U2 Friday night headliners!

[Memory Man]

I reckon Chemical Brothers are touring in 2010 so i think they will play the other stage, would like it if they and U2 clashed but i suppose they are more likely to be sunday.

(Went to see them DJ on Friday and they have new material)

[brabs]

I am glad.. i cant stand Bono and any of their music from the last 10 years and I wanted this year to be one where I didnt stay at the Pyramid all weekend for headliners. Now I know I will be able to have a look round!!

I really would like to see the early U2 stuff but being the c0ck that he is he will probably play 2 or 3 unless someone gives him 10 trillion pounds tax free.

I wont be taking the risk...

now I just want to hear the M word....

[Crouchie]

I think you've misunderstood me.

I've not said any band is going to be officially announced this week. Just that I'll be revealing one.

[norainplease]

Radiohead are probably still a contender along with Muse. I can't see any problem with Radiohead on the Saturday and Muse on the Sunday. That would be a dream for me but I'm 100% content they have U2. Anything else now is a bonus

[swede]

I think you've misunderstood me.

I've not said any band is going to be officially announced this week. Just that I'll be revealing one.

[Sinner Boy]

surely all this books to the only band bigger on earth than u2 headlining on saturday?

"IF I DON'T GET SOME SHELTERRRRR"

If eavis doesn't provide the stones i will be f**king gutted, u2 are w*nk and there's no way that's an equal headliner for neil young playing friday last year.

and all these springsteen nay-sayers, suck a dick, he's the greatest live performer in the world, and i don't even think the mighty stones could top his performance this year.

but give me the stones, dylan, bowie [providing he provides old stuff] and a few smaller tent headliners [roger mcguin eg:], and ill forgive the mighty eavis for dropping the ball on this ...

... one of the worst friday night headliners i could've thought of.

[dan05delaney]

Personally I like the idea of u2 headlining. They're undoubtedly a huge coup for the fest.

How about this for a lineup?

Friday

u2

greenday (mates with u2, did that awful duet with em, said they want to play, in Europe next yr, billie joe seems to want to be Bono)

Saturday

led zep

foos (dave grohl mates with jpj and jimmy page, i kno they're huge but led zep undoubtedly huger, want to play, some talk of them playing etc etc)

Sunday

muse/radiohead/coldplay

faithless/chemical bros/prodigy

Is that complete fantasy? Or this being the 40th anniversary do we think we could get some massive acts not headlining?

[scaryclaireyfairy]

and all these springsteen nay-sayers, suck a dick, he's the greatest live performer in the world, and i don't even think the mighty stones could top his performance this year.

[dondo]

blimey

Said to my wife the other week that I reckoned they would play but didn't think it would come true

I love U2 and think this will be a fantastic booking

Shame I ain't going

May need to look to try and get some tickets next year if and when there's a re-sell

[thegremlin_1999]

i dunno wether it would be possible but that lineup would be awesome

[ThomThomDrum]

Bloody well done everyone at GF. A MASSIVE announcement.

U2 will get the biggest crowd in the festivals history unless they put someone equally massive up against them.

How good is "Bad" gonna sound on that feckin' thing by the way?!?!?!

I AM OVER THE FARKING MOON HERE. Superb stuff from the whole team at GF. Amazing.

Edited November 23, 2009 by ThomThomDrum

[Chazeboy]

I think you've misunderstood me.

I've not said any band is going to be officially announced this week. Just that I'll be revealing one.

[rexclark]

Jeeso, my first Glastonbury and I have a sneaking suspicion I'm not going to see any headliners on the Pyramid stage. Not that I'm bothered mind you.

[VCK]

I'm ecstatic.

Hopefully though, this will mean Pixies will be 2nd headliners on the Friday, as they have a history of supporting U2. But please, put The Strokes on the Other Stage!

[Langdale Wolf]

Wow.

I am completely stunned by this - there was me pretending to be the Glasto know-it-all amongst my mates and saying that there was 'no way' U2 would play.

I'll be there, and I'm sure it'll be a great night. I'm actually quite excited. I really, really hope they play Bad and Sunday Bloody Sunday. That would be epic.

Wooderson - are you now going around saying 'Thierry who?'

Great booking, Mr E. It will be brilliant.

[fullfathom5]

If U2 just turn up and play (hopefully just the hits) without all the pomp this could be a headline performance to add along with Macca, Radiohead, Blur as legendary slots!

[ralph250]

I'm thinking that if U2 are really playing on the Friday night then it can't be anyone but the Stones on Saturday night - they're about the only band I can think of that U2 would play second fiddle to (and headlining the Friday night is defo playing second fiddle).

But Eavis was recently quoted as saying an act they have is bigger than the Stones, so it sounds like it's not the Stones.

[eFestivals]

bodger and badger offically confirmed??

I couldn't possibly say.

In fact, I couldn't possibly say. I know nothing at this moment, but I'm on a promise. No, not that sort of promise.

[Sinner Boy]

i feel an FFF! coming on. there, that's better.

carry on.

[scaryclaireyfairy]

If U2 just turn up and play (hopefully just the hits) without all the pomp this could be a headline performance to add along with Macca, Radiohead, Blur as legendary slots!

[xxtinkerbellxx]

i still think its going to be muse

[hallamboy]

This is the best news! U2 headlining Glasto!

I couldn't honestly be more excited about this. They are going to blow the place away they will be so great.

I feel I should just go out and celebrate the announcement! Superb!

[scaryclaireyfairy]

it's true, try and name a better live performer in the world....

.... wow that arguement was won even quicker than i thought!

[ThomThomDrum]

I'll be there, and I'm sure it'll be a great night. I'm actually quite excited. I really, really hope they play Bad and Sunday Bloody Sunday. That would be epic.

Edited November 23, 2009 by ThomThomDrum

[Bluearsedfly]

If U2 are on Friday then this means one of two things, either it was the only night they could realistically have played due to commitments, or two they have someone MASSIVE for saturday ...

And that could only be Led Zeppelin imo

Still looking good for the Zep.

Wow, could you imagine?! U2 and Led Zep. I'm creaming my pants already