49Lawson
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Yeah I agree. I've always been honest enough to say that I would prefer it to be kept as 'Rock' Werchter, but that's not the reality we're in. So, all things considered they've definitely gone for the best pop headliner available to them. I saw Dua Lipa practically open the John Peel at Glasto in 2016 because my friend really liked her (I'd never heard of her), and never thought for a second at that point "she'll be one of the biggest artists in the world one day". Fast forward two years and she was on at Mad Cool playing after NIN, and she absolutely blew me away. Couldn't believe how quickly she had grown into the role, definitely won't look out of place headlining here. Think if they double it up with someone like KoL or QOTSA on before her they could sell a lot of tickets for that Saturday.
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Just in case anyone thought there was any doubt about her doing it, first date announced for next year
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Dua Lipa, Saturday night headliner
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I can only speak for myself but it’s not about The National per se, but they haven’t played Werchter for 11 years by the time the next festival comes around. They’re a good live act, and one better suited to Werchter than some other acts on their level that have played over the years like Macklemore, Ellie Goulding, James Blake etc. You could easily change The National for many bands that we here have all had the same complaints about over the years that have been touring around Werchter that they’ve missed out on. You’re right though, there could very easily could be some excellent bands hiding behind contract embargoes that are still to be announced and we could still get a very good line up.
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I know they won't be happening because Live Is Live is happening, but The National announcing a date over Werchter weekend in London when they couldn't get them for so long due due to Eaux Claires being the same weekend is so frustrating. Feels like it's going to be another over-diluted year in Europe where no festival gets that 10/10 line up because the bands worth seeing are spread too thinly again and too many festivals try and appeal to too many people.
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Kings of Leon playing the British Grand Prix weekend on 4th July. Haven't been here since 2017. Would fully accept them as a warm up to PJ or Foos if they've started to accept that their star is waning now.
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Ah thanks dude! Got to do a bit more logistical planning but it’s actually looking a lot more reasonable than I thought so fingers crossed! Really stings when running a standard ticket for this through a converter suggests it only costs around £289 for a full weekend ticket vs £350 for Download…
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That has got to be one of the very best line ups in rock/metal going around next year! Wondering if anyone has been before in here? Myself and my wife were going to go for a day this year as we were in Florida until QOTSA cancelled but this line up looks potentially unmissable for us. If anyone has any pointers or tips on where to stay that would be welcome
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I'm not sure what the exact PJ story is, but if it's anything like the other bands on the list Mad Cool has a tendency to get over excited and tease bands well before they're allowed to in terms of what was contractually agreed* Surprised we haven't actually got any rumours for this yet based on the fact they often struggle to shut up haha. Looking at rumours of who is around next year I think they could pull together quite a strong and varied line up. *To be fair to them, with The Strokes it wasn't entirely their fault, Haim posted a draft poster with them on well in advance of when they were supposed to.
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That would be great mate! Gonna have a look at the years I went and get back to you 👍
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Foos closing the festival! We’re off to a great start
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You and me both mate Blimey, instead of trying to stretch themselves so thin to sell as many tickets as possible, they should just sell your Ts if they’re that desperate for the money. Brilliant that mate
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I know it only dropped officially 5 mins ago, but a quick trawl through the socials and I am yet to see one positive comment haha
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RHCP just announced a few dates at the start of next year in America. Reckon they’ll go for the hattrick?
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So it begins…
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Ah that's even better, sounds like there won't be a huge mad rush to get from the headliners/last band to get the train back. That is excellent info as well, thank you so much!
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This might be the piece of info which swings me to buying a ticket. Always wanted to see Vienna, and the idea of staying in a hotel after doing exclusively camping festivals this year will appeal massively to my wife.
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I'm almost certain Stromae got announced on a Wednesday last year and he was the first name. Fingers crossed we're waking up to news of the Foos tomorrow... Edit: Just noticed they've been announced for Roskilde on Friday 5th July. Probably our closer on the 7th
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Think it's perfectly plausible, or as @Spiral_Low has mentioned they could just be doing their own tour. With the somewhat resurgence of those sort of Nu Metal bands of that era are having currently, it wouldn't surprise me if they do a big EU festival run with the likes of Pinkpop, Rock For People, Mad Cool, Graspop etc giving them a decent slot
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In the Pinkpop topic, someone has posted that the promoter of Jera Festival has basically confirmed them for Pinkpop. Think it’s likely they’ll be in Europe next June but unlikely they’ll be at Download now
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This is very true
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The only thing that makes me think it isn’t real is I would have bet my next mortgage payment Avril Lavigne was there. Think it’s fairly solid if not spectacular though
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Yeah I second this @Judas Yeast. The headliners aren't my thing so I'll probably be giving it a miss next year, but appreciate any info people bring to the party as it makes it so much easier to plan which festival you'll be doing next year when you know further in advance.
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Yeah, I’m sure the usually very reliable @Ken19once referred to them as a “Werchter Darling” on here. If they’re available with new material there’s a safe bet they’ll be there To be fair that was in 2015 when they were coming to prominence and Foos pulled out last minute. They replaced their slot with Faith No More and an extra Royal Blood set earlier in the day
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I wasn't sure if it was just a German festival exclusive but you might be right
