US EditionMusic icon snubbed as Glastonbury set won't be shown on BBC
SOMERSET, ENGLAND, JUN 25 – Neil Young requested his Glastonbury headlining set not be broadcast live on BBC due to concerns over corporate control, with Charlie XCX's performance shown instead, BBC confirmed.
- Neil Young will headline the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival on Saturday night but his set will not be broadcast live by the BBC.
- The BBC's decision follows the artist's request amid backstage negotiations, after Young initially declined the festival due to concerns over BBC's corporate control but later confirmed his appearance.
- Rather than airing Neil Young's headline performance, BBC One will feature Charli XCX performing on the Other Stage, while the BBC offers extensive live coverage from five key stages, including Pyramid and West Holts.
- BBC spokespeople emphasized ongoing schedule finalizations and said they aim to bring as many Pyramid Stage performances as possible, while millions of viewers tune in throughout the festival weekend.
- This situation highlights tensions between artist preferences and broadcaster plans, suggesting continuing complexities in live event coverage at major festivals like Glastonbury.
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