2012 Lineup

[mike99]

The 2012 line-up will include a band that's able to block-book a whole hotel, cos that's what happened.

Guesses please?

[zahidf]

Block booking a whole hotel?

Foo Fighters.

[eFestivals]

Block booking a whole hotel?

Foo Fighters.

Could be, but it's not what they've done on previous occasions they've played Reading.

[zahidf]

Could be, but it's not what they've done on previous occasions they've played Reading.

[swede]

The 2012 line-up will include a band that's able to block-book a whole hotel, cos that's what happened.

Guesses please?

[eFestivals]

They are a lot bigger than when they last played though. Did they block book hotels for their Milton Keynes/Wembley gigs?

I've no idea. But I'd think it was unlikely that they'd suddenly tour with a huge entourage when they've not done that before.

[eFestivals]

Have this band headlined Reading/Leeds before Neil and are they to headline next year ?

no idea on either.

All I know is that one of the major Reading hotels has been block-booked for the whole weekend, when it's not been block-booked in previous years.

I'd say it's hugely likely that the booking has been made by an act that's appearing at the fest, rather than as festival staff accommodation, tho it's slightly odd that an act would need the whole weekend - but maybe they're being divas, or perhaps the day they might play is currently fluid so they're covering all possibilities.

[jump]

It must be a huge act probably American/overseas.

Random guesses....

Stone Roses (They must be paid a wedge and able to afford it they are got back together)

Soundgarden

Green Day

Jay Z & Kayne West

Gorillaz (not Blur imo as they live close and Gorillaz have loads of memebers/guests)

[eFestivals]

my current best guess is Jay-Z & Kanye, but that's perhaps too obvious.

[jump]

my current best guess is Jay-Z & Kanye, but that's perhaps too obvious.

[Chas]

Is poor old Scott unable to get in the Crown Plaza next year then? Just out of curiosity are we talking about all three days or just the one night? I'm in the IBIS again and I vaguely remember Metallica being next door in the Novotel the last time they played and I don't think they blocked booked that, so we can probably rule them out.

[5co77ie]

I think the fact Kanye was also booked by Melvin for Big Chill makes that a possible.

[5co77ie]

Is poor old Scott unable to get in the Crown Plaza next year then? Just out of curiosity are we talking about all three days or just the one night? I'm in the IBIS again and I vaguely remember Metallica being next door in the Novotel the last time they played and I don't think they blocked booked that, so we can probably rule them out.

[Chas]

Yup, and Mrs 5co77ie's can't get good discounts at other hotels in the area. Looks like we may have to either take the campervan or find a cheap hotel.

[5co77ie]

How annoying. Good luck with finding an alternative. The IBIS isn't exactly cheap over that weekend but £232 for three nights split between two is something I can live with and is cheaper than what I payed at the IBIS in 2009 and £143 cheaper than the Novotel this year!

[mrtourette]

Block-booking a whole hotel seems like more of an ego/diva thing rather than a logistical necessity due to band size so I doubt it would be someone like Foo Fighters, Green Day or Soundgarden.

[jump]

Block-booking a whole hotel seems like more of an ego/diva thing rather than a logistical necessity due to band size so I doubt it would be someone like Foo Fighters, Green Day or Soundgarden.

[JIM-182]

Aerosmith? New album out next year.

[mrtourette]

Yeah he does but I doubt he'd stretch to that level.

[JIM-182]

Aerosmith? New album out next year.

[Chas]

does it include breakfast?

[5co77ie]

The Rolling Stones will be celebrating their 50th anniversary next year, would a classic era rock and roll band be welcome at Reading and Leeds?

They appeared at the first (National Jazz and Blues Festival ) Festival in 63 and were the headliners in 1964

Edited September 23, 2011 by 5co77ie

[JIM-182]

The Rolling Stones will be celebrating their 50th anniversary next year, would a classic era rock and roll band be welcome at Reading and Leeds?

They appeared at the first (National Jazz and Blues Festival ) Festival in 63 and were the headliners in 1964

[Dan R]

The Rolling Stones will be celebrating their 50th anniversary next year, would a classic era rock and roll band be welcome at Reading and Leeds?

They appeared at the first (National Jazz and Blues Festival ) Festival in 63 and were the headliners in 1964

[JIM-182]

Would be immense if it was Kanye & Jay-Z, really hope this is true. Can see them pulling a huge crowd.