AN Island band joined the likes of Ed Sheeran, Radiohead and Foo Fighters when they headlined a stage at this year’s Glastonbury.
Psychedelic trio Confed. Fred were top of the bill at the Bread and Roses stage on the Friday — and the band were such a hit they were asked back the next day.
The offer of another set was something the band couldn’t refuse, even though it meant missing Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn’s speech on the Pyramid stage.
Bassist and vocalist Max Battista, 19 — also a youth councillor — said: “We would have loved to hear his speech but the main arena was rammed. There was no time between soundcheck and the set to walk there and back.
“It was a second set offered to us by the Bread and Roses stage, as they enjoyed our first one the night before.
“We couldn’t say no. To be at Glastonbury and get offered a second set is something you can’t pass up.”
The band — which includes Ollie Grant, 26 (drums/vocals) and Keir Hicks, 23 (lead guitar/vocals) — are working on their third EP, which will feature new single Low.
“The weekend was a humbling and inspiring experience. We made some great friends and with Glastonbury and The IW Festival under our belts, we are hungry for more,” Max said. You can see their set at www.facebook.com/confedfred/