Neil Young to headline as Glastonbury releases full lineup
CBC Arts | Posted: May 25, 2009 3:11 PM | Last Updated: May 25, 2009
Canadian singer-songwriter Neil Young is one of the headliners at the 2009 Glastonbury Festival, which features more than 350 acts making it one of the largest music festivals in the U.K.
Young, known for songs such as Ohio and more recently Living with War, is also a headliner at the Isle of Wight Festival in the U.K. this summer.
He appears opening night June 26, while Bruce Springsteen and British band Blur headline the following two days.
Other Canadian performers scheduled to play the fest include Metric and Toronto DJ/producer Deadmau5.
The outdoor festival, held on a farm in Somerset, has been known for its mud and poor weather but has sold all 137,500 tickets nonetheless.
The full lineup released Monday includes singers Lily Allen, Bat for Lashes, Regina Spektor, Jamie Cullen and Dizzee Rascal.
There is also a roster of old favourites such as:
- Tom Jones.
- Newly reunited mock band Spinal Tap.
- Echo and the Bunnymen.
- Young's former bandmates Crosby, Stills and Nash.
The Black Eyed Peas are taking to the Jazz World Stage, which features an eclectic mix of music, including The Streets, Linda Lewis, Playing for Change and Q-Tip.
Other bands booked for the three-day event include:
- Franz Ferdinand.
- Ting Tings
- The Wombats
- Kasabian.