Jay-Z will headline Glastonbury 2008

Organisers of annual Glastonbury festival have confirmed that Jay-Z will headline this year’s event. According to the festival’s boss Michael Eavis words, New York rapper will be an alternative for Radiohead and similar bands.

Eavis said: «Jay-Z will appeal to the young people and under-25s for sure, so that's a big pull for them. It's not like the traditional one we do, like Radiohead, Coldplay, Muse and Oasis, it’s something new».

Glastonbury festival will take place between June 27 and 29.