Fatboy Slim Says Glastonbury Never Paid Him

Fatboy Slim said he has never been paid to go to Glastonbury, despite performing there more than 100 times. He told The Metro that Emily and Michael gave him free tickets. He also said he performed at Worthy Farm when he was not included in the official programme. Norman Cook has performed regularly at the site over the years.

In 2024, Fatboy Slim performed Happy Hour with Paul Heaton on the Pyramid Stage. He described Glastonbury as a fun, innovative and beautiful human experience rooted in alternative culture, and said he was proud of his relationship and history with the festival. Glastonbury has been described as paying relatively low fees to artists because of its commitment to charitable donations. The festival announced a £2million donation to NHS Somerset in January 2025.

Emily Eavis said all three of the festival's 2027 headliners have been decided. Early betting favourites for the Pyramid Stage next summer included Sam Fender, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, Rihanna and Little Simz. Eavis also confirmed that Oasis will not headline the festival next year.