Anti-‘Kanye West at Glastonbury’ petition launched

Earlier this evening, Glastonbury Festival organisers announced Kanye West as the headline act for this summer’s event, taking charge of the Pyramid Stage at the 3-day Somerset festival in June… And whilst ticket-holders were divided at the announcement, some have taken to more extreme lengths to voice their anger.

Moments ago, a petition, aptly-titled Cancel Kanye West’s headline slot and get a rock band. was launched on Change.org, already garnering 250 330 signatures. The open petition to Glastonbury Festival reads “Kanye West is a insult to music fans all over the world. We spend hundreds of pounds to attend glasto, and by doing so, expect a certain level of entertainment”. before closing “Prevent this abolition Now!”

**UPDATE: As of 19th March, the petition has received over 50,000 signatures**

Whilst we rarely get involved in these kinds of things, we’d personally like to voice that we believe having West at Glastonbury is an exciting proposition. It’s noted that his arrogance has often overshadowed his work, however Glastonbury Festival, as an event founded on ‘contemporary performing arts’, is absolutely in its right to invite Kanye along as a headliner. The beauty of Glastonbury in its entirety is the wealth of activities available to ticketholders; last year, our editorial team sidelined Metallica’s headline show for fun at the BBC Introducing tent, and there were no regrets whatsoever.

Ultimately, Glastonbury caters for eclectic tastes – hip-hop fans have been commendably silent regarding Foo Fighters’ appearance at Glastonbury 2015; therefore rock fans should appreciate Kanye’s own fanbase that has been built thanks to his vast (and impressive) discography. Just like Jay Z back in 2008, hip-hop should absolutely be present at an all-encompassing event like Glastonbury Festival, and there’s no reason as to why Kanye should be told to step down.

Our POV over… as always we’d be keen to know your own thoughts!