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Metro
7 days ago
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- Metro
Glastonbury boss confirms ‘exciting plans' in 2026 despite fallow year
Glastonbury's head organiser Emily Eavis has revealed that Worthy Farm won't be totally resting in 2026, despite the fallow year. The 2025 festival is just over a week away from kicking off, with excitement building around the stellar lineup (featuring everyone from Charli XCX to Busta Rhymes). The 1975, Neil Young and Olivia Rodrigo are this year's headliners with the iconic Sir Rod Stewart in the Sunday Legend slot. Glastonbury has had an amazing string of festivals since reopening in 2022 after Covid paused the previous two years. However, next year it will be time take another break and allow the land to breathe – but Emily, 45, won't be stopping completely. 'We're actually planting 30,000 trees next year on our fallow year, I'm really excited about it,' she confirmed to Nick Grimshaw and Annie Mac on their podcast Sidetracked. Glastonbury has always had a huge eco-friendly push, encouraging reusable items and gig-goers to take responsibility for their waste. Don't worry, there won't suddenly be 30,000 trees around the Pyramid Stage, though – especially after overcrowding fears. The festival was branded a 'ticking time-bomb' by a former executive as the possibility of a crowd crush was heavily speculated for certain performers. The 2025 map showed an increase in space around certain stages as well as Emily confirming they sold 'a few thousand' less tickets this year. Worthy Farm's 'big planting project' will see newly purchased land outside of the current site transformed into a mini forest for generations to come. Emily, who is the daughter of founder Sir Michael Eavis explained: 'It's the kind of thing you want to do on a fallow year, plant trees, plant hedges. 'Just really restore the wild side of the farm and the surrounding land.' Later in the podcast, she confirmed that there are other organisational things that must be done during the fallow year, such as renewing contracts and fixing fences. However, Emily plans to take some time to herself and her family to celebrate Sir Michael's 90th birthday in October. 'A fallow year is a really good idea,' she said. 'You drop off, you have a break and it sort of reminds everyone that it's a farm and a family. We're just normal and need a break. 'I am looking forward to going to a sports day, for example, without being really stressed. It'll be really nice, I'll be present.' More Trending 'We're benefitting from a fallow year, it's my dad's 90th, we want to make this festival a big birthday celebration.' Sir Michael is known to take the stage himself for the odd impromptu performance as well as being spotted around the site across the weekend. Emily has taken over opening duty and is seen at the gates on the Wednesday (which lands on June 25 this year), celebrating as the first visitors flock in. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: 'Secret Glastonbury performers' celebrate UK number 1 album weeks before festival MORE: From Glastonbury to Wilderness – what to wear this festival season MORE: Glastonbury performer forced to cancel all shows in 2025 over mental health
Daily Mirror
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Glastonbury's Emily Eavis shares the major ticket change she made this year
Glastonbury Festival's Emily Eavis revealed the changes she's made to the site to help avoid overcrowding at this year's event The organiser of Glastonbury Festival has revealed one major change they made to this year's festivities, which meant a number of people missed out on tickets. Organiser Emily Eavis sat down with DJs Annie Mac and Nick Grimshaw for a special episode of their BBC Sounds podcast 'Sidetracked' to talk all things Glasto. Emily spoke about the behind the scenes work, performance secrets, and changes for this year's event, including the change to the capacity of the festival. She revealed that some areas of the iconic festival have shifted slightly to make way for extra space for visitors, in places such as the South East Corner. The festival even purchased an extra field on the perimeter of the site to help fit in changes made to areas and crews in the South East Corner for the night-time performances. This is to help festivalgoers avoid herds of people all moving in one direction as they move from stage to stage at busier times of the day. However, one major factor in the site changes was a reduction in the number of tickets sold for this year's event, which was reduced by 'a few thousand.' Emily told the podcast hosts: 'The other thing is that we've sold a few thousand less tickets. So it will be interesting to see how that affects the dynamics on site.' She explained the reason for this is to see if fewer numbers of people will make an impact on crowds at busier times of the festival. Glastonbury has had the capacity to host a massive 210,000 people on site for the five-day festival. In previous years, concerns were raised about the overcrowding in areas of the festival during certain performances. Nick and Annie pointed out that the likes of Charli XCX and Doechi would be likely to pull massive crowds, but that it's 'hard to predict' the reality. Emily explained that with the help of Glastonbury Festival app, the organisers are able to keep on top of crowd control using a colour-coded system. She said that if a stage or field is signified by 'red' then it's likely the field would have to be closed, persuading festival goers to take alternative routes. Glastonbury Festival will kick off on Wednesday, June 25, with headliners The 1975, Neil Young, and Olivia Rodrigo. There are a number of TBAs (to be-announced acts) on the line-up, including on the Pyramid Stage at 4.55pm before Alanis Morrissette. Another act dubbed 'Patchwork' has been listed for Saturday on the Pyramid Stage at 6.15pm.
Daily Mirror
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Rod Stewart shares eye-watering amount Glastonbury set is costing him to perform
Rod Stewart has revealed the cost of playing Glastonbury's Legends slot this year - and it's a staggering amount for the rocker to stump up Singer Rod Stewart has revealed how playing at Glastonbury is costing him a staggering £300,000. The star - who it's thought is being paid significantly less to perform in the Legends slot - says: 'It's actually cost me £300,000 to do the show because I've got to bring all the band back from America and I've got to take them all the way back to America.' He added to the Sidetracked podcast that he couldn't even get any free tickets, saying: 'Believe it or not, my kids, three of them, all bought their own tickets, because Glastonbury give nothing away. asks me for tickets. All the time. Everywhere. People just come out of the woodwork. 'Oh, you haven't spoken to me for 25 years. Any chance I could have a ticket?'' Rod also opened up about his 80th birthday in a separate interview with Zoe Ball. He said: 'I love a shindig - we had a 280ft yacht - I rented it out for 10 days for all my kids and their kids and their husbands, 16 of us all together, and it cost me a fortune, but you can't take it with me.' The rail-enthusiast singer, who is married to Penny Lancaster, added that he wasn't easy to buy presents for unless it was 'from the model railway then I am very happy.' The rocker also spoke about his training to stay in shape. He said: 'I'm making this documentary about all my training and what I do. I can run 100 meters in 19 seconds. The record is 17 seconds.' His comments come after he was forced to cancel a series of shows, including those at his Las Vegas residency, as he was ill. While he recently announced that his current tour will be the end of the 'large-scale' world tours, he has no intention to quit the music scene. The rock legend previously wrote on Instagram: 'This will be the end of large-scale world tours for me, but I have no desire to retire. I love what I do, and I do what I love. I'm fit, have a full head of hair, and can run 100 metres in 18 seconds at the jolly old age of 79.' Yesterday Glastonbury organiser Emily Eavis said they'd sold 'a few thousand less tickets' this year in a bid to avoid overcrowding, The music festival, which usually has capacity for 210,000 people, sees British pop band The 1975, folk star Neil Young and his band the Chrome Hearts, and US pop singer Olivia Rodrigo topping the bill. She added: 'We've also sold a few thousand less tickets, so it will be interesting just to see how that affects the dynamics on site.' The first group of tickets for the event sold out in 30 minutes last November, with the second lot selling out in fewer than 40. Eavis said times have changed, adding: 'There were years where you just couldn't sell out, you just couldn't give them (the tickets) away.' The 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. Eavis said: 'I've been working on Patchwork for a long time.' They are rumoured to be either Pulp or Haim.
Wales Online
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Glastonbury ticket sales cut for 2025 to ease overcrowding, says Emily Eavis
Glastonbury ticket sales cut for 2025 to ease overcrowding, says Emily Eavis The music festival, which usually has capacity for 210,000 people, is returning later this month, with British pop band The 1975, folk star Neil Young and his band the Chrome Hearts, and US pop singer Olivia Rodrigo topping the bill The crowd watching Coldplay performing on the Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury Festival, Worthy Farm (Image: PA Archive/PA Images ) Glastonbury Festival has sold "a few thousand less tickets" this year in a bid to avoid overcrowding, organiser Emily Eavis has said. The music festival, which usually has capacity for 210,000 people, is returning later this month, with British pop band The 1975, folk star Neil Young and his band the Chrome Hearts, and US pop singer Olivia Rodrigo topping the bill. In an appearance on the Sidetracked podcast Eavis, 45, outlined the changes that have been made to this year's festival and said music area Shangri-La is "going full trees and green space" which is "completely the opposite to anything they've done in the past". She also revealed that the festival has managed to buy some land that sits "just on the outside of the site", which will be used for crew members. She added: "We've also sold a few thousand less tickets, so it will be interesting just to see how that affects the dynamics on site." The first group of tickets for the event sold out in 30 minutes last November, with the second lot selling out in fewer than 40. Article continues below Eavis said times have changed, adding: "There were years where you just couldn't sell out, you just couldn't give them (the tickets) away." Glastonbury is running from June 25 to June 29 this year with performances from the likes of US rapper Doechii, UK singer Raye and veteran rocker Sir Rod Stewart, who will be playing during the coveted legends slot. Also performing is Irish rap trio Kneecap, US star Gracie Abrams and alternative pop singer Charli XCX. The 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. Careful not to draw speculation as to who the act could be, Eavis said: "I've been working on Patchwork for a long time." She also said that planning for their appearance had taken about a year for "logistical" reasons. Article continues below Also at the festival, presenters Annie Mac and Nick Grimshaw will take to the BBC Introducing stage on June 26 for a live episode of Sidetracked.
Powys County Times
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Powys County Times
Glastonbury ticket sales cut for 2025 to ease overcrowding, says Emily Eavis
Glastonbury Festival has sold 'a few thousand less tickets' this year in a bid to avoid overcrowding, organiser Emily Eavis has said. The music festival, which usually has capacity for 210,000 people, is returning later this month, with British pop band The 1975, folk star Neil Young and his band the Chrome Hearts, and US pop singer Olivia Rodrigo topping the bill. In an appearance on the Sidetracked podcast Eavis, 45, outlined the changes that have been made to this year's festival and said music area Shangri-La is 'going full trees and green space' which is 'completely the opposite to anything they've done in the past'. She also revealed that the festival has managed to buy some land that sits 'just on the outside of the site', which will be used for crew members. She added: 'We've also sold a few thousand less tickets, so it will be interesting just to see how that affects the dynamics on site.' The first group of tickets for the event sold out in 30 minutes last November, with the second lot selling out in fewer than 40. Eavis said times have changed, adding: 'There were years where you just couldn't sell out, you just couldn't give them (the tickets) away.' Glastonbury is running from June 25 to June 29 this year with performances from the likes of US rapper Doechii, UK singer Raye and veteran rocker Sir Rod Stewart, who will be playing during the coveted legends slot. Also performing is Irish rap trio Kneecap, US star Gracie Abrams and alternative pop singer Charli XCX. The 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. Careful not to draw speculation as to who the act could be, Eavis said: 'I've been working on Patchwork for a long time.' She also said that planning for their appearance had taken about a year for 'logistical' reasons. Also at the festival, presenters Annie Mac and Nick Grimshaw will take to the BBC Introducing stage on June 26 for a live episode of Sidetracked.
