Brian May Reaffirms Anti-Glastonbury Stance Amid 2027 Headline Rumors
Brian May, the iconic guitarist of Queen, has reiterated his firm stance against performing at Glastonbury Festival. His long-standing disagreements with festival founder Michael Eavis lie at the heart of this decision.
Political Differences with Michael Eavis
May, 78, has made it clear that unless the political dynamics change, he will not consider performing at Glastonbury. He expressed his views during an interview with the Daily Mail, stating, “I wouldn’t do Glastonbury next year because of the politics of the people who run it.”
Animal Rights Activism
One of the key issues for May is Eavis’s support for badger culling. This practice, aimed at controlling bovine tuberculosis, has been a contentious topic. May opposes this culling, which he feels is unjust and harmful to wildlife.
- Brian May co-founded the Save Me organization, advocating against badger culling and fox hunting.
- In 2024, he resigned as vice-president of the RSPCA over concerns regarding welfare standards.
- Eavis, 90, has referred to May as a “danger to farming.”
The Future of Queen
Queen continues to tour with Adam Lambert, known as “Queen and Adam Lambert,” but they have never played at Glastonbury. May emphasized that there are numerous reasons for this, including personal insults from Eavis and differing views on wildlife protection.
The Glastonbury Festival is currently on its traditional fallow year, allowing the grounds to recover. The festival is set to return in 2027 with speculation surrounding potential headliners, including pop star Harry Styles, who recently announced a new album.
As for Queen’s future, May suggested uncertainty, saying, “We’ll take it day by day.” He hinted at new developments for the band, stating, “Never say never about not coming back.”
