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Neil Young and the BBC removed from Glastonbury headline broadcast lineup.

Neil Young has barred the BBC from airing his headline performance at Glastonbury. The 79-year-old musician is set to perform on the Pyramid Stage with his band, The Chrome Hearts, on Saturday (June 28), but viewers at home will instead see Charli XCX’s show on The Other Stage, scheduled at the same time.
A BBC spokesperson stated: “On Saturday, BBC iPlayer, our Glastonbury Channel, and five stage streams will offer a wide variety of live performances. At the artist’s request, Neil Young’s set won’t be livestreamed. Our coverage plans, including TV highlights and on-demand content, are still being finalized throughout the festival.” Earlier this year, Young had threatened to withdraw from Glastonbury due to the BBC's involvement, criticizing the festival for becoming “corporate.”
In a January open letter on his website, Young wrote: “The Chrome Hearts and I were excited to play Glastonbury, one of my favorite outdoor venues. But we were informed that the BBC had partnered with the festival and wanted us to follow procedures we weren’t comfortable with. Glastonbury doesn’t feel the same anymore—it seems too corporate. We’ve decided not to play the festival this time because it no longer feels right.”
However, just two days later, Young reversed his decision, saying he had been misinformed: “I had initially pulled out due to incorrect information, but I’ve always loved Glastonbury. I’m glad to say it’s back on our schedule, and we’re excited to perform!” Notably, when Young headlined Glastonbury in 2009, he also resisted full BBC coverage. His management had requested that only a limited number of songs be broadcast to maintain the “mystery” of the live experience. In the end, only five songs from his set were televised.