The air on Worthy Farm is thick with anticipation for Glastonbury 2024. This isn't just another music festival; it's a cultural phenomenon, a five-day extravaganza that's about to set the agenda for the entire music industry. Glastonbury is a microcosm of the global music scene, where established icons rub shoulders with rising stars, and where careers can be made or broken in the blink of an eye.

This year's lineup is a smorgasbord of musical delights, catering to every taste imaginable. The organizers have clearly taken note of past criticisms, serving up a more balanced feast with Dua Lipa, Coldplay, and SZA as headliners, and the legendary Shania Twain taking the coveted Sunday Teatime Legend slot. It's a lineup that screams "we've got something for everyone," and honey, they're not wrong.

Tickets? Sold out faster than you can say "help, my tent is sinking." If you're one of the lucky ones clutching a golden pass, congratulations. If not, don't despair – the BBC's got your back with wall-to-wall coverage across its platforms, and you’ll be able to get regular updates from readdork.com [that's here - Ed] and @readdork on ‘the socials’. It's almost like being there, minus the mud and questionable toilets.

So leave the silly hat alone, and let's dive into the 10 acts you absolutely cannot miss at Glastonbury 2024.

K-pop is invading Glastonbury, and leading the charge are Seventeen. These boys are about to make history as the first K-pop group to grace the Pyramid Stage, and trust us, they're not coming to play. Breaking records faster than you can learn their names, Seventeen are ready to prove that K-pop is a global force. Prepare for synchronized dance moves so tight they'll make your head spin, and hooks catchier than the festival flu. 

Pyramid Stage, Friday, 2:45 PM

Grab a pint and prepare to have your ears blessed by The Mary Wallopers. Causing a stir so loud they’ve already good a Brixton Academy date booked for later this year, they’re bringing a folk-punk fiesta that'll have you questioning why you ever listened to anything else. It's trad, but not as your granny knows it. 

Park Stage, Friday, 3:15 PM

If you're not dancing during Confidence Man's set, check your pulse – you might be dead. This Aussie electro-pop outfit is bringing their infectious beats and outrageous stage antics to the Other Stage, and it's going to be nothing short of spectacular. With new tracks from their upcoming album '3AM (LA LA LA)' and a reputation for turning crowds into sweaty, ecstatic messes, Confidence Man are the band you didn't know you needed in your life. Miss them at your own risk. 

Other Stage, Friday, 3:45 PM