The BBC confirmed it will not broadcast Neil Young's Glastonby performance. Young requested that his headlining set remain off television and streaming platforms. A BBC spokesperson told The Telegraph that the artist made this decision himself. The network will air Charli XCX's performance during Young's Pyramid Stage appearance. BBC officials continue finalizing their coverage plans for other festival acts.
Young nearly canceled his Glastonby appearance six months earlier over BBC partnership concerns. He criticized the festival for becoming too corporate and different from his memories. Young stated the BBC wanted promotional activities that did not interest him. He reversed his decision days later after receiving corrected information about the arrangement. Young said he looked forward to performing at the festival again.
Similar broadcasting disputes occurred during Young's 2009 Glastonby performance. The BBC negotiated with Young's management team for months about television and radio coverage. His representatives eventually allowed only five songs to air during the live broadcast. Young's management explained they wanted to preserve the mystery of live performances. They believed limiting broadcast coverage protected the artist's image and the event's special atmosphere.
Young nearly canceled his Glastonby appearance six months earlier over BBC partnership concerns. He criticized the festival for becoming too corporate and different from his memories. Young stated the BBC wanted promotional activities that did not interest him. He reversed his decision days later after receiving corrected information about the arrangement. Young said he looked forward to performing at the festival again.
Similar broadcasting disputes occurred during Young's 2009 Glastonby performance. The BBC negotiated with Young's management team for months about television and radio coverage. His representatives eventually allowed only five songs to air during the live broadcast. Young's management explained they wanted to preserve the mystery of live performances. They believed limiting broadcast coverage protected the artist's image and the event's special atmosphere.
