Self Esteem: Yorkshire pop star stuns Glastonbury fans with Meadowhall-themed outfit

Sheffield artist Self Esteem represented her city at Glastonbury in an unmissable corset based on Meadowhall Shopping Centre’s dome.

It is being called one of, if not the, top performances at Glastonbury this year. In a critically-praised set on the John Hill stage, Rebecca Lucy Taylor won the crowds over with ambition, style and stage presence.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

This was not least because of her performance in a Madonna-esque conical corset and matching cape.

But keen-eyed viewers will have spotted how the striking bra was modelled after the dome on top of Sheffield’s own Meadowhall Shopping Centre.

Rotherham-raised Rebecca Lucy Taylor stunned audiences at Glastonbury with a Madonna-esque conical corset modelled after Meadowhalll Shopping Centre. Image by BBC.Rotherham-raised Rebecca Lucy Taylor stunned audiences at Glastonbury with a Madonna-esque conical corset modelled after Meadowhalll Shopping Centre. Image by BBC.
Rotherham-raised Rebecca Lucy Taylor stunned audiences at Glastonbury with a Madonna-esque conical corset modelled after Meadowhalll Shopping Centre. Image by BBC.

It came after the Rotherham-born artist wore a dress made entirely of Boots Advantage Cards at a performance in 2019.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

Prior to the show, the 35-year-old cryptically tweeted first an image of the Boots dress followed by a picture of the Meadowhall dome. Fans puzzled over what this could mean, but it was quickly solved once she stepped on stage.

Read More
Self Esteem: ‘What is art if you’re not being honest?’

“There is nothing that terrifies a man more than a woman that appears completely deranged,” read the stark white block capitals backdrop on stage. The Sheffield solo artist timed her bold performance and mission statement well after the condemnable overturning of Roe V Wade in America, and even dedicated one of her fan favourites, ‘The 345’, to “our sisters in America”.

Rebecca, who performs as Self Esteem, was critically praised for her show at Glastonbury on the John Hill stage. Image by BBC.Rebecca, who performs as Self Esteem, was critically praised for her show at Glastonbury on the John Hill stage. Image by BBC.
Rebecca, who performs as Self Esteem, was critically praised for her show at Glastonbury on the John Hill stage. Image by BBC.

In any case, her audience have not stopped praising her on social media since the show, with critics worldwide praising the artist’s live set, choreography and banter with the crowd.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

One fan tweeted her to say: “You deserved every single second of that yesterday afternoon. We were all in tears at the end, was a privilege to be in that tent witnessing such a remarkable show. Thank you."

Rebecca Lucy Taylor, known as Self Esteem, grew up in Rotherham and has performed in bands since the age of 18.

Formerly one half of Sheffield band Slow Club, Taylor released her first track under the nom de plume Self Esteem in 2017, going on to release her debut album, ‘Compliments Please’, in 2019.

Now, she is touring this summer with her 2021 EP, ‘Prioritise Pleasure’, and is due to play in Sheffield at the Tramlines Festival in July.

Comment Guidelines

National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.