Rick Astley and Blossoms are to reunite at Glastonbury to carry out their tribute to The Smiths.
The 80s pop legend – who has simply introduced his ninth studio album, ‘Are We There But?’ – and the indie rock band carried out covers of the enduring Manchester group’s hits at reveals in 2021, and in response to The Solar newspaper’s Weird column, they’re set to do exactly that on the Woodsies stage at Worthy Farm on Saturday (24.06.23).
The Pretenders have additionally been confirmed as a last-minute addition to the Park Stage that day.
Lead vocalist Chrissie Hynde mentioned of enjoying the world-famous pageant: “It’s been there for many of our lifetimes.
“There has by no means been a pageant prefer it.”
Pulp and Hozier are additionally reportedly enjoying secret units on the Woodsies stage – previously the John Peel Stage.
The Britpop legends are mentioned to be taking to the stage at 6pm on Saturday (24.06.23), whereas the ‘Take Me To Church’ hitmaker’s set is to happen from 7.30pm on Friday (23.06.23).
A supply informed the newspaper earlier this week: “Yearly Glastonbury likes to maintain followers on their toes and this yr is not any totally different.
“Each Pulp and Hozier have signed as much as play the pageant ages in the past however bosses determined to maintain their names below wraps.
“Neither have performed the farm for some time so little doubt their units will probably be extra-special.”
The Foo Fighters are additionally mentioned to be performing as The Churnups after the thriller band identify appeared on the stage occasions.
Glastonbury takes place from June 21 to June 25 in Somerset, South West England.
Arctic Monkeys are topping the invoice on Friday (23.06.23), Weapons N’ Roses are headlining on Saturday (24.06.23), and Sir Elton John closes the pageant on Sunday (25.06.23).
Cat Stevens/Yusef is enjoying the Sunday afternoon teatime slot reserved for music legends.
