Glastonbury fans FUMING as legendary band's final ever festival performance isn't filmed by BBC
Iconic band The Searchers performed their final ever gig over the weekend after 70 years of touring across the globe.
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The Searchers played their final ever gig on Fridat at Glastonbury
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But it wasn't filmed or aired by the BBC
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It was a momentous occasion for the band and fans were left over-the-moon that they would get to perform at the country's biggest festival in order to bring their touring career to a close.
However, many viewers were left stunned to discover that the Friday night set would not be broadcast by the BBC.
The band were due to perform on the Acoustic Stage between 8pm and 9pm.
But fans hoping to catch it live streamed on the BBC iPlayer were left fuming when they discovered that there was no dedicated stream for performances on the Acoustic Stage.
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Reacting in disbelief, one unhappy fan said online: "Surely The Searchers should be on one of the feeds live, last ever show."
Before another questioned: "Will the BBC show The Searchers set??"
The BBC went on to clarify why they would not be broadcasting the group's final ever gig in a statement.
A BBC spokesperson said: "We've celebrated The Searchers on the BBC with
interviews
with the band but unfortunately the Acoustic Stage is an area we haven't been able to have cameras in throughout the years."
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The Searchers had long been associated with popular Liverpool music venue The Cavern Club - the same club which gave The Beatles their start in the music industry.
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Ahead of the gig, one of the band's members, Frank Allen, spoke out to share his excitement at appearing at the festival for the very first time in order to close out their momentous career.
He said: "I have played shows across the world with The Searchers for over 60 years; Glastonbury has always been an ambition that has eluded us – until now.
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"The Searchers are finally performing at the greatest music festival of them all.
"What a way to round off a tour and a career. I can't wait to get up on stage and give our fans one final blast."
Glastonbury 2025 - confirmed acts so far
TICKETS to the 2025 festival sold out in just minutes before some of the acts were even confirmed. Here is who has been confirmed so far.
Confirmed headliners:
The 1975 will take to the Pyramid Stage on Friday.
Neil Young will headline the festival for the second time after his last set in 2009 on Saturday after RAYE makes her return.
Charli xcx will headline the Other Stage on Saturday night.
On Sunday, Olivia Rodrigo is due to belt out her hits for her first appearance while Rod Stewart will perform in the legends slot.
More acts to appear on the Other Stage include Loyle Carner and The Prodigy.
Doechii will make her Glastonbury debut on the West Holts Stage on Saturday night.
Other names confirmed include Noah Kahan, Alanis Morissette, Gracie Abrams, Busta Rhymes, Lola Young, Brandi Carlile, Myles Smith, En Vogue, Amaarae, Cymande, Shaboozey, Osees and Gary Numan.
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The iconic band have had a six-decade long career
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