Glastonbury organisers have revealed the first line-up poster ahead of this summer’s festival.
Fans on Twitter appeared divided over the inclusion of Katy, with one person accusing the festival of turning into the more pop-infused V fest.
Another critic, Lindsey Williams, said the festival’s line-up was more like an “aerobics class, not a rock festival”.
Ross Holt said the festival had gone downhill, writing: “Glastonbury used to be brilliant now they have Katie caterwauling Perry. Total s***.”
@emilyeavis Are there many artists left to announce? Are you holding back the non pop announcements?
— Vexed Anemone (@VexedAnemone) March 30, 2017
What is going on with #Glastonbury this year? Ed Sheeran + Katy Perry? It’s like an aerobics class, not a rock festival!
— Lindsey Williams (@LindseyW_Paris_) March 30, 2017
@emilyeavis, When did Glastonbury turn in to vfestival?
— james bullen (@jmufcb) March 30, 2017
However, other fans leapt to the defence of festival organiser Emily Eavis for inviting Katy.
Glastonbury goers implying that Katy Perry is a "guilty pleasure" should have their tickets automatically confiscated
— Gemma Samways (@gemtriesharder) March 30, 2017
Guys. @katyperry at @GlastoFest did not call this one. Super happy. @emilyeavis was this your call? You're having a hug from me ??
— Jolene Dover (@jolenedover) March 30, 2017
@emilyeavis congratulations…. amazing first lineup release! can't wait to see who else you have up your sleeve!
— Kay Salmon (@kfsalmon) March 30, 2017
The festival has faced similar criticism from fans in the past, particularly in 2015 when a petition was launched to stop Kanye West headlining.