Arctic Monkeys and Guns N’ Roses have been announced as Glastonbury’s final two headliners, joining Sir Elton John at the top of the bill.
The full line-up was announced on Friday and includes Lizzo, Lewis Capaldi, The War On Drugs, Christine And The Queens, Thundercat, Lil Nas X, Lana Del Rey, Carly Rae Jepsen and Manic Street Preachers.
Arctic Monkeys, formed of Alex Turner, Jamie Cook, Nick O’Malley, and Matt Helders, will headline the Pyramid Stage for the third time in their career on Friday, June 23.
The following day Sweet Child O’ Mine rockers Guns N’ Roses will make their Worthy Farm debut.
They join previously confirmed Sunday night headliner, Sir Elton, who will close out the music extravaganza in Somerset, South West England, on June 25.
Full line-up: Arctic Monkeys and Guns N’ Roses have been announced as Glastonbury’s final two headliners, joining Sir Elton John at the top of the bill
The Rocket Man singer’s performance will mark the final UK show on his record breaking Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour.
Elton had previously announced a final show in 2019 after vowing to never tour again, however, he’s since done a U-turn and has taken to the road again after having a ‘restful break at home’ – with his current tour now being his last.
Speaking of the announcement, Elton said: ‘I couldn’t be more excited to be headlining the Pyramid Stage.
‘As the end of my Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour comes into view, there is no more fitting way to say goodbye to my British fans. They have been beyond brilliant, and have supported me through all the highs and lows of my career.
‘Every week I speak to new artists on my radio show and Glastonbury is often cited as a pivotal moment in launching their careers – the festival’s genuine, enthusiastic support for the best emerging talent is something I’ve long admired.
‘I’ve been talking to Emily Eavis about it over the last few weeks and I can’t wait to embrace the spirit of the greatest festival in the world. It’s going to be incredibly emotional.’
Meanwhile, Blondie drummer Clem Burke recently confirmed that the band will be performing at the festival.
Speaking to Foxy Radio, he revealed that after their gig in Crystal Palace Park with Iggy Pop on July 1, the band are going to be playing other festivals.
Line-up: Arctic Monkeys (pictured in 2013) and Guns N’ Roses have been announced as Glastonbury’s final two headliners, joining Sir Elton John at the top of the bill
New act: Guns N’ Roses will also be performing
Star-studded: It comes after it was previously announced that Sir Elton John will be bringing the event to a close, headlining the Pyramid Stage on the Sunday night
Clem said: ‘We’re also doing Isle of Wight Festival and some other festivals… I guess the full list of artists to be playing Glastonbury hasn’t really been announced yet… but we are going to be playing Glastonbury, so maybe you’ve got an exclusive there.’
Blondie, which were founded by Debbie Harry and guitarist Chris Stein, last performed at Glastonbury in 2014 on the Other Stage and belted out their hits on the Pyramid Stage in 1999.
Last year’s Glastonbury headliners were Billie Eilish, Sir Paul McCartney and Kendrick Lamar.
While there is excitement for the upcoming festival, music fans have blasted Glastonbury organisers for pricing out ‘ordinary people’ and making it a festival ‘exclusively for the wealthy’ after ticket prices for 2023 rose by nearly 20 per cent to £340.
Standard tickets cost £335 plus a £5 booking fee, with £50 as a deposit and the balance due by the first week of April.
The last time tickets went on general sale was in 2019, when they cost £280 plus a £5 booking fee for what should have been the 2020 festival, but it was subsequently cancelled for two years due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The criticism forced the festival’s organiser Emily Eavis to defend the price hike, putting it down to ‘incredibly challenging times’.
Wow: Blondie drummer Clem Burke confirmed that the band is heading to Glastonbury 2023 (L-R Tommy Kessler, Matt Katz-Bohen, Clem, Debbie Harry, Chris Stein and Leigh Foxx)
She said: ‘We have tried very hard to minimise the increase in price on the ticket but we’re facing enormous rises in the costs of running this vast show, whilst still recovering from the huge financial impact of two years without a festival because of Covid.
‘The £50 deposit on ticket sales day in November will be the same as ever, with the balance not due until April.
‘And, as always, there will be opportunities for many thousands of people to come as volunteers or as part of the crew.
‘In these incredibly challenging times, we want to continue to bring you the best show in the world and provide our charities with funds which are more vital than ever. We are, as always, hugely appreciative of your ongoing support.’
Glastonbury Festival headliners over the years
2022
Performer: Billie Eilish took to the stage last year
Billie Eilish, Sir Paul McCartney and Kendrick Lamar
2021 (cancelled due to Covid 19)
Coldplay, Haim and Damon Albarn
2020 (cancelled due to Covid 19)
Kendrick Lamar, Paul McCartney and Taylor Swift
2019
Stormzy, The Killers , The Cure and Kylie Minogue
There he is: Paul McCartney was on hand to entertain the crowds in 2022
