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Muse

Finally we have proper confirmation that Muse will be playing Glastonbury Festival 2010

The band have added the date (June 26th) to both their website tour dates and their myspace tour dates

Also, over the weekend, a BBC journalist has tweeted that he has spoken to Stevie Wonder’s Manager who also confirmed his appearance at the festival.

Spoke to Muse last night too who confirmed Glastonbury. Stevie Wonder’s manager did the same.
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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.”