Glastonbury has renamed the John Peel Stage and introduced a brand new space forward of this summer season’s competition.
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Previously often called the New Bands Tent, the venue was rebranded in 2004 in tribute to late Radio 1 DJ and Glastonbury good friend Peel following his demise that 12 months. Notable previous units on the stage embrace The Killers, Calvin Harris, Florence + The Machine and The xx.
As we speak (March 3), Emily Eavis revealed in a brand new interview with the Guardian that the John Peel Stage shall be often called ‘Woodsies’ from 2023 onwards. A brand new family-orientated space of the identical title, which can function a campfire, can also be set to be launched.
“We’ve had 20 years of John Peel and it’s been an honour to make use of his title,” Eavis instructed the outlet.
In 2022, a petition was launched urging Glastonbury organisers to alter the title of the John Peel Stage attributable to Peel having married a 15-year-old lady when he was 25. The wedding, which occurred in Texas in 1965, was authorized on the time.
Nonetheless, the Change.org web page cited the wedding for instance of misconduct. The petition didn’t achieve important traction, and has registered 1,820 signatures since its launch.
Eavis stated the the title change was not a response to the web page. “I haven’t received concerned in that as a result of it’s not our space,” she added. “We’ve had a extremely good relationship with the Peel household and everybody’s on board.”
The transfer is as an alternative a part of Glastonbury’s shift to call its levels after the areas that they’re situated in, comparable to West Holts, Silver Hayes, The Park and William’s Inexperienced.
Final 12 months noticed Primal Scream, Jamie T and Charli XCX headline the John Peel Stage.
Per Glasto’s official web site, the venue “continues its ardour for brand spanking new music and, like [Peel], has made an indelible mark on new music tradition, being the early champion of so many artists”.
The outline provides: “Each style welcome, each style celebrated; acts on the cusp of breaking by rubbing shoulders alongside the long-established.”
This morning, Glastonbury revealed the primary wave of acts for its 2023 competition. Arctic Monkeys and Weapons N’ Roses have joined Elton John on the prime of the invoice, with the likes of Lana Del Rey, Lewis Capaldi and Lizzo additionally scheduled to play.
Glastonbury Pageant 2023 takes place between June 21 and June 25. Tickets bought out final November. Normal sale tickets had been snapped up in a single hour, whereas coach packages went in beneath 25 minutes. In line with organisers, “demand far exceeded provide”.
A resale of any returned tickets is predicted to happen within the spring.
