Robbie Williams has revealed he would like the opportunity to perform in the legends slot at the iconic Glastonbury Festival. In an interview with BBC Breakfast the 48-year-old singer, who previously performed at one of Glastonbury's wettest festivals in 1998 said he would love to return to play at the iconic music event.
Asked if he would be up for performing in the legends slot at Worthy Farm, the former Take That member replied: “Yeah, that’d be cool. Actually, I’d like to do that. I’d like another go round on that stage and feel that audience and get the chance to do it.”
But he may have to wait, as he's not the only music star interested in playing the legends slot. BBC showed a previous clip of Spice Girls star Mel C, who in June 2022 said it would be "the absolute dream" to perform with the girls on stage at the festival.
On seeing the clip, Robbie said: “The Spice Girls trumps a Robbie Williams, so maybe I’ll have to wait”. When asked why he'd love to perform there again, Robbie explained: “It is the epicentre of the music world for that weekend. Everybody’s watching, everybody’s got their eyes on it.
“And that kind of thing doesn’t exist these days because music on TV has died a death and music being a potent, viable thing that gets you to sit down on a Thursday night at seven o’clock for a half an hour now doesn’t exist. So yeah, it’s a big deal.”
The singer also spoke of his new album XXV, which saw him secure his 14th chart-topping record last week. According to the Official Charts Company, Robbie is now the solo artist with the most UK number one albums - with only The Beatles having more Number 1 albums.
Robbie said he is “incredibly grateful that the ship goes forward” as he celebrates 25 years as a solo artist. Last month Netflix announced a documentary about the singer is in production and will launch next year.
He told the BBC: “My big feeling is, my best years professionally could have been from when I was 16 to 21 when I was in Take That. I know how brittle my ego is and I know how fragile I am as a human being and to be a has been… or whatever it was that would have happened to me after Take That.
"I’m incredibly grateful that the ship still goes forward. That’s it. In short, I’m incredibly grateful, that’s what the anniversary has done for me."
