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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Roisin O'Connor

Queen star outlines political disagreements keeping band away from Glastonbury

  • Queen guitarist Brian May has reaffirmed that the band will not perform at Glastonbury Festival due to ongoing political disagreements with its founder, Michael Eavis.
  • May's main objection centres on Eavis's support for badger culling, an issue the animal rights activist and co-founder of Save Me vehemently opposes.
  • Eavis, a dairy farmer, has previously criticised May, calling him a 'danger to farming' for his opposition to the cull, which is intended to control bovine tuberculosis.
  • May has also previously mentioned Eavis's frequent insults as a reason for not performing, stating in 2019 that significant changes would be required.
  • Despite Queen + Adam Lambert having toured worldwide since 2012, the band has never graced the Pyramid Stage, and May remains uncertain about their future live appearances.

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