Laura Snapes

Laura Snapes is a deputy music editor at The Guardian. She has been covering Glastonbury since 2002 and has a unique perspective on the festival's impact on popular culture. Her writing focuses on music, culture, and events, with a particular emphasis on Glastonbury. Snapes has also worked for NME and contributes to BBC Sounds and BBC iPlayer.

Biography:  https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/jun/23/glastonbury-never-forget-lauren-laverne-mahalia-cragg-snapes

70%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

0%

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Conflicts of Interest

100%

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Contradictions

86%

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  • Coldplay gave a five-star performance at Glastonbury with no stops left unpulled, according to Alexis Petridis.
  • Michael J. Fox joined Coldplay on guitar during their Glastonbury headlining set.

Deceptions

100%

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Recent Articles

Surprise Collaborations at Glastonbury 2024: Dua Lipa and Tame Impala, Coldplay and Michael J. Fox

Surprise Collaborations at Glastonbury 2024: Dua Lipa and Tame Impala, Coldplay and Michael J. Fox

Broke On: Saturday, 29 June 2024 Music legends Dua Lipa and Michael J. Fox made surprise appearances at Glastonbury Festival 2024, collaborating with Tame Impala and Coldplay respectively. Dua Lipa and Tame Impala's Kevin Parker performed 'The Less I Know the Better' and 'Houdini'. Michael J. Fox joined Coldplay on guitar for 'Humankind' and 'Fix You', performing from a wheelchair in a heartwarming moment. Both artists delivered impressive sets, with Dua Lipa performing hits like 'Levitating' and Coldplay playing classics like 'Yellow' with a live orchestra.