Arcade Fire

[indie-rocknroll]

They have a new album out in May, and were pretty much a Festival favourite in 2008, I was surprised enough when they announced gigs at Arena's, what do you think the chances are for V this year, I would pretty much piss my pants if they did announce, is this wish ful thinking.

I would be happy if any of the following are announced, Arcade Fire, Florence, Delphic, Editors, Doves, Faithless, International One, Massive Attack, Journey and I think for a bit of cheese Cheryl Cole and Black Eyed Pea's so she can do that I love you thing with thingie

[thetime]

Would love it if they played and could easily headline.

If they do festivals will probably headline a stage at glasto or high up main stage. Will probably play r/l rather than v.

[Paul ™]

They have a new album out in May

[zlatan07]

Pretty sure this was denied by the band, and is likely to be later on in the 2nd half of the year.

[Bennyjp]

It will depend on what way v are going with the line up this year. If they carry on like last year, no chance

[Flaminglippy]

They have a new album out in May, and were pretty much a Festival favourite in 2008, I was surprised enough when they announced gigs at Arena's, what do you think the chances are for V this year, I would pretty much piss my pants if they did announce, is this wish ful thinking.

I would be happy if any of the following are announced, Arcade Fire, Florence, Delphic, Editors, Doves, Faithless, International One, Massive Attack, Journey and I think for a bit of cheese Cheryl Cole and Black Eyed Pea's so she can do that I love you thing with thingie

[staffsknot]

Would probably half convince me to get my sorry ass back there...but doubt it.

[thetime]

How about a couple of cans of special brew?

I would love to see Arcade Fire (and meet 'Lippy as he's one of the funniest on here) but I think they are too different for what V does, which stage could they put them on and who could they follow them with? Also if they headlined there'd be a lot of pop kids trying to figure out who the hell they were / possibly only knowing Keep The Car Running / No Cars Go and looking lost when they play Neon Bible or Black Mirror.

[indie-rocknroll]

They alomst got Seasick Steve last year and have had the likes of Martha Wainwright, Newton Faulkner I think anything is possible when artists are promoting albums, Regina said on their own Arcade Fire thread that the new album was finished but had some touching up to do

[eFestivals]

They have a new album out in May, and were pretty much a Festival favourite in 2008, I was surprised enough when they announced gigs at Arena's, what do you think the chances are for V this year, I would pretty much piss my pants if they did announce, is this wish ful thinking.

Yep, it looks like it is.

We're still checking things out, but it looks very unlikely that they'll be at V.

[indie-rocknroll]

Yeah thanks for that

Another thought as well, maybe their album and any tour would be on hold anyway with the earthquake in haiti, Regine originates from Haiti doesn't she and they raise funds at their gigs, maybe they will be concetrating their efforts elsewhere this year.

[staffsknot]

education

Edited January 27, 2010 by staffsknot

[indie-rocknroll]

Paul, see the reply above from Efest No Arcade Fire for V