90s icon hints at surprise Glastonbury performance next month
With Glastonbury fast approaching, speculation is growing about possible surprise performers.
Most recently, fans have become convinced that Robbie Williams is set to thrill Worthy Farm attendees with an unexpected set.
Robbie, who last appeared at the festival in 1998, said on the podcast Robbie Williams Rewind, that he would 'slaughter' another performance at the iconic festival.
He said: 'It's one of those times and places, and a reimagination of what Robbie Williams is. When you do Glastonbury, perception changes more than any other festival.
'Diana Ross could play any festival and not get any traction, but she plays Glastonbury and everybody is talking about it – like Barry Gibb. A lot of people there have an oblique perception of what I am but if they saw me do it, I would take their heads off.'
He said that while organisers haven't asked him to play, he would be open to the opportunity.
Yesterday, fans noticed that the official Robbie Williams Facebook page has changed its profile picture to Robbie Williams at Glastonbury in the 90s, which some believe to be a hint.
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Reddit user Top_Break5855 posted a screenshot of the new profile picture on r/glastonbury, writing:'Robbie trying to tell us something?' More Trending
While many fans chimed in to say how much they would love to see Robbie perform at the festival, user Illiusabroad88 posted: 'His tour schedule looks a bit packed though over those dates. Playing in Belgium on the Saturday and doesn't look like he plays back-to-back gigs in different locations.'
Robbie is currently scheduled to perform on June 25 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, June 28 in Belgium, and June 30 in Hanover, Germany.
His packed schedule would make Glastonbury (June 25-29) a tight squeeze, but certainly not impossible.
Confirmed headliners for the festival this year include The 1975, Neil Young, and Olivia Rodrigo, while Charli XCX, Doechii, Kaiser Chiefs, The Libertines, and Fatboy Slim will all be taking to the festival's stages as well.
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