Cher at Glastonbury 2025? Pop Legend in Talks for a Legendary Comeback!
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At 78 years old, Cher continues to captivate audiences with her iconic voice and unmatched stage presence. Now, the legendary pop star is in “meaningful discussions” with the organizers of the Glastonbury Festival to take on the coveted legend’s slot in 2025. This potential appearance at one of the world’s most renowned music festivals marks an exciting chapter in Cher’s storied career.
A source close to the negotiations revealed to The Sun newspaper, “Cher is practically the legend of all pop music legends. She would be incredible. It’s been a long time coming, but she is finally in meaningful talks with Glastonbury about playing the legend’s slot.”
For Cher, who hasn’t toured the UK since 2019, the idea of performing at Glastonbury holds a unique allure. While the notion of a full-scale tour doesn’t pique her interest anymore, she’s open to the possibility of a select few performances in the UK next year—Glastonbury being one of them. The insider added, “Everything is very much in the planning stages, but Cher is hoping to play a handful of shows in the UK next year and Glastonbury could be one of them.”
Cher’s potential appearance at Glastonbury would be a significant moment in her career, which has spanned nearly six decades. Since releasing her debut solo album, All I Really Want to Do, in 1965, Cher has become a global icon. Yet, even she is surprised by her enduring presence in the music industry. “I never thought about getting this old and still having a job!” she told The Guardian.
Despite her longevity, Cher has no intentions of stepping away from the spotlight. Reflecting on a conversation with fellow music legend Barbra Streisand, Cher shared, “Barbra Streisand once asked me, ‘Why are you still working?’ And I said, ‘Because some day I won’t be able to.’ So, for as long as I can work, I will.”
Cher’s rise to fame began in the 1960s alongside her then-husband Sonny Bono, with the duo becoming one of the most famous pop acts of the era. Yet, their journey was anything but conventional. “I was a terrible singer at first and Sonny was a frightening singer. But he was a good songwriter,” Cher once admitted, highlighting the unlikely combination that would go on to leave an indelible mark on the music world.
As Cher inches closer to potentially headlining Glastonbury 2025, fans around the world are undoubtedly eager to see what the pop icon has in store. After all, when it comes to legends, few can match the enduring star power of Cher.