49Lawson
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I didn't know if they were trying to bill Declan as a co-head with Paul Heaton which made the most sense to me. You do make a very good point though about someone possibly dropping out. Still unsure how Keane aren't an outright headliner here/would be seen as weak when I would argue they're probably (other than NGHFBs) the strongest band on their in terms of ticket sales. Nearly sold out an entire UK arena tour, and had to add a second date at London's O2 due to demand (which still has tickets left but only in the Gods). But then I suppose they are subjective and and then that's where a whole different argument comes into it...
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I have just had a thought about the letter that Kendal put out between Christmas and New Year saying that the Saturday headliner pulled out. Wonder if this poster was made up before or after that and one of these bands are no longer playing?
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I was sat this morning comparing the undercard to last year, and they end up being about the same for me in terms of acts I want to see, but this year's does look objectively cheaper. Last year was probably a bit more cohesive, but I feel that this year has a bit more I want to see that I've never seen before. Fatboy Slim would be very weak considering the undercard doesn't look like it's cost as much, but it would mean we could pack up and be home early on the Sunday. I'm keeping everything crossed for Biffy but I'll be surprised if it is them, it could explain the undercard being a bit lacking if they've got a major headliner though. Yeah, they were very good trios for festivals of this size (Kendal had Chic who were brilliant too on the Thursday). YNot tonight should give us some insight as to who the Sunday headliner is, with them being the same weekend we should be able to rule out one of Snow Patrol or Jamie T (unless NGHFB is the Sunday headliner at YNot haha)
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Yeah that wouldn’t surprise me; that’s a massive level of detail for a fake. Out of all of the Superstruct headliners doing the rounds, with any luck that top right one is Biffy (very much doubt it). Would accept Snow Patrol or Paolo Nutini if needs be.
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Have Kendal ever revealed a line up without having all the headliners confirmed? Between Gary Neville, lack of a Sunday headliner, and the fact there’s loads of bits down the bottom saying ‘Other Acts Here’ I’m cautious to believe it. However; there’s more than enough on there for me to justify a weekend ticket if it’s real. I’m kind of inclined to think it’s an early draft, but we’ll see
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Yeah, the Insta post makes reference to 9 of them being Belgian and the last being a Belgian resident. Don’t believe they’ve updated the poster yet though. I always applaud Werchter for putting the spotlight on homegrown artists though, not always my thing musically but it’s think it’s very good to highlight and promote their own talent
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Yeah, Brutus are great and I saw Whispering Sons supporting Editors in my last gig pre-Covid, also a decent watch. Don’t think this was the announcement people were waiting for though sadly
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Didn't realise these were doing Euro festivals next year. One of the better new bands I discovered at Kendal last year. Lot of fun live
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Bad year if you like the cheaper middle-of-the-road UK fests but think Jamie T only has one good song. Surely he can't be headlining all 5 Superstructs; that's never happened before has it? Be surprised if Keane happens to be honest, especially as a co-head as some have suggested when out of all of the names being chucked about they're the one playing a fairly well sold arena tour. (Even though they are definitely my guilty pleasure band and would love it if they turned up here) NGHFB, Snow Patrol, Jamie T, The Streets, Paolo Nutini I think for the 5. Maybe trade two out for MSP/Suede doing a co-headline thing on the Thursday to bring it up to 5. My guesses for the undercard are Editors, Idles, Wet Leg, The Reytons, The Lightning Seeds, Katy B, The Kooks, Coach Party, White Lies, The Slow Readers Club and Declan McKenna. Probably be too strong so just a mix of those.
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They’ve pretty much confirmed this in the comments. Surely they’re about third down Main Stage at a push? I think they’re a good live turn for what they are but they’ve not even sold out that home town show yet. Would be a bit of a feeble headliner in my eyes
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Wish they would announce when the line up is coming out now, getting impatient seeing everywhere else starting to leak names. Think some combo of Paolo Nutini, The Streets, Jamie T and Snow Patrol seems the safest bet looking at what's around elsewhere. Would need a good undercard to convince me of a ticket though I think This would be ideal for me though, coupled with a good undercard something like this would probably definitely convince me to come back.
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I doubt it, I think they'd just blame it on time difference if anything. Tom Morello has had the Friday listed on his website for weeks and I can't imagine they've said anything.
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Apols for the double post, I'm saying that, assuming that those stages are in order I got stay at the Main Stage all day on Thursday and have a blast. Parkway Drive potentially fourth down when compared to their other slots is quite mad. No idea how Khruangbin has bagged that slot though, but maybe that's just me being out of touch. Really surprised that they've done an announcement today though, typically they never used to start until next week with the Friday 3pm/4pm packages. Happy though, some more great names added.
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Possibly the weakest main stage they've had in a while (pending additions obviously) but the other stages are looking stacked. As always, avoid James Arthur at all costs. Terrible human being.
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Keane would give me a chuckle for this; only because someone put them on their wish list on Twitter a few years ago and the social media guy on Twitter said something to the effect of "Keane?! You must be joking?!" Of course, probably ran by a different team now and it's a different landscape. Keeping an eye on this, Truck, YNot and Kendal because one will end up being my UK fest next year most likely.
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If Blur and No Doubt rock up here I'd have a ticket within 5 minutes of the announcement. Think it will be a farewell for Blur though, didn't Damon say he was done with touring with them for a while late last year?
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We're talking slightly different eras here but totally agree with everything you have said here re smaller gigs. I feel like when I was at Uni nearly 15 years ago, I was going to the O2 Academy in Newcastle on average about 3 or 4 times a month, because if we fancied a gig we would just head out and the tickets for there used to be between £10-£20 and it was more often than not a fun night out. I don't think the venue (or similar ones of it's size) has a gig below £40/£45 these days by the time booking fees have been applied, usually for bands which do festival circuits which is why I still focus my interest on festivals these days. But yeah, totally agree about losing interest too, I feel that when gigs were cheaper you could take a punt on a night out and if it wasn't great then so be it, no harm no foul. Too much expectation for the price for it to be a good night out these days at the minute.
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Placebo in Switzerland the week before. Haven’t played (the proper fest) since 2014, sub or Barn headliner please!
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Wasn’t certain there’s a thread for this, but it’s really nice little festival I’ve worked a few times at, including last year. Keeps on going from strength to strength and I love trying to support the local music scene so thought I would post this in here. Not a bad line up I think for “that sort of thing”, shame about the inclusion of ToM Meigh*n too but he’s always gonna be about now I think
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Think that'll be us until the end of Jan, but we shall see
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Genuinely can't believe it. I think Mad Cool probably has a stronger top line for me but the undercard at Werchter is superior for me. Be interested to see if any of those names hiding away from the top line of Mad Cool are unannounced tours which will make their way to Werchter.
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Yeah at the risk of sounding ableist that is a shocking decision. Nice start to the line up but don't think I can go to a festival that has James Arthur booked for a few different reasons. Very shocked that there's no Foos or Maneskin, wonder what else is hiding behind those disks...
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Initial reaction is "Does anyone from Spain know what a Motxila 21 is and why does it have top billing with Pearl Jam?'
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Appeared on a Maneskin fan page on Twitter when I was having a search for 'Mad Cool', which when I've looked have been correct about other dates. I expected them anyways, and I think you're right but maybe with Foos replacing Ed Sheeran.
