Could these artists play Glastonbury 2024? (Pictures: Getty/Rex)
Glastonbury Festival is right around the corner with thousands of music fans set to make the pilgrimage to Worthy Farm for a weekend of live music.
Those that secured tickets will be treated to headline sets from the likes of Dua Lipa, Coldplay, and SZA, with Shania Twain performing in the traditional Sunday Legends slot.
Among this year’s fun is the alleged promise of secret acts, with huge names popping up every year to dazzle lucky fans – despite not appearing on the official lineup.
Last year saw the Foo Fighters pop in to play a few songs, with past secret sets including the likes of Lady Gaga, Pulp, George Ezra, Mumford and Sons, and Radiohead’s Thom Yorke.
Rumours are already swirling as to who could pop up this year, with some fans convinced Girls Aloud could drop in for Dua Lipa’s headline slot thanks to a gap in their touring schedule.
But which other huge acts could arrive for surprise performances? These are the acts Glastonbury fans think could be in the running.
Kasabian
There could be some Happenings at Glastonbury linked to these indie legends (Picture: Medios y Media/Getty Images)
Kasabian are the most hotly tipped band to be performing a secret set at this year’s Glasto – so much so that, according to NME, William Hill has suspended betting on the band ‘after seeing some telling bets.’
The Leicester rockers have played the iconic festival five times, headlining the Pyramid Stage for the first time in 2014.
The festival kicks off a week before the release of their latest studio album, Happenings, leading many to believe they may pop in to play a few new tracks.
The Killers
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When it comes to predicting Glasto secret sets, many fans look at tour schedules and where telling gaps appear around June.
The Killers, coincidentally, are touring their new greatest hits release Rebel Diamonds in the UK – with a huge gap between shows in Glasgow and London which coincides with Glastonbury.
Fronted by Brandon Flowers, the band have hit the festival four times, headlining in 2019 which broke records as the loudest set of the event’s history at 106 decibels.
Should they be one of the secret sets at this year’s event, it wouldn’t be the first time after the band surprised fans with a performance on the John Peel stage in 2017.
Gaps in the Glastonbury Festival schedule when secret sets could take place
Wednesday, June 26 – Greenpeace Stage – 12pm
Friday, June 28 – Wishing Well – 8.45pm
Friday, June 28 – location TBA – Transgressive Takeover at 11pm
Friday, June 28 – Firmly Rooted – 1am
Saturday, June 29 – BBC Introducing Stage – 4.30pm
Saturday, June 29 – Woodies Stage – 6pm
Saturday, June 29 – Levels – 12am
Sunday, June 30 – BBC Introducing Stage – 7.30pm
Sunday, June 30 – Wishing Well – 9pm
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Source:: Metro
