Foo Fighters were the mystery band billed as The ChurnUps at Glastonbury 2023.
The group played a surprise Pyramid Stage set on Friday 23 June, appearing in the festival schedule under the deliberately cryptic name “The ChurnUps.” The disguise fuelled days of speculation because the slot was prominent but the advertised act had no obvious public identity.
The reveal became clear when Dave Grohl appeared onstage and the band launched into a Foo Fighters performance. The set included songs from the group’s catalogue and served as a major festival moment, particularly because Grohl had a strong existing connection with Glastonbury through previous appearances and collaborations.
The ChurnUps were not a separate touring band or a new permanent project. The name was a festival billing device designed to preserve the surprise. Foo Fighters were also distinct from the officially announced 2023 Pyramid Stage headliners: Arctic Monkeys, Guns N’ Roses and Elton John.