Search Holders Last Show
Search holders, known as the “most long-standing group in Pop History,” are set to perform their final show at Glastonbury 2025.
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Final Performance Details
The Liverpool group, best recognized for their renditions of “Sweets for My Sweet,” “Sugar and Spice,” and “Don’t Throw Your Love Away,” is concluding nearly 70 years of their career. They will debut on the acoustic stage this Friday, June 27, following the announcement made yesterday (March 22).
Founder member John McNally shared with BBC News: “Debuting at Glastonbury at 83, can anyone surpass this? I don’t think life gets better than this, right? We’ll have some nerves, but in a good way. We are excited and ready for our show in June. We can’t wait to see our fans for this incredible farewell.”
Bassist and singer Frank Allen, who joined the band in 1964, added: “I have played around the world with Search for more than 60 years. Glastonbury has always been an ambition that slipped away from us – until now.
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“The Searchers will finally perform at the greatest music festival of all. What a way to conclude our tour and career. I can’t wait to get on stage and give our fans one final show.”
The Saturday lineup on the acoustic stage includes Nick Lowe, alongside the Flower Pot Men, Jeremy Lupps, Coronas, Blubels, and the group known for their Bob Dylan covers.
On Sunday, the lineup features Roy Harper, with performances from the Butleg Beatles, Rhiannon Giddens, the London Community Gospel Choir, and many more.
In early March, the festival shared its first 2025 lineup poster, highlighting that the previously confirmed Neil Young will grace the Pyramid Stage with his band The Chrome Hearts on Saturday evening. He will be one of the headliners along with 1975 and Olivia Rodrigo on Friday and Sunday, respectively.
Additional artists on the bill include Loyle Carner, Charlie XCX, The Prodigy, Biffy Clyro, The Maccabees, Lucy Daku, Father John Misty, Ray, Wolf Alice, Doechii, Saint, Deftones, Scissor Sisters, The Libertines, Feep Leg, and more.
Emily Eavis recently confirmed that the event will take a break in 2026 to “give the land rest,” meaning there will be a one-year hiatus before Glastonbury returns in 2027.
https://www.nme.com/news/music/longest-running-pop-band-the-searchers-announce-final-show-at-glastonbury-2025-3848547?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=longest-running-pop-band-the-searchers-announce-final-show-at-glastonbury-2025
