MICHAEL EAVIS promised something special for Glastonbury's 40th birthday next year - and boy has he delivered.
U2 will headline on Friday night - the first time the Irish rockers have ever played the festival.

It will be a career highlight for both Glasto founder Michael and U2 frontman BONO, who have been circling each other making loving noises for quite a while now.

A source said: "Everyone is over the moon that the deal has been done.

"Michael really wanted a huge name for the 40th anniversary and the fact U2 have never played Glastonbury in their 32-year career only adds to the mystique.



Done Eavis so well ... Michael"In fact Eavis has been asking them for a while now and really stepped up the effort this year. This could be an iconic moment."

U2 cunningly left a gap in their US tour schedule for the gig, which will take place on Friday, June 25.

Earlier this year Bono said of Glasto: "I know lots of people want us to play.

"It's something we're working up our whole life to do. We really, really want to do this."

With U2 in the bag and more big names to follow, this could end up being the best Glasto in an illustrious 40-year history.

Pledged
The event sold out in hours last month before even one act had been announced, and Michael, below, and daughter EMILY are determined to give fans an all-star line-up.

He has pledged there will be "three or four superstars" adding: "The expectations are really high and we're trying to get the best headliners in the world."

The ROLLING STONES, COLDPLAY, DAVID BOWIE, MUSE and even LED ZEPPELIN are among those rumoured to be in the running for spots.

Let's just hope the weather stays nice.



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the world's worst kept secret, is now, out of the bag.

The ROLLING STONES, COLDPLAY, DAVID BOWIE, MUSE and even LED ZEPPELIN are among those rumoured to be in the running for spots.

Bowie? Led Zeppelin?!

U2 to headline Glastonbury 2010 - good reason not to go

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>The ROLLING STONES, COLDPLAY, DAVID BOWIE, MUSE and even LED ZEPPELIN are among those rumoured to be in the running for spots.



Wow..the Sun's music writer really does have his finger on the pulse of what's going on in the entertainment world

OK, so who spiked this guy's drink?

Thank God for that. Can plan my holidays now.

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Silver Dagger
Thank God for that. Can plan my holidays now.

That still leaves the Saturday slot open. After U2 it'll have to be someone VERY big.

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>The ROLLING STONES, COLDPLAY, DAVID BOWIE, MUSE and even LED ZEPPELIN are among those rumoured to be in the running for spots.



Wow..the Sun's music writer really does have his finger on the pulse of what's going on in the entertainment world

OK, so who spiked this guy's drink?

At least he didn't mention Abba.

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What's your favourite flavour?...........Cherry Red!!

I hope someone remembers to Un-nail Miss Bono from the cross.

First U2 and the next day Zeppelin. Now, THAT would be something.

It's funny that LZ keeps getting tossed around. As if they're ever gonna do something again. That was it, that last time. The tickets are all sold, right? So there's no need for them to put out false information like that.

In the French website Libération, U2 are to play both nights at the weekend 26-28 June.

Mr Eavis eben declared : Eventually,the greatest band in the world is going to perform in the best summer festival. We couldn't expect more for our 40th anniversary. And there are plenty of other surprises to follow...

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In the French website Libération, U2 are to play both nights at the weekend 26-28 June.

Mr Eavis eben declared : Eventually,the greatest band in the world is going to perform in the best summer festival. We couldn't expect more for our 40th anniversary. And there are plenty of other surprises to follow...

[next.liberation.fr]

They won't play two nights. NO WAY.

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Jim Price
In the French website Libération, U2 are to play both nights at the weekend 26-28 June.

They are playing in Edmonton on June 23, Glastonbury on June 25 and in Minneapolis on June 27. No second show at Glastonbury.

Not saying there's a chance, they'll play Glastonbury, but: I've heard rumours, from people who are usually very well informed, that the Stones are considering starting their 2010 tour earlier than originally planned. There was talk of September, but as the financial crisis seems to be over - or recovering at a nice pace - in many of their important territories, the idea of starting earlier occurred.
So if you've planned to take time off from work from September to follow the tour, it could be you'll have to re-arrange your plans.

Attention. 2010 there will be another World cup in south Africa( fussball, soccer==)

under the boardwalk---down by the sea

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Attention. 2010 there will be another World cup in south Africa( fussball, soccer==)

Yes, but only for a month. June 11 - July 11.

Isn't Glasto a three day thingamygig?

So Eavis has filled the first night with a lesser rock act - to be followed by the major ones?