Glastonbury festival hiatus to be filled with ‘huge charity concert honouring late David Bowie featuring world’s greatest young artists’ – ten years on from iconic singer’s tragic death

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The BBC is planning a large charity concert to celebrate the life of David Bowie, who passed away ten years ago. This event is intended to fill the slot in their programming usually occupied by the Glastonbury Festival.

Oh my gosh, I was SO worried, but Emily Eavis, the absolute angel who runs Glastonbury, has said they’re not doing it in 2026! It’s a ‘fallow year,’ she said, which basically means they’re giving the farm a break to recover. Honestly, it’s a small price to pay to keep the magic alive for years to come, right? It just means we have to wait a little longer for the best festival on Earth!

Organizers are already planning a major concert at London’s O2 Arena, and the BBC intends to provide extensive coverage of the event to a global audience.

David, the iconic musician, passed away in January 2016 at the age of 69. He released his last album, Blackstar, only two days before his death.

The concert will showcase incredibly talented young artists who admire the work of the featured musician. All money raised will go to support the Teenage Cancer Trust and Nordoff and Robbins, a charity that uses music therapy.

According to an insider, the event is intended as both a tribute to David Bowie and a showcase of how his work continues to inspire contemporary musicians.

Speaking to The Mirror, sources revealed this event is considered the highlight of their summer music lineup, especially with Glastonbury not happening this year. They are investing significant resources to make it a success.

Daily Mail have contacted BBC for comment.

This news follows Lexi Jones, 25, daughter of David Jones, stating she doesn’t hold her family responsible for the difficult situation she faced. She was reportedly taken from her home against her will and spent time in several treatment facilities, which meant she couldn’t be with her father when he passed away.

She explained on Instagram that her earlier post wasn’t meant to blame anyone, but to offer support to others who have struggled with depression, drug addiction, or eating disorders.

She stated that she didn’t blame her family and realized they were doing their best to support her, even though no one completely grasped the situation back then.

Lexi, the daughter of supermodel Iman, used social media to address some misunderstandings about a recent post. She explained that she wanted to clarify what she had originally shared.

I never intended my story to be about blaming my parents. I love them very much and don’t feel angry towards them. They did their best to help me when I was having a hard time, even though we didn’t fully understand what was going on then. My goal wasn’t to portray family conflict.

I wanted to describe what it’s like to go through treatment as a teenager – the emotions you feel in the moment. It’s possible to feel both supported by the people trying to help, and also struggle with difficult emotions at the same time. Both experiences can be real and valid.

As someone passionate about personal growth, I opened up about my own journey because I’ve noticed a pattern: so many of us go through transformative programs and then feel lost or hesitant to talk about it. It’s like we’re stuck in confusion and silence. Sharing my story was really about breaking that cycle, and I’m thrilled to see it’s already resonated with the people it was meant to help – those who’ve had similar experiences and were looking for connection.

She continued, explaining that she wasn’t interested in anyone discussing her family or blaming people. She simply wanted to have a discussion and gain understanding about a larger issue, not to judge anyone personally.

I shared a personal experience, hoping it would help others feel less isolated in their own struggles.

Lexi shared that when she was fourteen, two very tall men – both over six feet – arrived to bring her to a treatment center.

She remembered her father writing her a touching letter explaining that he was sending her to the facility, and in it, he simply apologized, saying, ‘I’m sorry we have to do this.’

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2026-03-09 03:20