Glastonbury line-up 2023 as Lewis Capaldi makes comeback after cancelling tour

03 March 2023 , 09:41

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Glastonbury's 2023 lineup boasts some huge stars, including Lewis Capaldi, who has cancelled all gigs until the festival

Glastonbury's 2023 line-up boasts some huge stars, including Lewis Capaldi, who has cancelled all gigs until the festival.

The Scottish singer told fans it was a "difficult" decision, but he wouldn't be performing anywhere in an effort to "rest and recover" for Glastonbury.

In his Instagram post, the “Someone You Loved” star said he needed a break from touring in order to be “Lewis from Glasgow for a bit”.

He will join Arctic Monkeys and Guns N’ Roses at the festival - which kicks off on June 21 - after they were announced as Glastonbury’s final two headliners, joining Sir Elton John at the top of the bill.

Yusuf/Cat Stevens will perform during the tea time legends slot on Sunday afternoon, despite Roxy Music being heavily rumoured.

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The veteran folk-rocker, best known for a string of albums in the 1970s, follows in the footsteps of artists such as Dolly Parton, Kylie Minogue and Diana Ross.

There is a real excitement for the lineup, however the festival has come under fire for not including female acts in the headline slots.

Glastonbury's 2023 lineup boasts some huge stars, including Lewis Capaldi, who has cancelled all gigs until the festival (Getty Images)

What's more, 53% of the 55 names announced so far in the partial lineup announcement are male.

Festival organiser Emily Eavis said she remains "entirely focused on balancing our bill. It's not just about gender, it's about every aspect of diversity".

She added to the Guardian: "We’re probably one of the only big shows that’s really focused on this."

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In the current lineup, 43% of the 55 names are non-white, or feature non-white members and Afrobeats star Wizkid will headline the Other stage on Friday.

Eavis who co-organises the event with her father Michael, also shared her excitement for American rockers Guns N' Roses joining the lineup.

Saturday night will see US rockers Guns N’ Roses headline, after the original line-up of Axl Rose, Slash and Duff McKagan reunited in 2015.

Lizzo has joint headline billing on the poster and will warm up for the Arctic Monkeys (Redferns)

"They’ll be brilliant and provide something totally different to the rest of the headliners," she said.

Arctic Monkeys, who recently released their seventh album The Car, will close the Pyramid Stage on Friday night – their third time topping the bill.

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Lizzo will play immediately before and has joint headline billing on the line-up poster.

Sir Elton’s headline slot on Sunday night is expected to draw large crowds, as it marks his final UK show of his farewell tour.

Elton John will close the festival on Sunday night (Getty Images)

His ongoing 300-plus date worldwide tour will usher in his retirement from touring after 52 years on the road.

Eavis told the BBC securing Sir Elton as the festival’s closing act on the Sunday night was a “massive, massive coup”.

She added: “And he’s really up for it. He’s been on the phone with loads of brilliant ideas and he’s just fired up about it.”

Alex Turner of Arctic Monkeys who will close the Pyramid Stage on Friday night (Getty Images)

The initial wave of acts includes Christine And The Queens, Lana Del Rey, Lewis Capaldi and Lil Nas X.

Also performing are Loyle Carner, Rudimental, Slowthai, Thundercat, Fatboy Slim and Young Fathers.

Christine And The Queens will top the bill on the Woodsies Stage, previously called The John Peel Stage.

Eurovision winners Maneskin will make their debut at the festival, as will Brits Rising Star winners Flo.

The 2023 event will run from June 21 to 25 at Worthy Farm in Somerset.

Jessica Gibb