The r/glastonbury_festival community is buzzing after two standout performances at Glastonbury 2025: Ezra Collective and Rizzle Kicks. Fans hailed Ezra Collective’s set on the Other Stage as a euphoric, crowd-charged highlight of the festival, calling it an electrifying display of genre-blending jazz, Afrobeat, and hip-hop.
The Mercury Prize-winning quintet delivered dynamic renditions of fan favorites like "Dance, No One’s Watching," "Where I’m Meant To Be," and the crowd-igniting "You Can’t Steal My Joy." They also premiered new material and featured special guests Loyle Carner, Kojey Radical, and Sasha Keable, who added extra fire to tracks such as "What Am I To Do?" and "No Confusion." A rapturous moment came with their cover of UK garage classic "A Little Bit of Luck."
One of the set’s most poignant highlights was a touching collaboration with Kinetika Bloco and Jubilee Youth Club, where Femi Koleoso mentors young talent. Jubilee’s Amanda led vocals on “God Gave Me Feet For Dancing,” creating a communal crescendo that deeply resonated.
Rizzle Kicks brought a wave of nostalgia and energy to their Other Stage set, delighting fans with hits like "Lost Generation" and "When I Was A Youngster." Their lively performance also featured special guests including Jordan Stephens’ mother Emma Boulting on "Mama Do The Hump," alongside Rachel Chinouriri and Niko B. Their mix of old-school party vibes and fresh tracks turned the crowd into a joyous school-disco throwback.
Together, Ezra Collective and Rizzle Kicks personified Glastonbury’s spirit of unity and shared musical joy, blending groove, nostalgia, and a pure party atmosphere that festival fans won’t soon forget.
Watch video and community reactions on Reddit
Sources:
- music-news.com: Ezra Collective’s electrifying Glastonbury 2025 set
- timeout.com: Glastonbury 2025 Day 1 recap – including Rizzle Kicks
Source: r/glastonbury_festival