James R | On 28, Jun 2015

Ah, Glastonbury. Proof that music can bring together 100,000 strangers just so they can spend a weekend in a muddy field. For those at home, the festival is just as impressive a spectacle, thanks to BBC iPlayer, which means you can catch up with almost any artist you wish whenever you like for a whole month. Think of it as a chance to curate your own music festival, without having to bother with a tent.

With hours and hours of live music on tap, where do you begin? To help get you started, we’ve picked out some of our Glastonbury highlights from the streaming line-up. (Watch this space for more being added in the coming days.)

1. Burt Bacharach bringing them raindrops

Even at the age of 87, he still knows how to make those raindrops keep falling.

Watch the full set on BBC iPlayer here.

2. Kanye West doing everything

One of the festival’s most divisive acts, Kanye certainly lived up to expectations, doing everything from standing under lightbulbs and singing a duet with himself to covering Bohemiam Rhapsody – and forgetting the words.

“I’m going to say this tonight because 20 years from now,” he told the crowd. “You are now watching the greatest rock star on the planet.”

Watch the full set on BBC iPlayer here.

3. Florence and the Machine’s trousers

After The Foo Fighters dropped out, some doubted whether Florence and the Machine could fill their shoes – but there was no doubting how awesome how trousers were.

Watch the full set on BBC iPlayer here.

4. The Libertines arriving on helicopter

A surprise return by the indie legends, via helicopter, was all that Friday needed to get Glastonbury off to a good start.

Watch the full set on BBC iPlayer here.

5. Paul Weller being Paul Weller

When the Modfather sings on stage, it’s an offer you can’t refuse.

Watch the full set on BBC iPlayer here.

6. The Dalai Lama’s birthday cake

The Dalai Lama’s presence at Glastonbury was wonderful enough, until Patti Smith wished him a happy birthday, complete with cake.

Watch the full set on BBC iPlayer here.

7. Lionel Richie’s facial expressions

Lionel Richie drew a reported 100,000 people to the Pyramid Stage field, but if you were already excited by the prospect of hearing Hello and other favourite hits once again, it’s worth tuning in just to see his facial expressions first-hand.

Watch the full set on BBC iPlayer here.

All photos: BBC

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