2013 Headliners

[chriseede]

They could headline the West Holts no problem.

[sifi]

Would they fit in on West Holts though? I'd be more inclined to say they'd headline the Other Stage.

[chriseede]

Holts has a capacity of 25,000.

[rexclark]

I would say Sigur Ros could headline the Other Stage. Their annouuncement of an exclusive at Bestival is one of the biggest bookings of the summer.

[eFestivals]

I would say Sigur Ros could headline the Other Stage. Their annouuncement of an exclusive at Bestival is one of the biggest bookings of the summer.

On the basis that they subbed in 2003 (or whenever it was, 2002 perhaps?) and they're defo not bigger now than they were then I'd say they're something less than Other Stage headliner.

The types who have mobbed that stage for the likes of Jessie J, La Roux, and screeching Flo in recent years wouldn't have a clue who Sigur Ros are.

[Joe-]

Going to see how well their album goes down (no doubt, fantastically), before seeing if they could do what.

I do agree with eFests about their popularity and stuff, pretty big following, but probably not enough for headlining that Glasto stage. Quite a weird one, they could have headlined Bestival easy, and after looking; Bestival headliners are usually the size of an Other stage headliner. Except, Stevie Wonder, New Order, etc.

Either way, they could play anywhere really, if I can get a Glasto ticket and Sigur Ros show up though. single tear.

[rexclark]

On the basis that they subbed in 2003 (or whenever it was, 2002 perhaps?) and they're defo not bigger now than they were then I'd say they're something less than Other Stage headliner.

The types who have mobbed that stage for the likes of Jessie J, La Roux, and screeching Flo in recent years wouldn't have a clue who Sigur Ros are.

[matthewsdad1968]

Thanks for that, I meant in terms of the style of music. West Holts headliners seem to be more R&B/soul-based with Cee-Lo, Big Boi and Kool & The Gang headlining last year.

[eFestivals]

True, but are Sigur Ros any smaller than The Flaming Lips? I'd say they must both be around the same size.

Sigur Ros are hugely smaller than Flaming Lips.

FL are a band that most people are aware of, because they get daytime radio play and have had hits. You can't get more radio-unfriendly than SR.

[zahidf]

After Planet Earth and all the adverts though, Sigur are bigger now than they were last time.

Probably not seocnd stage headliner big, but on the last tour, they did sell out two nights at Alexandra Palace.

[rexclark]

Sigur Ros are hugely smaller than Flaming Lips.

FL are a band that most people are aware of, because they get daytime radio play and have had hits. You can't get more radio-unfriendly than SR.

[chriseede]

It's a hard one to judge because they seem too small to headline Other, but too big to headline JP and if they sub Other, it will be light for most of their set - I think they'd work better in the complete dark on an outdoor stage.

Edited April 30, 2012 by chriseede

[Joe-]

Subbing Arcade Fire on main stage? Heh, I can dream.

[eFestivals]

I would disagree. How many big hits do The Flaming Lips have? Do You Realize being the obvious one, perhaps She Don't Use Jelly and Race For The Prize at a push but they don't actually have that many songs that the casual listener would know. Perhaps Sigur Ros aren't as big as The Flaming Lips but I don't think there's much difference in size.

Oh, I'm not trying to claim that FL have loads of hits, but they have some - which is more than SR have. But those hits cause FL to be much more widely known than SR are.

[rexclark]

Oh, I'm not trying to claim that FL have loads of hits, but they have some - which is more than SR have. But those hits cause FL to be much more widely known than SR are.

[timespeedsup]

Depeche Mode have announced will have a new album and be touring in 2013. http://www.music-news.com/ShowNews.asp?nItemID=51563

Big enough to headline but have never played Glasto so would they be wanted and would they want to?

[eFestivals]

Depeche Mode have announced will have a new album and be touring in 2013. http://www.music-new...p?nItemID=51563

Big enough to headline .....

....25 years ago.

[timespeedsup]

Not as big as U2 in fairness. Too big for 2nd Stage? Dunno their worldwide takings.

[Lambo_KoRn]

hey guys just wondering what the latest are on the 2013 headliners? whos roumered etc..

[rug568]

Depeche Mode for Bestival would be my bet.

[Joe-]

Rob Da Bank did say they will be at Bestival 2013, obviously there's no evidence or whatever, but I reckon they'll show up there. Will probably do Glasto too.

[Vieuphoria]

After watching that bbc documentary that was on iPlayer, I now really want Fleetwood Mac to headline.

[thesecretingredientiscrime]

After watching that bbc documentary that was on iPlayer, I now really want Fleetwood Mac to headline.

[rug568]

Daft Punk apparently turned down £5 million from Coachella.

Not saying it was to do with the money, but i do think they would be out of glasto's price range.

[thesecretingredientiscrime]

Daft Punk apparently turned down £5 million from Coachella.

Not saying it was to do with the money, but i do think they would be out of glasto's price range.