Pop superstar Taylor Swift will headline at Britain’s famous Glastonbury Festival for the first time next year. Organisers and also the singer recently made the announcement.
The “You Need to Calm Down” singer will perform on the storied Pyramid Stage on Sunday, 28th June. According to the festival’s website, this is the final day of the music bash.
“I’m ecstatic to tell you that I’ll be headlining Glastonbury on its 50th anniversary. See you there!” the Grammy Award-winner tweeted Sunday.
I’m ecstatic to tell you that I’ll be headlining Glastonbury on its 50th anniversary – See you there! 💋 pic.twitter.com/2gJ40mEiDH
— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) December 15, 2019
“She’s one of the biggest stars in the world and her songs are absolutely amazing. We’re so delighted,” said organiser Michael Eavis.
“She’s one of the biggest stars in the world and her songs are absolutely amazing. We’re so delighted.”
Taylor Swift. Sunday night headliner. Glastonbury 2020. pic.twitter.com/SHp9A4GG4w
— Glastonbury Festival (@GlastoFest) December 15, 2019
The American singer-songwriter, who celebrated her 30th birthday last week, recently released her seventh album “Lover”, after signing a new deal with Universal Music Group.
They initially announced former Beatles frontman Paul McCartney as the top-billing for Saturday night. He previously headlined in 2004. Meanwhile, Motown star Diana Ross will play the Sunday afternoon legend slot.
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This year’s headliner was grime star Stormzy. Stormzy recently released a new album titled “Heavy Is The Head”.
Meanwhile, all 135,000 tickets for the 50th-anniversary festival went on sale in October. They sold out in 34 minutes.
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