2013 Headliners

[Matt42]

Whilst you're here neil...

anything on the third headliner?

[Brave Sir Robin]

If you needed convincing of the quality and reliability of the Star's reporting, here's former reporter Richard Peppiatt:

"Kelly Brook... said: "There was a story that I'd seen a hypnotherapist to help me cut down on the time I take to get ready to go out. Where do they [journalists] get it from?"

Peppiatt wrote: "Maybe I should answer that one. I made it up. Not that it was my choice: I was told to." He said he had "plucked" the story about Brook's experimentation with hypnotherapy from his imagination, adding: "Not that it was all bad. I pocketed a £150 bonus."

In a list of "my other earth-shattering exclusives" for the Star, Peppiatt recalls producing articles about Michael Jackson, the pop star Robbie Williams and Katie Price which he said had no factual basis.

He also admits making up a story suggesting that Matt Lucas was on suicide watch following the death of the comedian's former civil partner."

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2011/mar/04/daily-star-reporter-quits-protest

[eFestivals]

Whilst you're here neil...

anything on the third headliner?

yep. It's very probably not Prince.

If it is Prince then Glasto went from losing their pencilled in headliner (Fleetwood mac) to trying to fill the slot with bands who would be dubious headliners in many people's eyes, to then going to get Prince who'd fucked them about something rotten last time and where they aren't likely to feel there's someone trustworthy they can deal with about Prince.

So while anything is possible in my mind until such time as I feel i've got the 3rd headliner nailed, Prince is one of the least likely possibilities going of all the names that it might be.

[Matt42]

yep. It's very probably not Prince.

If it is Prince then Glasto went from losing their pencilled in headliner (Fleetwood mac) to trying to fill the slot with bands who would be dubious headliners in many people's eyes, to then going to get Prince who'd fucked them about something rotten last time and where they aren't likely to feel there's someone trustworthy they can deal with about Prince.

So while anything is possible in my mind until such time as I feel i've got the 3rd headliner nailed, Prince is one of the least likely possibilities going of all the names that it might be.

[beau1]

I wonder if Depeche Mode is at all possible.

Looking at their tourdates they are free on the Sunday but it means getting back from Ukraine (certainly do-able). They then have a couple of days off before going on to Germany.

Bestival could have them but that seems doubtful.

Edited March 5, 2013 by beau1

[sisco]

I wonder if Depeche Mode is at all possible.

Looking at their tourdates they are free on the Sunday but it means getting back from Ukraine (certainly do-able). They then have a couple of days off before going on to Germany.

Bestival could have them but that seems doubtful.

[mungo57]

I will eat my own left testicle if Prince headlines Glastonbury this year.

[eFestivals]

Fancy dropping any hints... or are you being sworn to secrecy. AT LEAST GIVE A HINT.

I can't give you a hint cos I haven't got one.

The most regular and most-making-sense rumour is Mumfords, but I have difficulty believing they're headlining for the reasons I've given before.

[Festival Liam]

So Neil you personally believe somebody other than Mumfords is headlining?

I know a lot of people on here are against them. But I think they would actually be a half decent booking. Good for the youth crowd, massive in other countries (festival profile) and have played Glasto plenty before - so have a relationship with the festival. There's a lot worse options out there. They are also headling T in the Park, which is pretty massive.

(While we are on it I also think Florence ticks all theses boxes too and expect her to headline on her third album. She would be a push now, but she isn't far off)

Edited March 5, 2013 by Festival Liam

[Vieuphoria]

To me this is very reminiscent of the the build up to the 2011 festival. Everybody thought Beyonce was playing under Coldplay, turned out quite different. I'd say Mumford could well be like that.

[Matt42]

To me this is very reminiscent of the the build up to the 2011 festival. Everybody thought Beyonce was playing under Coldplay, turned out quite different. I'd say Mumford could well be like that.

[Festival Liam]

I can see this being the case, but something in me tells me theres a chance that they are keeping the sunday slot very quite because they have one more interesting ace in up their sleeves.

[thesecretingredientiscrime]

I really think the Sunday will be someone unexpected. I think there's a reason why Glastonbury are taking such significant action to keep the lineup secret.

[FloorFiller]

I really think the Sunday will be someone unexpected. I think there's a reason why Glastonbury are taking such significant action to keep the lineup secret.

[Vieuphoria]

Can we just have Tom Waits headline?

[Morse Code]

I really think the Sunday will be someone unexpected. I think there's a reason why Glastonbury are taking such significant action to keep the lineup secret.

[GlastoSimon]

Can we just have Tom Waits headline?

[thesecretingredientiscrime]

What significant action is being taken? In truth it's only speculation that makes us think we know anything about any of the days....

[Englishdragon]

I really think the Sunday will be someone unexpected. I think there's a reason why Glastonbury are taking such significant action to keep the lineup secret.

[Englishdragon]

Neil wrote in another thread that legal action had been threatened against someone who revealed were they were playing. And that was only a very low down spot IIRC.

[Gnomicide]

If Prince headlines I'll show my arse in my tent.

[Morse Code]

Neil wrote in another thread that legal action had been threatened against someone who revealed were they were playing. And that was only a very low down spot IIRC.

[Morse Code]

If Prince headlines I'll show my arse in my tent.

[neilloggie]

Maybe start a cliff conspiracy thread see and see how's long it lasts. It must be him as he likes tennis and eavis has been dropping hints for 6 months by wearing tennis shorts in every photo opportunity..

Bill wymans rhythm kings are playing. Now there's a walk on guest for one of the headliners sorted.....

All together now 'I got myself crying walking sleeping talking LIVING DOLL'

[neilloggie]

You can't, but by that logic you can't be sure that it isn't Dumpy's Rusty Nuts.