In 2009, fans left comments on the Glastonbury website asking why the was not showing all of Young’s set on the website or on TV.
The corporation said at the time it had “spent the last couple of months” negotiating with Young’s management about what they could show.
“Neil’s management agreed to let TV and radio broadcast five songs as they watched and listened to his performance. They believe in the live event and retaining its mystery and that of their artist,” the said.
“They have decided to make one song available online over the weekend to give a flavour of his set. That’s Rockin’ In The Free World and that’s their decision.”
News has contacted Glastonbury Festival and Young for further comment about him turning down a return for 2025.
The UK’s biggest music festival returns to Somerset from 25 June, with Rod Stewart being the only headliner officially named so far in the Sunday “legends slot”.
Guitar hero Nile Rodgers appeared to accidentally confirm that he and Chic would also be playing, during an acceptance speech at the Rolling Stone Awards in November.
Tickets sold out in about 35 minutes organisers said in November, adding that any not fully paid for by April will be put up for resale.
