Via YouTubeMusic / NewsMusic / NewsBBC’s Glastonbury ‘celebration’ will feature David Bowie, Beyoncé, and moreOther classic sets from artists such as Billie Eilish, Radiohead, and Lana Del Rey will be shown following the festival’s cancellation earlier this yearShareLink copied ✔️May 26, 2020May 26, 2020TextThom Waite Following the cancellation of Glastonbury due to coronavirus back in March, it was announced that the BBC would broadcast a “celebration” of the festival. Now, the broadcaster has unveiled exactly how it will celebrate Glastonbury in its 50th year. Over 60 performances by some of the biggest artists to play the festival – including Beyoncé and David Bowie’s iconic headline slots from 2011 and 2000, respectively – will be broadcast on BBC Two, BBC Four, and BBC iPlayer in June. BBC iPlayer will also host a new “pop-up” Glastonbury channel, playing historic back-to-back sets and highlights, as well as on-demand streaming of shows from the likes of Radiohead, Billie Eilish, The XX, and Lana Del Rey. The latter was due to play the festival this year, along with Charli XCX, Thom Yorke, FKA twigs, and (obviously) many more, as shared in a playlist after its cancellation. “There are so many memorable sets being played across the BBC over what would have been our 50th anniversary weekend,” says Glastonbury’s Emily Eavis in a statement. “Personally, I’m looking forward to a weekend of reflecting on the history of our festival and going back to some classic performances from David Bowie, Adele, REM, Beyoncé, The Rolling Stones, Jay-Z, Billie Eilish and lots more. Me and my dad will definitely be watching!” The coverage will run from June 25 to June 29 2020, when the festival was originally scheduled to take place. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MOREWatch: Lil Uzi Vert doesn’t believe we’re in realityWatch: beabadoobee on AI slop, the Gen Z stare and Zayn Malik Antonio MarrasAntonio Marras wants us to stop and smell the roses for AW26Ass, miso soup and furries: beabadoobee’s 5 most chaotic online momentsbeabadoobee: ‘You’ve got to embrace the fuck-ups and the failures’fakemink: ‘I’m the Eminem of the UK underground’The most revealing lyrics on Harry Styles’ new albumThe rise of EsDeeKid in 5 tracksWatch: Oklou on favourite films, parenthood, and how to say her nameA starter pack guide to the lore of 2hollis‘The internet was a bad parent to me’: 2hollis and Arca in conversation6 times Lil Uzi Vert pushed rap forwardEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy