This year at the Glastonbury Festival, Matty Healy, the lead singer of The 1975, emotionally broke down and cried while performing as the headlining act.
At a U.K. event on June 27th, as captured by X, the musician (aged 36) showed clear signs of emotion towards the end of his performance. He couldn’t hold back tears, falling to his knees, covering his face with his hands, and weeping. After catching his breath, he raised his head, took a moment, and eventually stood up once more.
1975 was among the three main acts performing at a three-day festival that’s happening right now. They wrapped up Friday night’s performance, with Neil Young taking center stage on Saturday, and Olivia Rodrigo closing out the event on Sunday.
Previously, as night fell, Healy spoke to over 100,000 people, holding a glass of beer, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Healy expressed that he feels he’s destined to be a rockstar, yet he’s incredibly anxious and terrified about his performance at Glastonbury.
Well, bursting with admiration, I couldn’t help but chuckle and whisper to myself, “It’s tricky to discern sincerity from showmanship on stage… Yet, this very instant has me convinced, yes, I believe it – I might just be the cream of the crop, the finest songwriter my generation has to offer.
Healy continued, “It’s the first time in my life I don’t know what to say.”
Previously, the lead singer faced criticism due to his questionable actions. However, he maintains openly that his on-stage antics as a rockstar are merely part of an act, and his persona does not reflect his everyday life.
In a California performance recorded in October 2023, he acknowledged onstage that some of his actions had caused pain to certain individuals. To those people, he offered his sincere apologies and promised to improve moving forward. He also emphasized the need for clarity, stating that as an artist, his intention is not to have everything he does be interpreted literally, but rather to create a space for performance.
He went on to say: “I’ve put on over-the-top versions of myself on various platforms – whether through writing or podcasts, and in a somewhat misguided effort to embody the role of a modern 21st century rock star. So, it can be quite intricate.”
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He added: “I’ve portrayed more flamboyant versions of myself across different stages – be it in print or on podcasts, and with the intention of playing the part of a contemporary rock star in this century. Therefore, things are not straightforward.”
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He continued: “On various platforms like writing and podcasts, I’ve showcased over-the-top versions of myself, trying to embody the role of a 21st century rock star. So, it’s a bit complex.
In wrapping up his speech, Healy humorously suggested that at times, pretending is the best means to discover one’s true self. He further added a witty remark, implying that some men might choose to deliver inappropriate imitations for attention rather than seeking therapy.
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2025-06-28 11:52