Could Take That actually play Glastonbury? That was the question on r/glastonbury_festival this week — and the consensus from the commentariat is pretty straightforward: yes, but not as a headliner.
The thread kicked off with the simple question and quickly turned into a debate about where a reunion-era Take That would fit on the bill. Most people suggested a Sunday afternoon “Legends” / tea-time-style slot on the Pyramid — the kind of singalong, crowd-pleasing one-hour set that gets everyone swaying rather than the late-night, boundary-pushing headline performance.
Here’s the vibe from the thread:
– Support for a Legends or 3pm Pyramid slot: “3pm pyramid 1 hour slot would be great. Not quite a legend slot.” (FIREBJJ)
– Singalong energy > headline cred: “It would be a good sing-a-long and be better than Shania Twain that’s for sure!” (icantbearsed)
– Reunion talk: several commenters said it’d only really land if all five got back together — Robbie included — which would obviously amp up interest.
– Mixed feelings and pushback: some fans flat-out don’t want it (“Please no”) and others joked about members’ styling choices or personas.
A few other notes from the conversation:
– Many people treated Take That more as a fun nostalgia/legend act than a modern headliner — similar to how Kylie’s Glastonbury set was viewed by some.
– Opinions are split: some reckon they’d be a fun, safe pick for the Sunday slot; others think it would feel out of step with what Glastonbury should be.
Bottom line: Reddit thinks Take That could absolutely play Glastonbury — as a crowd-pleasing Legends/tea-time slot rather than a Pyramid-headliner. A proper comeback (all five members, Robbie involved) would change that calculus — but otherwise, expect lots of singalongs and mixed reactions from the crowd.
What do you think? Would you want a Take That reunion at Glastonbury — tea-time singalong vibes, or not your cup of tea?
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/glastonbury_festival/comments/1r1vhzi/could_take_that_play_glastonbury/