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BBC Won't Show Glastonbury Festival Headliner's Set Live

  • The BBC confirmed it will not live stream Neil Young's headline set at Glastonbury Festival 2025 at the artist's request.
  • Neil Young had initially declined to perform, citing corporate control over Glastonbury, but later reversed his decision to headline with The Chrome Hearts.
  • Fans were disappointed that Rizzle Kicks' performance was missing from BBC iPlayer, and they observed that the broadcast for The Other Stage did not commence until Inhaler's set at 2:15pm.
  • The BBC plans to stream live performances from five main stages, showcasing headline artists such as Olivia Rodrigo, The 1975, and Sir Rod Stewart.
  • Neil Young's choice to restrict live streaming illustrates his control over his career, while fan reactions reveal ongoing concerns about festival broadcasting and scheduling.
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BBC won't show Glastonbury Festival headliner's set live

The BBC said it was the artist's request

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Daily Mirror broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
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