2012 Lineup

[Yellow_Fellow]

DIZZEE!

[Frankly Mr Shankly]

he really went off on one at Big Chill, funny as hell though.

[AcademicPistol]

Bit surprised people still trying to act like Kanye's not one of the most important and talented guys in the genre.

[Role Model]

They're 100% not playing this year anyway, not after the tour announcement, it would be huge surprise, but a welcome one.

You don't need a sub that fits anyway, it's myth and a weird one that you need one.

[chriseede]

DIZZEE!

[LibertinesFanBoy]

Who wants thing to fit the mould? Expand the festivals horizons, break out into other genres and welcome some music diversity, not the dance group, not sure people are ready for that yet.

NME type bands? Hip-Hop has been on the cover of that awful publication countless times, as have pop acts such as Gaga (i think).

[Yellow_Fellow]

I dont think it needs diversity. Theres nothing wrong with having a target market. Id rather it have basically the same lineup every year but know what im getting. If they diversify the lineup then they should release the lineup before tickets go on sale.

[Role Model]

True, actually Kanye and Jay Z have probably been on the cover themselves, so Ive kind of pissed on my own arguement with that. What I meant by NME type bands was like Oasis, Kasabian, The Strokes, New Order.

I dont think it needs diversity. Theres nothing wrong with having a target market. Id rather it have basically the same lineup every year but know what im getting. If they diversify the lineup then they should release the lineup before tickets go on sale.

[chriseede]

I dont think it needs diversity. Theres nothing wrong with having a target market. Id rather it have basically the same lineup every year but know what im getting. If they diversify the lineup then they should release the lineup before tickets go on sale.

[AcademicPistol]

Either Jay Z/Kanye West or Linkin Park are my guesses for 3rd headliner, i'm leaning towards Jay Z and Kanye atm because i reckon they might have them on a UK Festival exclusive, if not them then Linkin Park, the only thing that is leaning me away from JZ&K is that they have just announced a tour, but still think they will be the 3rd headliner.

[Role Model]

I beg to differ I find unimportant and talentless and if feel differently well you can go and "be he's black Kate Moss tonight."

[rug568]

Bit off topic but what about Leftfield for the dance tent headliner?

[LibertinesFanBoy]

So, you would take an unimaginative line-up like T's every year (but without the pop acts and more the predictable R&L repeats)?

[JJOKOCHA]

Who would sub to Jay Z and Kanye if they headlined?

[chriseede]

Id rather listen to bands I like repeatedly than bands I dont like yes. I dont understand why that is considered abnormal?

[mike12]

If jayz and kanye played leeds i would be so disappointed, we don't want this festival to turn into wireless or glasto, this is a rock festival some old school rap is acceptable but there should never be a hip hop headliner.

[AcademicPistol]

Have you ever actually listened to him? No offence, but you're coming across a bit ignorant. Strange to be okay with Jay-Z, and have such a strong dislike for Kanye.

Do you only like Jay for the rock connection with Linkin Park or are you still mad Kanye upset Taylor Swift

[chriseede]

If jayz and kanye played leeds i would be so disappointed, we don't want this festival to turn into wireless or glasto, this is a rock festival some old school rap is acceptable but there should never be a hip hop headliner.

[Dukeeyyy]

Updated my guess:

[Frankly Mr Shankly]

there should never be a hip hop headliner.

[AcademicPistol]

Updated my guess:

[mike12]

Stop being so small-minded and don't slate Glasto if you've never been (I assume you haven't otherwise you wouldn't slate it). There have been hip-hop headliners in the past (Eminem) so it won't be a new thing and it's not like 1 hip-hop headliner would make a complete shift in the aim of the festival when you've also got 2 very popular Rock/Indie headliners in Foos and Kasabian.

Anyway, I don't know why I've allowed myself to be drawn into this debate because I'm very sure they won't headline on the basis of the 7 other UK dates taking away so many potential day ticket sales. It would be more feasible if they hadn't announced more dates on top of the original 3, but doing that suggests to me that they have no other plans for the UK this year.

[Yellow_Fellow]

never be a hip hop headliner.

[JJOKOCHA]

eminem is completely different too any other rapper ever and can be enjoyed by almost everyone well his earlier stuff. i didnt slate glasto or wireless all i am saying is what is the point in all the festivals been the same plus we get jay z this year next we get beyonce i dont think leeds fans want to go in that direction. but then again fans of this festival are not the same as they used to be

[chriseede]

eminem is completely different too any other rapper ever and can be enjoyed by almost everyone well his earlier stuff. i didnt slate glasto or wireless all i am saying is what is the point in all the festivals been the same plus we get jay z this year next we get beyonce i dont think leeds fans want to go in that direction. but then again fans of this festival are not the same as they used to be