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Duran Duran Demands Pyramid Headline, Rejects Glastonbury Slot
5/13/2026
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Story summary
- Duran Duran will not play Glastonbury in England unless they headline the Pyramid Stage.
- Simon Le Bon said the band rejected a 3 pm disco-tent slot offered by the festival.
- The band, with 100 million records sold and Hall of Fame induction, seeks headline status.
- Glastonbury will resume in 2027 from June 23-27, with tickets on sale in November 2026.
- Duran Duran will play a large BST Hyde Park show on July 5, 2026, accompanied by Scissor Sisters.
