Glastonbury bosses issue warning ahead of Kneecap's set as 'large audience' expected
Glastonbury bosses have issued a warning ahead of Kneecap's set as they were expected to 'draw a large audience'.
Those who plan to watch the Irish hip-hop trio were urged to 'listen to stewards' and have 'other entertainment options in mind'.
Kneecap are due to take to the stage at 4pm on the West Holts stage.
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Festival goers have been told: "Kneecap will draw a large audience for their 4pm West Holts show.
"If you're not planning to see them, please plan alternative routes around that area.
"If you do plan to attend, listen to stewards, and please have some other entertainment options in mind in case the field reaches capacity and we need to close it as part of our crowd planning measures."
According to the Mirror, bosses also said Kate Nash "looks set to draw a big crowd to Left Field at 9pm" and urged people to "arrive early".
They added: "Scissor Sisters will be very busy at Woodsies at 10.30pm.
"It's likely we'll need to close the field once it reaches capacity as part of our crowd planning measures.
"Charlie XCX will also be popular in our new enlarged Other Stage arena at 10.30pm."
Festival organisers can see which acts will prove popular due to music fans selecting who they are seeing through the Glastonbury app.
On Saturday - day four of the festival - a mystery act has been listed on the line-up as Patchwork.
Fans have speculated that Haim, Pulp or Chappell Roan could take 6.15pm to 7.15pm slot on the Pyramid Stages.
Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts were the top billing on the Pyramid Stage this evening, however the set won't be livestreamed "at the artist's request".
A BBC spokesperson said: "On Saturday on BBC iPlayer, our Glastonbury Channel and five streams for the main stages will bring a range of live performances to audiences.
"At the artist's request, we won't be livestreaming Neil Young's set.
"Our plans, including those for our TV highlights shows and on-demand coverage, continue to be finalised right up to and during the festival."
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