This year, over 200,000 attended the Glastonbury festival, to enjoy performances by major stars like Dua Lipa and Coldplay. Christian music took an unexpected spotlight when singer and teacher James Partridge led the crowd in worship songs remembered from primary school assemblies. Viral videos showed festival-goers enthusiastically singing and waving their arms to classics like ‘He's got the whole world in His hands’, ‘Shine, Jesus, shine’, and ‘This little light of mine’. Travel influencer Tasha Whitley and other festival-goers shared clips of the joyful, unifying experience. Festival attendees took to social media to praise the set, highlighting the nostalgia and joy it brought. Partridge, who teaches at various schools and has sung on recordings with notable artists, said, ‘The most incredible experience ever! Cannot believe I've just performed at Glastonbury. Incredible turnout today, the joy of singing really does unite!’
Glastonbury: unexpected session of Christian worship songs
Written by David Fletcher 05 Jul 2024![Glastonbury: unexpected session of Christian worship songs](/media/k2/items/cache/fe93aff71e31a292e1d982b48259f49c_L.jpg)
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- Praise: God for the joy and unity brought to Glastonbury through the shared experience of singing cherished worship songs. (Psalm 100:2)
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