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Although there’s a chance that something has been sorted out behind the scenes which is why the statement had been taken down, I find it hard to believe that something could be sorted out now post-statement that couldn’t have been sorted before he threw a paddy and called out the festival. Think the more likely scenario is he’s either seen it get exposure and decided that was enough, or realised the hypocrisy in his statement given the other shows he’s lined up to play (BST for example) and took it down out of embarrassment.   It’s pretty obvious his whole issue is with the streaming rights and him not wanting to hand them all over to the BBC/have the full thing broadcast but obviously that would’ve looked a bit of a lame argument on his side so he had to blow it out of proportion a bit.   Here’s hoping something has been sorted, although does seem like a bridge had been burnt. 

don't agree.   if you're artistic integrity is being compromised by the demands of a broadcasting corporation then i think it is in the wider interest to publicise it.   as i said before, i couldn't care less about Neil Young, but i say good on him.  

Good! I’m glad he’s not playing. I’m getting kinda fed up with GF trying to book aging stars who are decades past their best.    Book someone relevant ffs.            Like the KLF (yes I know, I know). 

Obviously any artist has the right to not appear if the contractual terms do not suit them but do not understand the need to publicise decision especially when you have not been confirmed as playing and reason given is so nebulous.   storm in teacup with no one coming out of it smelling of roses. Shame and unnecessary.

Thanks. I'll be 55 this year, and apart from the booze am pretty fit. Used to do quite a lot of running, long distance races etc., but over last few years life and injuries has got in the way a bit. Been picking it up again recently and running 30/40 miles per week. Love running to be honest. On days I don't run I try and walk a lot, I have a target on my garmin watch app thingy to get above 13.5k steps/day, which I mostly hit. I cycle to work too, when I can be arsed and when weather favourable, so not as much as I should! So I'm kind of ok fitness wise but have got some growing pains, various aches and pains, a bit of tinnitus, some anxiety..maybe cutting down on the booze will help with some of that.