Sir Elton John To Headline Glastonbury 2023; His Final U.Ok. Gig After Extra Than 50 Years On The Street

Sir Elton John has discovered the right option to bid farewell to spending 52 years on the street.

The musician is ready to carry out his remaining ever gig within the U.Ok. by headlining Glastonbury Pageant 2023.

The beloved U.Ok. occasion is ready to happen from June 21 to 25, and can see John take to the Pyramid Stage on the ultimate night.

John, who has been performing around the globe on his “Farewell Yellow Brick Street” tour, stated: “As the top of my ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Street’ tour comes into view, there isn’t any extra becoming option to say goodbye to my British followers,” Sky Information reported.

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He added, “They’ve been past sensible, and have supported me by way of all of the highs and lows of my profession.

“Each week I communicate to new artists on my radio present and Glastonbury is usually cited as a pivotal second in launching their careers — the competition’s real, enthusiastic assist for the most effective rising expertise is one thing I’ve lengthy admired.

“I’ve been speaking to [co-festival organizer] Emily Eavis about it over the previous few weeks and I can’t wait to embrace the spirit of the best competition on this planet. It’s going to be extremely emotional.”

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Eavis stated: “It offers me huge pleasure to let you understand that the one and solely Elton John might be making his first ever Glastonbury look, headlining the Pyramid Stage on the Sunday evening subsequent yr.

“This would be the remaining U.Ok. present of Elton’s final ever tour, so we might be closing the competition and marking this big second in each of our histories with the mom of all send-offs.

“We’re so very glad to lastly convey the Rocket Man to Worthy Farm.”

After Glastonbury, John, who’s retiring from touring to spend extra time together with his household, is ready to proceed his tour in Paris, Zurich, Copenhagen and Stockholm. He beforehand needed to reschedule all of the dates as a result of COVID-19 pandemic.