Disco icon accidentally confirms they’re playing Glastonbury slot after Rod Stewart

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. I don’t know who’s in his current band, but we’ll probably be jamming.” Going on to share his close relationship with the veteran British rocker, Rodgers said: “Regardless of what the world may think, Rod Stewart and I, we really love each other.” When he was informed that his Glastonbury appearance hadn’t been officially announced yet, he laughed: “Am I not supposed to give that away? The “Le Freak” singer’s announcement comes after Rod Stewart was revealed as the first artist in the music festival’s 2025 lineup on Tuesday. Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up Stewart, 79, will perform in the Legends slot on the festival’s final day: Sunday, June 29. It really is the greatest honor.” Last year’s festival was headlined by pop-rock band Coldplay, pop star Dua Lipa and U.S. R&B artist SZA, with country-pop queen Shania Twain in the Legends slot.