NME Headliners

[Englishdragon]

We seem to have not talked much about who is going to be the NME tent headliners this year (mainly as we haven't even managed to find out the 3 main headliners yet)

But hey, who do we think its going to be?

I think we may see the Streets headline one with maybe Hadouken! and Le sac vs Pip underneath

and to be honest I haven't a clue for the other 2 days

[ste4_20]

We seem to have not talked much about who is going to be the NME tent headliners this year (mainly as we haven't even managed to find out the 3 main headliners yet)

But hey, who do we think its going to be?

I think we may see the Streets headline one with maybe Hadouken! and Le sac vs Pip underneath

and to be honest I haven't a clue for the other 2 days

[VCK]

Ian Brown won't be at V again. I bet we'll get him.

I hope we'll get him.

For once!

[Flobadobalob]

Idlewild/Stereophonics, MGMT and Glasvegas is my guess.

[moss265]

Idlewild/Stereophonics, MGMT and Glasvegas is my guess.

[Calm Like A Bomb]

As I said in another thread, I think Placebo would be awesome.

Aside from that I would go along with Weezer being about the right size.

The Hives are probably too small now, but could slot in underneath someone Weezer sized.

Pendulum could do it easily.

Silversun Pickups have a new album I believe - are they getting big enough over here? Or are they still FR tent sized...

Theres a few possibly unreasonable and unrealistic, but cool, guesses

[thomasowen]

IAN BROWN

YEAH YEAH YEAH'S

GLASVEGAS

[deegs]

I'd definitely put a few quid on Ian headlining R1, its long overdue!

I'd also love to see Primal Scream headline it again, they were incredible last time.

[ste4_20]

As sad as it sounds, I can't see Idlewild playing that high up these days...

[VCK]

I'd definitely put a few quid on Ian headlining R1, its long overdue!

I'd also love to see Primal Scream headline it again, they were incredible last time.

[twenty_foot_chickens]

Let's have Ian Brown headline the same day as Primal Scream playing (4th-ish) on Main. Just in case...well, you know what Im thinking of...

FRIDAY: Glasvegas

SATURDAY: Ian Brown

SUNDAY: The Streets

= my bet.

[beLIEveR]

Pendulum could do it easily.

Edited February 18, 2009 by beLIEveR

[VCK]

I think the closest you're going to get to your wish is Mani and IB playing Roses songs together. They did it a few years ago, could happen - I wouldn't hold your breath on a full scale reuinion, although we all want it.

I don't know why everyone wants Ian Brown to headline the tent - yeah he's great- but I'm a fan of his work and even I can admit his voice is shite. What keeps people going to see him is his history. Personally, I've never forgiven since he spat on that fan - dispicable.

My predictions:

FRIDAY: Glasvegas

SATURDAY: Justice

SUNDAY: The Cure - more a hope than prediction.

[twenty_foot_chickens]

I agree - A lot of people would want to see him for his Roses classics, myself included although he has held his own with his solo stuff in regard to quality of his songs.

It's like how people go to Manics gigs looking forward to the Richey-era stuff. People see Morrissey for the Smiths classics. And I'm sure a lot of people on here who saw the Pumpkins in 07 were wanting the songs off Siamese Dream and Mellon Collie more than anything.

[VCK]

I don't doubt the quality of Ian Brown's solo work, but it must be said, in comparison to his Roses work it's completely overwhelmed. But his solo work shouldn't be compared - because it's completely different. I admit, it's great when he plays the Roses songs in his set - everyone goes nutty etc... But I much prefer to hear him do his solo work - he seems to put more effort into that.

I also completely disagree with your comments on the Manics and Morrissey - I believe that people go to see the Manics for the entire catalogue, not just the Richey-era stuff, and that the majority of people who attend Morrissey gigs only want to hear his solo-work - you just have to ask 'Uncle Liam' on his feelings of that.

Edited February 18, 2009 by VCK

[Chavmeisterdeluxe]

Glasvegas, Yeah Yeah Yeah's and Elbow.

[tolywoly]

Got excited there. Thought they'd announced the headliners.

[shoptildrop]

do you guys really think Glasvegas are big enough to headline the NME tent? I'm not so sure of that one myself, mmmmh

[thegremlin_1999]

i'd have a guess at stereophonics, glasvegas and someone heavier to counter the inevitable lack of heavieness on the main stage...

not sure who that'd be tho!

dare i suggest someone like Machine Head? (They're headlining Wacken this year and while I appreciate thats a metal fest they're still a big cult band...)

Ok, thats not going to happen, but its a GOOD idea!

[she bangs the drums]

i'd have a guess at stereophonics, glasvegas and someone heavier to counter the inevitable lack of heavieness on the main stage...

not sure who that'd be tho!

dare i suggest someone like Machine Head? (They're headlining Wacken this year and while I appreciate thats a metal fest they're still a big cult band...)

Ok, thats not going to happen, but its a GOOD idea!

[thegremlin_1999]

I'm not sure Machine Head will be allowed to play as they are supposed to be playing Sonisphere.

I still think it will be Stereophonics, Glasvegas and Ian Brown.

[thejimbola]

I hope its not another indie-fest. There is such little variety on offer without the rock headliner on main stage. Someone like Ash, Weezer, AFI, Papa Roach... just something that isn't the same old regurgitated rubbish that seems to dominate now.

[MJMilz14]

Stereophonics/The Streets/Glasvegas

[thegremlin_1999]

I hope its not another indie-fest. There is such little variety on offer without the rock headliner on main stage. Someone like Ash, Weezer, AFI, Papa Roach... just something that isn't the same old regurgitated rubbish that seems to dominate now.

[thejimbola]

AFI, now theres a bloody good idea