Elton John will deliver 4 ‘particular’ friends to Glastonbury 2023 stage
In what’s going to absolutely be a monumental night of reside music, Sir Elton John might be capping off the festivities of Glastonbury 2023 this weekend.
The Rocketman is the ultimate act hitting the Pyramid stage at 9pm on Sunday night time, and can play for simply over two hours.
This would be the first time he has performed Glastonbury Festival, and it’ll additionally (apparently) act as his final ever reside UK present as he goes into retirement.
Now the icon’s husband, David Furnish, has revealed Elton won’t be doing it alone.
Speaking on Beth Rigby Interviews, David mentioned Elton is bringing “four collaborators of his choosing” to the stage throughout the setlist.
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David went on to trace: “People, he just thought, ‘I’d really like to do something with these artists at Glastonbury.'”
However, David – who has been married to Elton for 9 years – added: “And that’s all I’m going to say.”
When pressed on who the artists is likely to be, David doubled down: “Sorry. I am sworn to secrecy.”
He did go on to present some hints as to how the present will pan out, nevertheless.
“This one is very special,” David mentioned of Sir Elton’s headline slot. “It is not just another day in office. It’s a different setlist – it’s a huge outdoor live festival.
“He’s received 4 completely different collaborators becoming a member of him on stage at completely different instances, who I will not identify, sorry,” David added. “So, he is achieved a number of adjustments. Rather a lot on his plate, so I feel he is anxious. Yeah, however I feel good, anxious, wholesome anxious.”
At the second, the chances are within the favour of a selected few musicians from world wide becoming a member of the star this weekend.
Bookmaker William Hill has included Dua Lipa (1/16) and Lady Gaga (1/4) on their listing of favourites set to hitch Elton John on the Pyramid Stage this weekend.
Other names on the listing embrace Harry Styles (8/11) and Eminem (4/5).