Maximo Park singer Paul Smith has said that he approves of this year's Glastonbury performers.

Speaking to Gigwise, the frontman said that the festival tends to be judged by its main acts, but claimed that much more can be found by exploring the Worthy Farm site.

He explained: "That's the thing with Glastonbury, it seems to be defined by the media by the headline acts but if you wander around the fields you can see so much interesting stuff in the dance tents or the African music that plays."

Smith also revealed that he is a big fan of Neil Young and is looking forward to seeing his headline slot at the festival, but is also disappointed that it conflicts with the Animal Collective performance.

The musician told the news provider that Maximo Park will open the evening on Thursday (June 25th) night with a set list which was selected online by their fans, with the band still unsure which songs will appear on it.

Recently, Glastonbury founder Michael Eavis revealed that he will step down as head of the event in two years' time, allowing daughter Emily and her fiance to run the festival.

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written by news desk on 23/06/2009 16:31:07
Photo : Paul Smith looking forward to catching bands at Glasto