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The chart-topping electro-pop group – fronted by Yorkshire-born singer Olly Alexander – will play the UK’s biggest open-air arena on Thursday, July 18.

We caught up with Olly ahead of the show, and after the band’s incredible performance at Glastonbury Festival. On the famed Pyramid Stage, Olly delivered a passionate speech about LGBTQ+ rights which quickly went viral and made headlines across the world.

Olly, how are you?

Very, very busy! I have been looking at my calendar, you know the app iCal, it automatically loads on your phone… It’s the bane of my life, but I’m so grateful for it keeping me on track with so much going on at the moment! It’s all good stuff though, with so many festivals and summer shows.

Do you enjoy the summer festival and events season?

I love being outside, at any time really, but especially in the summer – I like it to be warm, and there’s at least a bit more chance of that in the summer, although it’s not guaranteed in the UK…

With any show, obviously we are there to work but everyone is there to party and it’s nice to feel you’re a part of this great big summer party.

It does get a bit like Groundhog Day, when you’re on the road; every backstage area looks the same. But then you step out on stage, and especially at outdoor venues they’re all so different that it becomes that bit more special. It’s a different atmosphere to play outdoors too, the party vibe really comes through.