Glastonbury 2023 line-up: Who are The Churnups?

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Glastonbury 2023 ticketholders are speculating online over a prominent mystery slot on the Pyramid Stage.Today (May 30) the full line-up and stage times were revealed for this year’s festival, which is due to take place at Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset between June 21-25.

Joining the bill were the likes of Queens Of The Stone Age, The Hives and Ben Howard.But the main talking point surrounding the extensive schedule is a slot occupied by an unknown act, The Churnups, on the opening day of music (June 23).They are billed to perform on the Pyramid Stage for an hour and a quarter (6:15pm-7:30pm BST) ahead of Royal Blood (8:15 pm-9:15pm BST) and headliners Arctic Monkeys (10:15pm-11:45pm BST).Initially, many fans on Twitter and beyond claimed that the pseudonym belongs to Pulp – who recently began their 2023 reunion tour.

Jarvis Cocker and co are currently free over the Glasto weekend (see their full list of gigs here).As fan account Glastobation – and numerous others – pointed out, “when something is churned it becomes Pulp”.Since the widespread rumour began circulating, however, Pulp drummer Nick Banks has taken to social media to deny any link to the slot.“Though it’s very tempting to tease you lot again.

I know nothing of the ‘Churnups’ band,” he tweeted. “Ok? Over and out. (For now).”Here’s some clarifications The Wednesday of which I speak is Sheffield Wednesday FC.