 2025 with her unforgettable Park Stage set.

A Night to Remember: Self Esteem Takes the Park Stage

Rebecca Lucy Taylor, better known by her stage name Self Esteem, lit up Glastonbury Festival 2025 with a theatrical and dynamic performance on the Park Stage at 9:15 pm. Earlier in the day, her set was recommended by none other than Robbie Williams, setting the bar high for an electrifying show.

Kicking off with “I Do And I Don’t Care” from her latest album A Complicated Woman, Taylor was accompanied by dancers decked out in Handmaid’s Tale-inspired costumes, setting a theatrical tone from the very start.

A Theatrical and Energetic Performance

Throughout the evening, Self Esteem showcased her signature high-octane choreography. The dancers switched outfits mid-set, donning football kits for an energetic P.E. class-inspired rendition of “Running Around.” The stadium vibe was palpable.

“My name is Rebecca Lucy Taylor and for the next however long is left, I would like to inform you that your arse is mine,” she boldly declared to the crowd, sporting a Sheffield Wednesday Football Club jacket — a nod to her hometown pride.

Fan Favorites and Emotional Moments

The setlist was a blend of hits from her Mercury and BRIT-nominated 2021 album Prioritise Pleasure, including crowd-pleasers like “Prioritise Pleasure” and “Fucking Wizardry.” Taylor slowed down the mood with an intimate acoustic performance of “The Curse.” Introducing the song, she quipped, “Please don’t judge me by how high this guitar is. It feels like the 00s all over again. Speaking of which, this is a guitar song about how much I drink too often.”

Later in the set, “Cheers To Me” had the audience dancing, encouraged by a playful prompt on the screen behind her, asking fans to “please do this dance on TikTok.”

The finale was euphoric, with “I Do This All The Time” and “The Deep Blue Okay” performed alongside her backing singers and dancers. The entire group then exited the stage in a joyous conga line, leaving the crowd buzzing.

Audience Reactions: A Show to Remember

This @SELFESTEEM___ set is as cool as it gets. Double points for repping. #SWFC 🦉

— Alex Miller

Self Esteem is absolutely smashing it at Glastonbury tonight 🥰😍🥰 I saw the full theatre stage show in London recently 😊😍😊 #Glastonbury #SelfEsteem #Glastonbury2025

— Keven Law

Just @SELFESTEEM___ performing one of the best sets in the history of Glastonbury. One of the most important artists out there, and the voice we’ve all been waiting for.

— Laura Dean

Self Esteem’s Glastonbury 2025 Setlist

• I Do And I Don’t Care
• Mother
• Lies
• ’69
• Running Round
• You Forever
• Prioritise Pleasure
• Fucking Wizardry
• The Curse
• In Plain Sight
• If Not Now, It’s Soon
• Cheers To Me
• Focus Is Power
• I Do This All The Time
• The Deep Blue Okay

About Self Esteem’s Recent Work and Tour

No stranger to theatrical flair, Taylor recently performed five special presentations of A Complicated Woman at London’s Duke of York’s Theatre, earning praise from music icons, including Madonna, who called her “an incredible artist.”

Taylor has expressed that this new album was crafted “for stadiums,” drawing inspiration from bands like Coldplay and Biffy Clyro. She acknowledges the challenge of breaking into the pop scene as a 38-year-old woman but is confident about her journey.

Self Esteem will be touring the album starting this September, hitting major venues like London’s O2 Academy Brixton for three nights and a massive hometown show at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena. Tickets are still available for those eager to catch her live.

Friday’s Glastonbury Highlights

Besides Self Esteem’s standout Park Stage performance, Friday night at Glastonbury 2025 also featured:

• An emotional and redemptive set from Lewis Capaldi on the Pyramid Stage
• A surprise full-album performance of Lorde’s Virgin on the Woodsies Stage
• High-energy gigs from Franz Ferdinand (featuring Peter Capaldi) and Supergrass
• Breakout shows from artists like CMAT, Lola Young, and Wet Leg

Final Thoughts

Self Esteem’s Glastonbury 2025 Park Stage set was a theatrical triumph, blending powerful vocals, dynamic choreography, and emotional storytelling. Whether through her football kit dance routines or heartfelt acoustic ballads, she connected deeply with her audience, leaving a lasting impression on festival-goers.

FAQs

• What kind of costumes did Self Esteem’s dancers wear during the set?
  The dancers began in Handmaid’s Tale-inspired outfits and later changed into football kits for a P.E.-themed performance.
• Which album did Self Esteem feature during her Glastonbury 2025 performance?
  She performed songs from her latest album A Complicated Woman and her 2021 Prioritise Pleasure album.
• Did Self Esteem perform any acoustic songs?
  Yes, she delivered a touching acoustic rendition of “The Curse” during her set.
• Is Self Esteem touring after Glastonbury?
  Yes, she will be touring from September 2025, including multiple dates at London’s O2 Academy Brixton and a hometown show in Sheffield.
• How did the audience react to Self Esteem’s Glastonbury performance?
  Fans and critics alike praised her for delivering one of the best and most theatrical sets in Glastonbury’s history.

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