January 3rd 2025.
Neil Young, the well-known singer, has made an announcement that he will be performing at the Glastonbury festival after all. This comes as a surprise to many, as he had previously stated that he would not be playing at the iconic event. In a blog post, Young explained that he had received incorrect information which led him to believe he would not be performing at the festival. However, he is now happy to confirm that he will indeed be gracing the stage at Glastonbury.
In his blog post, Young expressed his love for the festival and how he has always enjoyed playing there. He also shared his excitement about being back on the festival's itinerary and urged his fans to come and see him perform. This news comes after the 79-year-old Canadian-American singer had initially dropped out due to issues with the BBC's involvement in the festival. He had stated that the festival was now under corporate control and not the way he remembered it being.
The BBC has been an official broadcast partner for Glastonbury since 1997 and in 2024, they extended their coverage to a global audience. They cover the four-day festival through various radio and TV stations. In 2007, the BBC launched its Introducing Stage and renewed its broadcast rights in 2017. However, this partnership between the BBC and Glastonbury has caused controversy in the past, with Young and the BBC being involved in a dispute over how much of his performance would be shown on TV, radio, and online during the festival.
The 2025 festival is set to take place from June 25-29 and tickets sold out in just 36 minutes back in November. However, there will be an opportunity for fans to attend through an April resale for returned tickets. This is before the scheduled fallow year in 2026. This breaking news story will be updated as more information becomes available.
In his open letter, Young also stated that he will not be playing at Glastonbury due to it being a "corporate turn-off" for him. He hopes to see his fans at one of the other venues on his tour instead. This is not the first time that Young and the BBC have been involved in controversy surrounding Glastonbury. In 2009, the singer headlined the festival and many fans complained that the BBC only showed a shortened version of his performance. The BBC responded by saying that they had only been given permission to broadcast five songs by Young's management, who wanted to retain the mystery of his live performance.
As the news of Young's return to Glastonbury spreads, fans and festival-goers are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to see him perform live once again. Stay tuned for further updates on this exciting development. And if you have any celebrity stories, videos, or pictures, don't hesitate to get in touch with the entertainment team at The Agency. You can also stay updated by following us on Twitter and Facebook, and signing up for our daily push alerts.
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