2013 Headliners

[jimmyt]

nope, it means that Glastonbury's rep would be damaged by sub-standard headliners, which would impact onto future fests.

And when I say "future fests" I'm not meaning just Glastonbury. If Glasto's rep gets damaged then that inflicts damage onto all of the UK festival sector.

[LondonTom]

So, presumably Eavis is playing this angle amongst the other promoters of UK festivals, like Melvin and Vince, and they're fronting some of the money it takes to book the Stones and Prince, then? If it really will be damaging to the UK festival scene as a whole it would be negligent of the other promoters not to help.

[eFestivals]

So, presumably Eavis is playing this angle amongst the other promoters of UK festivals, like Melvin and Vince, and they're fronting some of the money it takes to book the Stones and Prince, then? If it really will be damaging to the UK festival scene as a whole it would be negligent of the other promoters not to help.

I very much doubt that they are, but you never know.

I'd be surprised if Melvin thought that the destruction of Glastonbury would be a good thing long-term for Reading/Leeds and his other festivals, but perhaps I'm mis-judging him.

But whatever he thinks, I'd guess that currently he's not feeling benevolent towards Glastonbury, for more than just his work there having come to an end.

Vince I think has locked his remaining cash into his pocket, and nothing is going to prise it from him - and certainly not any festivals, not even the ones he used to own.

[Matt42]

This has now become the glasto apocalypse thread...

[Time Being]

Thom's already confirmed he'll be at glasto thou anyway in some capacity.

[russycarps]

RADIOHEAD ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT BAND OF THE LAST TWENTY YEARS

ok carry on everyone, that should see us through til page 405 at least

[Vanderlyle]

If they're short a Sunday headliner then just make sure they book a genuine 'legend' for that legend slot and have him in reserve to step up.

Leonard Cohen, Paul Simon, Johnny Cash - that calibre - and let them showcase their talents in a full length set. In many ways I'd prefer that to GaGa, Mumford and Sons. Dizzee Rascal etc.

[russycarps]

If they're short a Sunday headliner then just make sure they book a genuine 'legend' for that legend slot and have him in reserve to step up.

Leonard Cohen, Paul Simon, Johnny Cash - that calibre - and let them showcase their talents in a full length set. In many ways I'd prefer that to GaGa, Mumford and Sons. Dizzee Rascal etc.

[GlastoSimon]

If they're short a Sunday headliner then just make sure they book a genuine 'legend' for that legend slot and have him in reserve to step up.

Leonard Cohen, Paul Simon, Johnny Cash - that calibre - and let them showcase their talents in a full length set. In many ways I'd prefer that to GaGa, Mumford and Sons. Dizzee Rascal etc.

Edited February 6, 2013 by GlastoSimon

[Matt42]

personally I think it will be mumford & sons

seeing how they are pretty much ruled out of R&L would be surprised if they did only one UK fest appearance this year.

They will most likely play oxygen, (if it comes back).

I just think it's strange seeing as T haven't booked them as exclusive, thought they'd be the first on the booking list for many festivals.

[theampersanddevil]

And Paul Simon was awful.

[The Nal]

They will most likely play oxygen, (if it comes back).

[Vanderlyle]

Johnny Cash might be hard to book

[Alan_C]

shows how much you know then. )

[Vanderlyle]

I am aware that Johnny Cash is dead by the way. I have watched the film....

[Guest]

And Paul Simon was awful.

[CaledonianGonzo]

If they bumped L. Cohen up to headline I wouldn't complain.

[russycarps]

no he wasn't

[theampersanddevil]

no he wasn't

[rexclark]

It wasn't his fault though, he had the same cold he's had for years.

[Trebor]

I was wondering about Roger Waters as well. Obviously I don't think he could do The Wall, but it'd be great to have him back

[Guest]

he was the biggest disappointment in the history of the festival

[jimmyt]

.....That might be the most insane thing posted on this thread. (Especially the two examples given!)

[jimmyt]

for you...

and some others

I enjoyed him, as did many others

[jimmyt]

Just watching the end of The Pixies Acoustic on Sky Arts 1. It would make an outstanding headline set. Remarkable how well both the playing and singing hold up without the effects and noise - truly great band with truly great songs.