Rumours of the line-up leaked hours earlier, after a poster appeared online showing all of their names. And while some fans have been left disappointed, there's a major reason a number of acts refuse to sign on the dotted line. (Dailystar)
To put it simply: money. Specifically, not being offered enough of it.
Almost 10 years ago, in 2017, festival organiser Emily Eavis revealed that the artists who appear get paid less than 10% of what they would at other festivals. Glasto bosses instead donate around £2million to charities if the festival is taking place that year.
In 2020, music industry expert Dr Iain Taylor told Metro.co.uk that Paul McCartney had been paid £200,000, "compared to fees of up to £4m that McCartney has demanded elsewhere".
Rock fans are well served this year with The 1975, Biffy Clyro, Weezer, Kaiser Chiefs, Franz Ferdinand, Deftones and newcomers Wunderhorse.
Pop lovers have some big names too, Olivia Rodrigo, Charli XCX, Gracie Abrams, Raye and Lola Young for instance.
Rod Stewart Admits Glastonbury Performance Will Cost Him ‘A Fortune’
The veteran British singer was announced as a Legends performer for Glastonbury's 2025 festival.
It’s a great honour, it’s going to cost me a fortune to do it – $300,0000,” he explained. ” “I’ve got to bring all my band back from America, of course Glastonbury don’t pay for that.
See the full line-up and stage splits so far on NME
