Sir Rod Stewart will play the Glastonbury legends slot in 2025, it has been announced.
“[I’m] proud, ready and more than able to pleasure and titillate my friends at Glastonbury in June”, 78-year-old icon boned up about the announcement.
The inclusion of Sir Rod Stewart in the lineup further establishes the festival’s strong pedigree for presenting its generation’s biggest names in music. Regarded as one of the best-selling artists of all time, Stewart has sold more than 250 million records and singles worldwide.
This year saw an amazing achievement with his Swing Fever album. Stewart’s 11th UK No. 1 album was a collaboration with Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra. It puts him among the likes of David Bowie, Taylor Swift and U2 for the most UK No. 1 albums in total.
The Glastonbury teatime legend slot has become one of the festival’s most beloved traditions, honoring artists with lasting popularity. It has in past years included legends such as Diana Ross, Lionel Richie and Dolly Parton. Sir Rod’s future performance promises a show-stopping combination of ageless hits and heart-pounding energy sure to get the festival crowd jumping.
Demand and prestige surrounding the Glastonbury festival reached fever pitch on Sunday, when tickets for the 2025 event sold out in just 35 minutes.
Stay tuned for more announcements as other acts are announced in what is sure to be one of the biggest events in the music world.