by Andrew Trendell Staff | Photos by wenn

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Glastonbury reveal announcement date of second headliner

Who'll be joining Coldplay at the top of the bill?

 

Glastonbury line-up announcement second headliner coming March tickets Photo: wenn

Glastonbury bosses the Eavis family have revealed when the second headliner announcement will be made - with the next huge act to be released next month. 

Coldplay are the only confirmed headliner so far, inspring a mixed reaction from music fans as they step up to headline for a fourth time - and some even started a petition to stop them playing. Elsewhere, PJ Harvey has been confirmed to perform on the Sunday, while Jeff Lynne's ELO will performing in the legend's slot

Beyond that, the line-up remains a mystery - however Michael Eavis says we'll soon be put out of our misery. 

Speaking to NME about Coldplay headlining, he said: "They always are good. They've done it three before and we chose them to headline so we were on the money there. We always get it right and we've got Jeff Lynne as well."

When quizzed when the next headliner will be revealed, he said 'very soon' before being push on 1 April when daughter Emily added "before that."

This week also saw the Eavis' reveal that Foo Fighters won't be performing, all of the headliners are British and the full line-up will be revealed by April. Plans for a huge David Bowie tribute have also been announced

The rumours for the remaining Glasto headliners include the likes of Muse, Adele and Radiohead

In other Glastonbury news, they recently announced that the legendary John Peel Tent will be moved, and when tickets will go on re-sale

Below: 'They're all British' - who will the other Glastonbury headliners be?


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