Glastonbury founder Michael Eavis’ message to those who disagree with festival’s politics
Michael Eavis on Glastonbury Festival’s politics amid Kneecap row
- Glastonbury Festival has opened, with founder Sir Michael Eavis stating that attendees who disagree with the event's political leanings "can go somewhere else."
- Irish rap trio Kneecap remains on the line-up despite controversy, after one member was charged with a terror offence, a decision supported by organiser Emily Eavis.
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer commented that it would not be "appropriate" for Kneecap to perform following the charge related to displaying a Hezbollah flag.
- This year's festival features headline acts including The 1975, Neil Young, and Olivia Rodrigo, with Sir Rod Stewart performing the Sunday teatime legends slot.
- Organisers have introduced changes for this year, such as selling fewer tickets to prevent overcrowding and transforming the Shangri-La area into a greener space.