Glastonbury festival 2017: The shocking truth about how much performers such as Ed Sheeran, Radiohead, The XX, Foo Fighters and The National REALLY get paid

Ed Sheeran is set to headline Glastonbury [Getty]

Glastonbury Festival is one of the biggest events in the music industry, with 175,000 people getting their hands on tickets and boasts 11 main stages. 

And with headliners this year including Radiohead, The XX, Foo Fighters, The National, Ed Sheeran and Craig David, it’s set to be a blinder of a line-up. 

Given the enormity of the occasion, which takes place from 21 – 25 June, you would therefore think that the acts must earn …