U2 To Headline Glastonbury 2010

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It’s been confirmed U2 will headline next year’s Glastonbury festival. Bono and co will be top of the bill on the Pyramid stage on Friday 25 June, in what will be their first ever appearance at the festival.

Organiser Michael Eavis had promised something special for Glastonbury’s 40th anniversary, and in booking the worlds biggest rock band, he’s done just that.

“The 26-year-old rumour has finally come true,” Eavis said. “At last, the biggest band in the world are going to play the best festival in the world! Nothing could be better for our 40th anniversary party. And there are even more surprises in the pipeline.”

Eavis added: “We’ve been trying for years … and now we’ve finally made it happen. I’m sure they will pull out all the stops to make next year’s Glastonbury the most memorable ever.”

U2 will fly to the UK to play the Somerset festival in the middle of their North American tour.

Earlier this year, Bono told BBC Radio 1 that U2 had not been confirmed to play the festival in 2010, but was sure they would play Glastonbury at some point. “I know lots of people who love music want us to. It’s something we’re working up our whole life to do.”

Posted on November 27, 2009 | Filed Under Music