Pop star Olivia Rodrigo says she experiences intense nerves ahead of major performances and told reporters that she nearly had an “anxiety attack” before taking the main stage at Glastonbury Festival in 2025. Across multiple outlets, Rodrigo describes feeling overwhelmed in the moments before she began her headline set, saying she was not sure she was ready. She also emphasizes her respect for the festival and the preparation that went into the performance.
The reports converge on her account that once she started singing, the pressure eased and she felt calmer, with the music and the moment changing her state. She characterizes the experience as magical and difficult to put into words, linking the performance to the emotional power of live music.
One additional detail included by Times of India is Rodrigo’s discussion of inspiration for her upcoming album title, which she says was drawn from a producer’s remark about love’s complexities. Other sources focus primarily on her pre-show anxiety and her reaction once she began the set.
