Nile Rodgers has appeared to accidentally self-confirm himself and Chic for a performance at Glastonbury 2025.
The legendary musician, renowned for his work on some of the most iconic albums and singles in music history, has hinted that he may join Sir Rod Stewart on the Pyramid Stage during the coveted Legends slot on Sunday, 29th June 2025.
With a career spanning decades, Rodgers, often called ‘The Hitmaker,’ has collaborated with countless artists, from Chic to David Bowie and Madonna, crafting timeless hits.
Taking the stage at London’s Roundhouse for last night’s Rolling Stone Awards (28 November), the musician accepted the prestigious Music Icon award and casually revealed that he’s already gearing up for some mischief with Rod Stewart at the Worthy Farm site in 2025.
“We’re going to have a blast because we follow him directly”, Rodgers reportedly joked, as per Metro.
“Rod and I have been friends for 80 gazillion years, so that means he’s gonna play tricks on me… He’s probably gonna pinch my bum, because he always does that. I don’t know what the hell he gets out of that.”
He continued: “We’re gonna have a great time together. I don’t know who’s in his current band, but we’ll probably be jamming. Regardless of what the world may think, Rod Stewart and I, we really love each other. We really are quite close.”
When reminded that his Glastonbury appearance was yet to be officially announced, Rodgers laughed and responded: “Am I not supposed to give that away? I always say too much.”
Being no stranger to Worthy Farm, Rodgers last took to the site to perform at the Festival’s 2017 instalment for a Sunday performance on the main Pyramid stage, just after Bee Gees legend Barry Gibb performed in the Legend’s slot that year — Before then, Chic also performed a set at the West Holts stage in 2013.
As of this moment in time, the only artist who has officially been confirmed for playing Glastonbury 2025 is Rod Stewart, after he was announced for next year’s Legend Slot earlier eariler this week (26th November) — a performance which will follow on from his previous headline appearance in 2002, alongside Coldplay and Stereophonics.
Announcing the news via social media, Glastonbury organisers wrote: “We’re excited to announce that Sir Rod Stewart will play the Sunday teatime legend slot at Glastonbury 2025.”
Taking to his own Instagram the Faces legend wrote: “I’m absolutely thrilled to announce that I’ll be playing Glastonbury 2025! After all these years, I’m proud and ready and more than able to take the stage again to pleasure and titillate my friends at Glastonbury in June. I’ll see you there!”
Festival Organiser Emily Eavis added: “Bringing Sir Rod Stewart back for the Sunday afternoon slot on the Pyramid Stage is everything we could wish for. What a way to bow out with the final legends slot before we take a fallow year. We cannot wait.”
The British legend – who will be 80 when he gives the performance – will follow in the footsteps of Shania Twain (2024), Yusuf/Cat Stevens (2023), Diana Ross (2022), Kylie Minogue (2019), Barry Gibb (2017), Jeff Lynne’s ELO (2016), Lionel Richie (2015), Dolly Parton (2014), Kenny Rogers (2013), Paul Simon (2011), Ray Davies (2010), Tom Jones (2009), Neil Diamond (2008), Dame Shirley Bassey (2007), Brian Wilson (2005), James Brown (2004), Isaac Hayes (2002), Willie Nelson (2000), Al Green (1999), and Tony Bennett (1998).
As with every Glastonbury-year, speculation about who might play the legendary festival is always very high, and with the 2025 event fast approaching, the Glasto Rumour Mill is already spinning in full force.
Despite the first line-up poster not usually being revealed until the beginning of March, followed by the full line-up announcement sometime at the end of May (and a string of individual area line-up announcements in between), there are many artists who ‘self-confirm’ before the official announcements by divulging the news via interviews, social media or website listings to accompany the ever-growing rumours.
Some potential prominent headliner names currently making the rumour rounds include Olivia Rodrig and Sam Fender, to name a few.
Click here to view our daily updated list of acts confirmed, rumoured and unlikely to perform at Glastonbury 2025 so far.
The news comes after the Glastonbury 2025 Autumn ticket sales took place this month with the introduction of a new queueing system, which saw Ticket Plus Coach Travel packages and General Admission tickets sell out within 32 minutes and 40 minutes respectively.
The sold-out Glastonbury Festival is set to return next summer and will run from the 25th to the 29th of June 2025 in Worthy Farm, Pilton, Somerset.
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Ticket Opportunities
In addition to the upcoming ticket resales, some other opportunities for getting to Glastonbury include volunteering and working at the Festival, as well as entering competitions (once those options make themselves available).
Some past chances for winning tickets in previous years included opportunities from Brothers Cider, The Guardian, Vodafone, Time Out, White Claw, Tony’s Chocolonely & Oxfam, Chilly’s, Hunter Boots, Barbour & Oxfam, Co-op & Brooklyn Pilsner, and more.
Click here to view our daily updated list of all the competitions currently running for the chance of winning tickets to next year’s Glastonbury Festival.
