10 acts you need to see at Glastonbury 2017

Right, first of all, let's start by saying if you're not going to Glastonbury, we're sorry for the inevitable amount of FOMO you're going to be feeling now. It's hard seeing everyone get excited and preparing for the greatest show on earth, we know, but we're at that time again and if you're lucky enough to have a golden ticket this year, we've got you covered.

As with every year, there's an overwhelming amount of choice in terms of what to do and who to see. While we're only touching the tip of the iceberg, we've scoured through the line-up with a fine-tooth comb to bring you our choice of the best things to check out over the course of the festival.

We've got you covered for DJs in the form of Call Super back-to-back Job Jobse and Gideön, live acts are locked with Thundercat and Ata Kak and we've thrown in a late-night showing of Robocop for anyone who knows what's up.

At the very least, you'll see several members of Mixmag staff flailing around at these sets but we assure, this is the crème de la crème of Glasto viewing.

Enjoy.

Funster is Mixmag's Deputy Digital Editor and he fucking loves Robocop, follow him on Twitter here

Dave Turner is Mixmag's Digital News Editor and he's never seen Robocop, follow him on Twitter here

Thursday, Pilton Palais, 2.15am

OK, just hear us out on this one. We know this isn’t strictly an act and that we’re off to a dubious start if this is the way we’re going with this list, but trust us. Swap the dubious for damn right genius and we’re getting there. It’s Thursday night, the music only really rolls till about 3am and the main event kicks off at 10.45am on the Pyramid Stage with the Haçienda Classical. You want to do something fun with your first night in the fields, but you need to reserve energy, cash and supplies. Solution? Fucking Robocop, mate. The seminal 1980s action juggernaut is absurd, action-packed and adrenaline fuelled. We defy you to think of something more chilled that’s going to pump you up as much as Robocop in its full-screen glory. Couple of cans with your mates and a late-night showing of one of the most incredible films ever created by man. You’re tempted, aren’t you? Thought so. Funster

Friday, Pyramid Stage, 10.45am

As with any edition of Glastonbury, the opening of the Pyramid Stage, for most, marks the true start of festival proceedings. It's almost like someone cutting the ribbon to open up a new building or structure and once the music beams out on the most iconic main stage in the world, it's game time. This year, it's going to be really special, especially for dance music fans. Mike Pickering and Graeme Park will bring their heralded Haçienda Classiçal show to Pilton for a morning workout like no other. They will be joined by the Manchester Camerata Orchestra to reimagine classic tunes from the Haçienda years and after huge performances at London's Royal Albert Hall and Manchester's Castlefield Bowl. You know it's going to be an all-out rave affair before you've even thought about lunchtime. Funster

Friday, West Holts Stage, 2.45pm

Little was known about Ata Kak before Awesome Tapes From Africa made his way to Ghana and got his hands on the 'Obaa Sima' cassette. In true ATFA fashion, the American DJ reissued the rarity on his label, instantly stripping away its rare status and introducing the wild rhythms to a demographic a long way from the West Africa coast. We were treated to the fuzzy synths and excitable vocals of 'Daa Nyinaa' at Dekmantel Selectors last year and it had quite the impact. Nothing like some erratic, happy-go-lucky dance music, right? If the sun's out, there's not much else that could rival Ata Kak. If the sun's in, he'll definitely brighten up your day. DT

Friday, West Holts Stage, 8.45pm

Everything about Anderson .Paak's most recent album screams summer. The 'Malibu' title, the fiery, sunset skies on the artwork and the laidback, sun-kissed tracks performed by the Compton rapper/singer. Only it was released in January, a month far from the warm, glowing feel 'Malibu' exudes. With the forecast for Glastonbury looking good (no guarantee, obviously), Anderson and his accompanying band The Free Nationals are a banker for feel-good festival vibes on the first day. It'll be the first time their hazy blend of rap, funk and soul hits the Glastonbury fields and, judging by the reviews of their recent performance at Parklife Festival, it'll be totally worth skipping Radiohead headlining the Pyramid stage. Yes, we do realise we're contradicting ourselves as Thom Yorke and co. are also in this list, but the Mixmag crew like to throw a spanner in the works. DT

Friday, Pyramid Stage, 9.30pm

20 years ago, Radiohead released 'OK Computer'. It was to become their seminal album. 20 years ago, Radiohead headlined the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury. It was to become their seminal live show. 20 years later, Radiohead have been announced as Pyramid Stage headliners once again. Are you seeing the same pattern that we are? Essentially, this is the set that everyone wants to see. Ed Sheeran and Foo Fighters aren't really our bag so it's all about Friday night, a couple of cold ones and a 'Karma Police' sing-a-long with about 150,000 other people. Thom Yorke and his band of geniuses are sure to pull out all the stops and we're going to be there front and centre. We'll be posting our review straight after the show so keep your eyes peeled. There will be tears, there will be love, there will be history made.

We're only halfway through the year, but Thundercat's 'Drunk' will be sitting in the top 10 of Mixmag's album charts come the end of 2017. And no our end-of-year polls aren't rigged, it's just that the Brainfeeder artist's latest LP is a delightful melting pot of outside-the-box soul, woozy soft rock and freaky jazz. "There's head-melting brilliance here," our album review reads, so get yourself comfortable and let the Los Angeles native take you into his bizarre world. A world which, on this album at least, also includes Pharrell, Kendrick Lamar and Wiz Khalifa, so you might be treated to a special guest or two. Either way, if the 'cat's live show correlates with the genius of 'Drunk', you'll probably be feeling a little tipsy after. Booze or no booze. DT

Saturday, Arcadia, 9pm

Goldie's been around the block and that's the reason he calls himself The Journey Man. A B-boy and graffiti artist in the '80s, a TV and film actor in the '00s and a dedicated yoga enthusiast these days. What are we forgetting? Oh yeah, the music. A legend in drum 'n' bass and jungle, the Metalheadz boss returned this month with 'The Journey Man', his first album since 'Saturnz Return' in 1998. He musically displays his career journey on that, rolling out clattering d'n'b on one track, but taking a softer, vocal-led on the next. It's a symbolisation of his deep, varying tastes and among those are the ecstatic rave sounds of the early '90s. A roll out of jungle, breakbeat and hardcore can be expected, three genres that'll go down a treat on the spectacular Arcadia stage. DT

"I've been HIV positive since 2011," Mykki Blanco revealed to the world in 2015. The reason being that the gender-fluid rapper wanted to stop "hiding in the dark" and "be as punk as I say I am." That bravery alone is a reason to show Mykki some love. You'll soon find that the American adopts the no-fucks-given punk spirit when performing, especially as previous outfits have ranged from boxing trunks and nipple tape to shiny pink skirts and high heels. The stage entrance is bound to be one of soaring extravagance, followed by reveal-all 'I'm In A Mood' and the growling aggression of 'My Nene'. There's no rapper quite like Mykki Blanco. DT

Saturday, NYC Downlow, 2.30am

There are an overwhelming amount of nightclubs in the world and, of course, some of them stand out among the rest. Berlin has Berghain, London has fabric, Ibiza has Amnesia and Glastonbury? Well, Glastonbury has the NYC Downlow, arguably the greatest nightclub on the planet. For five days a year, Block9 sets up shop and does its absolute best to blow the minds of everyone who steps foot into the dazzling area. The Downlow in particular is a smouldering hotbed of drag queens and incredible music and one of the brains behind the brilliance is Gideön. The acclaimed selector and co-founder of the NYC Downlow is one of our favourite DJs and never fails to impress us when we see him play. His 'Decade of Downlow' set on Saturday night is sure to be one of the highlights in a space he describes as "a homo venue that celebrates the specific idiosyncrasies of our same sex culture." Trust us when we say this will be one of the best things you see all festival.

Sunday, The Beat Hotel, 8pm

If you're not glamping or staying in a caravan this year then you're going to be sleeping in a tent like the rest of us. Don't worry, though, that doesn't mean you can't check into the coolest hotel on site. The Beat Hotel has been ramping it up over the last few years with bigger names and bigger fun and this year is the best yet. The likes of Young Marco, Palms Trax and Seth Troxler will all don their dressing gowns and slippers for a session over the weekend, but Sunday is perhaps the most impressive of the lot. Jamie xx will take over with his friends for eight hours of power and he's bringing along guests like Peggy Gou, Sampha and our pick of the bunch: Job Jobse and Call Super. The pair will be playing together for two-and-a-half hours of beautifully soothing house and techno. A must see.