A Glastonbury headliner has been forced to withdraw from the festival at the last minute due to Covid-19. Field of Avalon's Friday headliner, The Damned, has been struck by the illness and will no longer be playing to Glastonbury crowds.
The rock band are being replaced for the Friday night billing. The Field of Avalon is comprises the iconic Main Stage and Avalon Cafe Stage.
At the Field of Avalon there is an historic helter-skelter and the legendary Avalon Inn. Reminiscent of a traditional fairground, the area provides not just music but plenty of other entertainment, too.
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Replacing The Damned on the main stage are rock band Reef. They have previously supported the likes of The Rolling Stones and Paul Weller.
Glastonbury veterans themselves, Reef have performed to festivalgoers on multiple occasions. Band members Gary Stringer, Jesse Wood and Jack Bessant have played the Festival back in 2010, 2000, 1997 and 1995.
Field of Avalon have released a statement, saying: "With massive regret, The Damned have been forced to withdraw from Glastonbury due to COVID. We wish them well and look forward to welcoming them back to the Avalon Stage soon.
"We are delighted that Reef, one of the UKs best and most respected live acts, have stepped in to close the Friday night. To date the band have sold in excess of three million albums worldwide.
"Reef's previous appearance on Avalon attracted the largest ever audience for a Sunday evening." Glastonbury Festival is set to kick off tomorrow (June 22) and will end on Sunday (June 26).
The Damned tweeted: "There have been more positive Covid tests in the Damned camp and consequently we’re having to withdraw from all remaining June appearances including Bath, Glastonbury and the Die Artze show in Germany. Apologies to all the fans who were looking forward to seeing The Damned, we were looking forward to seeing you all too!"
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