Neil Young Withdraws from Glastonbury Festival Due to Concerns Over Corporate Influence
Rock legend Neil Young has announced he will not perform at this year’s Glastonbury Festival, expressing concerns about its partnership with the BBC and claiming it is ‘now under corporate control.’ Young stated he was looking forward to the festival but felt that the changes are not aligned with his values, labeling it a ‘corporate turn-off.’ He headlined the festival in 2009 and has expressed disappointment in its current direction. The BBC and Glastonbury have yet to respond to his criticisms.