Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Entertainment
Zoe Delaney

Elton John surprises fans as Brandon Flowers joins him for Glastonbury headline gig

Sir Elton John pulled out all the stops as he closed this year's Glastonbury Festival this evening.

The legendary singer, 76, took to the Pyramid Stage at around 9 pm and brought out a number of famous guests, including The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers.

After an incredible setlist, Elton introduced The Killers' star Brandon onto the stage.

The gigantic crowd sang along as the two performed the hit song.

Introducing him, Elton said: "My next guest. I first met in 2005 When I started playing in Las Vegas, and he came around to my hotel suite to play me his band's first album, which was called Hot Fuss.

"We've been friends ever since. He was the first person I thought of us to come and sing with me, even though he's played Glastonbury six times with The Killers. "So I'd like to introduce my dear friend, fantastic artist, Brandon Flowers."

Elton John headlined Sunday's main stage (Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)

Sir Elton also brought on Stephen Sanchez to perform his own song, Until I Found You.

Other guests include Jacob Lusk from Gabriels, who performed Are You Ready For Love. Pop star Rina Sawayama appeared on stage to perform Don't Go Breaking My Heart.

Ahead of Elton's Glastonbury performance this evening, the music icon's husband David Furnish teased fans about the singer's plans to bring major stars on stage with him.

"Four collaborators of his choosing," David told Sky News journalist Beth Rigby.

"People, he just thought, 'I’d really like to do something with these artists at Glastonbury'. And that’s all I’m going to say."

When pushed to reveal the names of the four collaborators, David added: "Sorry. I am sworn to secrecy."

Ahead of Elton's headline set, Glastonbury organiser Emily Eavis spoke to the Glastonbury Free Press onsite paper about landing the epic star for his Sunday night performance.

Brandon Flowers joined him on stage (Leon Neal/Getty Images)
He sang Tiny Dancer with Elton (Leon Neal/Getty Images)

She told how hands on he had been about his 9pm slot.

Emily said: “We have so many artists playing here and often we don’t have much direct contact. But Elton has been very involved and we’ve worked really closely. He’s so excited and engaged with what Glastonbury is.”

She said he has even been calling her out of the blue to discuss the finer points as the day got closer.

“It has been quite surreal. Standing there in the farmhouse chatting to Elton while trying to get the kids ready for school, or whatever. But he’s been absolutely lovely," she said:

“He’s been carving out a set that’s going to be completely unique to Glastonbury. I love his love for doing that. I don’t want to give anything away, but it’s going to be amazing."

* Follow Mirror Celebs on Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.