Morrissey, BB King unveiled
The full line up of Glastonbury 2011 has been unveiled featuring more than a few surprises.
For around a week each year, a small corner of Somerset is turned into something magical. Sure, it's not quite what is was but Glastonbury remains one of Britain's most important musical events.
The headliners this year have long been confirmed: Irish giants U2 are set to show us what we missed out on in 2010, while Coldplay will return to Worthy Farm alongside a closing performance from Beyonce.
Rumours have surrounded this year's bill, with continual suggestions that The Rolling Stones are set to perform. Michael Eavis denied this, and then trudged round to The Guardian office with a brown envelope.
Released this afternoon, the full bill makes intriguing reading. Morrissey will warm up the Glastonbury crowd in Friday night, no doubt making a few acerbic quips before making way for a headline slot by Irish giants U2.
Blues giant BB King is also set to perform, making a rare return to British shores. Elsewhere, Elbow will appear perform Coldplay while Beyonce's support act is none other than Australian mentalists Pendulum.
The John Peel Stage always raises the heckles of fans, in part due to its ability to pick bands ol' Peelie probably wouldn't have given the time of day to. This year, Battles, Yuck, Warpaint and DJ Shadow give the line up a credible air.
The Park stage contains appearances from Caribou, James Blake, Lykke Li and Crystal Castles. The last time Alice Glass was allowed into Worthy Farm her set was stopped after only a few minutes when security pulled her down from the rafters.
A typically eclectic bill, tickets for Glastonbury have long since sold out. Best fix up the speakers and fire up iPlayer...
Read the full list HERE.
Glastonbury runs between June 22nd - 26th.
For around a week each year, a small corner of Somerset is turned into something magical. Sure, it's not quite what is was but Glastonbury remains one of Britain's most important musical events.
The headliners this year have long been confirmed: Irish giants U2 are set to show us what we missed out on in 2010, while Coldplay will return to Worthy Farm alongside a closing performance from Beyonce.
Rumours have surrounded this year's bill, with continual suggestions that The Rolling Stones are set to perform. Michael Eavis denied this, and then trudged round to The Guardian office with a brown envelope.
Released this afternoon, the full bill makes intriguing reading. Morrissey will warm up the Glastonbury crowd in Friday night, no doubt making a few acerbic quips before making way for a headline slot by Irish giants U2.
Blues giant BB King is also set to perform, making a rare return to British shores. Elsewhere, Elbow will appear perform Coldplay while Beyonce's support act is none other than Australian mentalists Pendulum.
The John Peel Stage always raises the heckles of fans, in part due to its ability to pick bands ol' Peelie probably wouldn't have given the time of day to. This year, Battles, Yuck, Warpaint and DJ Shadow give the line up a credible air.
The Park stage contains appearances from Caribou, James Blake, Lykke Li and Crystal Castles. The last time Alice Glass was allowed into Worthy Farm her set was stopped after only a few minutes when security pulled her down from the rafters.
A typically eclectic bill, tickets for Glastonbury have long since sold out. Best fix up the speakers and fire up iPlayer...
Read the full list HERE.
Glastonbury runs between June 22nd - 26th.
Morrissey
