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Daily Mirror
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Neil Young in Glastonbury 'sparse crowd' shock and fans have explanation
Iconic singer Neil Young, 79, headlined the festival's Pyramid Stage on Saturday night with his band the Chrome Hearts - but the crowd was not as large as expected Neil Young's headliner at Glastonbury Festival failed to attract large crowds when it kicked off on Saturday night, we can reveal. The iconic singer, best known for songs such as Rockin' In The Free World, Like A Hurricane and Cinnamon Girl, headlined the festival's Pyramid Stage on Saturday night with his band the Chrome Hearts. He opened his set with the song Sugar Mountain, saying "thank you folks" to the crowd as he finished singing. At the beginning, the crowd at the stage was not as large as expected during a headlining set. But when he began performing his hits including Harvest Moon, more people joined the crowd to watch Neil's set and the crowd gradually grew in size. In an image shared by a festival-goer on X, the crowd looked sparse just 10 minutes before Neil's performance. The photo was captioned: "Neil Young on in ten minutes. Pretty sparse ol crowd that.." Another said: "Probably more of an audience for Charli XCX on the Other stage than there is for Neil Young!" The person who initial posted the photo said: "Yeah. Just came from Skepta there and it was already beyond rammed." One pointed out: "It is a festival more aimed at young people tbf." Someone wrote: "Pyramid stage field isn't even 1/4 full by looks of it? Shame cos Neil Young is sounding pretty decent." Some people wrote on social media that they didn't think Neil was a good option for a headliner, with one saying: "I do like Neil Young and his whole song book and history, but is he probably the worst Saturday night pyramid booking at Glasto for a long long time. He's more of a Sunday evening slot imho." Another said: "Neil Young should absolutely not be a Saturday night Glastonbury headliner. Zero production value and the crowd looks like they're about to fall asleep." Someone else tweeted: "Neil Young might be a legend in his own right, but this #Glastonbury set is not the one. Especially for a Saturday headline." But some fans shared more positive thoughts online, with one writing: "Wife's favourite on now, Neil Young. She's singing along." Another tweeted: "Neil Young showing every guitarist how it's done!" A fan added: "No words can describe how much I love this man." One said: "Terrifying people questioning why Neil Young is headlining Glasto. One of the greatest rockstars / song writers in the last 50 years." Another wrote: "God bless Neil Young." Initially, the BBC said Neil's set would not be shown on TV "at the artist's request" but earlier today, the singer had a change of heart and it was eventually shown on TV. A spokesperson for the BBC 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." During his performance, Neil appeared to make a reference at the BBC streaming his set as he said at some point: "Hello to people watching in their bedrooms." Among the songs he performed this evening were Be The Rain, When You Dance I Can Really Love, Cinnamon Girl and Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black), with lyrics that reference Johnny Rotten, the stage name of Sex Pistols' John Lydon. Neil announced last year he would play Glastonbury in 2025, only to retract his decision upon learning of the BBC's involvement, but then later changed his mind. BBC presenter Colin Paterson explained earlier week: "I asked [event co-organiser] Emily Eavis what was going on and she says she does not believe that Neil Young's set will be broadcast by the BBC. There's been all kinds of backstage wrangling and negotiations, but as things currently stand, Neil Young's headline set on Saturday night will not be broadcast by the BBC. Instead, they'll be showing Charli xcx." When Neil played Glastonbury in 2009, only five songs were televised. Speaking at the time Mark Cooper, then executive producer of the BBC's Glastonbury coverage, said: "Neil Young's career has been conducted on his own terms. They believe in the live event and retaining its mystery and that of their artist. "They have decided to make one song available online over the weekend to give a flavour of his set. That's Rockin' in the Free World and that's their decision. You probably won't find too many Neil Young performances available freely on TV or online."
The National
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Neil Young's headline set at Glastonbury to be shown live BBC says
A spokesperson for the BBC 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.' Young's set will be shown on the BBC iPlayer Pyramid Stage stream from 10pm, as well as broadcast on BBC Two and BBC Radio 2. 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 singer, who began his career in the 1960s with the band Buffalo Springfield, previously said he had initially turned down the offer to perform at the festival, saying it was 'under corporate control' of the BBC in a message on his website. (Image: PA) But Young later backtracked and was announced as one of the headliners saying he had 'always loved' the event and he was looking forward to performing. Young is best known for songs such as Rockin' In The Free World, Cinnamon Girl and Like A Hurricane, and albums such as Zuma, Harvest and After The Gold Rush.
The National
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Why is the BBC not showing Neil Young's Glastonbury 2025 performance?
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 BBC has confirmed it will not show Neil Young's headline set at Glastonbury Festival live 'at the artist's request'. A BBC spokesperson said: 'On Saturday on BBC iPlayer, our Glastonbury Channel and five streams for the main stages will bring a range of live performances to audiences. 'At the artist's request, we won't be live streaming Neil Young's set. Our plans, including those for our TV highlights shows and on-demand coverage, continue to be finalised right up to and during the festival.' READ MORE: Will the BBC televise Kneecap's Glastonbury performance? How to watch The singer, who began his career in the 1960s with the band Buffalo Springfield, previously said he had initially turned down the offer to perform at the festival, saying it was 'under corporate control' of the BBC in a message on his website. But Young later backtracked and was announced as one of the headliners saying he had 'always loved' the event and he was looking forward to performing. Young is best known for songs such as Rockin' In The Free World, Cinnamon Girl and Like A Hurricane, and albums such as Zuma, Harvest and After The Gold Rush. Elsewhere at Glastonbury Festival, founder Sir Michael Eavis has said people who do not agree with the politics of the event 'can go somewhere else'. Eavis, 89, and his daughter, organiser Emily Eavis, opened the gates to the festival on Wednesday morning and could be seen counting down and cheering as a brass band played. The festival has always had a political element to it with stages such as Left Field and Green Fields' Speakers Forum welcoming politicians, pundits and celebrities to speak on topics ranging from feminism to fascism. Asked if the event still stands for something, Eavis told Glastonbury Free Press, the festival's resident newspaper: 'Oh heaven's above, yes, of course it does. 'And I think the people that come here are into all those things. People that don't agree with the politics of the event can go somewhere else!' Eavis , who has used a wheelchair to get around the festival in recent years, said he still gets 'really excited' for the five-day celebration of performing arts and music, though he can 'no longer run around like I used to'. He told the paper: 'I still take a lot of pleasure from all of it. I'm enjoying every day. 'And Emily is doing so well. I'm just feeling really safe with the show being in her hands.' READ MORE: 'We will not follow Labour': Scotland reacts to 'two-tier' benefits U-turn Former Match Of The Day presenter Gary Lineker, who left the BBC One show last month, will be speaking at Silver Hayes's The Information on Saturday for a panel titled Standing Up For 'Getting Along' In A World That's Being Pushed Apart. He told the paper: 'It's basically along the lines of: everything is done to try and divide us, and I think if people can pull together – because I think most of us are decent human beings – then just a bit more kindness in the world would go a long way at the moment.' This year's line-up features a number of acts listed as TBA, as well as a mysterious act called Patchwork, who will take to the Pyramid Stage on Saturday. One of the more controversial acts performing is Irish rap trio Kneecap, who have been in the headlines recently after one of their members was charged with a terror offence. Before the festival, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said it would not be 'appropriate' for them to perform their slot, taking place on the West Holts Stage at 4pm on Saturday. On Thursday evening, the rap trio posted a film they executive produced to social media, titled Stop The Genocide, which includes testimonies from a Palestinian activist and plastic surgeon on the war in Gaza. Other performers include Irish singer CMAT, Prada singer Raye, US musician Brandi Carlile, Nile Rodgers and Chic, hip-hop star Loyle Carner, US pop star Gracie Abrams, indie outfit Wet Leg, Mercury Prize-winning jazz quintet Ezra Collective, US rapper Denzel Curry, and rising star Lola Young. This year, the BBC will provide livestreams of the five main stages – Pyramid, Other, West Holts, Woodsies and The Park.
Daily Mirror
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Have your say on whether Neil Young should let the BBC air his Glastonbury set
Grizzly rocker Neil Young has blocked the BBC from livestreaming his Glastonbury headline set, meaning fans at home won't see a note of his performance as it happens. And it's all blown up Like A Hurricane. What do you think? Is Neil well within his rights or being a spoil sport? Neil Young has decided the BBC won't be livestreaming his headline Glastonbury set this weekend - a move that's cast a bit of a cloud over Worthy Farm's usually sunny skies. While the broadcaster is set to showcase performances from all five main stages, when the moment comes for Young and The Chrome Hearts to step onto the Pyramid Stage, viewers at home will be watching Charli xcx on The Other Stage instead. Young believes in the live event and retaining its mystery, but should such a legend really keep his Glastonbury magic from fans eager to watch it as it happens at home? Should Harvest Moon, Heart of Gold, Like a Hurricane, and other classics be shared beyond the field, or kept only for those lucky enough to be there in person? Scroll down to take our poll below and have your say in the comments. In a festival built on the spirit of sharing music far and wide, some might wonder if this silence from the Pyramid Stage is really in keeping with the free and easy spirit of Glastonbury. A BBC spokesperson exclusively told The Mirror: 'On Saturday on BBC iPlayer, our Glastonbury Channel and five streams for the main stages will bring a range of live performances to audiences. At the artist's request, we won't be live streaming Neil Young's set. Our plans, including those for our TV highlights shows and on-demand coverage, continue to be finalised right up to and during the festival.' Young announced last year he would play Glastonbury in 2025, only to retract his decision upon learning of the BBC's involvement, but then later changed his mind. BBC presenter Colin Paterson explained this week: "I asked [event co-organiser] Emily Eavis what was going on and she says she does not believe that Neil Young's set will be broadcast by the BBC. "There's been all kinds of backstage wrangling and negotiations, but as things currently stand, Neil Young's headline set on Saturday night will not be broadcast by the BBC. Instead, they'll be showing Charli xcx." Should Neil Young let the BBC air his Glastonbury set? Take our poll below, and if you can't see it click here The Mirror revealed on Tuesday how the Hey, Hey, My, My singer, 79, was still wrangling with the corporation about what they could show amid fears it could be heavily cut. It came after we told how a BBC schedule of live sets released to the public omits Young, while mentioning headliners such as Charli xcx and Doechii who play other stages on Saturday. When Young played Glastonbury in 2009, only five songs were televised. Speaking at the time Mark Cooper, then executive producer of the BBC's Glastonbury coverage, said: 'Neil Young's career has been conducted on his own terms. They believe in the live event and retaining its mystery and that of their artist. They have decided to make one song available online over the weekend to give a flavour of his set. That's Rockin' in the Free World and that's their decision. You probably won't find too many Neil Young performances available freely on TV or online.'
Leader Live
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
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. A BBC spokesperson said: 'On Saturday on BBC iPlayer, our Glastonbury Channel and five streams for the main stages will bring a range of live performances to audiences. 'At the artist's request, we won't be live streaming Neil Young's set. Our plans, including those for our TV highlights shows and on-demand coverage, continue to be finalised right up to and during the festival.' The singer, who began his career in the 1960s with the band Buffalo Springfield, previously said he had initially turned down the offer to perform at the festival, saying it was 'under corporate control' of the BBC in a message on his website. But Young later backtracked and was announced as one of the headliners saying he had 'always loved' the event and he was looking forward to performing. Young is best known for songs such as Rockin' In The Free World, Cinnamon Girl and Like A Hurricane, and albums such as Zuma, Harvest and After The Gold Rush. Elsewhere at Glastonbury Festival, founder Sir Michael Eavis has said people who do not agree with the politics of the event 'can go somewhere else'. Sir Michael, 89, and his daughter, organiser Emily Eavis, opened the gates to the festival on Wednesday morning and could be seen counting down and cheering as a brass band played. The festival has always had a political element to it with stages such as Left Field and Green Fields' Speakers Forum welcoming politicians, pundits and celebrities to speak on topics ranging from feminism to fascism. Asked if the event still stands for something, Sir Michael told Glastonbury Free Press, the festival's resident newspaper: 'Oh heaven's above, yes, of course it does. 'And I think the people that come here are into all those things. People that don't agree with the politics of the event can go somewhere else!' Sir Michael, who has used a wheelchair to get around the festival in recent years, said he still gets 'really excited' for the five-day celebration of performing arts and music, though he can 'no longer run around like I used to'. He told the paper: 'I still take a lot of pleasure from all of it. I'm enjoying every day. 'And Emily is doing so well. I'm just feeling really safe with the show being in her hands.' Former Match Of The Day presenter Gary Lineker, who left the BBC One show last month, will be speaking at Silver Hayes's The Information on Saturday for a panel titled Standing Up For 'Getting Along' In A World That's Being Pushed Apart. He told the paper: 'It's basically along the lines of: everything is done to try and divide us, and I think if people can pull together – because I think most of us are decent human beings – then just a bit more kindness in the world would go a long way at the moment.' This year's line-up features a number of acts listed as TBA, as well as a mysterious act called Patchwork, who will take to the Pyramid Stage on Saturday. Among the music stars rumoured to be performing a secret set is New Zealand singer Lorde whose fourth studio album, Virgin, is set for release on Friday. The pop star, 28, posted a picture of Woodsies stage to her Instagram story on Thursday, fuelling speculation that she could be the act listed as 'TBA' slated to perform on the stage at 11.30am on Friday morning. Earlier in the month she told BBC Radio 2 that she is 'pretty keen' to see if she can 'pull some strings' and make an appearance at this year's festival. Revellers experienced lashings of rain when they arrived at Pilton on Thursday morning, but Friday should see sunshine, according to the Met Office. Spokesman Stephen Dixon told the PA news agency: 'Friday should start relatively sunny, with temperatures reaching into the mid-20s. However, there will be a touch more cloud later in the day and into the evening.' Festivalgoers have been pouring into the festival since it opened on Wednesday, and those who took the 12.35pm train from London Paddington to Somerset on Thursday were treated to an acoustic set from singer Sam Ryder who got out a guitar to sing What's Up? by 4 Non Blondes. Ryder, 36, who came second during the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest when he represented the UK, is playing the Avalon Stage on Sunday at 7.50pm. This year's event will also see headline performances from British pop band The 1975 and US pop star Olivia Rodrigo. One of the more controversial acts performing is Irish rap trio Kneecap, who have been in the headlines recently after one of their members was charged with a terror offence. Before the festival, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said it would not be 'appropriate' for them to perform their slot, taking place on the West Holts Stage at 4pm on Saturday. Rapper Liam Og O hAnnaidh was charged for allegedly displaying a flag in support of proscribed terrorist organisation Hezbollah at a gig in London in November last year. Last week, the 27-year-old, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, was cheered by hundreds of supporters as he arrived with bandmates Naoise O Caireallain and JJ O Dochartaigh at Westminster Magistrates' Court in 'Free Mo Chara' T-shirts. He was released on unconditional bail until his next hearing at the same court on August 20. On Thursday evening, the rap trio posted a film they executive produced to social media, titled Stop The Genocide, which includes testimonies from a Palestinian activist and plastic surgeon on the war in Gaza. Performing in the coveted Sunday teatime legends slot this year is Sir Rod Stewart, who previously said he will be joined by his former Faces band member Ronnie Wood, as well as some other guests. His performance is to come after the Maggie May singer postponed a string of concerts in the US, due to take place this month, while he recovered from flu. Among the acts expected to draw large crowds this year is alternative pop star Charli XCX, who will perform songs from her genre-defining sixth studio album Brat. She is performing on Saturday night on the Other Stage, 15 minutes before the West Holts stage is graced by US rapper Doechii, another artist who has exploded in popularity in the last year. Other performers include Irish singer CMAT, Prada singer Raye, US musician Brandi Carlile, Nile Rodgers and Chic, hip-hop star Loyle Carner, US pop star Gracie Abrams, indie outfit Wet Leg, Mercury Prize-winning jazz quintet Ezra Collective, US rapper Denzel Curry, and rising star Lola Young. This year, the BBC will provide livestreams of the five main stages – Pyramid, Other, West Holts, Woodsies and The Park.
