2012 Lineup

[Bisque]

I've seen them 5+ times now & I've always found them to be better when performing at Reading. I can't think of many other bands you can rock out or have a boogie to with a few other thousand pissed up people (Two Door Cinema Club, Friendly Fires).

My perfect festival band.

[sjseabass]

Well, with the two headliners announced so far for Isle of Wight (Bruce Springsteen and Tom Petty) I can't see Reading having any trouble whatsoever with selling out regardless of who the headliners turn out to be (from the realistic possibilities spelled out in this thread). Those headliners are going to put the young crowd in the south of England right off IoW this year and straight into the hands of Reading.

[Bisque]

Those headliners are going to put the young crowd in the south of England right off IoW this year and straight into the hands of Reading.

[thesecretingredientiscrime]

Well, with the two headliners announced so far for Isle of Wight (Bruce Springsteen and Tom Petty) I can't see Reading having any trouble whatsoever with selling out regardless of who the headliners turn out to be (from the realistic possibilities spelled out in this thread). Those headliners are going to put the young crowd in the south of England right off IoW this year and straight into the hands of Reading.

[JakeH91StueyG]

Pearl Jam announced as IoW headliners, thats good, not gunna headline R&L now.

[JakeH91StueyG]

Pearl Jam announced as IoW headliners, thats good, not gunna headline R&L now.

[gazza_20]

Pearl Jam announced as IoW headliners, thats good, not gunna headline R&L now.

[Andy0808 v3.0]

Isle of Wight have got 3 amazing headliners, but they've left more 'appropriate' headline acts that the crowd reading are going for would prefer, so theres a lot of acts up for grabs. Depending on who you like there is quite a lot of potential for a good set of headliners next year.

Edited December 8, 2011 by Andy0808 v3.0

[rexclark]

Strong headliners for Isle Of White but definately going for the 30 - 50 market which is completely different to R&L. the big challengers to R&L next year will be TITP, V and Bestival.

[brettredmayne]

Blur are getting the outstanding contribution to music at the brits, also announced a new website and opened a twitter account.

I know this is no real evidence but shows something could be happening with them

[Bisque]

the big challengers to R&L next year will be TITP, V and Bestival.

[JIM-182]

Biffy said they were going to take a break from fests next summer, but they are subbing to Pearl Jam at IOW. Maybe they could headline R&L?

[gazza_20]

Judging by the thoughts of some in other places. Is Soundgarden subbing/heading R&L a possible case?

[JIM-182]

I think Soundgarden could I'm not a massive fan but it'd be pretty cool if they booked them Also, will Editors be making a return? If so, where would they play, cuz I'm not sure they're any more relevant now than they were a couple of years ago.

[gazza_20]

I think Soundgarden could I'm not a massive fan but it'd be pretty cool if they booked them Also, will Editors be making a return? If so, where would they play, cuz I'm not sure they're any more relevant now than they were a couple of years ago.

[thetime]

editors great festival band

one of the bands that could easily do both.

[JIM-182]

Yeah, I don't see why they are more likely for V than R&L, they're an awesome band who are really popular. Headliners I'm going for are Bloc Party, Jay-Z & Kanye and Green Day.

[gazza_20]

Yeah, I don't see why they are more likely for V than R&L, they're an awesome band who are really popular. Headliners I'm going for are Bloc Party, Jay-Z & Kanye and Green Day.

[allan14]

Headliners

System Of A Down, The Killers and Foo Fighters

NME Headliners

Chase n Status, Enter Shikari and The Kooks

Lock up/Dance

Katy B, Sum41 and Dropkick Murphys

[harryomatic]

Biffy said they were going to take a break from fests next summer, but they are subbing to Pearl Jam at IOW. Maybe they could headline R&L?

[gazza_20]

Headliners

System Of A Down, The Killers and Foo Fighters

NME Headliners

Chase n Status, Enter Shikari and The Kooks

Lock up/Dance

Katy B, Sum41 and Dropkick Murphys

[alex28]

Anyone else think theres a possibility of NIN playing next year? new album probably on the way, would love to see them back. If so the line up could possibly read something like this:

System Of A Down

Nine Inch Nails

The Killers

Bloc Party

Foo Fighters

Tenacious D

Could NIN even headline? would love to see them given the chance. Also I think Chase and Status, Brand New and The Cribs/Vampire Weekend will headline NME

[joe1990]

the kooks haha

[mrtourette]

NIN wouldn't headline, probably sub although they haven't exactly done much since they last subbed.

[jump]

Why are Nine Inch Nails down at all? They have retired from touring.