Neil Young backtracks on boycott and says he will play Glastonbury

Neil Young backtracks on boycott and says he will play Glastonbury


The Canadian singer-songwriter had declined an invitation to the festival due to “corporate control” of the BBC

The singer Neil Young he came back and said he was going to perform at the Glastonbury Festival this year after declining an invitation to the event due to “corporate control” of the BBC broadcaster.

This Friday, the 3rd, the star of hits like Heart of Gold he stated that an “information error” had occurred and for this reason he had rejected the previous invitation. “Thankfully, the festival is back on our itinerary and we can’t wait to play. Hope to see you there!,” he wrote on his website.

The 79-year-old Canadian musician had already criticized the BBC, which holds the rights to broadcast the festival. “It seems like Glastonbury is now under corporate control and that’s not how I remember it. We’re not playing Glastonbury on this tour because it’s a corporate disincentive,” he said.

Young people will be one of the main attractions of the event which will take place in June in England. In addition to him, singer Rod Stewart is also confirmed.

Source: Terra

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