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Lorde Glastonbury 2025 was one of the festival’s most talked-about moments this year, as the artist made her first return to the event since 2022 with a powerful Friday morning set.

Performing at 11:30 a.m. on the Woodsies Stage, Lorde appeared in white alongside a four-piece band and delivered a surprise: the live debut of her entire new album, Virgin. The set included previously released tracks like “What Was That,” “Hammer,” and “Man of the Year.”

As reported by Variety, Lorde paused mid-set to share her gratitude with the crowd:

“Thank you so much for being here with us on the day that Virgin is born. We decided to play the whole record for you from front to back. This may be a one-of-one.”

She continued:

“This record took me a lot. I didn’t know if I’d make another record to be honest, but I’m back here completely free. And I’m so grateful to you for waiting.”

Lorde closed her set with fan favorites “Ribs” and “Green Light,” delivering a nostalgic high note to finish.

The full performance was broadcast in the U.K. on the BBC, and footage has since been widely circulated across social media.

Virgin is Lorde’s fourth studio album and marks a new chapter in her career. She is set to begin a supporting tour in September.

This article is a rewritten summary based on original reporting by [ABC Audio]