2013 Headliners

[rug568]

I don't see what Fleetwood Mac would gain from headlining

[eFestivals]

I don't see what Fleetwood Mac would gain from headlining

a huge surge in sales of their back catalogue. That's how it normally goes.

[willutalk]

If Arcade Fire played they'd headline Other I think. Just like The Strokes who'd also be a very strong Other stage headliner. Not sure if we'd see them both as they are both indie rock bands. Both headlined Reading and could be possible Pyramid subbers as well as Other headliners. I just think that with all the 2013 demand Glasto need pretty strong headliners , not saying that Arcade Fire or The Strokes are not good but you can get stronger more well known headliners

[LondonTom]

Fuck demand I'd much rather know it was going take a month to sell out than not get any on the sunday

Your just not going be able to get superstar headliners every single year!

[eFestivals]

If Arcade Fire played they'd headline Other I think.

they've done that already. They'll get a bigger slot next time they play.

[YeOldeBassClef]

I could see Arcade Fire headlining the Pyramid maybe if there next album is as successful in building their fanbase as their last was

[Whittick]

They don't need another album. They could easily headline.

[chriseede]

Arcade Fire are definitely out-and-out headliners now. Turned in great headline performances at Coachella and Bonnaroo last year and R&L in 2010. They've well and truly proven themselves as a headline-worthy band over the last 2 years and with another album due out next year, there is no way they'd do anything but headline the Pyramid if they were to play.

[Mardy]

I'm not so sure. I'm not saying they *shouldn't* headline, they're of sufficient quality (even though thy're not really my bag), but I don't think they have that widespread 'everyone knows who they are, even my Gran' quality that the headliners recently have had and that the bookers are probably looking for.

[willutalk]

I'm not so sure. I'm not saying they *shouldn't* headline, they're of sufficient quality (even though thy're not really my bag), but I don't think they have that widespread 'everyone knows who they are, even my Gran' quality that the headliners recently have had and that the bookers are probably looking for.

[chriseede]

My Bloody Valentine announced Japanese tour dates this morning for 2013 which seem to suggest they'll be playing various live gigs next year. Anyone think they could play Glastonbury and if so, which stage/position? It's probably a very unlikely booking for Glasto to make but I can't help but think how amazing it would be.

[YeOldeBassClef]

If MBV played that would be amazing. Everyone will be deaf afterwards though

[JamesT977]

Someone said somehting about Kate Bush earlier i think that would be pretty amazing just to hear Running up that Hill and Wuthering Heights! That would be something else. Personally i would like to see someone like Metallica headline i know it gets said all the time but i think they are due a chance to do it now being as big as they are. With Lars recently saying aswell that they would love to play Glastonbury i think the chances are better than ever. Personally but i can't see like a very "special" person being announced to headline i reckon it will be average headliners and The Stone Roses.

[MEGABOWL]

I'm not so sure. I'm not saying they *shouldn't* headline, they're of sufficient quality (even though thy're not really my bag), but I don't think they have that widespread 'everyone knows who they are, even my Gran' quality that the headliners recently have had and that the bookers are probably looking for.

[MEGABOWL]

My Bloody Valentine announced Japanese tour dates this morning for 2013 which seem to suggest they'll be playing various live gigs next year. Anyone think they could play Glastonbury and if so, which stage/position? It's probably a very unlikely booking for Glasto to make but I can't help but think how amazing it would be.

[chriseede]

If MBV played that would be amazing. Everyone will be deaf afterwards though

[cwaite123]

Just listened to Valtari the new album by Sigur Ros, in a special one hour preview they did, got me thinking that they should definitely play next year and maybe as a sub to Radiohead or Arcade Fire, if they did it would be a surreal 3 hours of music!

[NeilVJ]

It might be a long shot now but by the end of the Summer Alabama Shakes might be moving up the ranks. Potential other stage headliner for 2013

[chriseede]

Just listened to Valtari the new album by Sigur Ros, in a special one hour preview they did, got me thinking that they should definitely play next year and maybe as a sub to Radiohead or Arcade Fire, if they did it would be a surreal 3 hours of music!

[zero000]

http://www.efestivals.co.uk/news/12/120518b.shtml - Adele turned down a headlining slot

"eFestivals thinks that if Glastonbury wants the most popular British star to headline, he should go for that dancing dog" - Florence?

[eFestivals]

eFestivals thinks that if Glastonbury wants the most popular British star to headline, he should go for that dancing dog" - Florence?

close, but she can't dance.

[zahidf]

I reckon for headliners

Pulp/Stone Roses

Radiohead

Florence and the Machine

As bleurhgh as i would find the last one personally.

Mumford and Sons will sub as well.

Second stage headliners:

Basement Jaxx/Other big dance act

Jack White

Jessie J/Example

Edited May 18, 2012 by zahidf

[jump]

I think I've heard more about that dog from Neil/efests than I have from everyone else combined.

[zero000]

Well the dog is impressive!

I think MBV are too small to headline the other stage. John Peel perhaps?

[Joe-]

Jessie J or Example headlining the other stage *shudder*

If I can get a ticket, I'd absolutely love if Sigur Ros got announced. I was listening to their new album during that valtari hour too and it's pretty intense. It's just a matter of where they'd play, really. They're subbing at Bestival, not sure if that makes a difference. They could play anywhere,really.