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[Squig]

www.hurricane.de

The first self-confirmed band is Die Ärzte... More to follow, I expect: Culcha Candela, Fettes Brot, Disturbed, The Wombats, Johnossi (strongly rumoured). Most importantly though, finally bands for a German festival in June. First bands for RaR can't be that far away.

Just have been confirmed:

Die Ärzte * Culcha Candela * Disturbed * Fettes Brot * Get Well Soon * Johnossi * The Wombats

Tickets are 99€ until christmas.

Edited by Squig, 10 December 2008 - 05:40 PM.

[Squig]

New bands: Kings of Leon, Clueso and Tomte.

[A-Rob]

Are there any rumours regarding this one ? Past lineups looks very good.

[Squig]

Not really... We are quite in the dark about the headliners,, die Ärzte for sure, and it is feared that Kings of Leon may be as well, even though they are perceived as to weak (in Germany) for this spot... People thought similair about the Beatsteaks last year and Marylin Manson the year before, though, so we don't know.
From an international Point of view the line up is rather weak, the German bands so far are mostly not bad though. I expect quite a few well known international additions to make the line up at least better than in 06 (which has been regarded the weakest line up since 2004 by most).

[A-Rob]

Cheers Squig.

I noticed Oasis has a gap in there UK stadium tour, could they be a possibly ?

Because I think if die Ärzte and kol are headling, the 3 one has to be a big name.

[Squig]

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Edited by Squig, 13 January 2009 - 09:56 AM.

[Squig]

in 2005 Oasis just headlined the 3rd stage (with a monster line up though: DÄ, SOAD, Rammstein, NIN, ...), so I don't think they are as massive in Germany as in the UK, and they didn't exactly grow much bigger the last 4 years, but they are stilöl headlineer material. I really don't think KoL would be Head, or if they are I at least hopoe for a big dance act to play the second stage like the Chemical Brothers last year afterwards (like Fatboy Slim or Daft Punk).

It's really hard to say at the moment... as has been stated in the Rock am Ring thread, it seems like it's hard to book any bands for June/Juli this year, none of the major festivals announced a big surprise name so far.

If you have any question regarding atmosphere or rules at Hurricane, fell free to ask.

[Createur]

New bands added to the line-up:

Franz Ferdinand
Ben Harper
Katy Perry
Gogol Bordello
Blood Red Shoes
The Sounds

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Get well soon
Johnossi
Blood Red Shoes
Gogol Bordello


the rest seem to be boring so far..

[Squig]

For anybody considering going: Early bird booking period ends this saturday.

[Azzabaijan]

Was really fun last year. But this year's lineup isn't looking that great. Although it is one of the cheaper European festivals.

[Squig]

Azzabaijan, on Jan 30 2009, 09:52 PM, said:

Was really fun last year. But this year's lineup isn't looking that great. Although it is one of the cheaper European festivals.

Just wait for the Cure and Daft Punk, will be biting your ass then for not going ;-)

Honestly, Hurricane and Rock am Ring in combination is almost as expensive as Leeds, Werchter or Roskilde but better bandwise and much better atmosphere wise.

[choadus]

last years was great fun, enjoyed it alot but the lineup this year looks pretty shoddy so far...

Brilliantly organised however! especially when leaving the festival which is (at Glastonbiury UK) for example a complete nightmare!

[Azzabaijan]

Squig, on Jan 31 2009, 12:26 AM, said:

Just wait for the Cure and Daft Punk, will be biting your ass then for not going ;-)

Honestly, Hurricane and Rock am Ring in combination is almost as expensive as Leeds, Werchter or Roskilde but better bandwise and much better atmosphere wise.

Is Daft Punk a rumor? Or just you trying to make me feel bad for not going

[Squig]

Azzabaijan, on Jan 31 2009, 10:28 AM, said:

Is Daft Punk a rumor? Or just you trying to make me feel bad for not going

Na no rumour, just a wish from my side... It won't sell out fast anyways, so there's no hurry.

[Createur]

Daft Punk is not a rumor. Just wishful thinking.
The Cure is a strong rumor, though. One headliner is still missing, the other two are Die Ärzte and Kings of Leon.
The line-up is pretty weak from an international view as of now, but this will change with the upcoming confirmations.

/edit: too late.

Edited by Createur, 31 January 2009 - 09:50 AM.

[Azzabaijan]

Createur, on Jan 31 2009, 09:49 AM, said:

Daft Punk is not a rumor. Just wishful thinking.
The Cure is a strong rumor, though. One headliner is still missing, the other two are Die Ärzte and Kings of Leon.
The line-up is pretty weak from an international view as of now, but this will change with the upcoming confirmations.

/edit: too late.

Still don't quite understand how Kings of Leon can be headline material.

[Squig]

Azzabaijan, on Jan 31 2009, 01:50 PM, said:

Still don't quite understand how Kings of Leon can be headline material.

Same here, but that's what many thought about all the headliners 06 (Strokes, Muse, Manu Chao)... until it sold out.

[Azzabaijan]

Squig, on Jan 31 2009, 01:08 PM, said:

Same here, but that's what many thought about all the headliners 06 (Strokes, Muse, Manu Chao)... until it sold out.

Yeah but I more talking in general. Like with other festivals last year. What did they do to get to that position anyway?

Wonder who else will headline. NiN?

[Squig]

The organizers said their recent sales and two shows selling in Germany warranted them being headliner, even though I think two sold out shows should not be enough... I guess it comes down to no good headliners being on the market.