Neil Young, Glastonbury and BBC

Neil Young Changes Mind, Will Play Glastonbury Festival After Pulling Out: 'Error in the Information Received'
On Dec. 31, the singer-songwriter had shared a letter on Neil Young Archives announcing he would no longer play the event due to BBC's "corporate control." On Friday, Young reversed his decision.
Neil Young Pulls Out of Glastonbury 2025, Saying Festival Is Under the BBC's "Corporate Control"
Musician Neil Young has pulled out of the U.K.'s biggest music festival Glastonbury, citing the "corporate control" of the BBC. The Canadian-American singer, 79, wrote on his website Tuesday to explain that he and his new band,
Neil Young Says He Won’t Be Playing Glastonbury Over BBC’s ‘Corporate Control’: It’s ‘Not the Way I Remember It Being’
Neil Young has pulled out of this year's Glastonbury Festival, blaming the BBC's 'corporate control' over the event.
Neil Young back on at the Glastonbury music festival, citing ‘an error in the information received’
Neil Young is setting the record straight about his upcoming appearance at Glastonbury 2025. The legendary musician took to his personal blog on Friday to say he will in fact be playing at the celebrated UK-based fest, after previously announcing he had pulled out of the commitment.
Neil Young pulls out of Glastonbury, blaming BBC's 'corporate control'
Neil Young has pulled out of this year’s Glastonbury Festival, blaming the BBC’s “corporate control” for his decision.
Neil Young says he won't play Glastonbury Festival citing 'corporate control'
Neil Young announced on his website he would not be playing Glastonbury this year, citing 'corporate control' over the festival.
Glastonbury Festival profits more than double amid ‘corporate’ criticism from Neil Young
Glastonbury Festival profits more than double amid ‘corporate’ criticism from Neil Young - The summer festival brought in £5.9 million in profit last year, giving about £5.2 million away to charitable causes.
Neil Young backtracked on his takedown of ‘corporate’ Glastonbury – but he was right
Before walking back the decision, the ‘Heart of Gold’ singer-songwriter said he was turning down a headline slot at the 2025 festival because it was under the ‘corporate control’ of the BBC. He wasn’t exactly wrong,
Scratch That: Neil Young Says He’s Playing Glastonbury After All
Neil Young and his band The Chrome Hearts will play Glastonbury 2025 after all, the singer says. He took a public stance against Glastonbury earlier this week, calling it a “corporate turn-off.” Now he’s walked the statement back.
BBC Sound of 2025: Barry Can't Swim is a new dance music superstar
Scottish producer Barry Can't Swim is one of the new superstars of dance music, his colourful and woozy grooves winning over ...
Neil Young Reverses Glastonbury Boycott, Says ‘Error in Information’ Led to False Accusation of BBC ‘Corporate Control’
Neil Young has reversed course on boycotting playing at Glastonbury in 2025 just hours after he accused the festival of being ...
Neil Young pulls out of Glastonbury over accusations festival is under ‘corporate control’ of BBC
Neil Young pulls out of Glastonbury over accusations festival is under ‘corporate control’ of BBC - Veteran singer says he ...
Profits from Glastonbury Festival double to £5.9m
Glastonbury Festival has reported that profits more than doubled last year, as it faces criticism for being too "corporate".