Janelle Monáe announced for Glastonbury 2019

Janelle Monáe announced for Glastonbury 2019

The frontwoman is set to headline the West Holts Stage

by Chris Bound: January 7, 2019
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Having managed to keep the bulk of this year's line-up completely under wraps, Glastonbury have now announced that Janelle Monáe is also set to play at this year's event.

Speaking on BBC 6Music's breakfast show this morning (7th January), co-organiser Emily Eavis made the announcement, which now sees the 'Dirty Computer' frontwoman headlining the West Holts Stage at the festival, and joins the already confirmed headliner Stormzy and legends slot occupier Kylie Minogue.

Glastonbury Festival will take place at Worthy Farm, Pilton between 26th-30th June, with tickets already sold out. See the announcement on Twitter below.

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