SCOTTISH star Lulu is heading to Glastonbury Festival for a final show after announcing her retirement from touring.
In February, the 75-year-old announced her plans to retire after six decades in the spotlight when she wraps up her small Champagne for Lulu tour this month.
Speaking to broadcaster and former MP Gyles Brandreth on his Rosebud podcast, Lulu said: “This is my farewell tour, with family, and friends.
“Last year I did a tour that was kind of gruelling, it was successful, it went well, but you need an army to be a success in your career these days and I felt unsupported.
“But then I turned 75, and I thought, 'You know what, I want to carry on working, but I want to do it a different way’.”
But her name has now been revealed on the line-up poster for Glastonbury's Field of Avalon area, where she also performed in 2015.
Other names on the bill include Frank Turner, Kate Nash, Lucy Spraggan, The Magic Numbers and Skindred.
When the poster was released, a Glastonbury Festival spokesperson said: “Once again the heart of Worthy Farm, the Field of Avalon will come alive again with the spirit of Albion fayre.
“Like an island in the sea of Glastonbury, the Field of Avalon maintains its unbroken connection to the earthy Eden.
“Once part of the Greenfields it remains as one of the original areas still visited by a diverse lineage of legendary musicians, artists and fellow pilgrims.
“Festival travellers come to rest their weary legs and recharge with a pint of ale, delicious food and some of the best and diverse musical programs on site.
“Expect days of eclectic music representing the best in the world of contemporary, roots and folk music, a gender equal line-up and intimate, never-forget Glastonbury moments when you visit the Field of Avalon.”
Glastonbury Festival 2024: Field of Avalon line-up
Baby Queen
The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican
BC Camplight
Billie Marten
Caity Baser
The Cat Empire
Cut Capers
The Deep Blue
Elles Bailey
The Feeling
Flyte
Frank Turner
The Go! Team
Haircut 100
Kate Nash
Kingfishr
Lucy Spraggan
Lulu
The Magic Numbers
New Model Army
Old Time Sailors
The Scratch
Shaznay Lewis
Skindred
Toyah & Robert
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel