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[saskofreak]

i am going purely for blink.

[pink_triangle]

Lithium05, on Mar 15 2010, 12:14 PM, said:

I can't believe how many people are underestimating Blink.

I was at a party on Saturday with a some mates, the two people I went with last year (who arguably could be considered part of the "Sex on Fire Crowd"!) think it's brilliant Blink are headlining, and don't see them as a band who could be booked lower. Also spoke to some people who haven't been in a while (since 2005 most of them) and they're all (about 6-8 of them) considering going purely for Blink, and there were also 3 or 4 people who are considering going for the first time because of Blink.

All these people are between 22 and 25. If a small gathering at a flat in Woking can produce 10+ people who think Blink are a headlining band, I think overall they should sell enough tickets to justify the booking

Didnt you say popularity was not a justification for a band headlining when it came to arctic monkeys last year though?  In my opinion blink are borderline whether they should headline or not.  They are certainly at the lower end of size of headlining bands but I dont feel too stronly one way or the other.  I think people should be wary aabout reading too much into this board regarding blink being worthy headliners and arcade fire not as it is a very pop punk friendly board. However Im sure both will draw big (but nor massive) crowds.

[Lithium05]

pink_triangle, on Mar 16 2010, 09:13 AM, said:

Didnt you say popularity was not a justification for a band headlining when it came to arctic monkeys last year though?

Not exactly. I maintain your casual festival goer wouldn't have batted an eyelid if Arctic Monkeys had been second on the bill or co-headliners with KOL. But having spoken to people about Blink, not one person I've spoken to in person has even considered that Blink wouldn't headline.

A lot of it is about demand, how many times have you had the oppertunity to see Arctic Monkeys in the last six years? How many of their fans would have never had a chance to see them? Significantly less than Blink fans I'd wager. That is why Blink are headline material, you slap "UK exclusive" or "Only UK performance" or something similar on the line-up and you might as well be printing your own money.

Edited by Lithium05, 16 March 2010 - 11:04 AM.

[pink_triangle]

Lithium05, on Mar 16 2010, 11:03 AM, said:

Not exactly. I maintain your casual festival goer wouldn't have batted an eyelid if Arctic Monkeys had been second on the bill or co-headliners with KOL. But having spoken to people about Blink, not one person I've spoken to in person has even considered that Blink wouldn't headline.

A lot of it is about demand, how many times have you had the oppertunity to see Arctic Monkeys in the last six years? How many of their fans would have never had a chance to see them? Significantly less than Blink fans I'd wager. That is why Blink are headline material, you slap "UK exclusive" or "Only UK performance" or something similar on the line-up and you might as well be printing your own money.

I suppose it depends on your friends because I had the opposite experience. Your point about people not having a chance to see some bands is valid. However I think the organisers could have foo fighters, muse and metalica healining every year and tickets would still sell out, as these are bands your average festival fan will love, even if you could have seen them ten times in the last ten years.

[lucastang]

I would love to go see Blink live! Think that they will get a lot of popularity from the people. AF on the other hand, wouldn't be too bad. There could be worst headliners! If MCR somehow manage to headline, I'm taking loads of bottles with me.

[thomasowen]

Lithium05, on Mar 16 2010, 11:03 AM, said:

Not exactly. I maintain your casual festival goer wouldn't have batted an eyelid if Arctic Monkeys had been second on the bill or co-headliners with KOL. But having spoken to people about Blink, not one person I've spoken to in person has even considered that Blink wouldn't headline.

A lot of it is about demand, how many times have you had the oppertunity to see Arctic Monkeys in the last six years? How many of their fans would have never had a chance to see them? Significantly less than Blink fans I'd wager. That is why Blink are headline material, you slap "UK exclusive" or "Only UK performance" or something similar on the line-up and you might as well be printing your own money.

Lol, no way would Arctic Monkeys have played second or even co-headlined, back in August their album was one of the most anticipated of the year. I agree that Blink should headline and they will be popular, I think people are underestimating hom much.

[menhenitt]

100% for blink182

ive been a huge fan since i was 10 and when i first heard the rumour i felt they wouldnt fit headlining, but as times gone on i think they'll make an excellent headliner. although they arent technically the best band in the world, their record sales show something, doubled up with the hiatus and the fact its the only time you'll be able to see them for at least another year its defintely a good choice by FR.

gnr would be interesting, not really my thing.

[Vieuphoria]

I'd be very very very very happy with

Soundgarden/The Libertines/Guns N' Roses

that being said i too would be happy enough with...

Blink-182/The Libs & AF co/Guns n' Roses...

Would be great if they were teh headliners