Glastonbury followers react to Russell Crowe being added to 2024 line-up
Glastonbury followers have been reacting to information that Russell Crowe might be acting at this yr’s pageant.
Crowe introduced the information himself on-line at the moment (April 12). Sharing a poster of his act ‘Russell Crowe’s Backyard Half’ on X/Twitter that mentioned “we’re enjoying Glastonbury,” Crowe tweeted: “For these of you watching and ready for tour dates, we might be including extra quickly. Within the meantime there’s this…”
It comes as Glastonbury is now beginning to announce particular person stage line-ups with the acoustic stage that Crowe is enjoying at the moment being the primary. The official 2024 line-up for Glastonbury was shared final month – with Dua Lipa, Coldplay and SZA set to headline the long-lasting Pyramid Stage this summer time, whereas Shania Twain will carry out within the legends slot on the Sunday.
The road-ups for the rest of the phases across the pageant website are set to be introduced within the run-up to this yr’s occasion – together with many new names added to the invoice. You’ll be able to take a look at the primary wave of artists added to the 2024 version right here.
You’ll be able to see among the response to Crowe enjoying the pageant right here:
For these of you watching and ready for tour dates, we might be including extra quickly. Within the meantime there’s this… pic.twitter.com/HW9K38lPWB
— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) April 12, 2024
Improbable information Russell, So wanting ahead to seeing you. Go Russell ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
— Roberta O’ Neill (@r0berta_o) April 12, 2024
Wow, what a giant shock. It appear you might be planning an even bigger tour then final yr. 🤞🤞👍👍🥰
— Karina Haase (@KarinaHaase) April 12, 2024
Again in March, Crowe introduced that his ‘Indoor Backyard Celebration’ could be returning to the UK and Eire this summer time.
The Gladiator actor’s gigs will kick off on the Gaiety Theatre in Dublin on July 1. From there, Crowe will make his method to Warrington, Paris, London and Leeds, earlier than wrapping up at Eden Courtroom in Inverness on July 26.
Opening assist will come from Lorraine O’Reilly in any respect dates. Visit here to purchase tickets and take a look at the complete listing of tour dates under.
Russell Crowe’s ‘Indoor Backyard Celebration’ 2024 UK and Eire dates are:
JULY
1 – Dublin, Gaiety Theatre
4 – Warrington, Parr Corridor
6 – Paris La Cigale (France)
24 – London, O2 Shepherds Bush Empire
25 – Leeds, Brudenell Social Membership
26 – Inverness, Eden Courtroom
The actor’s Indoor Backyard Celebration first started again 2009, when Crowe carried out exterior a London Pub owned by the late speak present icon Michael Parkinson. It has continued ever since.
Crowe’s backing band, The Gents Barbers, consists of musicians he’s been working with between movie shoots over the past 4 years. The band is comprised of drummer Dave kelly, trumpeter Stewart Kirwan, pianist Stu Hunter, guitarist Christ Kamzelas and bassist James Hazelwood.
Talking on is return to the UK and Eire, Crowe shared: “[It’s] an occasion, a band, a occurring. It’s fluid. The personnel adjustments, nevertheless it’s all the time massive. It’s like a pageant the place I collect individuals I love, musicians and storytellers, and we placed on a present,” (per Stereoboard).
“There’s an angle about this band,” he continued. “It’s bought a groove. We do loads of story songs, however we additionally know we’re right here to blow out the cobwebs and provides the viewers evening.”
Earlier this week, it was reported that this yr’s version of Glastonbury has seen the “highest proportion of ticket balances paid ever”, which means there might be “very restricted” tickets out there within the re-sale. You could find out extra details about Glastonbury 2024 and the re-sale right here, and look again at NME‘s highlights from Glasto 2023 right here.