Dec. 31, Neil Young shared a letter on Neil Young Archives revealing that he has pulled out of playing Glastonbury due to BBC involvement and "corporate control."

Neil Young has bailed out of a major summer 2025 festival before his presence on the bill was even announced. In a letter on his Neil Young Archives site, the rock legend announced he and his band the Chrome Hearts were “looking forward” to playing the U.K.’s beloved Glastonbury Festival but have now opted out.

Neil Young has pulled out of this year's Glastonbury Festival, citing interference by the festival's broadcasting partner, the BBC.

Rock legend Neil Young has pulled out of Glastonbury, the most notable music festival in England, citing BBC's "corporate control."

Neil Young has pulled out of this year's Glastonbury Festival, blaming the BBC's "corporate control" for his decision. The musician said he and his band, the Chrome Hearts, would not be performing at the famed U.

Famed singer-songwriter Neil Young has dropped out of the lineup for this summer's Glastonbury music festival.

Neil Young has pulled out of this year’s Glastonbury Festival, blaming the BBC’s “corporate control” for his decision.