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Extra.ie
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Explained: Why there'll be no Glastonbury Festival in 2026
Glastonbury Festival has wrapped up for another year, with the five-day major music event bringing plenty of controversy and surprises along the way. The Script, Kneecap and CMAT were amongst those taking to the stage over the festival which saw more than 200,000 attendees. The Script performed on Saturday with lead singer Danny O'Donoghue paying tribute to late band member Mark Sheehan, while Kneecap also performed on the Saturday of the festival. Glastonbury Festival has wrapped up for another year, with the five-day major music event bringing plenty of controversy and surprises along the way. Pic: Samir Hussein/WireImage The Belfast rap trio performed on the West Holts stage at 4pm with the area closed off an hour before their set. The band took to the stage on Saturday amid calls from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer that they should be pulled from the line-up. It comes as band member Liam Óg O Hannaidh, better known by his stage name Mo Chara, appeared in court in London under a terrorism charge after he was alleged to have displayed a flag supporting the militant group Hezbollah. The Belfast rap trio performed on the West Holts stage at 4pm with the area closed off an hour before their set. Pic: James Veysey/Shutterstock The 27-year-old is set to appear before the same court again on August 20. With social media rife with Glasto footage over the last few days, many people who didn't attend may be enticed to try and secure tickets for the 2026 event. Unfortunately, there is no 2026 event, with the next Glastonbury Festival pencilled in for 2027. With social media rife with Glasto footage over the last few days, many people who didn't attend may be enticed to try and secure tickets for the 2026 event. Pic:2026 will be what organisers call a 'fallow year' which happens at five-year intervals in order to give the festival grounds, local population and organisers a break. Next year's 'fallow year' will be the first planned in eight years, after 2020 and 2021 were forced to be 'fallow years' due to the pandemic. Glastonbury Festival organiser Emily Eavis previously spoke of the importance of the interval year, explaining on the BBC Sidetracked podcast that 'it gives the land a rest, and it gives the cows a chance to stay out for longer and reclaim their land.' She added; 'I think it's important, I think it gives everybody time to just switch off and the public as well. It is a lot, isn't it? 'You kind of go away for a bit and it feels lovely when you come back.'
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Rod Stewart's 'horrible' complaint about Glastonbury set as he makes 'demand'
Rod Stewart is set to play the Sunday 'legends' slot at Glastonbury this Sunday, with the Maggie May hitmaker recently opening up about his concerns ahead of the performance Iconic singer Sir Rod Stewart has candidly expressed his distaste for one particular aspect of his highly anticipated performance at Glastonbury, while also revealing a specific request he's made. In a special Glastonbury edition of the BBC Sidetracked podcast with Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw, the 'Maggie May' singer discussed his upcoming gig on the festival's renowned Pyramid Stage. Having previously graced the stage in 2002 with Coldplay and Stereophonics, Rod is set to take on the Sunday 'legends' slot at Worthy Farm, following in the footsteps of music greats like Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie, and Kylie Minogue. When asked about his thoughts on being labelled a "legend", Rod admitted he's comfortable with the term, saying: "I don't mind. I obviously think I deserve it. I just wish they wouldn't call it the teatime slot." Rod continued to explain why he wasn't keen on the traditional name given to his performance time, which Annie agreed sounded "old", before the musician himself branded the label "horrible". Discussing his preparation for the show, Rod revealed: "We're working on the set list, but not too hard. I wanna try and treat it like any other game, you know, although it's not; it's Glastonbury." He further disclosed his insistence on extending his stage time, explaining: "But I've only got an hour had an hour and 15, and I demanded an hour and a half because I many songs. You know, obviously, this'll be the last time I do it." Rod says he'll have a few drinks prior to his Glastonbury performance to take the edge off. He shared that, instead of trying to be perfect, he'll focus on enjoying himself on stage: "So, I want it to be memorable, but I'm just gonna go in, have a few drinks before I go on and enjoy myself like I've always done all my life." Meanwhile, Rod's wife Penny Lancaster has spoken candidly about her concerns for her husband, admitting that recent losses in his family have led him to reflect on his own life and consider how long he's got left. However, the famous singer continues to keep her on her toes. During an appearance on the 'We're Not Getting Any Younger' podcast, Penny answered a question about whether Rod still made her feel young, saying: "He does, he does." She also mused: "My thought with Rod, the way I kind of describe him, you know when you get to 80, I guess there's a lot of reflection, there's more to look back on than there is to look forward, and he's wondering to himself, he's lost his two brothers, maybe 'How long have I got?'". Alongside the preparations for his highly anticipated Glastonbury performance, Rod has also vowed to set a new 100m record for over 80-year-olds, sharing in Men's Health that he had already achieved an impressive 19 seconds and hoped to shave it down to 17 seconds, in a bid to top Kenton Brown's October 2024 record of 14.21 seconds.
Edinburgh Live
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Rod Stewart issues 'demand' to Glastonbury as he reveals 'horrible' issue
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Rod Stewart has opened up about the "horrible" aspect of his upcoming performance at Glastonbury as he gears up to take on the festival's Pyramid Stage. The 'Maggie May' singer, who previously rocked the event in 2002 alongside Coldplay and Stereophonics, is set to grace the Sunday 'legends' slot at Worthy Farm. It's a prestigious position, with Rod joining the ranks of other famous icons who took to the stage in previous years, including Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie, and Kylie Minogue. Speaking on the BBC Sidetracked podcast with Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw, Rod was quizzed on how he felt about the word "legend", to which he replied that he doesn't "mind". However, there's one aspect of the legendary slot that the musician is not a fan of. He expressed his dislike for the term used for his slot, saying: "I don't mind. I obviously think I deserve it. I just wish they wouldn't call it the teatime slot", which Annie agreed felt "old" and Rod himself described as "horrible". The conversation also saw Rod mention "scones". He further discussed his preparation for the show, stating: "We're working on the set list, but not too hard. I wanna try and treat it like any other game, you know, although it's not; it's Glastonbury." (Image:for Paramount Pictures) He continued: "But I've only got an hour had an hour and 15, and I demanded an hour and a half because I many songs. You know, obviously, this'll be the last time I do it." "So, I want it to be memorable, but I'm just gonna go in, have a few drinks before I go on and enjoy myself like I've always done all my life." In other news, Rod's wife, Penny Lancaster, opened up about her fears for her husband after revealing that he had been reflecting on his mortality following the death of his brothers, Don and Bob. Despite facing such personal trials, the 80-year-old music legend continues to keep her on her toes. Speaking on the We're Not Getting Any Younger podcast, when asked if Rod keeps her young, Penny confessed that: "He does, he does." (Image: Penske Media via Getty Images) Further, she conveyed her thoughts on Rod's introspection: "My thought with Rod, the way I kind of describe him, you know when you get to 80, I guess there's a lot of reflection, there's more to look back on than there is to look forward, and he's wondering to himself, he's lost his two brothers, maybe 'How long have I got?'" Besides gearing up for his upcoming performance at Glastonbury this week, Rod has also recently let slip his ambition to smash the 100m record for octogenarians. He shared his progress with Men's Health, speaking about his achievement in shaving down his time to an impressive 19 seconds. In hopes of further improvement, he's aiming to slash that figure to 17 seconds, thus aiming to beat Kenton Brown's smashing 14.21s record set in October 2024.
ITV News
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- ITV News
Glastonbury Festival ticket sales were reduced for 2025 to avoid overcrowding, says organiser
Glastonbury Festival has sold 'a few thousand less tickets' this year in a bid to avoid overcrowding, organiser Emily Eavis has said. The music festival, which usually has capacity for 210,000 people, is returning later this month, with British pop band The 1975, folk star Neil Young and his band the Chrome Hearts, and US pop singer Olivia Rodrigo topping the bill. In an appearance on the BBC Sidetracked podcast, the festival co-founder announced a number of changes to the festival. Revealing that the festival has managed to buy some land "just on the outside of the site" for crew members - Eavis also said that the music area Shangri-La will be "going full trees and green space" which is completely the opposite to anything they've done in the past." She added: "We've also sold a few thousand less tickets, so it will be interesting just to see how that affects the dynamics on site." In the interview, Eavis also commented on mystery secret act Patchwork, which is lined up to take to the Pyramid Stage on Saturday between 6pm and 7pm. Avoiding speculation, Eavis said: "I've been working on Patchwork for a long time." She also said that planning for their appearance had taken about a year for "logistical" reasons. The first group of 2025 tickets for coach travel went in less than 30 minutes too - all before headline acts were announced. Eavis said times have changed, adding: 'There were years where you just couldn't sell out, you just couldn't give them (the tickets) away.'
