Pretenders announce they will perform a secret set at Glastonbury festival
Posted June 20, 2023 by: Admin
Excitement is brewing at this year’s Glastonbury Festival as iconic rock band Pretenders has announced a secret set for their devoted fans. The highly anticipated festival, held annually in June at the legendary Worthy Farm, promises a weekend filled with non-stop performances from morning till night. While the main stage, the Pyramid Stage, will be graced by headliners such as Arctic Monkeys, Guns n’ Roses, and Elton John, it’s the surprise acts hidden throughout the vast eight-and-a-half-mile grounds that truly capture the festival’s magic.
Joining the illustrious list of previous surprise performers including Lady Gaga, Mumford & Sons, The Libertines, and Bastille, Chrissie Hynde and her band will take the stage at The Park Stage at 7:45 pm on Saturday, June 24. The anticipation grows as Pretenders hints at some additional surprise guest appearances during their set.
Chrissie, the founding member of Pretenders, expressed her enthusiasm for the upcoming performance, saying, “Glastonbury has been an extraordinary part of our lives. There is no festival quite like it anywhere else in the world.” The announcement of the secret gig was made through the band’s official Instagram page, accompanied by an exciting photo of Chrissie donning a black Glastonbury vest top, stylish jeans, and knee-high leather boots.
This surprise appearance comes in the lead-up to Pretenders’ forthcoming studio album, Relentless, scheduled for release on September 15. The band recently unveiled their new song, “I Think About You Daily,” a collaborative effort with the talented Radiohead guitarist, Jonny Greenwood.
Reflecting on their collaboration, Chrissie shared, “Jonny is an incredible musician whom we greatly admire. We first met at the Phantom Thread premiere, where the film played with a live orchestra. I was thrilled when he expressed interest in working together. He even attended one of our shows at a Pizza Express basement. Choosing him to add strings to ‘I Think About You Daily’ was an obvious choice. He’s a legend!”
As the anticipation builds for Glastonbury, whispers of other surprise appearances circulate. Rumors suggest that stars like Harry Styles, Britney Spears, and Pulp might grace the legendary festival. Additionally, after Dave Grohl’s surprise appearance during Sir Paul McCartney’s headline set last year, Foo Fighters have sparked speculation with a cryptic message on their Instagram page, expressing gratitude to their fans and hinting at a possible return to the festival.
