It’s a very diverse, eclectic lineup. My initial thoughts were there was nothing if magic or sparkle to it - primarily because they’ve mentioned the stage splits already where usually you are just given the mesh of names in first poster drop.
I can’t criticise the lineup in any way - but again see it as a microcosm of the current state of festivals.
Industry friend of mine says Kylie definitely playing Glasto. Whether that’s some secret slot or guesting with Chris Martin… or headlining !! She’s definitely bigger worldwide (and especially in US after winning a Grammy and selling out Vegas) since she played the legends slot in 2019.
Easily the tiredest and most lacklustre year of festival headliners ever … No criticism of the festivals themselves but the state of things out there …
Michael always wanted Fleetwood Mac to headline so Stevie could still be a main headliner. Also, are we entirely sure Madonna is ruled out completely? I know she said her tour ends in April but …
I still half-suspect that Kings Of Leon will be drafted in to do Friday like a Killers style replacement deal …but that Austria date they have in between the UK tour might scupper it
I think Coldplay was a guess (easy enough guess) by one of the newspapers - when I think it's going to be Foo Fighters - they are playing Rock Werchter and Open'er and Villa Park and Cardiff all around Glasto....
If they don't headline - Dave will definitely pop in either way.. explains why they also played as "The Churnups" this year and only did an hour...
I stood at the front for both the 2023 shows and 2019 Strokes shows. I noticed after last night that when I got home my ears weren’t ringing like they usually do at concerts. Both Girl In Red and The Strokes sounded quite quiet even from the front.
in 2019 I could understand what Julian was saying between songs but last night all just sounded muffled.
Personally, I think APE is getting tireder and skankier every year.