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I’d imagine AL or BD more as Garden Stage headliners Feel like Alex G will make the step up to that level with his next record.

my final guesses although could also see Big Thief (or AL) headline. Maybe Alex G too as his US dates all finish before EOTR. Baxter Dury maybe there will be one headliner which for good or bad comes out of absolutely nowhere though. either way there will be lots of acts on the announcement who at this moment in time I don’t even know exist who by the time of the festival will be must sees! going to be a long 2 days waiting. Woods Decemberists Sleater Kinney Alvvays Lankum Garden Mdou Moctar Camera Obscura Richard Hawley Big Top Nation Of Language Sophie Koutersis Yves Tumor

I wonder if they are moving things around a bit. The email says “Down” at The Folly which doesn’t tie in with where the Tipi usually is. also agree they can’t possibly have Bodega on The Boat stage if it’s the same set up last year.

Would have liked to have seen Young Fathers and The Walkmen at eotr but other than that and a few interesting left field ones then although I’m seeing a lot of names I like they are also mostly names I’ve seen at eotr in previous years. think the Green Man line up is more eyecatching but a little but “ghost of eotr past” in places and I’ve found a lot to love on the EOTR undercard since the announcement was made. like most folk I’m hoping for a few more 2nd/3rd tier acts announced soon to bulk up that part of the line up.

I always think the green man line up looks great and then realise that’s because I’ve seen most of the acts at eotr’s in the preceding years. I wouldn’t say that eotr is downscaling in any way. For understandable reasons 2021 was more U.K. based acts and 2022 flipped to having lots more American acts. I think this year will be back the more of a good mix. Some people seem to be down on the “Americana” vibe at eotr for some reason. I think they get the mix just right to be honest. as far as headliners go I’m never overly fussed about who headlines the wood stage. I always prefer the garden stage for headliners anyway personally hoping that Self Esteem play this year although they may be winding down to record new stuff after the forthcoming tour which is I think the third lap of the U.K. for the last album. Think they’d make a great garden stage headliner also hoping Gabriels make it back after having to cancel last year and would be delighted with Big Thief and Angel Olsen also great knowing there will be acts on the announcement next week I’ve never heard of who I will love come Festival time. just please sort the toilets out 🤞

The Talking Heads stage sets seem to be a lot later this year. “Headliners” seem to be 9pm Edit - just seen the clashfinder has been updated

I'm essentially self isolating in the lead up to it. Took a couple of tests last week after going to 2 gigs, both negative. Working from home and basically back in my own little lockdown from last Monday until the festival now. If i developed any symptoms i'd obviously take a test but other than that i'm not planning to. I'll take a couple with me in case i develop any symptoms over the weekend. Personally it wouldn't bother me if i had to take a test but they've obviously decided that's not wise. It would put a lot of folk off travelling and then you would possibly have issues with groups turning up, one person being negative and everyone being turned away. I don't think the festival could go ahead if a negative test on the day was required. as others have said it's going to be different this year, i'll need to stop hugging random strangers when i'm pished for a start 😄 I don't think you can spend the whole weekend worrying about it. i'd actually say if you are going to do that it would probably be best not to go as it would surely impact on your enjoyment of it. The best, although it's perhaps naive, way to approach it is just to treat it like one big Covid bubble for the weekend. Don't be daft and don't put yourself in situations where you feel uncomfortable (leave the mosh pits to the kids!) but other than that just try to relax and enjoy as best you can. Then take a test on Tuesday morning and hope for the best!

yeah not in any way having a go at anyone, it's the single biggest talking point with regards to this years festival 👍

Probably a bit late now but would it be worthwhile having a separate thread for all Covid related discussion and keep this one for discussing acts, line ups, recommendations, clashes and stage times when they are announced? I realise this may be closing the stable door after the horse has bolted?

I think the current clashfinder is just using 2019’s timings as a best fit for now until the stage times are announced. The Bait soundtrack could start at 11 and still finish for 12.30 I suppose. other than Albarn I’m sure all the headliners and subs will be largely as they are but earlier in the day changes it 15 or 30 minutes could have a big impact on clashes. they have had “mystery guests” listed before, ended up being Alabama Shakes, Wild Beasts and Shane iirc expect the Tipi sets to be largely folk who have played that day or are playing the following day although acts like Black MIDI and Scalping have both turned up and played unannounced but not sure either had even released anything at the time.

Broadside Hacks playing The Piano Stage on Sunday

Think the acts on the Talking Heads stage cover that a bit. I enjoyed those sets last time. Great place for the quieter solo acts to play away from chatterers etc

I think Albarn will be playing a headliner length set. Not sure they will have another act playing.

Tune-Yards’ Edinburgh gig on the 29th of August has been cancelled