Louis Tomlinson made headlines at Glastonbury 2024 when he reportedly brought a large TV screen to the festival to watch the England soccer match against Slovakia. While festival organizers had already announced that they would not be screening the Euros, eager soccer fans were still able to watch the match thanks to Tomlinson’s screen. Fans spotted the former One Direction star in the crowd, huddled around the TV screen with other excited fans.
According to The Guardian, Tomlinson not only brought the TV screen to Glastonbury, but also purchased a generator, a TV stand, and a dongle that morning to make sure they could watch the game. He joked, “It’s the second screen I’ve bought. The first one cracked. I wasn’t going to take credit for it if we lost in normal time, but now that we’ve equalized I’m happy to.”
Despite the initial disappointment over the lack of Euro screenings at Glastonbury, Tomlinson’s TV screen was a welcome addition for many soccer fans in the crowd. Fans of the festival have been sharing their favorite moments on social media, including Paloma Faith’s tribute to Amy Winehouse and Gossip’s call-out to the US government during their set.
There are still more performances to come at Glastonbury 2024, including SZA, The National, Two Door Cinema Club, and James Blake. Coldplay’s electric headlining set on Saturday earned them a positive four-star review, while Little Simz’s Pyramid performance solidified her as a future headliner. Camila Cabello’s set was described as chaotic but enthusiastic, and fans are eagerly anticipating more exciting performances in the days to come
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