Janelle Monae Wows Glastonbury, Fans Yearn for Bigger Crowd

Janelle Monae graced the illustrious Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury 2024, delivering a mesmerizing performance that left fans in awe. The Grammy-nominated artist, known for her unique fusion of soul, funk, hip hop, and new wave genres, took the stage following Shania Twain’s legendary slot.

However, the timing of Monae’s set clashed with Avril Lavigne‘s performance on The Other Stage and England‘s crucial EURO 2024 last-16 game against Slovakia. This resulted in a somewhat sparse audience for the talented American singer, with fans noticing the thin crowd at the Pyramid Stage.

Social media buzzed with fans expressing their regrets at missing Janelle Monae’s performance due to other attractions. Some attendees, torn between the match and the concert, lamented that Monae deserved a larger audience than she garnered, noting her stellar vocals, dazzling costume changes, and artistry on display.

Known for hit songs like ‘Lipstick Lover’ and her celebrated albums ‘Dirty Computer’, ‘The Electric Lady’, and ‘The Archandroid’, Janelle Monae seamlessly transitioned into her on-stage persona, captivating those who chose to witness her talent amid the competition of the England game and Avril Lavigne’s set.

Monae, not only a brilliant musician but also an accomplished actor, has graced the screens in Netflix‘s ‘Knives Out’ and the blockbuster ‘Hidden Figures‘. Fans and critics alike marveled at Monae’s Glastonbury performance, with many lamenting that her unparalleled talent deserved a larger and more enthusiastic crowd.

The ‘s extensive coverage of Glastonbury includes a wide array of platforms such as iPlayer, BBC Sounds, TV, radio, and online outlets, including the non-stop Classic Glastonbury channel streaming round the clock until June 30.