Neil Young makes dramatic U-turn over Glastonbury performance in announcement
Glastonbury headliner Neil Young has made a dramatic U-turn over his headline performance, taking place at the Pyramid stage later today.
Earlier this week the BBC said that at the artist's request, Neil Young's set would not be shown live on the BBC on Saturday night. But now the singer has had a change of heart.
A BBC spokesperson said: "We are delighted to confirm that Neil Young's headline set from Glastonbury on Saturday will be broadcast live to audiences across the UK on the BBC.'
It will be on iPlayer's Pyramid Stage stream from 10pm, as well as BBC Two and Radio 2. Our on-demand plans continue to be finalised.
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