Extra bands to be announced?

[Mariner]

So Rival Schools self confirmed last night on Mike Davies' show. I can't remember the exact dialogue (it'll be on iPlayer), but it went something like this:

Mike D: So when are you guys next over in the UK?

RS: Reading and Leeds this summer.

Mike D: Really? I can't find you on the bill.

RS: We're not on there yet. It's kind of a secret. They're (Festival Republic) starting to worry about selling enouch tickets. We got a call from them and we were asked to play.

Mike D: So you're kind of like a secret weapon?

RS: Yea, haha.

This suggests a couple of things to me:

1. They're not playing the lock-up as Mike D didn't know they were playing. Possible main stage additions?

2. FR haven't sold enough tickets and are starting to crap themselves.

3. There may be more 'secret' additions to come.

[jump]

4. Could be on main stage for the MCR day as they are short of a band.

Sounds like they were joking as Rival Schools aren't exactly gonna create a surge of new tix sales just because of them.

Edited May 31, 2011 by jump

[mrtourette]

Heh yeah, they were probably being a bit sarcastic. But there's still a band missing on the MCR day so could be them.

[therefused]

this would be awesome news if true.

[lharris92]

the MCR day is the only day i can see another band being added so could be

[Jackosity guy]

Can anybody actually imagine them on the main stage? Are they a main stage band right now? Maybe they have been in the past perhaps, I'd just think they'd be on the lock up or festival republic stage. Even bands like The Blackout & Architects who are on the lower half of the MCR day seem much bigger and more known than Rival Schools. Just my input.

Besides I still have a hunch that the band going to be added on the MCR day is Four Year Strong.

Edited May 31, 2011 by Jackosity guy

[Dukeeyyy]

Besides I still have a hunch that the band going to be added on the MCR day is Four Year Strong.

[jump]

I reckon Four Year Strong will be special guests on Lockup Tent

I also think Rival School may well be in the Festival Republic Tent

What are the chances of Slash or Avenged Sevenfold playing the MCR days? may sell a few more tickets..

[Englishdragon]

I was expecting an announcement this week but looks like it could be next week now.

Wouldn't be surprised if the rest of the line up comes out with maybe a surprise band near the top of the R1 tent to try shift the last lot of tickets.

[Banana Co]

I think Monday the 6th will be FR stage and extra band on Main Stage Friday that will be a decent ticket shifter.

Edited May 31, 2011 by Banana Co

[jump]

I wouldn't expect much but saying that I can see a band quite easily slot inbetween Deftones & Rise Against but the only big(ish) band I think of that could be announced now due to contract issues is either Reel Big Fish or Less Than Jake due to Slam Dunk last weekend. I'm still surprised that there were so few Slam Dunk bands this year.

Edited May 31, 2011 by jump

[Mariner]

I'd like to think that if they have a big announcement to make, I doubt it'd be Less Than Jake or Reel Big Fish (No disrespect). I'd be expecting a more hefty affair like Rancid or the Arctic Monkeys.

[timonweels]

Well if they're not just pissing the take, then this is an indication that there are a significant number of tickets unsold, rather than a relatively small number.

I wonder if it'll be noticeable at the festival itself.

[Jackosity guy]

I'd like to think that if they have a big announcement to make, I doubt it'd be Less Than Jake or Reel Big Fish (No disrespect). I'd be expecting a more hefty affair like Rancid or the Arctic Monkeys.

[timonweels]

arctic monkeys is dreaming

Maybe one or two mid sized bands to be added, the rest will be on FR.

There isn't room for a big band unless someone drops out, or FR contradict their own bookings and shove someone down. Neither are likely.

[Banana Co]

Could Dropkick Murphys be added as special guest on Lock Up?

[Jackmypie]

I've never heard of them.

Best thing to do to boost ticket sells would be for FR to ask MCR to sub headline then get a bigger headliner in. Pixies would be nice.......

[thesecretingredientiscrime]

I'd like to think that if they have a big announcement to make, I doubt it'd be Less Than Jake or Reel Big Fish (No disrespect). I'd be expecting a more hefty affair like Rancid or the Arctic Monkeys.

[rexclark]

There won't be anything of great note added IMO. If they did it would be like admitting they're wrong and I can't see it happening.

[HOHEY]

I'd like to think that if they have a big announcement to make, I doubt it'd be Less Than Jake or Reel Big Fish (No disrespect). I'd be expecting a more hefty affair like Rancid or the Arctic Monkeys.

Edited May 31, 2011 by HOHEY

[Jackosity guy]

Keep dreaming, Arctics are headlining V. A headline caliber band wont be thrown in at this point.

No, Dropkicks have said they aren't playing and special guests will be double duty from mainstage, probably Frank Turner who was excellent as always when I saw him last week.

[mrtourette]

I've never heard of them.

Best thing to do to boost ticket sells would be for FR to ask MCR to sub headline then get a bigger headliner in. Pixies would be nice.......

[Jackmypie]

That wouldn't work because then The Offspring would be 4th and Deftones 5th, which are unrealistically low for them.

[Bisque]

Anyone else think that the current FR bands aren't headliners?

(Or have they really screwed up booking The Midnight Beast?).

[VCK]

That wouldn't work because then The Offspring would be 4th and Deftones 5th, which are unrealistically low for them.