Arctic Monkeys fans rejoice over clues the band will play at Glastonbury after all

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. Read our privacy policy Arctic Monkeys fans believe they’ve spotted the definitive sign the band will perform at Glastonbury after Alex Turner’s illness cast a shadow over the Pyramid Stage. Glastonbury co-founder Emily Eavis said she was confident that Arctic Monkeys would play, but assured fans she has a “backup” plan in case something goes wrong, while opening the festival gates on Wednesday 21 June. 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 Addressing the band’s cancelled Dublin gig, she told attendees: “I think we are going to be all right. I’m sure we’re going to be all right.” Alex Turner of Arctic Monkeys performs during the second day of Lollapalooza Buenos Aires 2019 at Hipodromo de San Isidro on March 30, 2019 Eavis added: “We’ve got a couple of backup plans if not.