Jay Z has been confirmed as headliner for this years Glastonbury Festival.

Speaking to BBC Somerset, Michael Eavis said he wanted to “break with tradition this time and put on something totally different”.

“He will appeal to the young people and under-25s for sure, so that’s a big pull for them,” he said.

“It’s not like the traditional one we do, like Radiohead, Coldplay and Muse and Oasis.”

Glastonbury 2008 takes place at Worthy Farm in Somerset, from June 27th to June 29th. 

Ticket registration is now open and you must pre-register if you wish to buy a ticket.  Tickets are due to go on sale on the 6th of April.