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Honestly I think even The Beatles would struggle in a crowd battle with Charli XCX.   Ive heard there’s going to be around 600K at the Other Stage when she’s on. It’s going to be historic.

No, my point was the company he keeps with his tangible music relevancy numbers. Elton/Macca/Stevie/Madonna all VASTLY out perform him and are from similar eras. In 2025 he is not relevant enough to headline Glastonbury Festival. Rod Stewart headlined and is now back in the Legends slot, more than fair. 

I am a middle aged man so should really go see Neil Young, but think I might actually go see Charli XCX although certainly won't be anywhere near the front.

As much as I hate this clash, Charli is the perfect person to put up against Neil Young. There will be very little crossover between them in terms of audience (i'm probably a minority). I don't believe either will get a ridiculous crowd. I think Charli will get a big one but not to the level of Avril last year, Neil Young will get a moderately big crowd I think but not McCartney or Elton level, more like Dua Lipa 2024 or Arctics 2023.

Neil Young is the Saturday.   Or Braturday as its now been renamed due to Charli XCX's unprecedented popularity causing the calendar to be rewritten.