Rod Stewart unveils boombox-shaped toilet at Glastonbury to promote clean water access
Boombox toilet at Glastonbury combines music and clean water advocacy
A giant toilet designed to resemble a retro boombox has been unveiled at Glastonbury Festival, co-created by Sir Rod Stewart and international nonprofit WaterAid. Known as the Boombox Bog, the installation is intended to promote awareness of clean water and sanitation needs globally.
Located near the Pyramid Stage at Worthy Farm, Somerset, the toilet is wrapped in blue and decorated with leopard print, an homage to Stewart's signature fashion. The functioning toilet sits behind the cassette deck façade and will play recordings of Stewart's hit songs such as 'Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?' and 'Sailing,' along with custom water-themed messages from the singer.
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Sir Rod Stewart, 80, is scheduled to perform in the festival's prominent Sunday legends slot, June 29, with his set expected to draw thousands of fans. The performance follows a brief pause in his US tour due to illness.
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'I've spent my life singing to packed arenas and festival crowds, but nothing hits a high note quite like clean water and a decent loo,' Stewart said. 'They might not be sexy, but they're life-changing.'
'That's why I've teamed up with WaterAid to bring our funky Boombox Bog to Glastonbury Festival and shine a light on the importance of these everyday essentials that millions still live without. Together, we're creating change that's gonna last forever.'
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WaterAid, which has been a charity partner of Glastonbury since 1994, supports on-site water and sanitation services during the five-day event while also showcasing its global work in clean water access. The organization's volunteers help maintain hygiene and water supply so attendees can focus on the music and activities.
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'We're so grateful to Rod for helping share the amazing power of clean water and a decent toilet with the funkiest loo at Glastonbury Festival,' said Jennie York, executive director of communications and fundraising for WaterAid.
'It's a fun and engaging way to celebrate the wonderful things that can happen if everyone has these basic needs met. But when the music stops, we don't. We're bringing people together to help build a world where everyone has the water they need to stay healthy, learn and thrive. Change really does start with water.'
This year's Glastonbury Festival will feature headlining performances from The 1975, Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts, and Olivia Rodrigo. Stewart has hinted at possible guest appearances during his set, including former Faces bandmate Ronnie Wood.
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