2013 Headliners

[dan05delaney]

His words were "I'll definitely be there in some form, how else am I going to get my free ticket"

[Al2006]

well Flea is still doing Chili Pepper shit so that's obviously a non-issue. i'll be happy if they're on the lineup, but i still expect Rolling Stones to be there and Gaga to be on the Sunday. but if the Stones do pull out... well i just can't think of another 'go-to' act that's more obvious than them

[FloorFiller]

hmm we shall see. to be honest i just keep going back to them as i can't think of anybody else it could be (current headliners or bump-ups)

[mattgimmeshelter]

I think radiohead will be the backup headliner, personally.

Also I'm kinda late to this, happy 400,000 views!

[MEGABOWL]

I doubt Radiohead have agreed to be a 'back up' headliner in any sense that there's an agreement there. That would be hugely disrespectful and difficult for the band in terms of having a stage setup, transport, staff etc. ready to go just in case it's needed and then being told 'actually we don't want you now, thanks anyway'. They may be on GFL's list of people to go to and ask if/when the Stones say no but I'd have thought they'd have a few of them (Mumfords? Pulp? Springsteen? Jay-Z? Dizzee? Prodigy?)

All speculation obv.

[eFestivals]

They may be on GFL's list of people to go to and ask if/when the Stones say no but I'd have thought they'd have a few of them (Mumfords? Pulp? Springsteen? Jay-Z? Dizzee? Prodigy?)

I'd say that Glasto have already worked a fair way down any list of wants in trying to get themselves a 3rd headliner. From what I've heard there's been convos had in many directions.

[Wooderson]

I doubt Radiohead have agreed to be a 'back up' headliner in any sense that there's an agreement there. That would be hugely disrespectful and difficult for the band in terms of having a stage setup, transport, staff etc. ready to go just in case it's needed and then being told 'actually we don't want you now, thanks anyway'. They may be on GFL's list of people to go to and ask if/when the Stones say no but I'd have thought they'd have a few of them (Mumfords? Pulp? Springsteen? Jay-Z? Dizzee? Prodigy?)

All speculation obv.

[CaledonianGonzo]

Something to do with Outlaw Pete?

[Wooderson]

Something to do with Outlaw Pete?

[LondonTom]

I was pondering earlier....wouldn't it be great if the headliners were Arctic Monkeys, Kasabian and Mumfords. 3 youngish bands, 2 of which never headlined before, a real turnaround on appealing to the middle aged and instead attracting the young the year after as Eavis keeps on about.

Edited January 28, 2013 by LondonTom

[fatyeti24]

His words were "I'll definitely be there in some form, how else am I going to get my free ticket"

I.e., not a punter

There's only really three possibilities as far as I can see it

1) Atoms for Peace - denied it

2) Radiohead

3) Solo/ with another band

So either he's there solo doing eraser stuff or something (2010 secret set ilk) or Radiohead. That or he's lying

[XIV]

I was pondering earlier....wouldn't it be great if the headliners were Arctic Monkeys, Kasabian and Mumfords. 3 youngish bands, 2 of which never headlined before, a real turnaround on appealing to the middle aged and instead attracting the young the year after as Eavis keeps on about.

[rexclark]

I was pondering earlier....wouldn't it be great if the headliners were Arctic Monkeys, Kasabian and Mumfords. 3 youngish bands, 2 of which never headlined before, a real turnaround on appealing to the middle aged and instead attracting the young the year after as Eavis keeps on about.

[MEGABOWL]

I'd say that Glasto have already worked a fair way down any list of wants in trying to get themselves a 3rd headliner. From what I've heard there's been convos had in many directions.

[russycarps]

"radiohead, the saviours of glastonbury"

[sisco]

I doubt Radiohead have agreed to be a 'back up' headliner in any sense that there's an agreement there. That would be hugely disrespectful and difficult for the band in terms of having a stage setup, transport, staff etc. ready to go just in case it's needed and then being told 'actually we don't want you now, thanks anyway'. They may be on GFL's list of people to go to and ask if/when the Stones say no but I'd have thought they'd have a few of them (Mumfords? Pulp? Springsteen? Jay-Z? Dizzee? Prodigy?)

All speculation obv.

[Dixo]

Gaga added as a rumour now. The plot thickens...

[neil999]

maybe radiohead could headline very night , doing a different setlist each time, they have enough songs!

[Zero_Newnab]

If they've worked a fair way down the headliners want list, could we be looking at something like Arctics, Arcade Fire, Dizzee? I could see it happening.

[Zero_Newnab]

Also, if anyone was holding out hope for The Who, I think their recently announced tour dates have them playing the 28th and the 30th, making them unlikely.

[5co77ie]

Glastonbury's always been about seminal performances from bands who 'make it big' after their well received sets there. I'm hoping for a line-up of surprises like the good old days.

[Wooderson]

I'd take Jack White on current form over Arctics. Can't see Gaga making the same waves as Beyonce last year either. Stones or Radiohead for the Sat night = an extra dash of "meh".

Fingies crossed for Chic on the JW.

[dan05delaney]

Hmm... Gaga now an official rumour...

[eoinca]

Fingies crossed for Chic on the JW.

[mr gumby]

I think that Prince is going to headline. Failing that, we could have an hour and a half of this tune being played, as the night goes on, the song will gets louder and louder until the noise is eventually ear splitting, and yes, it has been a long day.

http://youtu.be/C1sL7bA7Y6A