Next years headliners.

[hearing_aid]

They headlined Wireless festival last summer,and on the whole,that provides artists more than big enough to headline Reading. They have a massive fanbase here. They also have loads of credibility,which goes a long way to determining whether your headlining material.

The reason I want them to headline is because they wouldn't be a typical choice for Reading. They have the necessary mainstream appeal to pull it off,they definitely have the popularity and the reputation as a live act.To have all that,and not be a guitar based band,would make them an interesting headline act. I doubt many would really oppose them and it'd draw a massive crowd from the 'indie' section.

As a Saturday night headliner,they would be perfect. I just like the idea of something alternative. Most of the bands being mentioned on this thread are incredibly conservative choices. Daft Punk would provide variation without being a big gamble.

Just to add,you could replace Daft Punk with the other acts I've mentioned,such as Kanye,Wu Tang etc and its the same argument for me.Something different.

[ste4_20]

But Daft Punk are a lot bigger a gamble than most other bands in this thread. FR know the festival will sell if they book names that aren't a gamble. The problem is that they are a variation from the norm. Look at Jay-Z from Glasto this year for the perfect example. I think that sadly, you've got to be a guitar based band to headline now, despite many on here wishing otherwise.

The headliners of Wireless this year (I'm not 100% on this btw) were Jay-Z, Morrissey, Counting Crows and Fatboy Slim. None of those names would headline R&L.

Just for the record, Daft Punk are still on my 'bands to see' list, wasn't in the country when they did Wireless Leeds last year.

[King Blue]

But Daft Punk are a lot bigger a gamble than most other bands in this thread. FR know the festival will sell if they book names that aren't a gamble. The problem is that they are a variation from the norm. Look at Jay-Z from Glasto this year for the perfect example. I think that sadly, you've got to be a guitar based band to headline now, despite many on here wishing otherwise.

The headliners of Wireless this year (I'm not 100% on this btw) were Jay-Z, Morrissey, Counting Crows and Fatboy Slim. None of those names would headline R&L.

[hearing_aid]

All big enough though(Cept arguably Counting Crows.)My whole point here is that they could really go for something alternative considering that they are safe in the knowledge it will sell out,to keep things fresh. The reasons for Glasto struggling to sell tickets were numerous,but I doubt Jay Z headlining was one of the main ones.

Daft Punk represent something that isn't that much of a gamble,its only one night after all ,and I'm pretty sure they would be met with widespread approval for a Saturday night slot.Reading's got a history of non rock bands playing anyway. I can't imagine many complaining. They bring an amazing show and have the crossover appeal and the credibility,which is vital.

Maybe its just wishful thinking. I'd love the atmosphere they would bring though.

[pink_triangle]

Festival republic have no need to gamble or try something different. Reading/leeds, v and t in the park are all commercial festivals with safe headliners. If its not broken theres no reason for them to fix it. If people want to see something different in terms of headliners there are lots of different options. With reading/leeds you know exactly what your getting.

[Sparticus]

daft punk is one of the only things that would have me back at the festival next year, anyone who's seen them reckons nothing comes close to seeing them live, and the alive album always puts a stupid big grin on my face also, it's criminal that the prodigy haven't played in years, seeing them at a festival is just pure carnage!

[King Blue]

Festival republic have no need to gamble or try something different. Reading/leeds, v and t in the park are all commercial festivals with safe headliners. If its not broken theres no reason for them to fix it. If people want to see something different in terms of headliners there are lots of different options. With reading/leeds you know exactly what your getting.

Edited September 1, 2008 by King Blue

[hearing_aid]

daft punk is one of the only things that would have me back at the festival next year, anyone who's seen them reckons nothing comes close to seeing them live, and the alive album always puts a stupid big grin on my face also, it's criminal that the prodigy haven't played in years, seeing them at a festival is just pure carnage!

[borobarmy]

daft punk are unlikely, but they would bring more publicity to the festival - look at how much coverage the whole jay-z/glastonury thing got.

I, however, don't want them to play, cos they would only do one festival if they play, and Im not doing reading ever again, and probably not doing leeds anytime for the foreseeable future.

Oasis said they are doing some big next summer, but as they have not arranged any manchester dates for their current tour, i think its glastonbury headlining and/ or 10 nights at the MEN arena. Can't see them doing R/L anyway, but if either of those 2 options turns out to be true, they definately wont be at bramham or little johns. (Incidently, if they do glastonbury, my money says that Blur will headline on another night.)

Remember the formula that is used every year - indie band, modern rock band, old rock band. almost every year its used.

Aerosmith or ACDC as the "oldies"

arctic bloody monkeys as generic indie band

Slipknot or green day as modern rock band

[edgar]

It wouldn't be much a gamble really. Daft Punk have more popularity and appeal in this country compared to bands like Smashing Pumpkins, Pearl Jam etc

[borobarmy]

At a pop festival, daft punk would have huge appeal, but at reading and leeds, it would be odd. yes, they are Alternative, but they just aren't really rock. can you honestly see a mosh pit or wall of death for "One More Time" or "Digital Love"? They could definately play glastonbury, V or TITP/ Oxygen, but not R/L. They simply are not the right kind of act given the history.

Smashing pumpkins and Pearl Jam have more appeal to indie and rock fans, but less appeal to the pop-loving masses. So, in a very wishy-washy liberal diplomatic way, you 2 (edgar and hearing aid) are both right.

But daft punk wont play.

[King Blue]

At a pop festival, daft punk would have huge appeal, but at reading and leeds, it would be odd. yes, they are Alternative, but they just aren't really rock. can you honestly see a mosh pit or wall of death for "One More Time" or "Digital Love"? They could definately play glastonbury, V or TITP/ Oxygen, but not R/L. They simply are not the right kind of act given the history.

Smashing pumpkins and Pearl Jam have more appeal to indie and rock fans, but less appeal to the pop-loving masses. So, in a very wishy-washy liberal diplomatic way, you 2 (edgar and hearing aid) are both right.

But daft punk wont play.

[Bradders]

People will just put 'generic' in front of the word 'indie' whether the band is generic or not won't they?

Anyway, my guess is that the people saying Daft Punk wouldn't appeal to the indie kids (that make up most of the festival crowd) are the same who said RATM wouldn't. I guarantee you Daft Punk would be a popular choice. I don't think they will though, just because there's no actual evidence towards it and there's 4 or 5 bands that are almost certain to headline, in my head.

Arctics

KOL

Green Day

AC/DC

Foo Fighters

[benisright]

Oh yeah, i remember certain people saying a lot of the indie kids wouldnt see RATM, it was only this forum that was interested in them and that it would be like smashing pumpkins all over again.

Ha

[VCK]

daft punk are unlikely, but they would bring more publicity to the festival - look at how much coverage the whole jay-z/glastonury thing got.

I, however, don't want them to play, cos they would only do one festival if they play, and Im not doing reading ever again, and probably not doing leeds anytime for the foreseeable future.

Oasis said they are doing some big next summer, but as they have not arranged any manchester dates for their current tour, i think its glastonbury headlining and/ or 10 nights at the MEN arena. Can't see them doing R/L anyway, but if either of those 2 options turns out to be true, they definately wont be at bramham or little johns. (Incidently, if they do glastonbury, my money says that Blur will headline on another night.)

Remember the formula that is used every year - indie band, modern rock band, old rock band. almost every year its used.

Aerosmith or ACDC as the "oldies"

arctic bloody monkeys as generic indie band

Slipknot or green day as modern rock band

[Sparticus]

Slipknot and Green Day "modern rock"? Is this the late 90s?

Anyway, I really think Festival Republic should really book R.E.M. Would be a major coup, and would follow in the pattern of old American Alternative Rock heroes being headliners which we've seen forming over the years (Pixies, Pearl Jam, Smashing Pumpkins, RATM).

I don't think Daft Punk would create much controversy if they were booked. Part of the controversy surrounding Jay Z is that he's a controversial man in himself, whereas Daft Punk, I've heard nothing controversial from. But I just can't see it happening, as well as they'd go down.

[VCK]

rem arn't even a major coup anymore unfortunately, did u not hear about them having to downside from a stadium to a tiny arena (and yes that is an oxymoron, but the cia is small for an arena sized venue), even played second fiddle to the verve!

there's no point arguing about daft punk though, as they arn't going to play, and people that don't like daft punk tend to be lacking in a soul, so f**k em

[Greeny_Musicchild]

They headlined Wireless festival last summer,and on the whole,that provides artists more than big enough to headline Reading. They have a massive fanbase here. They also have loads of credibility,which goes a long way to determining whether your headlining material.

The reason I want them to headline is because they wouldn't be a typical choice for Reading. They have the necessary mainstream appeal to pull it off,they definitely have the popularity and the reputation as a live act.To have all that,and not be a guitar based band,would make them an interesting headline act. I doubt many would really oppose them and it'd draw a massive crowd from the 'indie' section.

As a Saturday night headliner,they would be perfect. I just like the idea of something alternative. Most of the bands being mentioned on this thread are incredibly conservative choices. Daft Punk would provide variation without being a big gamble.

Just to add,you could replace Daft Punk with the other acts I've mentioned,such as Kanye,Wu Tang etc and its the same argument for me.Something different.

Edited September 2, 2008 by Greeny_Musicchild

[VCK]

No doubt they'll be some other stupid f**king reunion that we all have to suffer whilst all the magazines suck theyir balls over their one good album.

[Greeny_Musicchild]

Please be The Stone Roses! (Second Coming is actually a really good album)

Edited September 2, 2008 by Greeny_Musicchild

[benisright]

I wasnt there, but surely Stone Roses reading 96, goes down as the worst gig in the history of music? Isnt that considered like....a fact? They wouldnt be asked back!

Realistic headliners?

Muse, Oasis, Green Day, Arctic Monkeys, Foo Fighters, AC/DC, REM, Kings of Leon, Verve, Kaiser Chiefs, Guns n Roses, the Who, Libertines, Blur

take your pick! (whats good or not is obviously relative, but if the 3 headliners do not come from this group, i will either be very angry, very surprised or very happy).

Edited September 2, 2008 by benisright

[VCK]

I wasnt there, but surely Stone Roses reading 96, goes down as the worst gig in the history of music? Isnt that considered like....a fact? They wouldnt be asked back!

Realistic headliners?

Muse, Oasis, Green Day, Arctic Monkeys, Foo Fighters, AC/DC, REM, Kings of Leon, Verve, Kaiser Chiefs, Guns n Roses, the Who, Libertines, Blur

take your pick! (whats good or not is obviously relative, but if the 3 headliners do not come from this group, i will either be very angry, very surprised or very happy).

[HoTWire]

Please be The Stone Roses! (Second Coming is actually a really good album)

[HoTWire]

Doh! 2 replies in a row.

I think Daft Punk could safely headline the festival and not be controversial. If they can headline Coachella as well as they did then Reading/Leeds would be a great show. They are also working on a new album...

I think AC/DC are a shoe in for next years festivals and will headline either Reading/Leeds or Download.

[edgar]

daft punk would be more likely to do creamfields, surely?