On Dec. 31, the singer-songwriter had shared a letter on Neil Young Archives announcing he would no longer play the event due to BBC's "corporate control." On Friday, Young reversed his decision.

Musician Neil Young has pulled out of the U.K.'s biggest music festival Glastonbury, citing the "corporate control" of the BBC. The Canadian-American singer, 79, wrote on his website Tuesday to explain that he and his new band,

Neil Young is setting the record straight about his upcoming appearance at Glastonbury 2025. The legendary musician took to his personal blog on Friday to say he will in fact be playing at the celebrated UK-based fest, after previously announcing he had pulled out of the commitment.

Neil Young announced on his website he would not be playing Glastonbury this year, citing 'corporate control' over the festival.

Neil Young has pulled out of this year’s Glastonbury Festival, blaming the BBC’s “corporate control” for his decision.

Before walking back the decision, the ‘Heart of Gold’ singer-songwriter said he was turning down a headline slot at the 2025 festival because it was under the ‘corporate control’ of the BBC. He wasn’t exactly wrong,

The rock star says the festival, which is partnered with the BBC, is "now under corporate control".

Neil Young and his band The Chrome Hearts will play Glastonbury 2025 after all, the singer says. He took a public stance against Glastonbury earlier this week, calling it a “corporate turn-off.” Now he’s walked the statement back.