Fanning the flames....

[ionicmoose]

...of the very unlikely Offspring rumour

Seeing Jamie T's latest tour dates - http://seetickets.com/see/event.asp?e|arti...mp;orderby=date

...I'd say it'd be pushing it for him to even play second, especially if he's going to be followed by (most likely) Faith No More.

Soooooo, conclusion is that due to him playing small venues/lower festival slots compared to the likes of Lostprophets and Faith No More, maybe we could see Offspring playing in between Jamie T and FNM???

Other 'evidence' could come from Rock en Seine where FNM are headlining Saturday with Offspring below them.

Clutching at straws? Yes. Likely? No. Potential to be amazing? Damn right!!!

I'd normally never consider Offspring for the NME headliner, nevermind second, but this year isn't exactly following normal trends with LP and FNM so you enver know...

[ionicmoose]

Also both playing Pukkelpop, Area 4, and Highfield festivals the week before L/R. With Offspring either directly, or a few places below FNM. Interesting...

[thomasowen]

Sorry to say it but your in a dream land . For a start The Offspring and Jamie T are completely different in style, whereas he does share more simularities with FNM.

It's always silly to compare different NME headliners because they're always different in size and success. I mean The Offspring are way to big to play second on the NME stage, even below faith no more. Remember The Gossip are headlining the Friday, and bar one big hit they are even smaller than Jamie T (abeit they're backed by a massive label).

Whilst I dont think its imposible another act will squeeze in above JT (Though I still think its more likely there wont) I am positive it wont be offspring.

[rexclark]

Can't see it really. If Offspring were playing I'd say it'd be 2nd or 3rd top Main Stage.

[ionicmoose]

The different styles thing doesn't really hold true with Prodigy playing before Arctic Monkeys

[ionicmoose]

Normally I'd agree with you, but then again I'd put Faith No More as guaranteed 2nd top Main stage, possible headlining if they were struggling for 3 bigger acts.

[pink_triangle]

Normally I'd agree with you, but then again I'd put Faith No More as guaranteed 2nd top Main stage, possible headlining if they were struggling for 3 bigger acts.

[thomasowen]

The different styles thing doesn't really hold true with Prodigy playing before Arctic Monkeys

[VCK]

For a start The Offspring and Jamie T are completely different in style, whereas he does share more simularities with FNM.

[VCK]

More so than you'd think - The Monkeys grew up loving Prodigy and they have been playing with them in Austrailia, plus they share a simular fanbase despite being different style bands (although I dont think there is an audience the prod don't apeal to). The drum and bass aspects of the monkeys are actualy quite dance inspired. Alas I can't see Jamie T being a huge fan of The Offspring.

[thomasowen]

Also I think Ian Brown is playing on earlier in the day on the Main Stage rather than at the same time over on NME is because they have cited him as their musical hero. Which is fair enough, as I'd rather my band not headline than clash with someone as godly as him.

[tomisnothere]

that would be amazing. unlikely though.

[Role Model]

I've given up all hope of Offspring playing, I just hope they play some small shows over here this year.....

[ionicmoose]

Well after their NA tour they're playing a few European festivals so hopefully they'll slot in some headline shows here in UK

[devbot]

This is abit off-topic but regarding the comments about gossip headlining NME stage, and comparing to upcoming shows of Jamie T, I think it would be wise to look at Gossip's upcoming shows -

http://seetickets.com/see/event.asp?e|arti...mp;orderby=date

Just picking out the one I know, Club Academy in Manchester. It is smaller than the FR tent.

Does it not seem completely ridiculous?

[TheUnpolished]

The only reason the gossip are headlining is cause glasvegas dont have enough material to headline and most likely didnt want to headline. I saw em in Preston in december - they played for 45 mins! Its a stupid descision by FR that tent will be empty when the gossip go on. If they can't even sell out manchester club academy they've got no chance!

[thomasowen]

The only reason the gossip are headlining is cause glasvegas dont have enough material to headline and most likely didnt want to headline. I saw em in Preston in december - they played for 45 mins! Its a stupid descision by FR that tent will be empty when the gossip go on. If they can't even sell out manchester club academy they've got no chance!

[pink_triangle]

A lot of people have been moaning about the gossip headlining but wouldnt it be fair to say a lot of these people wouldnt have complained if brand new were headlining the tent even though the gossip are cerianlty of equal (probably more) popular than brand new. I agree with the previous comment i suspect the record labels are confident of big airplay with future gossip material which pretty much guarantess success unless your the bravery.

[Manny]

Gossip are playing manchester academy 2, not club academy it seems.

Brand New however are playing academy 1, and it's sold out, along with birmingham academy and the forum in london.

I might just be saying this cause i like brand new, but they're bigger than gossip and their one song that they have.

[TheUnpolished]

I agree with the previous comment i suspect the record labels are confident of big airplay with future gossip material which pretty much guarantess success unless your the bravery.

[pink_triangle]

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I might just be saying this cause i like brand new, but they're bigger than gossip and their one song that they have.

[thomasowen]

Gossip are playing manchester academy 2, not club academy it seems.

Brand New however are playing academy 1, and it's sold out, along with birmingham academy and the forum in london.

I might just be saying this cause i like brand new, but they're bigger than gossip and their one song that they have.

[Keva]

If the offspring don't play i'll seriously eat my hat.. look at their tour dates..

http://www.offspring.com/cgi-bin/WebObject...ing.woa/wa/tour

Their in Germany on the 22/8 then a massive gap till the 29/8 when their in Paris. I think 3rd headliner on the main stage or possibly NME headliners.

Edit: Actully looking at my calander.. it might be tight!

Edited May 2, 2009 by Keva

[thomasowen]

If the offspring don't play i'll seriously eat my hat.. look at their tour dates..

http://www.offspring.com/cgi-bin/WebObject...ing.woa/wa/tour

Their in Germany on the 22/8 then a massive gap till the 29/8 when their in Paris. I think 2rd headliner on the main stage or possibly NME headliners.

[TheUnpolished]

Just listened to gossip's new song nowt great! Unless it gets an advert or a great video I can't see it being a dancefloor hit...