Glastonbury 2014: From Dolly Parton To Lily Allen, The Festival Line-Up's Best Female Acts

Glastonbury 2014: The Best Female Acts
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While Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage is set to play host to three male headline acts - aside from Arcade Fire’s Régine Chassagne, of course - there’s no shortage of fantastic female musicians performing at the festival over the weekend.

Glastonbury veteran Lily Allen is tasked with playing before Elbow and Arcade Fire on Friday evening, while country legend Dolly Parton is set to make her Glastonbury debut on Sunday.

Glaswegian trio Chvrches will also be performing and Blondie fans - who have been looking forward to the festival since Debbie Harry self-confirmed her band’s set back in February - will get to see the 80s legends live at Worthy Farm for the first time in fifteen years.

Check out Glastonbury’s must-see female acts below. Have we missed any? Let us know below...

Glastonbury 2014: 12 Female Acts To See At The Festival
Dolly Parton(01 of12)
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Despite being in the music business for over 30 years, Dolly has never performed at a UK festival before. With 42 albums to her name, the country legend isn't exactly short of material - expect rhinestones, big hair, more rhinestones and plenty of sing-a-long opportunities. The Pyramid Stage,16.20 on Sunday (credit:Getty Images)
Haim(02 of12)
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The Haim sisters popped up everywhere at last year's event, performing secret gigs and providing backing vocals for Primal Scream. Watch out for Este's famous 'bass face'. The Other Stage at 16.25 on Friday (credit:Getty Images)
Lily Allen(03 of12)
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Lily's love for Glastonbury is well-documented so it's no surprise that her comeback tour includes a stop at Worthy Farm. The Pyramid Stage at 18.30 on Friday (credit:PA)
Chvrches(04 of12)
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Lauren Mayberry fronts Glaswegian trio Chvrches, who are described by the festival organisers as "Depeche Mode in the early '80s, with Dave Gahan replaced by a sweet, Scottish brogue. The John Peel Stage on Friday at 19.45 (credit:Getty Images)
Goldfrapp(05 of12)
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Electro pop duo Goldfrapp have evolved considerably in recent years, leaving fans guessing over what to expect - rock'n'roll stage antics or a laid back folk set? Your guess is as good as ours. West Holts Stage, Saturday at 20.30 (credit:PA)
Blondie(06 of12)
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Blondie will be kicking things off relatively early on Friday, with their first gig at Worthy Farm since 1999. The Other Stage at 12.20 on Friday (credit:Getty Images)
Anna Calvi(07 of12)
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Since first coming to everyone's attention on the BBC Sound of 2011 list, Anna Calvi has scored Brit Award nominations and made it on to the Mercury Prize shortlist. The Park Stage at 20.00 on Saturday (credit:Getty Images)
London Grammar(08 of12)
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London Grammar, led by Hannah Reid, are the perfect alternative if you don't fancy seeing Pyramid Stage headliners Kasabian. John Peel Stage, 22.10 on Sunday (credit:PA)
Lykke Li(09 of12)
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Swedish singer Lykke Li has the interesting task of following on from Chvrches and supporting the Kaiser Chiefs. The John Peel Stage, Friday at 21.15 (credit:Getty Images)
Lana Del Rey(10 of12)
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Lana, who performed at Kanye West and Kim Kardashian's pre-wedding party at Versailles, will be giving her first live performance since her album 'Ultraviolence' stormed straight to the top of the UK chart. The Pyramid Stage at 16.00 on Saturday (credit:Getty Images)
Beth Orton(11 of12)
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Beth Orton's Saturday evening set is the perfect way to chill out before the night's festivities get underway. Avalon Stage at 20.15 on Saturday (credit:PA)
Ellie Goulding(12 of12)
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With performances at the O2 and Wembley Stadium and Coachella Festival already under her belt, Ellie is no stranger to huge crowds and group sing-a-longs. The Other Stage, 20.30 on Sunday (credit:PA)