The Searchers announce that their Glastonbury debut will their last ever show

24 March 2025, 09:35

After nearly 70 years on the road, The Searchers are making their final bow.

The Searchers have billed themselves as the "longest-running band in pop history" but all good things must come to an end, and the have now announced their final show.

The group will go on their Final Farewell tour in June and play their last ever show on June 27 at the Acoustic Stage at Glastonbury, their first time at the festival.

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"A Glastonbury debut at 83, can anyone top that? I don't think life gets any better, does it?" founding member John McNally told BBC News.

"There will be a few nerves, but in a good way, and we'll be nicely warmed up from our shows in June. We can't wait to see our fans again for this incredible final farewell."

Bassist and singer Frank Allen, who joined the group way back in 1964, said: "I have played shows across the world with The Searchers for over 60 years; Glastonbury has always been an ambition that has eluded us - until now.

"The Searchers are finally performing at the greatest music festival of them all. What a way to round off a tour and a career. I can't wait to get up on stage and give our fans one final blast."

The current lineup of The Searches features founding member McNally and long-time bassist Allen alongside Spencer James, the band's singer since 1986, and drummer Richie Burns, who joined in 2023.

The Searchers' biggest hits include versions of classics like 'Sweets for My Sweet', 'Needles and Pins', 'Love Potion No. 9' and 'Swinging Blue Jeans'.