As the sun shines down the rolling hills of Worthy Farm, a big crowd gathers at the Croissant Neuf bandstand to witness ROZSA. She’s not a typical festival musician; in a landscape often defined by guitar riffs and drum solos, ROZSA enters with a distinct, almost otherworldly presence, wielding an electric harp as her weapon of choice. This London-based artist has been quietly, yet powerfully, carving out a niche that defies easy categorization, weaving together the gritty beats of hip-hop, the ethereal melodies of alt-pop, and the moody undertones of trip-hop into a sound that is uniquely her own.
ROZSA’s journey is as intriguing as her music. Beyond the stage, she’s found an unconventional home and creative sanctuary as a property guardian, living and working within the grand, echoing corridors of a disused ear, nose, and throat hospital near King’s Cross. This unique living situation, born out of London’s challenging housing market, offers her not just an affordable space but an environment that no doubt feeds the dark, atmospheric, and defiantly original quality of her sound. It’s here, amidst the ghosts of forgotten ailments, that she crafts the raw, emotionally resonant narratives of desire, femininity, and personal transformation that define her lyrics.
Her 2023 EP, Songs For Myself, served as a powerful introduction to her artistry, catching the attention of national tastemakers and landing on coveted Spotify playlists like New Music Friday. It earned her significant airplay across BBC Music Introducing, 6 Music, and Jazz FM, signaling a burgeoning momentum. On stage, she’s already proven her captivating power, with shows at prestigious London venues like The Jazz Cafe and Powerhaus, and notable appearances at the Royal Albert Hall. Now, under the wing of Earth Agency, her Glastonbury 2025 booking — an impressive three performances — along with appearances at Ealing Jazz, Amsterdam’s Landjuweel, and Germany’s Tapefabrik, marks a pivotal moment.
The festival is privileged to be introducing a visionary artist who is establishing herself in a space entirely her own: a dark fairy with a harp, casting spells in 808s and distortion.
ROZSA is one act who definitely needs an early booking on a bigger stage (Avalon, are you listening) when the festival returns from its fallow year in 2027.
