Elton John Bids Farewell to British Fans at Glastonbury

MUSIC – Tens of thousands of people gather in Glastonbury, southwest England, to attend the renowned music festival. This year, the 51st edition concludes with Elton John bidding farewell to his British fans. The 76-year-old singer will perform on Sunday evening on the Pyramid Stage, the festival’s main stage.

Legendary Glastonbury Festival welcomes Elton John for the first time, where he will say goodbye to his British fans. This image was generated by an artificial intelligence for illustration purposes. © Amelie2504 / Midjourney

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Published on June 25, 2023 – 07:53 GMT +02:00

This moment will also mark the star’s final concert in the United Kingdom. After a stop in Paris, Elton John is set to complete his extensive international farewell tour with a concert in Stockholm, Sweden, on July 8th.

“This is the first time I’ve been invited to play at Glastonbury,” he revealed in late May during a BBC interview. “It’s perfect timing, I believe in fate, and this is the most beautiful way to conclude in England.”

Other Renowned Artists and Criticisms

Among other notable artists this year are Arctic Monkeys and Guns N’ Roses. However, the festival has been criticized for not featuring women as headliners on the main stage. Blondie, Lizzo, and Lana Del Ray are present, but as opening acts or on less prestigious stages.

A Legendary Festival and Memorable Farewells

Glastonbury, a legendary event since 1970, has promised “memorable farewells” with “Sir Elton,” who has announced a “unique show” for the occasion. The British star has sold over 300 million albums worldwide and continues to dominate the charts by collaborating with contemporary artists.

The singer’s farewell tour, titled Farewell Yellow Brick Road, began in 2018 with over 300 dates planned. However, it has been disrupted due to the coronavirus pandemic, hip surgery in 2021, and a positive Covid test last year.

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