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[kpins]

On a personal note I think the line-up is looking the best for years altready (obviously based on rumours). I was really disappointed with last years line-up, and already there are more acts that I would like to see this year......

Stevie Wonder
Chemical Brothers
Orbital
Faithless
Delphic
Vampire Weekend
Phoenix
Hot Chip
Aeroplane
The XX

I understand that its all about personal taste but I personally can't wait for the full line up announcement based on this lot so far.

I know that some people go on how the line-up doesn't matter but I disagree. Glastonbury is essentially a music festival which has built its reputation on the strength of the acts who have played over the years. It must maintain this high standard if it is to keep its relevance. Although I had a brilliant time last year without seeing that many acts that I was bothered about (prob only Friendly fires, Bon Iver and Brucie) I do enjoy it more when there are more acts I love.

    

[drewsstrat]

Personally I don't care who play's. I think its more exciting to stumble across new experiences than going to see bands that I've done before (and can see down the road) , although I'm sure I will have some I want to see.. This year I want to see more stages than previously, and less at the pyramid - but we will see.

As long as its a good vibe as glasto usually is , i'm sure then it will be great

Whoever you see I'm sure it will be priceless

Edited by drewsstrat, 31 March 2010 - 01:34 PM.

[fowls]

Part of the reason I wanted to finally give Glasto a go was I've seen all the bands on my to see list, so I'd rather go to a festival with more variety to see things I never would have gone to see otherwise.  So I don't really care about the lineup too much, the less names I recognise the better.

[jimmyt]

drewsstrat, on Mar 31 2010, 02:32 PM, said:

Personally I don't care who play's. I think its more exciting to stumble across new experiences than going to see bands that I've done before (and can see down the road) , although I'm sure I will have some I want to see.. This year I want to see more stages than previously, and less at the pyramid - but we will see.

As long as its a good vibe as glasto usually is , i'm sure then it will be great

Whoever you see I'm sure it will be priceless

I love comments like this!  So you'd be ok if the headliners were Westlife, Leona Lewis and that irritating little oik off X-Factor (could be any of them, or in fact any of judges) would you?  Would you, bollocks!  You'd be up in arms like everyone else.  

The line up isn't everything but people persistenly saying it doesn't matter at all are bizarre.  Having faith that there will always be something you want to see because of the size and scale (and, of course, from experience) is one thing but to suggest that who is playing doesn't matter is rubbish.

I buy my ticket happy in the knowledge that there will be bands I want to see across the festival.  Glastonbury IS about the experience as much as the bands.  But who plays does matter.  It has to, otherwise why bother booking anyone?

I totally agree, however, that if you get stuck at the Pyramid, or Other, or a combination of the two and don't venture off to find the rest of the festival then you really are only getting half the experience.

My rule is that I always choose a couple of bands, at any festival, on smaller stages where I like the name and have never heard anything by them.  Then I go and see them (but don't let myself listen to them in advance at all) and decide if I like them.  I have discovered great bands this way.  Examples include Ska Cubano (Jazzworld, about 2004), Kaiser Chiefs (Carling stage @ Reading in about 2002 or 3 - they were brilliant then, boring now) and Pretty Girls Make Graves (Glasto sometime in the noughties but can't remember when).


Finally, what's the apostrophe for?  It seems that the word "plays" is neither possessive nor is there an amalgamation of "play" and "is" going on - sorry, I'm school teacher on his last day before the holidays and I wouldn't let it lie.  Saving the Die Hard fall for last, mind.

Edited by jimmyt, 31 March 2010 - 01:56 PM.

[grumpyhack]

For me, going by the rumours it's shaping up into the best Glasto for several years with a great range from Stadium Rock Bands like U2 to classics who deserve a Pyramid slot like Ray Davies and Billy Joel.  I'd also be delighted to see Rolf back on the Pyramid for an afternoon slot.
Al Stewart could command either the Jazzworld with a big band or do a great slot on the Acoustic Stage.
Billy Bragg should put together a good Leftfield collection and amongst the 'novelty' acts
I'll be very disappointed if Biggles Wartime Band don't put in an appearance.  They've become a Glasto tradition for me.
All we really need to round it off is the sunshine.

[Alcatraz]

People, take it from someone who wishes he was there this year. It's the 40th Anniversary. They've been hyping this year up for the last 3 years. They will not miss a beat with this years lineup. It will be special, just like every year, but no one who is lucky enough to have a ticket and a free weekend in June will be dissapointed

[Langdale Wolf]

Going by the efests rumours list, I really want to see the following - I have never seen the ones in red before:

Bootleg Beatles
Christy Moore
Coldplay
Empire of the Sun
Jack Johnson
James Taylor Quartet
Madness
Midlake
Mumford & Sons
Ray Davies
Robert Plant
Robin Ince
Rodrigo y Gabriela
Rolf Harris
Stevie Wonder
The Bad Shepherds
The Gaslight Anthem
Tunng
U2
Vampire Weekend
Willie Nelson

That's a hell of a lot considering we're in March still.

In fact, it's rare I have that many acts I want to see when the line up is complete (I realise all those acts aren't 100% certain to play).

From a personal point of view, I can't remember a year when I was as excited about the line up as this one.

[BlackHole2006]

For me personally I do have some favourites who I want to see play, but I wouldn't be too bothered if they don't play because most of the acts who I want to see are still touring bands and to be honest seeing them at their own live gig would be better than seeing them at a festival.

I think that Glastonbury isn't just a music festival like Reading and Leeds, V etc. (I'm not saying it's better as I have never been to either) I think of it as a performing arts festival and covers every single aspect of performance art that you can ever think of.

If it was like other festivals that rely on the line up then we wouldn't all be buying our tickets so early, before one act is even announced! (well unless you count Bodger and Badger   ), where as at other festivals you have to look at the line up to decide on wether or not you would want to buy a ticket. Take Reading, I was going to go this year because there were rumours that the line up would be more alternative, but looking at the line up it's a bit of a lie and the only real alternative band on there is Weezer. (I'll be waiting to get flamed for this) Therefore I didn't buy a ticket, but I'm considering on getting a ticket just for the Sunday when Weezer are playing.

And I Agree that when there is acts that you like at Glasto it makes the weekend better, but last year I saw only 5 acts each day but still had a brilliant time and see it as the best Glasto out of the 2 that I've been to.

[fowls]

jimmyt, on Mar 31 2010, 02:54 PM, said:

I love comments like this!  So you'd be ok if the headliners were Westlife, Leona Lewis and that irritating little oik off X-Factor (could be any of them, or in fact any of judges) would you?  Would you, bollocks!  You'd be up in arms like everyone else.  

The line up isn't everything but people persistenly saying it doesn't matter at all are bizarre.  Having faith that there will always be something you want to see because of the size and scale (and, of course, from experience) is one thing but to suggest that who is playing doesn't matter is rubbish.

Well you have to assume they mean that people don't care about the lineup within the parameters of Glastonbury's style.  To suggests that it means every band could be shit and no one would care is kinda pedantic.  Let people make comments without expecting them to add a billion footnotes and disclaimers to define exactly what they mean and don't mean.

Edited by fowls, 31 March 2010 - 02:16 PM.

[drewsstrat]

jimmyt, on Mar 31 2010, 02:54 PM, said:

The line up isn't everything but people persistenly saying it doesn't matter at all are bizarre.  Having faith that there will always be something you want to see because of the size and scale (and, of course, from experience) is one thing but to suggest that who is playing doesn't matter is rubbish.

I'm just making the point that its no use beating yourself up running around trying to catch all your favorite
bands - It doesn't make for a good experience,and on paper it looks better ;- You probably end up shattered and you will miss what the real glasto is about...

It does matter that you have good music to listen to
It doesn't matter who's making the music as long as you enjoy it
It can add to the variety to see new acts and take time out and look beyond the music
meet new people, watch some comedy, get a message, sit in the sun
Why else to 130,000 people buy tickets without knowing a single band on the bill!!

[Kyelo]

jimmyt, on Mar 31 2010, 02:54 PM, said:

I love comments like this!  So you'd be ok if the headliners were Westlife, Leona Lewis and that irritating little oik off X-Factor (could be any of them, or in fact any of judges) would you?  Would you, bollocks!  You'd be up in arms like everyone else.

That's being a little daft no, a touch pedantic? What people mean when they say 'I don't care who plays' is 'I don't mind if it's not my favourite artists as the experience is 2nd to none.'

If the acts you said played Glastonbury and the rest of that sort it would stop being Glastonbury because we would have an invasion of V/TITP types and places like the healing fields and all the smaller stages would vanish. It would create a 5 stage festival with a funfair and that's it.

Bit of common sense and a laidback attitude goes a long way

[ramragon]

i've gotta say that if you find that all the bands you like are playing it ties you down to a stage, both times i've been previously i've felt that i turned out to be a slave to the pyramid stage. i wouldnt be that upset to have large gaps in the timings between bands i want to see so that i can wander around some of the smaller stage and catch new acts.

As long as there are a few i like i'll be happy, i'm sure there will be a few i dont like. On top of that im sure the final line up will include about 50% of the acts that i've never heard anything from and thats where the excitement lies

[jimmyt]

drewsstrat, on Mar 31 2010, 03:29 PM, said:

I'm just making the point that its no use beating yourself up running around trying to catch all your favorite
bands - It doesn't make for a good experience,and on paper it looks better ;- You probably end up shattered and you will miss what the real glasto is about...

It does matter that you have good music to listen to
It doesn't matter who's making the music as long as you enjoy it
It can add to the variety to see new acts and take time out and look beyond the music
meet new people, watch some comedy, get a message, sit in the sun
Why else to 130,000 people buy tickets without knowing a single band on the bill!!

I agree with all of the above and, to be honest, your comment wasn't actually as bad as some others I've read.  I just find it a little tired because it gets stated on every single thread and often people really do seem to be suggesting that anything (other than hip-hop in a lot of cases) could play and it would be fine.

[whisty]

ramragon, on Mar 31 2010, 04:09 PM, said:

both times i've been previously i've felt that i turned out to be a slave to the pyramid stage. i

The Pyramid field is full of slaves to the temple. It's was designed that way by the music Gods,  so you can get up close and personal at the smaller stages, see, experience and enjoy what you're listening to without having to rely on screens & zillions of speakers.

But I do love it when they start pumping sound out on the Thursday testing, that's like the biggest organ in the world powering up.

I can't wait

[davidd]

i see dj shadow is at wireless on the 3rd ju.ly,any chance he might be on at glasters ?would be a superb addition.

[denwyn]

drewsstrat, on Mar 31 2010, 02:32 PM, said:

Personally I don't care who play's. I think its more exciting to stumble across new experiences than going to see bands that I've done before (and can see down the road) , although I'm sure I will have some I want to see.. This year I want to see more stages than previously, and less at the pyramid - but we will see.

As long as its a good vibe as glasto usually is , i'm sure then it will be great

Whoever you see I'm sure it will be priceless

Line up is important, i would be well pissed off paying out £500 for my ticket and spends to see the likes of Westlife,Girls Aloud,Jedward,. £500 just for a " good vibe " as you put it is just a little bit expensive...

Edited by denwyn, 31 March 2010 - 09:27 PM.

[DaveMac]

Personally I like the line-up as indicated so far.
U2, Jackson Browne, NMA, Orb etc ...

I have been to Glasto on a number of occasions when I wasn't that interested in the main headliners but given the size of the festival I have always found enough good music to keep me happy (and that does not include the myriad of other Glastonbury performing arts treats which abound).

Michael and Emily and their crew always manage to put on a Festival which keeps me fully entertained for days, with a number of music clashes as inevitables...

Well done the Eavii yet again !

[20/20]

U2
Orbital
The Orb
Massive Attack
Hot Chip
Fat Boy Slim
The Chemical Brothers
Empire of the Sun
MGMT
Delphic
Faithless

The (potential) lineup for 2010 is looking very special indeed, it could have been designed just for me.

Keep the positivity brethren, you will have the time of your lives!!

Edited by 20/20, 31 March 2010 - 10:23 PM.

[grumpyhack]

Langdale Wolf, on Mar 31 2010, 03:13 PM, said:

Going by the efests rumours list, I really want to see the following - I have never seen the ones in red before:

Bootleg Beatles
Christy Moore
Coldplay
Empire of the Sun
Jack Johnson
James Taylor Quartet
Madness
Midlake
Mumford & Sons
Ray Davies
Robert Plant
Robin Ince
Rodrigo y Gabriela
Rolf Harris
Stevie Wonder
The Bad Shepherds
The Gaslight Anthem
Tunng
U2
Vampire Weekend
Willie Nelson

That's a hell of a lot considering we're in March still.

In fact, it's rare I have that many acts I want to see when the line up is complete (I realise all those acts aren't 100% certain to play).

From a personal point of view, I can't remember a year when I was as excited about the line up as this one.

I agree about a superb rumoured line up.  I go regardless of the line up and usually there are only about half a dozen 'must see' bands on my list and I get into the "it's not just about the music" thing.  This year if the rumours come true then I may have to revise that.

I have seen most of your in red (not seen) acts and if you can catch even half of them you'll have the best fest of all time.