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Oh Neil you've been the first person to state that it's 'not all about the headliners' in the past (and please don't ask me to find and quote an actual post...). Obvs it's not your cup of tea, and probably not totally mine also, but I'm pretty darn sure that field will be rammed as usual when Chris, the lads, and Madge come skipping out. We'll probably be elsewhere, grooving to something more our thing, but simply because our personal preferences lie elsewhere that doesn't mean it's not 'a vintage year'.

BMTH aren’t riding a wave. They’ve built themselves up over almost two decades and become one of the biggest heavy bands in the country. They’ve reached that Slipknot and Linkin Park level now where they will always remain an arena and festival headliner until the end of their career.

Personally I don't think anything will beat Pavement, The Strokes, Nick Cave, Autechre, Tame Impala, King Gizzard, Gorillaz, Shame, Idles, Black Midi, Beach House, Pond, Parquet Courts, Wet Leg, Dinosaur Jr, Beach Bunny, Black Lips, Fred Again, The National, Warpaint, Beck, Fontaines DC, Porrige Radio, Tropical f**k Storm, Caroline Polachek, Lightning Bolt, Tyler The Cteartor, Diiv, Jawbox, Bauhaus, King Krule,... of Weekend1 in 2022

GnR were f**king brilliant and I won't be told otherwise.

Apparently blink’s cancelled shows in Scotland/Ireland are being rescheduled for August 2024, so that’s one headliner that we were already pretty sure about which we can basically confirm. That’ll be a day ticket for me.

I know many of us say it but they should just stop being greedy and stick to Barcelona and Porto

The Smile on the RayBan stage was indeed a f**king awesome moment. it wasn’t even overpacked. just great.

This is what I say year after year on here. We go through the same cycle time after time: Claim R&L give terrible headliners > Come up with names that sound like they could headline but are not good enough > Get extremely depressed at the idea they could headline > Start to justify them headlining and building a strawman that they are good enough > See R&L lineup > Get depressed that despite being bigger than the justified names, they are actually poor. I saw it with BMTH for about 4 years, Blossoms, Courteeners, Yungblood, Royal Blood to name a few

Look at that photo. Look at the depths of despair in all of their eyes. Beaten. Defeated. Like a Labrador on a daytime telly RSPCA advert. How do you think yer man from the Levellers would have reacted to being called Britpop in 1994? That shows all you all you need to know about their integrity. A medium sized back of cash and he'll willingly sh*t on his past. There's only one way of life, and that's your mortgage company's.

I haven't got enough words for how angry this makes me. I thought Hacienda Classical was the nadir of popular culture, then I saw that Shiiine Weekender, which makes me want to join Al Queda and fight for the end of Western civilisation.. And now this. A new low.

There is a bunch or Artists I expect to only be able to see at PS if ever. Grouper, The Microphones/Mount Eerie - Would be perfect for Auditori, both rarely tour and would only really work at festivals with appropriate indoor stages. The Radio Dept - I think they last tourd 2016 (and played the Hidden Stage). Afaik they don't like the "commercial" touring circuit so they don't do it much. Sufjan Stevens - Carrie & Lowell Tour was beautiful, though I don't think he'll really tour Javelin considering everything DJ Sabrina the Teenage DJ - Dunno if she ever plays live, but if so, PS is gonna be one of the first to grab her, I'm sure Parannoul - Their Live Album is magnificient. As they are so far off the standard industry-touring-cycle it would take special efforts to get them to play, but if a fest can pull that off, its PS Joanna Newsom - Really sorta the same as Sufjan. In terms of whats new this year, I'd love to see feeble little Horse, Model / Actriz, Maruja, Oneohtrix Point Never, yeule, Sprain, The Armed, Genesis Owusu, deathcrash, Anohni, Julie Byrne (!), Geese, Snow Strippers, Protomartyr, Shallou, Daughter, Midwife, and Strange Ranger Also Slowdive and Blonde Redhead for the 90s Shoegaze/Dream Pop. And damn I need Wilco to be at PS, its been ages. And bring The Clientele while you're there.

This thread is definitely a reminder of why Sonisphere is missed so much. Be nice to have 2 big rock/metal festivals giving choice.

They're joking, either that or they're about to be banned 😂

@Judas Yeast Can you confirm: 1 first time headliner. A7X 1 [other] returning headliner. If so can you say how many times the returning headliner have played/headlined before and if the 1st time headliner have played the fest (but not headlined). Reckon I can make a decent guess based on that. Do you know how many bands they're looking at announcing?

Let's put away the dreams of Madonna and be more realistic in our expectations: blessing us with Digsy's Dinner

To be fair, that album is unreal.

Have to take the moment to bring Ren back up, as it's a very big week for him! In case anyone isn't aware, his album Sick Boi is newly out and doing incredibly well. It's also totally brilliant. It's looking like it will chart at No.2 in the UK, right behind Rick Astley, but it's all to play for this week and every purchase until Thursday night makes a difference. It's an amazing achievement for an independent artist and the album is fantastic, so if anyone is on the fence please give it a listen. Only a fiver to download.

How about A7X, Green Day & Pearl Jam?

I discovered him from this thread and been having a listen to him this evening. I’m an old wrinkly so I’ve ‘liked’ him on Facebook but as I'm cool too I’ve also followed him on the gram!

Sources pls, my guy, because that would be SEXY.

Suggesting that could result in getting a didgeridoo rammed up yer arse

*Periodically checks the Headliners thread* - still arguing over GnR. Will come back in a few days.

Hope I'm ok to post this. I ran the Brighton Marathon this April and was disappointed with Covid ruining my preparation so I've decided to run another. I'll be running Manchester Marathon for Alzheimer's Society a week before my birthday next year, I would be over the moon if you could share my page and story about please.❤️ https://www.justgiving.com/page/gareth-leitch-1696877984251#updates

I do think 2025 is a good rough estimate.

can't be anything other than swedish house mafia

I remember that afternoon. Ahead of Ray Davies I was having a wander round to get some food and heard Myles and Slash doing Sweet Child and Paradise City (my 2 favourite GnR songs) in my wandering so was very happy. As a Scot I wasn't going to watch the football but even if Scotland had been playing I'd have been at the Pyramid. Anyway back to word association BYE

I've just checked Wikipedia and it looks like Liam Gallagher doesn't write his own songs. It's Glastonbury Rock Festival ffs, not the Eurovision Song Contest

Would love Liam to do it over Coldplay

With Faye Webster, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Mitski and IceAge as the first ones that I guess are pretty much nailed on. I think we're off to a pretty good start!

How about just confirming Avenged 1 returning headliner 1 new headliner

Even though Fall Out Boy are massive they still seem like they’d be a very odd headliner choice for any festival.

You’re seriously suggesting she wouldn’t play Glastonbury because the number of dancers on her tour wouldn’t fit on the stage?

Add on Dua Lipa's 88M followers and that's quite a trio!

I started using Noom a couple of weeks ago and I’ve lost half a stone using it. it’s basically made me aware of what I’m eating and whilst my main meals were okay, my snacking is what’s doing me in. really starting to see results now.

Semi-realistic wishlist for funsies. Dickies AFI - Rise Against - Alkaline Trio - The Used - The Bronx - Goldfinger - Saves The Day Amazon ADTR - YM@6 - Electric Callboy - Polaris - Andrew WK - Empire State Bastard Whatever the f**k the pop-punk/emo-y stage is called Funeral For A Friend - Dashboard Confessional - Motion City Soundtrack - Something Corporate - Cute Is What We Aim For - Movements - Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness

I completely understand your sentiment. The old layout with the cafe and cafe stage on the right side did have a unique charm and that summer fair atmosphere. Changes in layout and vendor priorities can certainly alter the festival's feel. It's possible that the focus on selling more drinks at the Avalon Inn has shifted the dynamics a bit. Festivals often evolve over time, reflecting changing priorities and trends. While it's natural for things to change, it's always nice to reminisce about the aspects we loved from the past. reels saver

Maybe double?

yeah, that geezer knows his beans. 🙂

Because 'Talking Heads' as a name is what's attributed to the Stop Making Sense marketing and will draw more attention. I would put money on it not being a live performance.

That's a hell of a time, very well done

Enjoying new CMAT. The John Grant duet is wonderful

Spill the beans. If it might not even be true then no harm done. It’s not even like anyone will believe it or take it as gospel anyway.

Another top day and night of music with no queues! Did 2pm- midnight but could have done midday to midnight if i could have motivated myself to get up & out earlier! Cowboyy were ok but no better than that Keg brilliant as always, home counties have improved, jessica winter highlight of the day and was one of the people who got on stage with her! lime garden another decent act will check out again django jones & the mystery men were fantastic but done dirty with an inappropriate venue fat dog & lynks are 2 of the best live acts on the circuit job done

That’s gross alright. Goes to show her tickets could be a lot cheaper but she’s all about the cash.

You suffered so we don’t have to. Thank you for your service.

No headline rumours so we're doing "My band is bigger than your band" stuff huh

I’d love a Homecoming style The National day, where they curate it like they did for their own festival