2012 Lineup

[gazza_20]

Eh? Well it happens 2 months before R&L so yeah it does come 1st.

You asked the question about support acts that are big enough to sub at fests and examples have been given, if you are trying to change it to just R&L in the same year then it will be hard to give an example since you are narrowing it down too much and not because it can't happen.

[Siamesedream22]

Would like to see some nirvana covers this year

[gazza_20]

Correct me if i'm wrong, he subbed Glasto, you predicted him to sub R&L, and he's subbing to RHCP?

You saying acts who support other acts can't/don't sub at fests is what people were objecting to, not so much New Order.

[LibertinesFanBoy]

No, a academy selling band that has yet to fully sell out CANNOT headline R&L, Paramore sold out an arena tour and only subbed.

It's not just me saying it, Neil himself has said this with info before, that if they play it, he can't see them that high, and with that in response to them being 2nd

[JJOKOCHA]

Would like to see some nirvana covers this year

[VCK]

New Order would have to sub, when it would be dark. If you watch videos of their live performances 3rd when it's still light wouldn't do them justice.

[Eager_Eyes]

Would like to see some nirvana covers this year

[redcarsgofaster]

Couple of bands that I would like to see, what are the chances?

Blood Red Shoes

Pulled Apart By Horses

Editors

Bombay Bicycle Club

Foals

The Horrors

Hot Chip

The Kills

Wild Beasts

Bon Iver

[kev1664]

I highly doubt Foos will do any, unless they play Marigold, that they've been known to play live a fair few times in the past. Whether or not anyone else will choose to mark the anniversary with a cover...I guess a few will inevitabley

Edited February 29, 2012 by kev1664

[AcademicPistol]

Mate, Kasabian are not as big as in the UK at many places outside the UK, they played nowhere near the top in Germany so I don't get your drift. But you're right with MK Bowl gigs, I was forgetting them, but they are an arena selling band, New Order are not.

[shoptildrop]

No, a academy selling band that has yet to fully sell out CANNOT headline R&L, Paramore sold out an arena tour and only subbed.

It's not just me saying it, Neil himself has said this with info before, that if they play it, he can't see them that high, and with that in response to them being 2nd

[redcarsgofaster]

Is it because Blur seem set to headline now that its all gone a bit quiet on here tonight?

[Flobadobalob]

2008 there were three nirvana covers I heard. Manics done a cover, can't remember what of. Dirty pretty things also did one. I can't remember for the life of me who did the other. Leeds festival this was. I'm sure dizzie did teen spirit in 2010 as well.

Oh and last year little Roy done a load of nirvana covers.......

[festivalfollower123]

I think if they were fully reformed with Peter Hook they could without a doubt headline but may be seen as a poor headliner by some whereas were they subbing in that instance they'd be seen as a monumentally good sub act. However, looks like that's not going to happen anytime soon so think they'll have to be seen as a decent sub and a very weak headliner by many at this time

[pat carney]

genuine leaked draft

[festivalfollower123]

Personally I wouldn't mind them headlining but if it's a choice between them headlining and them subbing to a band like blur i'd choose the latter any day

[shoptildrop]

Sigh, your the 2nd person no to get that. Consider both Guns N Roses and Pulp have only headlined Leeds and not Reading the same year...

[Role Model]

QOSTA above Slipknot

[kev1664]

Feeeeeeeeeeeeeeeedeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeer

[gazza_20]

whilst I agree they won't headline you do realise how influencial New order were as a band don't you? it's like on the V forums going on about has beens Stone Roses headlining and why would a festie do this - I mean WTF again do they realise how much influence they have had?

[iPaulo xD]

genuine leaked draft

[gazza_20]

New Order would have to sub, when it would be dark. If you watch videos of their live performances 3rd when it's still light wouldn't do them justice.

[gazza_20]

I agree with you that they can't (or shouldn't) headline Reading they wouldn't really fit for a start but they are legends they could sub/headline 2nd stage especially if they do Joy Division covers.

[JJOKOCHA]

wish people would stop making fake posters, makes me think about how much spare time I could have

[lendan]

Promised my wife and son i'd take them to a festival this year, sorry love, you may have to wait until next year!!

FOOS, KASABIAN and BLUR......WOW