Glastonbury ‘in talks’ with music legend as another huge star lets slip they’ve signed a deal

After reportedly leaving this year’s lineup, an internationally renowned artist is said to be in talks to play at the upcoming Glastonbury Festival.

There’s speculation this week that Stevie Wonder, 74, could headline the Pyramid Stage during the five-day festival on Worthy Farm next year. Following rumors that the singer-songwriter was on the verge of attending the festival over the summer, the announcement comes.

The Grammy-winning artist hasn’t performed at Glastonbury in more than ten years. In 2010, Steve previously headlined the lineup for the festival’s 40th birthday celebrations.

A source told the Sun about his potential return, citing the possibility that he might return next summer to headline the Pyramid Stage. Talks are ongoing”. They also discussed rumors that he was scheduled to attend this year’s festival.

The source said that organiser Emily Eavis, 45, had been “so close” to securing Stevie for the 2024 festival. Before the deal “fell apart” due to his schedule, they claimed his name was even on draft poster. The source said it was a “nightmare for everyone” involved and that musician Stevie was “gutted”.

It has already been announced that Rod Stewart, 79, will perform at Glastonbury next year. After more than 20 years of appointing him to play in the “legends’ slot on the Sunday afternoon,” he’s scheduled to return to the festival in 2025.

Sharing the news, Rod said in a statement: “I’m absolutely thrilled to announce that I’ll be playing @glastofest 2025! I’m proud and prepared for the stage again in June [next year] to enjoy and titillate my friends at Glastonbury. I’ll see you there”!

Nile Rodgers, 72, made the announcement at the Rolling Stone Awards in the UK on Thursday that he would also be performing at the festival the following year. At the occasion in London, the Chic member was presented with the Global Icon Award.

He “let the news go” at the event, according to Metro, and will play the Pyramid Stage right after Rod Rod’s set on June 29. Nile commented at the time: “We’re going to have a blast because we follow him directly”.

Nile is said to have laughed when the organizers pointed out that his apparent appearance hadn’t yet been disclosed. The outlet reports that he responded: “Am I not supposed to give that away? I always say too much”.

The only act that the organizers have confirmed for the upcoming Glastonbury Festival is Rod right now. There’s been speculation over potential acts recently, with Eminem and Rihanna among the rumoured names.

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Source: Mirror