Florence + the Machine receive Glastonbury advice from Jarvis Cocker

Florence + the Machine have been given Glastonbury advice by Jarvis Cocker.

Cocker's Pulp found themselves in a similar situation to Florence Welch's band 20 years ago, when they stood in to headline as a late replacement.

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Pulp replaced The Stone Roses, while this year Florence + the Machine are stepping in for Foo Fighters.

Writing on Glastonbury Free Press, Cocker began: "The folks... thought that maybe I could give you some useful tips on how to step into the shoes of a headline band that have had to cancel their performance due to broken bones. I told them I don't reckon you need any advice - from me or anyone else - but here goes anyway."

Advice included to arrive early, with Cocker explaining: "We had to camp on site because all hotels in the area had been booked up months before... We managed to pick up the atmosphere of Glastonbury during that time - I suggest you try and do the same."

He continued: "Find a robust chair... I was nervous about performing in front of that many people and no doubt you will be, too. This is where the chair comes in handy.

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"In the hours immediately preceding our show, I became utterly convinced that I was going to have some kind of accident that would prevent me from being able to take the stage. I decided I needed to sit down to minimise the chance of injuring myself."

Cocker concluded by joking: "Break a leg. Just kidding! Please don't break a leg. (You broke your foot at Coachella anyway, so what are the odds?) Please do have a fantastic show."

Florence + the Machine replaced Foo Fighters as Friday's headliners after Dave Grohl broke his leg.

Kanye West, The Who, Paul Weller, Motorhead, Mary J Blige, Jamie xx, The Chemical Brothers, Suede, Charli XCX, Paloma Faith and Years & Years are among the hundreds of other acts booked to play.