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Brian May Rules Out Queen at Glastonbury Over Badger-Cull Dispute

May says no booking talks exist due to his public opposition to the festival’s stance on badger culling.

Overview

  • The guitarist reiterated that Queen will not appear at Worthy Farm unless the organisers’ politics change, citing his animal-welfare principles.
  • He accused Glastonbury leadership of supporting badger killing, a policy backed by founder Michael Eavis as part of efforts to tackle bovine TB.
  • May noted that discussions about a slot have never happened, saying organisers are aware of his position.
  • Eavis previously criticised May as a “danger to farming,” underscoring a long-running rift between the two sides.
  • Glastonbury is in a fallow year and scheduled to return in 2027, while May says Queen’s live plans remain uncertain and hints at possible future projects.