Neil Young performs on stage for his first time in Quebec City during 2018 Festival d'Ete on July 6, 2018.
Neil Young has pulled out of this year’s Glastonbury Festival, blaming the BBC’s “corporate control” for his decision.Posted: Jan 02, 2025 9:34 AM EST | Last Updated: 13 minutes ago
The Canadian musician said he and his band, the Chrome Hearts, would not be performing at the famed U.K. music event in June, in a"The Chrome Hearts and I were looking forward to playing Glastonbury, one of my all time favourite outdoor gigs," Young wrote. "We were told that BBC was now a partner in Glastonbury and wanted us to do a lot of things in a way we were not interested in.
Young hadn't been officially announced as part of the festival lineup but has performed at Glastonbury in the past, The BBC has been a partner of Glastonbury since 1997, when it took over broadcasting the festival from Channel 4.Tickets to this year's festival reportedly sold out in 32 minutes. Set for June 25-29, the festival's full lineup is yet to be revealed. The only confirmed performer for the festival is Rod Stewart, who will play the coveted Glastonbury legends slot, having previously headlined the festival in 2002. Last year, Glastonbury was headlined by Dua Lipa, Coldplay and SZA.
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