As they prepare for their 50th Anniversary Tour, Squeeze’s co-founders Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford look forward to opening Glastonbury Festival when they perform on the Pyramid Stage at midday on Friday June 28.
Says Glen Tillbrook: “I was at the 1971 Glastonbury Fayre and it was a life changing experience for me. I didn’t return until 1994, and, of course, the festival had grown but it carried the same spirit that I remembered. I have been a regular at the festival ever since which may explain why I am so pleased and proud that Squeeze will be opening the Pyramid Stage this year!”
Adds Chris Difford: “It is a massive honour to open the festival. I feel completely grateful that after 50 years we can play our songs in front of such a loving audience, and have a nice lunch afterwards.”
With Difford and Tilbrook joined by bassist Owen Biddle, pedal steel and guitarist Melvin Duffy, percussionist Steve Smith, keyboardist Stephen Large and drummer Simon Hanson – the sound and spirit of Squeeze remains vital and vibrant for its fiftieth year.
Squeeze’s nationwide tour, culminating at London’s Royal Albert Hall, is only part of their 50th anniversary celebrations. Difford and Tilbrook are currently working on their first new material since The Knowledge and are deep diving into the archives for previously unreleased material.
Squeeze have confirmed that, on their headline tour, they will once again be supporting charity The Trussell Trust, which provides emergency food and support to people who cannot afford the essentials, while campaigning for change to end the need for food banks in the UK. Fans are invited on the tour to bring along food donations to the shows, where there will be collection points across the venue each night. There will also be collection buckets for any cash donations.


Fantastic!! I’ve been following Squeeze and growing older with them since their conception. Knock ’em dead boys!!👍😉😍
Hopefully they’ll make some new young fans too!