Robbie Williams has revealed if he will ever headline Glastonbury.
The singer, 50, celebrated the premiere of his biopic Better Man in London on Wednesday and told MailOnline he would take to the main Pryamid Stage: ‘When they ask me’.
It comes after Rod Steward, 79, was the first act confirmed for Glastonbury 2025, with the festival announcing on Tuesday that the rock star will play the Legends slot on the Pyramid Stage.
As to why he hasn’t performed as a headline act yet, Robbie continued: ‘I don’t know. I think I may have upset them.
‘I don’t get asked but I’m pretty good at this now.’
Robbie performed at Glastonbury in 1998, headlining the festival on the Pyramid Stage.
Robbie Williams has revealed if he will ever headline Glastonbury. The singer, 50, celebrated the premiere of his biopic Better Man in London on Wednesday
It comes after Rod Steward, 79, was the first act confirmed for Glastonbury 2025, with the festival announcing on Tuesday that the rock star will play the Legends slot on the Pyramid Stage
His discography includes seven UK No. 1 singles, and all but one of his 14 studio albums have reached No. 1 in the UK.
The musician gained a Guinness World Record in 2006 for selling 1.6 million tickets in a single day during his Close Encounters Tour and 18 BRIT awards after launching his solo career following the success of Take That.
But at the time, the musician said he felt ‘imposter syndrome’ before heading out to the thousands of fans.
He reflected in his Netflix documentary: ‘I’m terrified… There’s still a bit of me going, I’m still Rob from Stoke-on-Trent. I’m still 16. It’s one of those moments where I think I’m going to be found out’.
Meanwhile, Rod’s Glastonbury appearance will mark 23 years after his last performance at the Somerset festival.
The rocker will follow in the footsteps of Shania Twain in 2024 and play the famous Sunday teatime ‘legends’ slot.
However, Glastonbury 2025 ticket holders have slammed the festival for signing Rod as they insisted the booking is the ‘final nail’ in the coffin for the festival.
Taking to X – formerly known as Twitter – fans raged that Rod ‘needs to retire’ and that many young fans will not know his music.
‘Rod Stewart needs to retire. The legends slot will be painful to watch/listen to #Glastonbury; The final nail in Glastonbury’s coffin; Rod Stewart headlining Glastonbury. Will anyone under 50 even know any of his songs;
However, Glastonbury 2025 ticket holders have slammed the festival for signing Rod as they insisted the booking is the ‘final nail’ in the coffin for the festival
Rod previously headlined the festival in 2002 (pictured), alongside Coldplay and Stereophonics
‘Rod Stewart headlining Glastonbury legends stage. Another reason not to go. 380 quid a ticket is the other reason; Imagine spending nearly £400 on a ticket only to discover that Rod Stewart is the main act. You’re going to want to jhope there’s a decent act on elsewhere.’
But others were delighted at the prospect of seeing Rod perform at Glastonbury again.
‘Sunday afternoon, sun shining and a couple of beers listening to the songs your dad played in the car… what’s not to like!’ exclaimed one ticket holder.
‘He was a great headliner in 2002 can’t wait to see him again’ agreed another.
Rod told the BBC that he was ‘proud and ready’ to play at the sold out festival, adding that – at the age of 79 – he was ‘more than able to pleasure and titillate’ the crowd.
He previously headlined the festival in 2002, alongside Coldplay and Stereophonics.
A Glastonbury slot could be the latest venture for Robbie, who has been working on Better Man since 2021 – with the film set for release on December 26.
The singer is portrayed by actor Jonno Davies in the form of a CGI monkey in the film. While Jonno, takes on the role of younger Robbie, the singer is heard in the voiceover and later plays the older version of himself.
The official synopsis reads: ‘Better Man is based on the true story of the meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and remarkable resurgence of British pop superstar Robbie Williams, one of the greatest entertainers of all time.
‘Under the visionary direction of Michael Gracey (‘The Greatest Showman’), the film is uniquely told from Williams’ perspective, capturing his signature wit and indomitable spirit.
‘It follows Robbie’s journey from childhood, to being the youngest member of chart-topping boyband Take That, through to his unparalleled achievements as a record-breaking solo artist – all the while confronting the challenges that stratospheric fame and success can bring.’
