With registration for next year’s Glastonbury festival set to close today, organiser Michael Eavis has stated that he will announce the three acts topping the bill on the Pyramid Stage in 2011 once the final ticket has been sold.
Speaking to BBC’s Newsbeat, Eavis once again talked up the calibre of next year’s headliners, and claimed the quality of the weekend could surpass this summer’s event when Muse, Stevie Wonder and Gorillaz headlined. “The three headliners are incredibly impressive,” he said. “I deliberately want to announce them after the tickets have been sold. The headliners next year are absolutely fantastic, I can guarantee that. It’ll be on a par with this year, and possibly slightly better even.”
Later, Eavis also reiterated his desire to continue as lead organiser for the foreseeable future, but confirmed he will eventually pass on the baton to his daughter Emily. “Maybe I’ve got another 10 years possibly left in me,” he revealed. “I’ve got no signs of giving up at the moment but I certainly need all the help I can get. Emily will be in a good place to take the show on eventually.”
U2 are being strongly tipped to finally make their bow at the festival after being forced to cancel this year, while pop superstar Madonna is also being widely linked with next summer’s 41st Glastonbury festival.