arcade fire before u2 on the friday

[1mills]

I'm not surprised by this as I'd wrote off Arcade Fire playing a while back.

Like has been said, it was Dizzee Rascal before U2 last year, so Arcade Fire were probably too similar and also too big to be expected to be playing that slot. If anything I'd say it'd be on the Other Stage against U2, and given it seems Chemicals, Underworld and Libertines are looking likely for them I've wrote them off.

Although saying that Elbow, are probably similar in the "big, but also slightly niche and outside the mainstream". Need to listen to some old Elbow stuff, couldn't really get into Seldom Seen Kid.

Will be a pleasant surprise for me if Arcade Fire get announced, but think it's been very low chance for a while.

Got tickets to see Arcade Fire next year though (and saw twice this year).

[pinback]

but they were subbing the killers which put that into perspective

[tom1989]

Yeah, we all have our opinions on how big bands are.

However, read this out aloud, then read it again:

The Kooks were a penultimate Pyramid act in 2007.

Kind of puts things into perspective.

[1mills]

If it is elbow instead of Arcade fire it is massive step down, elbow will definitely be a big draw just not as big as AF.

I for one will be gutted if they don't play but I imagine I'll get over it.

[tom1989]

Seriously though, it doesn't put it into perspective.

If the 'biggest band in the world' need a huge support act that's much bigger than the norm, then it would follow that that act would need a super duper huge third from top act before them, and so on.

Elbow have already shown they can support U2 (by.....supporting them), and I can see no reason why they can't play before them.

To the guy that said they were 3rd from top on the other stage in 2008, Glastonbury throws up these odd scheduling things from time to time. Why, for example, did Super Furry Animals headline the Other Stage in 2003, then play on the same stage at 3pm in 2007?

[1mills]

Shit, thats ridiculous, ah well maybe elbow aren't that ridiculous after all!

[ivan]

I'm glad someone noticed it, thanks, in amongst all the AF are better/worse/more worthy/less worthy than Elbow childishness!

[pinback]

Because super furry animals were big then, and not in 2007

[pinback]

The Fratellis were second from top when Kings of Leon headlined also.

[Robbie_D]

Arcade Fire, secret slot on the Park.

[In transit]

They do like their secret shows.

[LondonTom]

Shudder. Is that worse that The Kooks, or is it a tie:

I can't think of a single Fratells song, and I can think of half a dozen by Elbow. I don't own albums by either. I can think of a few tracks by The Kooks, but I'd rather not pollute my brain.

[ivan]

Arcade Fire, secret slot on the Park.

[AdamSheff]

Very much doubt they would do a the special guest slot. Unlike Radiohead, they dont hold glasto very close to their hearts.

I would be brilliant though.

U2 are still down as SR instead of TBC. Also you would have though they would have been the first headliner announced, then Coldplay followed by their diverse trump card, Beyonce for max shock value. Giving the fans U2 would have still announced a headliner, although a pretty obvious one.

My thinking is the shock will now be u2 not playing. Or is that just wishful thinking??

[ramragon]

the fratellis were horrible a few years ago when we saw them, that was after 2 albums, elbow will have 5 behind them by the time they support u2 and anyone who saw them in 2008 wouldnt deny them the opportunity, theyve bided their time, built on their success and are moving steadily up the line up. Unlike the kooks and Fratellis who didnt deserve to be anywhere near the position they were in.

i cant wait to see the new material.

[thesecretingredientiscrime]

I still think they'll play (maybe more optimism then anything), somewhere.

[pinback]

Very much doubt they would do a the special guest slot. Unlike Radiohead, they dont hold glasto very close to their hearts.

I would be brilliant though.

U2 are still down as SR instead of TBC. Also you would have though they would have been the first headliner announced, then Coldplay followed by their diverse trump card, Beyonce for max shock value. Giving the fans U2 would have still announced a headliner, although a pretty obvious one.

My thinking is the shock will now be u2 not playing. Or is that just wishful thinking??

[westwardhoboy]

Perhaps Arcade Fire are headlining the Pyramid on Friday, not U2.

[ramragon]

Perhaps Arcade Fire are headlining the Pyramid on Friday, not U2.

[123ginge]

Perhaps Arcade Fire are headlining the Pyramid on Friday, not U2.

Edited February 18, 2011 by 123ginge

[MEGABOWL]

It says in Q that Elbow are on before U2 doesn't it?

[westwardhoboy]

It says in Q that Elbow are on before U2 doesn't it?

Edited February 18, 2011 by westwardhoboy

[Festival Liam]

I never thought they were playing. Id they had set a slot in their tour for Glastonbury, maybe. But they seemed to not even consider it. U2 have been a cert for Friday for ages. They will have known this or been able to find out and could have left a space to play Sat or Sun if they wanted. I doubt they ever really considered cutting it fine by playing the Friday.

I guess they could still play Other? But I doubt it?

If it's U2 - Arcade Fire - Bright eyes there will be actual tears.

Edited February 18, 2011 by Festival Liam

[Big Vern]

would be a massive shock if that happened, it would be amusing to hear all the u2 fans moaning on after they bought tickets after u2 posted on their website that they were on sale, pretty much informing their fans they were playing.

[thesecretingredientiscrime]

maybe that's why Glasto are saying they expect a lot of re-sale tickets to be available, because U2 are not playing and all of the U2 fans will be taking deposit refunds?