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[Leeds_Brett]

Now I dont mind him playing the festival. The last couple of times I've seen him I though he was good but


3rd from the top, really.......


He has been popular because he was the alternative act during the day that worked with the crowd. 3rd from top is a very important role and I just carnt understand why MF decided to go with him there.

[Role Model]

pretty bonkers i think

[jump]

He's had 3 no. 1 singles and draws a big crowd and even he wins over people who aren't fans live.

[scottt]

Id say hes as big as Maximo Park, The Fratellis and The Raconteurs.

[wheres the mudfight]

he's been pretty solid at Reading over the years, had a couple of number 1 singles etc. probably more well known to most people than Arcade Fire tbh.

[Leeds_Brett]

I just think its a strange act for 3rd top


3rd top is the band that gets the crowd going at the start of the evening stage. People have had tea and are starting to get positions for the headliner and sub. Just dont see how Dizzee fits in in comparison with other years

[Haydn]

Role Model, on Mar 30 2010, 12:10 AM, said:

pretty bonkers i think

agreed reading and leeds need to fix up.

[luke_mullet]

Leeds_Brett, on Mar 30 2010, 12:15 AM, said:

I just think its a strange act for 3rd top


3rd top is the band that gets the crowd going at the start of the evening stage. People have had tea and are starting to get positions for the headliner and sub. Just dont see how Dizzee fits in in comparison with other years

Check him out and you will see why he is where he is. He will get the crowd going more than most artists. Seen him 3 times now (twice at Reading) and he always gets the crowd pumped.

[wheres the mudfight]

Leeds_Brett, on Mar 30 2010, 12:15 AM, said:

I just think its a strange act for 3rd top


3rd top is the band that gets the crowd going at the start of the evening stage. People have had tea and are starting to get positions for the headliner and sub. Just dont see how Dizzee fits in in comparison with other years

see what you mean. probably give him a go there. new album is pretty big so could pull it off.

[jump]

Leeds_Brett, on Mar 30 2010, 12:15 AM, said:

I just think its a strange act for 3rd top


3rd top is the band that gets the crowd going at the start of the evening stage. People have had tea and are starting to get positions for the headliner and sub. Just dont see how Dizzee fits in in comparison with other years

Because Maximo Park and Prodigy were seamless.

[scottt]

luke_mullet, on Mar 29 2010, 11:19 PM, said:

Check him out and you will see why he is where he is. He will get the crowd going more than most artists. Seen him 3 times now (twice at Reading) and he always gets the crowd pumped.

Yeah. Im not a huge fan, I liked a few of his earlier singles but thats about it. But live, he really gets the crowd going, and its just too easy to have a good time regardless of his music.

[Dirty Boots]

Has been brought in to appease the fair weather festivallers.

[Tom1889]

Haydn, on Mar 30 2010, 12:16 AM, said:

agreed reading and leeds need to fix up.

Nah he deserves to play there, doesn't do any harm, after all he's jus' a rascal

[Leeds_Brett]

luke_mullet, on Mar 30 2010, 12:19 AM, said:

Check him out and you will see why he is where he is. He will get the crowd going more than most artists. Seen him 3 times now (twice at Reading) and he always gets the crowd pumped.

Ive seen him 4 times, just dont think he deserves the 3rd from top spot.


Placebo, Ash, libertines, Incubus, Queens Of The Stoneage, Razorlight, My Chemical romance, Yeah Yeah yeahs, The Streets, Lost Prophets, Maximo Park, Block Party, The Fratellis, The Raconteurs, Feeder

Doesnt really go with those bands does it.

[RichieSpenno]

Meh, I'll be there enjoying myself not moaning about who does and who doesn't deserve a certain spot.

[Tom1889]

RichieSpenno, on Mar 30 2010, 01:36 AM, said:

Meh, I'll be there enjoying myself not moaning about who does and who doesn't deserve a certain spot.

That's the spirit, sunshine! I'm with this guy.

[jwb_2009]

Exactly,  Should be amazing
Florence as well anyone?

[ashleybull]

He was at V last year, and the crowd was huge, bigger than most other acts.

No problem playing that high up

[hombrederayo]

Leeds_Brett, on Mar 30 2010, 01:10 AM, said:

Ive seen him 4 times, just dont think he deserves the 3rd from top spot.


Placebo, Ash, libertines, Incubus, Queens Of The Stoneage, Razorlight, My Chemical romance, Yeah Yeah yeahs, The Streets, Lost Prophets, Maximo Park, Block Party, The Fratellis, The Raconteurs, Feeder

Doesnt really go with those bands does it.

He's more popular than most of those bands are/were at the time they plated 3rd on the bill though.

My only gripe with him playing is he has played/is playing so many different festivals over the last couple of years that he is in danger of over exposure, and people getting bored of him. I hope not though, as he is definitely more fun and better live than most of the acts you mention.

[likelyladtom]

3rd from top is probably about right. Doesn't change the fact I can't stand him and that Bonkers 'song' though.