Glastonbury founder Michael Eavis’ message to those who disagree with festival’s politics
Glastonbury founder says festival critics ‘can go somewhere else’ after Kneecap furore
- Glastonbury Festival has commenced, with founder Sir Michael Eavis saying that those who disagree with the event's political leanings "can go somewhere else."
- Irish rap trio Kneecap remains on the line-up despite calls for their removal after member Liam Og O hAnnaidh was charged with a terror offence.
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer commented that it would not be "appropriate" for Kneecap to perform, following the charge related to an alleged display of a Hezbollah flag.
- The festival features headline performances from The 1975, Neil Young, and Olivia Rodrigo, with Sir Rod Stewart set for the Sunday teatime legends slot and Gary Lineker speaking at a panel.
- Changes for this year include a greener Shangri-La area and a slight reduction in ticket sales to avoid overcrowding, with the Met Office forecasting largely pleasant weather after initial rain.