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Neil Young initially pulled out of Glastonbury due to concerns over corporate control, but later reversed his decision citing an “information error.”
Neil Young’s official website announced his return to the Glastonbury lineup, stating “The festival is back on our itinerary and we really want to play!”
Neil Young pulled out of Glastonbury “due to information error”
Initially, Neil Young stated that he would not be playing at Glastonbury 2025 due to concerns over corporate control. However, he later corrected his statement, citing an “information error” as the reason for his initial decision.
According to Neil Young, the BBC had asked him to do certain things that he did not agree with, leading him to believe that Glastonbury was under corporate control.
The Glastonbury organization has not announced the line-up
As of now, the Glastonbury lineup is unknown. Officially, it has only been confirmed that Rod Stewart will be gracing the third day of the festival, with the singer reportedly putting up $300,000 of his own money to get on stage.
This figure is required only to move the musicians and staff of the legendary Rod Stewart, highlighting the significant costs involved in putting on a show.