It was built on the shoulders of ageing rockers. But now Glastonbury Festival is turning its back on loyal Worthy Farm veterans to target the younger generation ahead of its return next year.
The Mail on Sunday can reveal Glastonbury has managed to lure American pop sensation Billie Eilish – aged just 24 – to play, meaning the three headline acts have an average age of under 30.
Eilish will play the Pyramid stage next June – as will Harry Styles and Sam Fender, both 32.
Last year, Neil Young, 80, was Saturday night’s headline act but he performed to a dwindling crowd
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