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Stevie Wonder

Michael Eavis has been speaking at the opening day of the Event Production Show at Olympia in London today.

In one of the first sessions Glastonbury Festival founder he revealed the headliners for this year’s event.

He revealed that Muse would headline the Saturday (26 June) and that it was probable the legendary Stevie Wonder would close the festival as the main act on the Sunday (27 June), completing the line up with U2 on the Friday (25 June).

Eavis also revealed the event cost £25m to put on each year, with most of the money going to securing the perimeter.

There are also discussions to ban large flags at the event in an area in front of the stage. Eavis said he was keen to clear a line of sight for the audience but his daughter, Emily, who also runs the event, wanted the flags to stay.

Update from Glastonbury Press Office

“We are hoping to confirm Muse for the Saturday, later today we hope,” the Glastonbury Press office have told 6 Music.

According to their spokesperson, an announcement could be made by close of shop on Tuesday (2 Feb) through their own official website.

In response to rumours of a performance from Stevie Wonder, a statement reads: “It is very much a possibility but he’s still only on Michael Eavis’ wish list – so not 100% confirmed, it’s pending.”

Emily Eavis has been talking to Radio 1’s Newsbeat and say that the line up for Glastonbury Festival 2010 is “Pretty much finalised”

“We’re pretty much sewn up now. We’re still confirming the Sunday night headliner. Apart from that we’ve pretty much finalised the Pyramid Stage, which is good. There are rumours about everyone I think. I think this is the first year that people genuinely don’t know who is going to be playing, which is a good thing.”

Emily Eavis says there’ll be a mix of old and new this time round.

“We’ve got amazing highlights from the full 40 years and also some people who haven’t played before, one headliner in particular.“

Jack Johnson

Jack Johnson confirmed on his website today that he wil be playing Glastonbury Festival as part of his 2010 tour.

This has also been confirmed by The Festival organisers via the festival website

Jack confirmed in his dates that he will be playing the Sunday, but no stage or time has been given.

Hot Chip

Alexis Taylor, Lead singer from Hot Chip, dropped some big hints that they will be playing Glastonbury Festival this year.

Speaking to Radio 1’s Newsbeat, the artist said that:

“You’ll potentially see us in the Somerset area of the UK around the end of June I’d imagine.

I have been to that part of the world and enjoyed being there. Nice cider there, good music and good atmosphere.”

Vampire Weekend

Vampire Weekend are more than likely to be appearing at Glastonbury Festival 2010.

Today, the band appeared on Lauren Laverne’s 6 Music show and were asked if they would play the 40th Anniversary bash, to which they replied

“Sure, yes. Call us Emily. Come on!”

Emily Eavis herself then posted a message back on Twitter saying

“Yes, Friday 25th?!”

So, expect to see Vampire Weekend on the Pyramid Stage at some point on the Friday of the festival I would expect.

The BBC reports that Glastonbury Festival Organisers have started to bid for a new licence for the festival.

The applications asks Mendip District Council to allow for the car park to be opened on Tuesday rather than Wednesday morning and for additional Camping Space.

If the Council grants the changes, the festival would be secured until 2016. They would also have to surrender the current licence and work under the obligations of the new licence.

The consultation deadline for interested parties is 20th of January 2010 and a final decision is due in February 2010

In an interview with Lauren Laverne, on BBC 6 Music today, Emily Eavis was asked about “Rumours & Strong Rumours”. She hinted that Dizzee Rascal and Bodger & Badger would be playing, saying “We’ve gotta have Dizzee, I think that’s a given.”

Lauren proceeded to ask about other rumours, including Green Day, which resulted in a definate “No” from Eavis.

Eavis spoke briefly about acts that are wanting to play, which could result in an absolutely cracking festival. “A lot of bands really want to play but because we’ve only got three nights to headline, I think a lot of people are going to be doing secret sets. There will be a lot of surprises, more than we’ve ever had.
“It’s really interesting booking it because a lot of bands are saying, ‘We really want to do it but how about we open the Pyramid Stage rather than close it?’ And it’s like, ‘That’s a good idea!”

Guitarist for U2, The Edge had been interviewed by The Times Online.
In the interview, he was asked for his views on The Glastonbury Festival. Here’s what he had to say

“By the time Glastonbury hit its stride we were doing our own thing. It didn’t seem right for us then. It feels like we really have to do it because if we don’t do it now, we never will. I’m obviously familiar with the festival’s ideal but I’ve never experienced it. I used to be sceptical of its roots, the hippy thing. I’m going along to check it out as much as anything but I have a good feeling about it. I’d like to hope we can make our mark”

Taken from newsoftheworld.co.uk

Jedwood are wanting to top up their X Factor earnings and are set to make more than winner Joe

It is believed the cocky twins have even asked their management to approach the organisers of Glastonbury in the hope they can play there in June.

Successful festival appearances could net the twins up to £60,000 a go, including income from lucrative merchandising stalls.

Our source said: “Festivals are massive business and the twins can do well on on that circuit. No festival wants to miss out on getting the hottest acts.

“The boys been speaking to a lot of very keen organisers and hope to tie up some big deals in the next couple of months.

“Everyone wants a piece of them at the moment.”

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