Glastonbury to have two female headliners for the first time ever as major British band return
GLASTONBURY has reportedly secured Madonna, Dua Lipa and Coldplay for next year’s festival, marking the first time that two female artists will headline.
It has been claimed they will each perform on the Pyramid Stage, with Madonna, 65, closing on Sunday night and Dua, 28, billed as Friday’s top act.
Coldplay will perform on Saturday, according to a new report.
An insider told the Mail on Sunday: “It’s the dream line-up, a brilliant mix of different music and different atmospheres.
“Then, of course, you have Madonna on the final night, which will be epic.”
Surprisingly, the Holiday songstress has never been booked for Glastonbury before – unlike Coldplay who have headlined four times in the past.
The Chris Martin-fronted brand have entertained swarms of fans at Worthy Farm in 2002, 2005, 2011 and 2016.
Just a few weeks ago, we revealed Madonna had been in advanced talks to headline the iconic fest.
And before that, we told how Coldplay were keen to star there too.
Emily Eavis — the daughter of Glastonbury founder Michael — faced criticism that this year’s festival was headlined by male acts Elton John, the Arctic Monkeys and Guns N’ Roses.
She said: “We did have a female headliner, and she unfortunately had to pull out . . . it changes all the time.
“But next year it’s looking like we’ve got two female headliners, so fingers crossed.”
Taylor Swift was thought to have pulled out over a change in plans.
According to its website, Glastonbury will take place from June 26 to 30, 2024. Tickets go on sale later this month.
The Sun has contacted Glastonbury reps for comment.