2013 Headliners

[The Nal]

Wham! also released a single called Freedom:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_(Wham!_song)

Hence Michael's solo single being Freedom 90.

Edited February 26, 2013 by The Nal

[Guest]

Me too. Its not a Wham tune though.

Cracking version here.

[CaledonianGonzo]

Underneath the 80s production there's a solid song in there - and I'd say the same for things like Edge Of Heaven, Everything She Wants and I'm Your Man. I'd presume any Wham! reunion performance would see any songs substantially re-arranged for an actual band.

[TheSeventhOne]

Slagging off Kanye West for being an artless tabloid darling before going on to discuss the merits of Wham. Fucking lol.

[Ed209]

i'm pretty sure they'd definitely be headlining

like Neil said, it'd be absolutely massive. no appeal or recognition for under 30's!? seriously!? i think you'd be hard pressed to find people of all ages who don't know Club Tropicana, Careless Whisper, Last Christmas, Freedom and Wake Me Up (even if they're not entirely sure that they're Wham! songs, which they would soon find out if they were announced as headliners)

Edited February 26, 2013 by Ed209

[ogriff]

Sounds as though Adele is playing Hyde Park. I remember her saying she doesn't "do" festivals anymore, but given the links between the two (or is that broken now that HRC/Wireless have gone to QE Park?) in headliners previously maybe she's back in the running?

[Trebor]

I really really hope not.

[Guest]

Sounds as though Adele is playing Hyde Park. I remember her saying she doesn't "do" festivals anymore, but given the links between the two (or is that broken now that HRC/Wireless have gone to QE Park?) in headliners previously maybe she's back in the running?

[Jackson1990]

Neil, just picking up on 1 of your comments earlier, you said IF the Stones headline there will be a completly different type of act subbing seperate the crowd, isn't the opinion that its Mumfords subbing? Surely the majority who will watch them will stay for The Stones??

[The Nal]

nah... sorry compadre.. even that.. that awful singing style.. not much different to Robbie Williams karaoke swing stuff

Edited February 26, 2013 by The Nal

[Vanderlyle]

Slagging off Kanye West for being an artless tabloid darling before going on to discuss the merits of Wham. Fucking lol.

[Wooderson]

Tom - There is no joke. Apparently some people are serious about it and would like to see them playing at, what was up until 2-3 pages ago on this thread, the best festival in the world.

[dirtydenzel]

I honestly cannot see this happening.

Would be absolutely awful and I think turn the festival into some cheesy sideshow.

[cokebabies92]

Wham! secret set on park maybe?

[Wooderson]

Yet Shakira, Jessie J, Black Eyed Peas and Rolf have maintained the festival's cred?

Theres always been a pop side to Glastonbury. It mightnt meet your particular expectation but you can't please 'em all. George Michael plays this summer to 75K+ no question.

For the record I think it's a longshot and most of my posts on the topic have been devil's advocate guff.

[sisco]

anymore? has she ever done any? I thought she simply didn't like doing big shows.. nerves or something

where's the Hyde Park story come from?

[CaledonianGonzo]

My is predisposition towards this is based on them subbing or at a teatime slot, not headlining.

Given some of the dreck that's been on the main stage in recent years, people are deluding themselves if they think George Michael is a sudden cataclysmic drop in standards.

[dirtydenzel]

Yet Shakira, Jessie J, Black Eyed Peas and Rolf have maintained the festival's cred?

When did they ever headline ?

[rhysieg]

still havent lost faith that its kanye!

[Guest]

still havent lost faith that its kanye!

[Wooderson]

Basically what I'm getting at is there something inherently "cheesy" about Glastonbury. Its never professed to be some kind überhip lightningrod. Theres been a broadminded populism to their bookings for years. Particularly on the main stage. I don't particularly like it when they try to change this dynamic quite honestly.

Scoffing at George Michael playing Glastonbury is bizarre. Puts you in the same anachronistic liferaft that that ape Noel Gallagher was in prior to JayZ's appearance.

Let the festival book something different and comment afterwards. None of us know what it could be like. I've stated that Neil Diamond was gawd awful on here many times - yet there were 60K at that show. People loved it. The hordes turned up their collective noses at Robbie Williams but his appearance at Glasters saved his fucking career.

Give the rockism a rest lads.

[FloorFiller]

this is more down to my ignorance is much as anything, but does Kanye ever sing? I remember Jay Z's attempt was rather laughable

and I'm not saying either of them should be able to sing, I'm just curious

[The Nal]

I honestly cannot see this happening.

Would be absolutely awful and I think turn the festival into some cheesy sideshow.

Edited February 26, 2013 by The Nal

[rhysieg]

this is more down to my ignorance is much as anything, but does Kanye ever sing? I remember Jay Z's attempt was rather laughable

and I'm not saying either of them should be able to sing, I'm just curious

[Wooderson]

P.S. George Michael is not Wham. George Michael would be a good booking.