2013 Headliners

[CaledonianGonzo]

And only two clips of it have ever been broadcast, IIRC. Like Springsteen they pitched the setlist towards fans rather than casual punters, but 'train wreck' is way, way off.

[sisco]

Neil, we allowed to know who this lead you had was for yesterday? Or is the possibility still open?

So with this news of The Stones can we guess that if they accept then the third headliner will be someone cheap? Or someone who needs the headline set to progress their career? I.e Dizzee Rascal?

[Diva Sam]

Neil, we allowed to know who this lead you had was for yesterday? Or is the possibility still open?

So with this news of The Stones can we guess that if they accept then the third headliner will be someone cheap? Or someone who needs the headline set to progress their career? I.e Dizzee Rascal?

[eFestivals]

Neil, we allowed to know who this lead you had was for yesterday? Or is the possibility still open?

the possibility is still open. Someone who knows the answer to my question is being cagey enough with me for me to think there might be something there - but his cageyness could be for other perfectly legitimate reasons. I might be grasping at straws.

So with this news of The Stones can we guess that if they accept then the third headliner will be someone cheap? Or someone who needs the headline set to progress their career? I.e Dizzee Rascal?

I guess that might be the way they'd work the finances, but I don't really have a clue on that side of things. Michael might have enough extra stuffed under his mattress, who knows?

[Wooderson]

And only two clips of it have ever been broadcast, IIRC. Like Springsteen they pitched the setlist towards fans rather than casual punters, but 'train wreck' is way, way off.

[The Nal]

They didn't seem that bad?

Edited January 31, 2013 by The Nal

[sisco]

DO ONE!

[Jonny Hobbs]

I've been told from a questionable source, that James Mumford has let slip that his brother, with his band Mumford and Sons, will headline the Sunday.

Not sure what to make of that.

[Matt42]

I've been told from a questionable source, that James Mumford has let slip that his brother, with his band Mumford and Sons, will headline the Sunday.

Not sure what to make of that.

[Avalon_Fields]

I'm not saying I believe you, but I think I can see it happening.

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

It makes me laugh how people are saying "it's disgusting" and the like, but I doubt much of the thoughts that are driving that impacts into their own lives and choices (at least for some).

Yes, the stones are over-paid - but so is everyone earning more than the average wage. The differentials at every level of wage have become too extreme.

So who is voting for a pay cut for themselves along with one for the stones....?

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[eoinca]

I'm sure if you get fucked up enough it may sound alright but they can fuck off with their million quid.

[Poliwhirl]

THIS IS THE REASON WENGER WON'T BREAK THE ARSENAL WAGE STRUCTURE. DO YOU WANT GLASTONBURY TO BE THE ARSENAL OF THE FESTIVAL WORLD? HUH?

[willutalk]

Mumford and Sons, will headline the Sunday.

[Englishdragon]

...On the Other Stage

[Role Model]

Can't be that desperate, surely.

[GlastoSimon]

I can see Mumford happening, headlining acts have been hard to come by this year clearly.

If they and Arctic Monkeys are the main acts on Sunday and Friday respectively, I can see why they're going for the Stones. You imagine a fairly weak headline act on the Saturday would come with some criticism, though I'd rather have three bands who want the slot personally!

EDIT: If Arcade Fire are around and rumoured for Bestival, why not get em booked? Guessing they wouldn't be ready for June or something!

Edited January 31, 2013 by GlastoSimon

[brettredmayne]

stereoboard are saying rolling stones stadium dates out on Feb 20th

[MEGABOWL]

So to sum up the last few pages, they're accepting they'll be a less-than-massive headliner on the Sunday as a) they can't get anyone big, it'll free up cash for the Stones, who they have now, financially and prestige-wise, bet the farm on (metaphorically!)?

Is that about right?

[eFestivals]

stereoboard are saying rolling stones stadium dates out on Feb 20th

if that's correct then the Glasto decision has now been made, I'd say.

But is it correct? It's normally exceedingly hard for anyone to get accurate info about the stones. And when someone does it gets lost in a deluge of counter claims, without the accurate being obvious and rising to the top.

[GlastoSimon]

Interesting. We'll find out if the information is correct tonight possibly, definitely within the next couple of days

http://www.stereoboard.com/content/view/177143/9

Main bits:

Stones to announce BRITS performance tonight (31st Jan)

UK Stadium Tour with tickets on sale either 22nd Feb or 1st March

SUNDAY at Glastonbury

Hard Rock Calling appearance in addition to this

Edited January 31, 2013 by GlastoSimon

[brettredmayne]

if that's correct then the Glasto decision has now been made, I'd say.

But is it correct? It's normally exceedingly hard for anyone to get accurate info about the stones. And when someone does it gets lost in a deluge of counter claims, without the accurate being obvious and rising to the top.

[Matt42]

I could see them doing hard rock calling. Olympic stadium and all.

I don't know, but something tells me they probably will do glastonbury, over the last few days everything has said "Yes". But then again we all were let down weeks ago when they supposedly backed out of glasto plans!

[Ben Holland]

2011 headliners were announced between Feb 15th and 23rd. So I don't think it's going to be too long until the offical annoucement.

Rolling Stones will be the last headliner announced after their other shows have gone on sale and most likely sold out. With Glasto being on TV, I can't see them doing it the other way around.

Can see it being: Arctic Monkeys - Rolling Stones - Mumford & Sons

[wolfamongwolves]

The stones are a bloody awful band. Greedy greedy men. Not made anything half decent in 30 years. Don't pay them 1m . They are not relevant . Motr boring music.