Foo Fighters perform ‘surprise’ set at Glastonbury to huge Pyramid stage crowd

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Foo Fighters perform ‘surprise’ set at Glastonbury to huge Pyramid stage crowd

US rockers were revealed as mystery act the ChurnUps, though fans had already guessed their identity


Foo Fighters have performed a raucous surprise set at Glastonbury, confirming one of the worst-kept secrets in the festival’s recent history.

The US rockers had been rumoured to appear since organisers announced a mystery act would play the Pyramid stage shortly before headliners Arctic Monkeys on Friday night.

The speculation began when Glastonbury said an unknown group called the ChurnUps would feature in the prominent slot – despite them having no online profile or, more importantly, any songs.

Fans quickly suggested it would be Foo Fighters, and rumours were as good as confirmed this month when they posted a tweet to their fans, saying: “It feels good to see you, churning up these emotions together.”


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