Glastonbury Festival founder Michael Eavis is set to receive a knighthood after being recognised in the 2024 New Year Honours list.
Since founding the festival in 1970, Eavis, aged 88, will become Sir Michael in recognition of his contribution to music. Over half a century on from its origins as a relatively small music and arts festival in Worthy Farm, it stands today as arguably the most iconic festival on earth. The festival also contributes over £2 million to charity each year.
Joining Sir Michael on the 2024 Honours list from the world of music is singer and former X Factor winner Leona Lewis. Lewis, who recently sat down for an in-depth chat with Headliner about her career to date, will be honoured with an OBE for her services to music and charity.
Meanwhile, Dame Shirley Bassey, 86, who has sold 135 million records, will become the 64th living member of the Order of the Companion of Honour, which only has 65 members at one time.
Elsewhere, Academy Award-winning lyricist Don Black, who has worked with the likes of John Barry and Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber will become a CBE, and legendary DJs Steve Wright and Tony Blackburn are set to become MBEs and OBEs respectively.
Other notable honourees making the 2024 Honours list include author Jilly Cooper, actor Emilia Clarke, England goalkeeper Mary Earps, ex-rugby league players Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield, and businessman Tim Martin.
You can listen to our interview with Lewis below.
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