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Sir Mick Jagger says 'yes' to another Glastonbury headline show

The Rolling Stones frontman has revealed he hopes the legendary band will return to Worthy Farm when the festival resumes in 2027, while also outlining plans for live shows next year.

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From surprise Foo Fighters and The Prodigy chaos to hip hop, metal and punk rock takeovers, these are the 15 greatest Glastonbury festival performances ever

Glasto is the biggest festival on Earth - and these are its very best moments

Louder

“America is a dangerous place at the moment… Everyone is thinking twice about going there at the moment”: Brian May on why Queen won’t tour the US

And Glastonbury is a no-no due to… badgers

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Queen star outlines political disagreements keeping band away from Glastonbury

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The Independent UK

Brian May doubles down on anti-Glastonbury stance after latest 2027 headline rumours

Rock musician has spoken out against festival founder Michael Eavis on a number of occasions

The Independent UK

Brian May insists Queen won't perform at Glastonbury 2027 due to badger politics

Brian May has ruled out the possibility of Queen performing at Glastonbury next year, due to badger politics, despite admitting a couple of years ago it was "not impossible" for the group to perform at the spectacle.

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Accidental brilliance or underhand machinations? How David Bowie’s legendary Glastonbury gig came to be

EXTRACT: In this chapter from his new biography of the singer, Alexander Larman recounts the improbable events – including one subpar Bowie gig – that led to a history-making performance at Worthy Farm

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Dua Lipa fires agent who tried to get Kneecap banned from Glastonbury

POP star Dua Lipa has reportedly fired her agent after he signed a letter calling for Kneecap to be removed from the Glastonbury lineup ...

The National (Scotland)

Who Is Kneecap? Here's Why Dua Lipa Fired Her Agent Over Them

Dua Lipa showed her support for the controversial rap group Kneecap, notorious for their political stance.

International Business Times UK

Voices: Glastonbury wouldn’t be Glastonbury without a political protest

COMMENT: The row over Bob Vylan’s ‘death chant’ ignores the truth about the festival’s deep political roots, says Mark Beaumont. Countercultural protests have always been a central part of its appeal

The Independent UK

Glastonbury mixed pop and politics long before the Bob Vylan controversy

The Glastonbury Festival is making headlines for controversy rather than music

The Independent UK

Glastonbury controversy explained: Police investigate Kneecap and Bob Vylan sets

Musicians making headlines for their politics isn't new, but this year’s Glastonbury featured two sets by Kneecap and Bob Vylan that riled politicians – including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Police are investigating both concerts.

Euronews

Photos show Glastonbury 2025 aftermath after thousands of fans leave festival site

The music extravaganza will have a fallow year in 2026

The Independent UK

Glastonbury 2025 is one of the festival’s most politicised events in recent memory

Controversial performances from Bob Vylan and Kneecap sparked complaints from prime minister Keir Starmer, while murals protesting Elon Musk and Donald Trump popped up during the weekend

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Rod Stewart’s Glastonbury legends slot feels like wringing out the dregs of a career

2/5 The first cut may be the deepest, but the first note isn’t even the flattest. It’s an earache, more like

Evening Standard

Rod Stewart joined by trio of veteran superstars for rousing Glastonbury set

He was also joined by the festival’s founder, Sir Michael Eavis, who was wheeled on to the stage by his daughter.

The Independent UK

Rod Stewart shares special message for Glastonbury founder Michael Eavis

Glastonbury founder’s daughter Emily escorted him to the stage as Stewart performed ‘I Don't Want to Talk About It’

International Business Times

Irish Rappers Kneecap Perform Controversial Glastonbury Set

Irish rap trio Kneecap staged a defiant performance at Britain's Glastonbury Festival Saturday, days after Prime Minister Keir Starmer said they should not be performing there.

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The National (Scotland)

BBC says it will not show Neil Young’s Glastonbury Festival headline set live

The BBC has confirmed it will not show Neil Young’s headline set at Glastonbury Festival live. Here's why

Evening Standard

BBC says it will not show Neil Young’s Glastonbury Festival headline set live

The 79-year-old is due to perform on the Pyramid Stage at Worthy Farm on Saturday night with his band the Chrome Hearts.

The Independent UK

Michael Eavis on Glastonbury Festival’s politics amid Kneecap row

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The Independent UK

Glastonbury founder says festival critics ‘can go somewhere else’ after Kneecap furore

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The Guardian - UK

Michael Eavis: people who disagree with Glastonbury’s politics can go elsewhere

This year’s festival is expected to be politically charged with focus on Middle East tensions and Kneecap controversy

The Independent UK

‘I don’t care if it cost me $1m’: How much does Glastonbury pay artists to perform at the festival?

As the festival returns to Worthy Farm, so too does the curiosity around how much organisers pay for performances on its biggest stages

The Independent UK

Glastonbury founder Michael Eavis’ message to those who disagree with festival’s politics

There have been calls for Kneecap to be removed from Glastonbury Festival’s line-up

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