January 1st 2025.
Neil Young is making headlines once again after announcing that he will no longer be performing at the Glastonbury Festival. The iconic 70s rock legend revealed that his decision to pull out of the festival is due to a partnership with the BBC, which he claims is to blame for his departure.
As the news of Neil's withdrawal spreads, fans are already speculating about who will take his place in the 2025 Glastonbury lineup. One thing that has been confirmed is that Sir Rod Stewart will be performing on the iconic Sunday afternoon slot, making him the oldest performer to ever grace the Pyramid Stage at the age of 79.
While other acts have yet to be announced, Neil has made it clear that he will not be involved in any capacity. The Canadian singer took to his website to explain that after being asked to do things in a way that goes against his beliefs, he is no longer interested in performing at Worthy Farm.
"The Chrome Hearts and I were looking forward to playing Glastonbury, one of my all-time favorite outdoor gigs. However, we were recently informed that the BBC is now a partner in Glastonbury and wanted us to do things in a way that we were not interested in," Neil wrote in a statement.
"It seems that Glastonbury has become too corporate and has lost the magic that I remember. Thank you to all who came to see us last time! Unfortunately, we will not be performing at Glastonbury on this tour," he continued.
The BBC has been a partner of the festival since 1997, with Emily Eavis, who runs the festival, stating that the partnership is a crucial part of Glastonbury's operation. As of now, it is unclear if Neil's performance has been replaced by another artist, as the official lineup has not yet been announced for the 2025 festival.
This is not the first time Neil has performed at Glastonbury, as he headlined the festival in 2009 with a two-hour set featuring his greatest hits. Alongside Bruce Springsteen and Blur, Neil's performance was a highlight of the weekend. However, the BBC received complaints from fans after only airing a shortened version of his set.
In response to the criticism, the BBC stated that they had been in talks with Neil's management about how much of his performance they could broadcast. Despite only being able to show five songs, Neil's management believed in the importance of experiencing the live event and maintaining the mystery of their artist.
Interestingly, this is not the first time Neil has pulled out of the festival. He was set to perform in 1997 but had to cancel due to an injury. At the time, he joked about the situation, saying he would have eaten the festival in one piece if he had known that cutting it in half would jeopardize his tour.
The 2025 Glastonbury Festival is already sold out, with tickets being in high demand. As fans eagerly await the official lineup announcement, many are disappointed to hear that Neil Young will not be making an appearance. Metro has reached out to the BBC and Glastonbury for comment but has yet to receive a response. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, please contact us through our Submit Stuff page – we would love to hear from you.
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