Canadian pop-punk princess Avril Lavigne has finally graced the stage at Glastonbury Festival on Saturday night, playing to a massive crowd at the Other Stage. The singer had an incredibly loyal fanbase who were seen singing along to every word, proving that her angsty teenage heartbreak anthems still resonate with listeners more than two decades after their initial release.
During her set, Avril played a variety of her biggest songs, including the classics “Complicated,” “Sk8er Boi,” and “My Happy Ending.” She told the BBC that she was thrilled to finally play at Glastonbury after 22 years in the industry. “The audience were incredible, everyone was up on shoulders, holding signs, and there were colourful smoke bombs going off. It was just so cool,” she added.
The artist drew one of the biggest crowds the Other Stage has ever seen, and it was clear from the very beginning of her performance that Avril had an incredibly loyal fanbase. She’s recently released a greatest hits album, and with a sold-out North American tour to go alongside it, Avril says she still loves playing songs from her first album – “Let Go” – which was released in 2002 and helped her become the youngest female soloist to have a UK number one album at the age of 17.
Avril’s impact on female artists has been immense, and several have cited her as a major influence, including Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, and Charli XCX. Avril says that the reason her lyrics resonate with so many people is because they’re relatable. “It’s always been important for me to write and be real,” she explains. “I’m writing about stuff that I went through in high school, like having a crush on a guy for the first time, experiencing love and what that feels like.”
Avril joined the line-up in a record-breaking year for Glastonbury Festival, as it featured two female headliners for the first time. Shania Twain, who also appeared in the legends slot, was someone Avril actually performed with after winning a competition in 1998, and she would eventually get a record deal following her appearance with the country-pop superstar. Avril says that she looked up to Shania, and singing with her at just 14 years old had an immense impact on her career
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