Sir Rod Stewart designs leopard print Glastonbury toilet in shape of giant boombox
A quirky boombox-shaped toilet, boasting the design touch of Sir Rod Stewart, has been revealed at Glastonbury Festival.
In collaboration with WaterAid, the Boombox Bog features a loo nestled behind the façade of an oversized blue boombox adorned with leopard print, nodding to Sir Rod's signature fashion style.
The famed rocker, aged 80, is set to take the stage in front of legions of festival-goers on Sunday as he fills the esteemed tea-time legends slot on the Pyramid Stage, which the lavatory sits near.
The 'Maggie May' crooner stated: "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. 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."
Attendees will even have the chance to listen to some of Sir Rod's classic tracks such as Da Ya Think I'm Sexy? and Sailing from within the Boombox Bog, accompanied by special water-themed messages recorded by the artist himself.
WaterAid's executive director of communications and fundraising, Jennie York, expressed gratitude: "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.
"It's a fun and engaging way to celebrate the wonderful things that can happen if everyone has these basic needs met.
"Our fantastic volunteers are onsite keeping the water flowing and the toilets gleaming, so Festival-goers can focus on the magic that makes Glastonbury unforgettable.
"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."
Since 1994, non-profit organisation WaterAid has been an acclaimed charity partner of Glastonbury, not only attending to water and sanitation services on site but also shining a spotlight on its international endeavours.
Throngs of festival enthusiasts are streaming into Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset, which flung open its gates on Wednesday for a spellbinding five-day fiesta of music and performing arts.
This year's Glastonbury is set to feature headline acts such as British rock/pop ensemble The 1975, the legendary Neil Young and his group the Chrome Hearts, alongside American pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo.
Sir Rod is expected to grace the stage fresh from having to delay several US concerts scheduled this month as he recuperated from the flu.
The seasoned performer has hinted at surprise appearances during his performance, including the possibility of reuniting with Ronnie Wood, his erstwhile Faces bandmate.
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