Cyndi Lauper’s performance at Glastonbury on Saturday was marred by significant sound issues, leaving many festival-goers struggling to hear her vocals. The 71-year-old singer, known for hits like “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” faced a challenging set as her voice was often drowned out by a rumbling bass.
The problems became apparent a few songs into her set when she performed “Rocking Chair” and seemed to struggle with pitch and timing. The sound issues appeared to be resolved by the time she performed “I Drove All Night,” but they reemerged during her 1984 hit “Time After Time,” where she lagged behind the band, possibly due to problems with her in-ear monitors.
Throughout the performance, Cyndi was seen glancing at members of the production team by the side of the Pyramid stage. Despite the technical difficulties, she continued to put on a show, with the crowd lifting her spirits by singing along to her mega-hits “True Colors” and “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.”
Some fans took to social media to express their disappointment with the sound issues. Comments included, “Awful sound issues for Cyndi Lauper. Really felt for her,” and “Felt so bad for #CyndiLauper – could see she was frustrated with the sound issues.” Others noted the effort Cyndi was putting in despite the poor sound quality, with one user saying, “@CyndiLauper was really let down by the sound system at @Glastonbury. Couldn’t hear her vocals but could see the effort she was putting in to try and rouse a crowd that couldn’t get over the poor sound.”
Despite the setbacks, many fans praised Cyndi’s professionalism and described her performance as “magic” and “fabulous.” One fan tweeted, “Watching Cyndi Lauper right now and she still has the magic,” while another wrote, “Oh my god, Cyndi Lauper is just still so fabulous.”
During her set, Cyndi also took the opportunity to address women’s rights, making a passionate plea for equality. “It is time that world leaders understand that women are half the population of the world, and we deserve to be treated equally,” she said.
Cyndi looked stunning for the afternoon performance, wearing a silver corset with matching trousers and a ruffled blue long coat. She engaged with the audience, who stretched to the back of the Pyramid Stage field, asking, “How are you doing? I see you. I love you. You are everywhere.” She opened her set with the 1980s track “The Goonies ‘R’ Good Enough” and later played a recorder during her 2008 single “The Nightlife.”
MailOnline has contacted Glastonbury for comment regarding the sound issues during her set.
Later in the day, Russell Crowe performed at the Acoustic Stage for his indoor garden party, drawing a sing-along from the crowd. The 60-year-old actor and singer wore a navy open-collar shirt paired with a smart black blazer. Elsewhere, actor Andy Serkis took to the West Holts stage to play the saxophone, sporting a white and black patterned shirt with blue-tinted glasses as he performed with a violinist.
Despite the technical difficulties, Cyndi Lauper’s performance at Glastonbury showcased her resilience and professionalism, leaving many fans still in awe of her talent and stage presence.