Days after Rod Stewart was confirmed as the first artist to perform at England’s Glastonbury Festival in 2025, the British singer revealed it would come with a huge financial bill.
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talking talk about sports The veteran musician told the host on Wednesday (November 27) that he didn’t need time to consider the offer, claiming he accepted the gig opportunity “immediately”.
“It’s a huge honor, but it costs me a fortune to do it – $300,000,” he explained. “I have to bring all my orchestra back from America, and of course Glastonbury won’t pay for it.”
“But I don’t care if it costs $100,000, I’m going to do it. It’s a huge honor. It really is the greatest honor.
The festival has announced Stewart as their first confirmed performer for 2025, who will take part in the Legends show at Sunday afternoon teatime. “I’m proud, ready and able to bring joy and excitement to my friends at Glastonbury in June,” Stewart said of the show.
This will be Stewart’s first festival appearance since taking the Pyramid Stage in 2002. wait. Kylie Minogue, Dolly Parton, James Brown and Al Green have also graced the stage over the years.
Stewart will return to North America in March as part of the One Last Time 2025 tour. He will also return to the Colosseum at Caesars Palace for additional shows during his Las Vegas residency in March, May and June, with various dates scheduled between March and August .
News of his extended stay in Vegas comes just hours after the musician was forced to cancel the 200th and final show of his 13-year residency. “Most people can handle strep throat, but obviously not me,” he told disappointed fans. “I was completely devastated.”
