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Israel critic Dua Lipa makes her assist for Gaza clear at Glastonbury

Dua Lipa made her support for Gaza clear as she headlined Glastonbury last night by singing alongside a collection of Palestine flags in the crowd, to get them in camera shot. 

Footage from her stunning performance yesterday showed her running out into the crowd to sing closer to a flag that read ‘Glasto for Palestine’, which social media users are claiming is a nod to her continuing support of the issue.

The Grammy award-winner has been one of the longstanding celebrities who have urged world leaders to help deescalate the crisis in Gaza and Israel.

Just last month the 28-year-old posted to her 88 million Instagram followers: ‘Burning children alive can never be justified. The whole world is mobilising to stop the Israeli genocide. Please show your solidarity with Gaza.’

Dua Lipa made her support for Gaza clear as she headlined Glastonbury last night by singing next to towards prominent Palestine flag in the crowd

Dua Lipa made her support for Gaza clear as she headlined Glastonbury last night by singing next to towards prominent Palestine flag in the crowd

Footage from her stunning performance yesterday showed her running out into the crowd to sing closer to a flag that read 'Glasto for Palestine', which social media users are claiming is a nod to her continuing support of the issue

Footage from her stunning performance yesterday showed her running out into the crowd to sing closer to a flag that read ‘Glasto for Palestine’, which social media users are claiming is a nod to her continuing support of the issue

The Grammy award-winner has been one of the longstanding celebrities who have urged world leaders to help deescalate the crisis in Gaza and Israel

The Grammy award-winner has been one of the longstanding celebrities who have urged world leaders to help deescalate the crisis in Gaza and Israel

The singer, 28, has been one of the longstanding celebrities who have been urging world leaders to help deescalate the crisis in Gaza and Israel

The singer, 28, has been one of the longstanding celebrities who have been urging world leaders to help deescalate the crisis in Gaza and Israel

The English-Albanian singer went through a medley of hits and performed several acrobatic dance routines in a leather studded bodysuit as she was cheered on by thousands at Worthy Farm

The English-Albanian singer went through a medley of hits and performed several acrobatic dance routines in a leather studded bodysuit as she was cheered on by thousands at Worthy Farm

The English-Albanian singer went through a medley of hits and performed several acrobatic dance routines in a leather studded bodysuit as she was cheered on by thousands at Worthy Farm.

Viewers were captivated by Dua’s two-hour performance which did include live vocals in many of the songs. 

They wrote: ‘Dua Lipa is actually too good. God I wish I was there.’ 

‘Smashed it dua lipa’ and ‘Dua Lipa’s been pretty good actually. I only know One Kiss, but her voice is better than I’d thought it would be. Look forward to seeing her in the Sunday afternoon legend slot in about 25 years time’. 

‘This Dua Lipa and Kevin Parker collab is magical’ and ‘smashed it Dua Lipa’. 

Dua Lipa has been lauded by fans for her 'magical' Glastonbury performance as she took to the stage to headline the iconic festival for the first time

Dua Lipa has been lauded by fans for her ‘magical’ Glastonbury performance as she took to the stage to headline the iconic festival for the first time

The English-Albanian singer, 28, is headlining the iconic festival at Worthy Farm for the first time as the main event for day one

The English-Albanian singer, 28, is headlining the iconic festival at Worthy Farm for the first time as the main event for day one

Dua looked sensational as she donned a leather studded bodysuit for the performance, wowing many fans with her performance

Dua looked sensational as she donned a leather studded bodysuit for the performance, wowing many fans with her performance

However some supporters wondered whether she was miming in her performance, as her lips appeared to be out of sync with the music at times during the show.

Those watching the set described the possibility of the One Kiss hitmaker not singing live as ‘terrible’.

Taking to X, formerly Twitter, one wrote: ‘It’s a shame #DuaLipa can’t sing live. Don’t turn up to glasto and mime. Rubbish.’ 

Viewers were captivated by Dua's performance. 'dua lipa is actually too good. God I wish I was there'

Viewers were captivated by Dua’s performance. ‘dua lipa is actually too good. God I wish I was there’

However not everyone was impressed, as many Glastonbury viewers took to social media to share their theories that the star was miming

However not everyone was impressed, as many Glastonbury viewers took to social media to share their theories that the star was miming

Taking to X, formerly Twitter, they wrote: 'It's a shame #DuaLipa can't sing live. Don't turn up to glasto and mime. Rubbish,'

Taking to X, formerly Twitter, they wrote: ‘It’s a shame #DuaLipa can’t sing live. Don’t turn up to glasto and mime. Rubbish,’

Those watching the show described the possibility of the One Kiss hitmaker not singing live as 'terrible'

Those watching the show described the possibility of the One Kiss hitmaker not singing live as ‘terrible’ 

Viewers slammed her for doing so at such a big gig

Viewers slammed her for doing so at such a big gig

Dua pulled out all the stops as she danced through the songs

Dua pulled out all the stops as she danced through the songs  

Ahead of her show, Dua was spotted sitting down for lunch at THE PIG pub in Bath, with her mother Anesa, father Dukagjin, and her boyfriend Callum Turner

Ahead of her show, Dua was spotted sitting down for lunch at THE PIG pub in Bath, with her mother Anesa, father Dukagjin, and her boyfriend Callum Turner

Dua said she has dreamed about headlining Glastonbury Festival 'my whole life' as she kicked off the Pyramid stage slot

Dua said she has dreamed about headlining Glastonbury Festival ‘my whole life’ as she kicked off the Pyramid stage slot

The pop superstar opened her first headline performance at the British festival with impressive choreography to her hit track Training Season from her third studio album, Radical Optimism, which released earlier this year

The pop superstar opened her first headline performance at the British festival with impressive choreography to her hit track Training Season from her third studio album, Radical Optimism, which released earlier this year

Dua later changed into a sexy leather look as she stormed the stage

Dua later changed into a sexy leather look as she stormed the stage 

The singer worked the crowd as she danced her heart out - but some questioned if she was miming

The singer worked the crowd as she danced her heart out – but some questioned if she was miming 

Dua appeared in her element as she soaked up the atmosphere

Dua appeared in her element as she soaked up the atmosphere

Earlier in the day, Dua was pictured enjoying a low-key pub lunch with her family as she prepared to take to the stage for her headline show at the Glastonbury Festival on Friday.

Ahead of her show, Dua was spotted sitting down for lunch at THE PIG pub in Bath, with her mother Anesa, father Dukagjin, and her boyfriend Callum Turner.

Dua said she has dreamed about headlining Glastonbury Festival ‘my whole life’ as she kicked off the Pyramid stage slot.

The pop superstar opened her first headline performance at the British festival with impressive choreography to her hit track Training Season from her third studio album, Radical Optimism, which released earlier this year.

She told the crowd: ‘I can’t believe this, I’ve dreamed about this my whole life.

‘And I can’t believe I’m right up here, right here, with you guys, I am so happy to be here with you guys tonight.’

During her performance, the audience could be heard singing loudly along to the words of her 2018 track One Kiss with Calvin Harris.

Meanwhile, during her 2020 hit track Levitating, the singer asked the crowd if they were ready ‘to go to the moon’.

Dua, who took home the Brit Award for best pop act in March, treated revellers to a selection of her hit songs, including Illusion and Break My Heart.

It comes after Glastonbury organiser Emily Eavis said the pop star was ‘born’ to headline the festival.

She told BBC Radio 2’s The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show there will be ‘no big surprises’ at this year’s event, but she did say Coldplay’s Saturday headline slot will be a ‘huge moment’.

She told the crowd: 'I can't believe this, I've dreamed about this my whole life

She told the crowd: ‘I can’t believe this, I’ve dreamed about this my whole life

'And I can't believe I'm right up here, right here, with you guys, I am so happy to be here with you guys tonight,' she said

‘And I can’t believe I’m right up here, right here, with you guys, I am so happy to be here with you guys tonight,’ she said

During her performance, the audience could be heard singing loudly along to the words of her 2018 track One Kiss with Calvin Harris

During her performance, the audience could be heard singing loudly along to the words of her 2018 track One Kiss with Calvin Harris

Meanwhile, during her 2020 hit track Levitating, the singer asked the crowd if they were ready 'to go to the moon'

Meanwhile, during her 2020 hit track Levitating, the singer asked the crowd if they were ready ‘to go to the moon’

Dua Lipa, who took home the Brit Award for best pop act in March, treated revellers to a selection of her hit songs, including Illusion and Break My Heart

Dua Lipa, who took home the Brit Award for best pop act in March, treated revellers to a selection of her hit songs, including Illusion and Break My Heart

Dua later changed in a slinky silver number and black lace bra

Dua later changed in a slinky silver number and black lace bra 

Dua put on an energetic performance throughout the set

Dua put on an energetic performance throughout the set 

The songstress sang with Tame Impala

The songstress sang with Tame Impala 

The songstress was joined by a number of backing dancers for the headline set

The songstress was joined by a number of backing dancers for the headline set 

Dua appeared in her element as she took to the stage in a series of costumes

Dua appeared in her element as she took to the stage in a series of costumes 

For one look she flashed her toned abs in a white crop top and sparkly hotpants

For one look she flashed her toned abs in a white crop top and sparkly hotpants 

While some questioned if Dua was miming, the songstress provided live vocals throughout her set as well as energertic dance routines

While some questioned if Dua was miming, the songstress provided live vocals throughout her set as well as energertic dance routines 

A number of backing dances worked their way around Dua in the 1 hour 45 minute set

A number of backing dances worked their way around Dua in the 1 hour 45 minute set 

While some fans predicted Calvin Harris might have made a surprise appearance, the DJ was nowhere to be seen

While some fans predicted Calvin Harris might have made a surprise appearance, the DJ was nowhere to be seen 

At one point Dua stood on the back of a backing dancer

At one point Dua stood on the back of a backing dancer

The racy leather outfit showed off Dua's arm tattoos as she flung her arms in the air

The racy leather outfit showed off Dua’s arm tattoos as she flung her arms in the air 

American R&B singer SZA will headline on Sunday, while country star Shania Twain will play the coveted Legends slot.

Earlier, Emily defended the festival line-up amid criticism that there is a lack of rock bands, saying: ‘I think the line-up reflects what’s happening in the music world at the moment – there aren’t a lot of new rock acts to choose from, if I’m honest.

‘Hopefully that will emerge again, my heyday was 1995 with Pulp and Oasis and Radiohead… and that was great, but music changes all the time and right now this is where we’re at.

‘Every year, we’ve been criticised for being too rock, too grime, too hip hop, too pop… it’s just part of our year.

‘Generally it’s not from the public… everybody’s really happy and excited to be here.’

This year’s festival is taking place in the week before the General Election, and Emily said: ‘I feel a bit like we’ve stepped out of the election, even though it’s next week.

‘We were working on having voter registration booths, but then the day moved.

‘It’s a big one for us, we’ve never had a pre-election festival.’

It comes after Glastonbury organiser Emily Eavis said the pop star was 'born' to headline the festival

It comes after Glastonbury organiser Emily Eavis said the pop star was ‘born’ to headline the festival

She told BBC Radio 2's The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show there will be 'no big surprises' at this year's event

She told BBC Radio 2’s The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show there will be ‘no big surprises’ at this year’s event

Earlier, Emily defended the festival line-up amid criticism that there is a lack of rock band

Earlier, Emily defended the festival line-up amid criticism that there is a lack of rock band

This year's festival is taking place in the week before the General Election

This year’s festival is taking place in the week before the General Election

Glastonbury organisers have also decided the Euro 2024 football tournament will not be broadcast at the festival

Glastonbury organisers have also decided the Euro 2024 football tournament will not be broadcast at the festival

Glastonbury organisers have also decided the Euro 2024 football tournament will not be broadcast at the festival – with England set to face Slovakia in the last 16 at 5pm on Sunday.

Emily said the festival set up a screen to watch fixtures during the World Cup in 1998, but times have changed.

‘We used to have a screen here as no-one had any means of finding out what even the result was because we were so cut off from the outside,’ she said.

‘Now everyone’s connected, and I think, you know, it’s a music festival.

‘I’m sure if people want to see it enough they can check for results or whatever on their phones.

‘But hopefully I’m encouraging people to put their phones away and forget about the outside world.’