Myles Bailey Confirmed as Glastonbury 2025 Headliner After Viral Rise

Myles Bailey, the 22‑year‑old Manchester‑born singer‑songwriter, has been confirmed as a headline act for Glastonbury Festival 2025, marking his first top‑billing slot at a major UK festival. The announcement was made on BBC Radio 1’s Morning Show on May 12, 2025, following a surge in streaming numbers that saw his track “Midnight Drive” exceed 45 million plays on Spotify in the past month.

Early Life and Breakthrough

Myles Bailey was born on July 14, 2002 in Manchester and attended the BRIT School for Performing Arts, graduating in 2020. His first viral moment came in October 2022 when a 15‑second clip of him singing an original chorus on TikTok garnered 2.1 million views within 48 hours. By early 2023 he had amassed 1.5 million TikTok followers, a figure that grew to 3.2 million by May 2025.

His breakthrough single “Midnight Drive” was released independently on January 20, 2023 and entered the UK Spotify Viral 50 chart at number 7. The track’s success led to a recording contract with Polydor Records in March 2023, and Bailey began work on his debut EP shortly after signing.

Musical Releases and Chart Performance

The debut EP "City Lights" launched on March 12, 2024 via Polydor, featuring six tracks including the hit “Neon Nights”. It entered the UK Albums Chart at #12 on March 23, 2024 and remained in the top 40 for five consecutive weeks. According to the Official Charts Company, the EP accumulated 180 000 album‑equivalent units in its first month.

In February 2024 Bailey received the BBC Sound of 2024 award, beating out nominees such as Arlo Parks and Central Cee. The award citation highlighted his “distinctive blend of indie pop lyricism and electronic production”. Streaming data from mid‑2024 shows his monthly listeners on Spotify surpassed 2.7 million, with a 62 % increase following the EP release.

Fashion Collaboration and Product Launch

In September 2024 Bailey partnered with London‑based streetwear label Urban Threads to create a limited‑edition sneaker line called “Bailey Boost”. The first drop, scheduled for June 1, 2025, includes two colourways: “Midnight Azure” and “Concrete Cream”, each retailing at £130. Pre‑order links went live on May 15, 2025 and sold out the initial 3 000‑pair allocation within 11 minutes.

Fans can check availability of the Bailey Boost sneakers through the affiliate link below. The collaboration also includes a capsule collection of hoodies and tees, with 10 % of proceeds earmarked for the Manchester Youth Music Fund, a charity Bailey has supported since 2023.

What to Watch Next

Beyond Glastonbury 2025, Bailey has announced a UK arena tour slated for October 2025, with dates in London, Birmingham, Glasgow, and Manchester; tickets go on sale June 20, 2025 via Ticketmaster. He is also reportedly in the studio working on a second album, tentatively titled "Afterglow", with a projected release window of early 2026.

Industry analysts note that Bailey’s crossover appeal—combining chart‑ready pop, strong social‑media engagement, and fashion collaborations—positions him as a potential headline act for future festivals such as Reading and Leeds 2026. His continued philanthropic focus on music education suggests further partnership announcements with NGOs later this year.