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Daily Record
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Sir Rod Stewart cancels gig hours before he's due on stage due to illness
The Maggie May singer said he isn't feeling well. Sir Rod Stewart has had to cancel his performance tonight just hours before he's set to take to the stage. The 80-year-old singer was due to be gigging at the The Colosseum at Caesars Place but has had to cancel due to being ill. Announcing the news on Instagram, Rod told fans: "I am sorry to inform you that I'm not feeling well and my show tonight at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace is being rescheduled to June 10. Your tickets will be valid for the new date. Sir Rod." This is not the first time Sir Rod has had to cancel his Vegas shows as last summer he was forced to cancel a string of tour dates including his milestone 200th Las Vegas residency show. Rod's team said he had to miss the milestone show due to 'recovering from a summer strain of Covid-19. The Celtic-daft singer was set to bring his The Hits show at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace to a close after performing at the venue across the last 13 years. However, Sir Rod withdrew hours before what was meant to be his last show at the venue, saying he was "desperately sorry". Just last week, Rod made a huge announcement about his Glastonbury performance that he will be joined on stage by his Faces bandmate Ronnie Wood. The rockstar is filling the coveted legends slot at the Worthy Farm festival, with headliners The 1975, Olivia Rodrigo and Neil Young also set to play over the course of the five-day event. Faces, who are best known for hits including Stay With Me, formed in 1969 following the split of Small Faces. The band was made up of bassist Ronnie Lane, keyboard player Ian McLagan, drummer Kenney Jones, Ronnie Wood on guitar and Sir Rod on lead vocals. When asked if he keeps in contact with The Rolling Stones' members and 'other people in music' whilst starring on That Peter Crouch Podcast, Sir Rod replied: "Not really. Woody (Wood) I do a lot, just recently, because we're going to do Glastonbury together. Elton, sometimes, you know, birthdays, but nowhere near how we used to. "I think probably because he doesn't drink anymore, and Woody doesn't drink, and I still do. They stay away from me. Bad influence." He also told the podcast: "I've done it (Glastonbury) before. I did it in 2002 but this is on the legend stage. "I was only supposed to play for an hour and a quarter, but I've asked them 'Please, another 15 minutes' because I play for over two hours every night and it's nothing, but yeah, looking forward to it." Sir Rod's Glastonbury legends slot will kick off at the traditional teatime on Sunday June 29, although the exact time is not confirmed until the complete timetable is officially announced by organiser Emily Eavis,. While the headliners and the majority of performers for this year's festival have now been confirmed, many fans have been left wondering who the secret set might be after Kasabian's memorable appearance last year. Speculated contenders are Mumford & Sons, Green Day, Sam Fender, The Cure and US rockers HAIM, but it's anyone's guess at this stage. Faces released four studio albums and toured regularly up until the band split in 1975 and Sir Rod went on to pursue his successful solo career. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Daily Record
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Rod Stewart announces he will be joined by huge rock icon on stage at Glastonbury
Rod Stewart is set to play the coveted legends slot at Glastonbury next month and the star is bringing a huge rockstar on stagr with him as a special guest. Sir Rod Stewart has announced he will be reuniting with his former Faces bandmate Ronnie Wood during his set at Glastonbury Festival this summer. The 80-year-old rockstar is filling the coveted legends slot at the Worthy Farm festival, with headliners The 1975, Olivia Rodrigo and Neil Young also set to play over the course of the five-day event. Faces, who are best known for hits including Stay With Me, formed in 1969 following the split of Small Faces. The band was made up of bassist Ronnie Lane, keyboard player Ian McLagan, drummer Kenney Jones, Ronnie Wood on guitar and Sir Rod on lead vocals. When asked if he keeps in contact with The Rolling Stones' members and 'other people in music' whilst starring on That Peter Crouch Podcast, Sir Rod replied: "Not really. Woody (Wood) I do a lot, just recently, because we're going to do Glastonbury together. Elton, sometimes, you know, birthdays, but nowhere near how we used to. "I think probably because he doesn't drink anymore, and Woody doesn't drink, and I still do. They stay away from me. Bad influence." He also told the podcast: "I've done it (Glastonbury) before. I did it in 2002 but this is on the legend stage. "I was only supposed to play for an hour and a quarter, but I've asked them 'Please, another 15 minutes' because I play for over two hours every night and it's nothing, but yeah, looking forward to it." Sir Rod's Glastonbury legends slot will kick off at the traditional teatime on Sunday June 29, although the exact time is not confirmed until the complete timetable is officially announced by organiser Emily Eavis, the Metro reports. While the headliners and the majority of performers for this year's festival have now been confirmed, many fans have been left wondering who the secret set might be after Kasabian's memorable appearance last year. Speculated contenders are Mumford & Sons, Green Day, Sam Fender, The Cure and US rockers HAIM, but it's anyone's guess at this stage. Faces released four studio albums and toured regularly up until the band split in 1975 and Sir Rod went on to pursue his successful solo career. Earlier this week the rock icon was presented with a prestigious lifetime achievement award by five out of his eight children at the American Music Awards (AMAs). Rod's best known solo songs include Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?, Every Beat Of My Heart, and Maggie May. In 2024, the 80-year-old insisted he was not retiring but confirmed his 2025 European and North American shows would bring an end to his 'large-scale world tours', with any future performances to be held at more intimate venues. His latest album, a collaboration with Jools Holland, was released in February 2024 and went to number one on the UK chart.
Perth Now
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
The 1975 wants fans to get involved with 'special' Glastonbury plans
The 1975 wants fans to submit "memories" to be featured in their Glastonbury headline set. The 'Love Me' hitmakers - made up of Matty Healy, Adam Hann, Ross MacDonald and George Daniel - are topping the bill at this year's Worthy Farm festival alongside Olivia Rodrigo and Neil Young, and they have something special planned. In an email sent out to fans on Tuesday (27.05.25), they said: "Join The 1975 in a special collaborative project for Glastonbury Festival. "We're inviting fans to share their favourite moments with The 1975 – whether it's footage from concerts, photos with your vinyl collection, or clips of you and your friends enjoying the music. 'Your memories could be featured in a collaborative video project debuting at Glastonbury.' Photos and videos can be submitted, while the page comes with a disclaimer for anyone getting involved. It reads: "You grant The 1975 the irrevocable right to use, reproduce, edit, publish, distribute, and publicly display the submitted media in any format or medium, now known or hereafter developed, including but not limited to promotional materials, broadcasts, websites, and social media channels. "You confirm that you are the rightful owner of the submitted media and have the authority to grant these rights. "If any individuals other than yourself are featured in the submission, you confirm that you have obtained their consent to be included and to grant the rights described above. 'No compensation or credit will be provided for the use of the submitted media, and The 1975 is under no obligation to use any submission." The Glastonbury show will be The 1975's only gig in 2025, as confirmed by their manager and Dirty Hit label boss Jamie Oborne. He told 'The Money Trench' podcast: "It's such a big gig, and it's the only show that we're playing this year. '[Matty Healy] thought doing it in isolation would be a really powerful thing. I obviously agreed with him, as I often do.'
Metro
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Legendary singer reveals police advised her not to headline Glastonbury
Suzanne Vega has shared that police 'advised' her not to play her historic headline show at Glastonbury in 1989. Vega's performance at the Worthy Farm festival marked the first time a woman had ever headlined Glastonbury. In a new interview with The i, she shared that not everyone was happy about the step forward for female musicians, revealing she had received death threats ahead of the performance. She said: 'Scotland Yard sat me down and said, 'We advise you not to do the show.' I was like, 'Are you kidding me?'' Both Vega and the bass player she performed with had received violent threats, some even on the day of the gig. The singer continued, remembering that she agreed to wear a bulletproof vest during the show. 'A man from Scotland Yard took his and said, 'You'll have to wear this.' He was twice my size, so I had to gaffer tape myself into this giant bulletproof vest, and then put a denim jacket over it.' 'It felt like every song was 20 minutes long,' she continued. 'It was not comfortable. We were all nervous.' Despite the difficulties, she said, 'I'm proud of being the first woman to headline,' she said. 'There's nothing diminished about that.' An American singer-songwriter and author, Vega is widely regarded as one of the leading figures of the folk revival movement that emerged in the 1980s. She gained international acclaim with her 1987 album Solitude Standing, which featured the hit singles Luka and the a cappella Tom's Diner, later famously remixed by the British duo DNA, becoming a global dance hit and earning her the nickname 'the mother of the MP3' due to the track's role in early digital audio experiments. More Trending Since Vega's trailblazing performance at Glastonbury, there have been plenty of female headliners, with this year's upcoming festival kicking off on June 25. The event has dropped all its headliners with Neil Young, The 1975 and Olivia Rodrigo taking the top Pyramid Stage spots and Rod Stewart in the Sunday legend slot. Elsewhere, Doechii, Charli XCX, Biffy Clyro, Alanis Morissette, Raye, The Prodigy and Noah Kahan are all billed on various stages, with legendary bands also cpeppered in the line-up like The Libertines, The Maccabees and The Scissor Sisters. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Fans giddy over prospect of A-list actor 'playing secret Glastonbury set' after Oscar nomination MORE: Missed out on Glastonbury tickets? Here's 5 'hidden gem' festivals you've probably never heard of MORE: Noughties icons accidentally announce they're playing Glastonbury 2025
Daily Mirror
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'I founded a big UK music festival and the planning would surprise you'
The founder of the North East's biggest boutique music festival has revealed what it takes to put on such a spectacle as he reveals Glastonbury admiration As festival goers get ready for yet another epic summer of live music, a founder of a long-running event has revealed the surprising cost to set up such a project. This year has seen the likes of Glastonbury once again sell out in extraordinary time. The iconic Worthy Farm festival has plans for another memorable year before taking a break until 2027. The likes of Sir Rod Stewart and Olivia Rodrigo will be among the huge names on hand to wow the crowds across the various stages. Reading & Leeds, Download and Kendall Calling will also be packed with music lovers, as will the likes of Creamfields and the Isle of Wight Festival. Despite many new festivals popping up over the years, it's a tall order to face the test of time. However, for one founder, he's managed to do just that - and he's explained the intricate planning that goes into such an event. Founder of Hardwick Festival, John Adamson, has confessed the pricy payout that comes with hosting such a sizeable shindig. Currently setting up for its 11th year in August, Hardwick - held on the grounds of Hardwick Hall in Sedgefield - is the biggest of its kind in the North East. But John admits he's had to endure a number of stressful situations as it continues to snowball. Speaking exclusively to the Mirror ahead of this year's three-day event, which sees headline acts include Olly Murs, Pet Shop Boys, Sam Ryder and Scissor Sisters, John claimed fans would be surprised at how much such a spectacle costs. "It costs over £2million to put it on," John confessed. "I don't think people realise how much it costs to put on a boutique festival like this. You've got the likes of the staging, lighting, barriers, sound systems and security to consider before you even think of the main acts." He admitted it "takes a hell of a lot of planning" - and even revealed they have already started piecing together 2026's offering. "We tend to use the same suppliers most years," he went on. "I like to use local suppliers and try to use same people. The stage comes from Oxfordshire though, because of the size that's needed." He confessed that having acts like Scissor Sisters and Pet Shop Boys, you've "gotta have a bigger stage!" However, he explained he likes to stay loyal where possible to his suppliers as that means he can book in advance to avoid any headaches. "Like Sir Alex Ferguson had, we've got to have the right people in the right places," the Newcastle United-mad businessman said. John joked that now he is getting older he doesn't help to put up the fencing like he used to, but insists he is "always there, pointing the finger" - something he says is crucial to success. And he says his main bit of advice to others keen to grow such an event is to "persevere". "One thing i've learned is it's about perseverance," he said. "If you can learn and persevere, you can succeed. I don't know any other boutique festivals like us in the North East are going as long as us, so we must be doing something [right]." And he admitted he is always keen to keep it fresh, from acts to positioning of stages in order to offer a new "experience" each year. For Hardwick this year, he revealed there will be a new holistic wellness area that "brings that festival feel".
