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Amount Charli XCX was paid to perform at Glastonbury is revealed – after fans blasted ‘autotuned’ set and ‘horrendous’ dancing

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This year, music sensation Charli XCX received a payment of £900,000 for her performance at the Glastonbury Festival, according to The Mail on Sunday’s disclosure, amidst speculations about an autotuned show.

Last weekend, I was thrilled to witness the electrifying performance by the headlining artist at The Other Stage that left the crowd in awe, swelling to thousands strong. In fact, the sheer magnitude of spectators necessitated a temporary closure of the stage to ensure everyone’s safety and enjoyment.

Based on information from a knowledgeable source within the industry, Charli XCX is among the select artists who earn substantial income from performances at the Somerset Festival, unlike many others who receive minimal payment, often in the form of complimentary tickets instead.

As a lifestyle expert, I’d rephrase that sentence like this: Following fan backlash about my reliance on autotune during performances, I find myself now discussing the substantial earnings I received recently.

In a post online, someone expressed that the performance at Glastonbury by Charli XCX was one of the most disappointing spectacles they have ever witnessed in their lifetime.

Her singing is minimal, with occasional auto-tuning, and her dancing leaves much to be desired. I’d be quite frustrated if I had struggled to get through the crowd for such a performance.

A dispute arose between the popstar and her critics, with Charli addressing their harsh comments on social media platforms.

She expressed her delight in reading the vintage-style comments about her Glastonbury performance, finding it incredibly intriguing.

It’s as dull as dishwater to argue that using autotune in your singing equates to being a phony or that lacking a conventional band implies you’re not a genuine artist. I mean, seriously, who needs this kind of monotonous perspective? Zzz… I must have dozed off there for a moment. xx

To put it plainly, I must confess that I genuinely appreciate the discussions we have. In my view, the most impactful art is not always agreeable or easy to grasp; instead, it’s divisive, confrontational, and tends to spark intriguing cultural movements rather than fading into the background as something merely acceptable and forgettable.

In many of her songs, the artist frequently employs pitch adjustment tools like auto-tune to enhance the quality, which she confirmed during her Saturday Night Live appearance.

In a conversation on the Tape Notes Podcast the previous year, the artist herself confessed that she routinely employs autotune during her live performances.

In her earlier days, she used to sing in key, but lately, she feels she’s grown complacent due to constantly using auto-tune while singing.

‘I don’t usually sing without autotune, except when I’m singing karaoke, and that’s not something I often do. The reason is that I have trouble staying on key, as my ear has become accustomed to leaning in.’

Meanwhile, fellow headliner Rod Stewart has said he is making a loss to play at Worthy Farm.

In simpler terms, the 80-year-old performer shared with Radio Times that for his performance, he received a payment of £120,000 and invested approximately £300,000 to organize the event.

While Charli was on stage, the Scissor Sisters were putting on a show at the Woodsies stage. However, due to an overwhelming crowd, the venue had to be shut down.

Charli XCX achieved widespread recognition through her groundbreaking album “Brat,” launched in 2024, igniting a significant cultural movement.

In 2024, during her election campaign against Donald Trump, U.S. presidential hopeful Kamala Harris made reference to an album as part of her political platform.

In 2025, the singer received two Grammys, one for Best Dance/Electronic Album, and another unspecified Grammy. Additionally, they were awarded the BRIT Award for British Album of the Year.

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2025-07-06 00:20

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