Bestival 2012

[stylishkids]

Just noticed on Rob's twitter that someone asked about the fancy dress theme and he replied it was an easy theme. Someone then asked a further question about it been a Sigur Ros theme (very random question if you ask me) and then someone followed it up asking him to promise that there's no Radiohead or Sigur Ros there. His reply to both was 'no comment!'. I've noticed he's said a few acts are definitely not playing (including Radiohead) so maybe Sigur Ros is an option? Might be reading into nothing but must say I'd love them to be there.

[Joe-]

Just noticed on Rob's twitter that someone asked about the fancy dress theme and he replied it was an easy theme. Someone then asked a further question about it been a Sigur Ros theme (very random question if you ask me) and then someone followed it up asking him to promise that there's no Radiohead or Sigur Ros there. His reply to both was 'no comment!'. I've noticed he's said a few acts are definitely not playing (including Radiohead) so maybe Sigur Ros is an option? Might be reading into nothing but must say I'd love them to be there.

Edited January 23, 2012 by Joe-

[Prawnofthedead]

Daft Punk have turned down a massive offer to play Coachella, so it's very unlikely they'll play Bestival. I'd very much like to be wrong though

[Joe-]

Perhaps they just didn't want to play Coachella, they don't really need to play after all. Maybe they'd prefer Bestival if they've looked into what kind of vibe is going. Or maybe not. If Rob is able to get Daft Punk he'll be the champion of champions.

[zeppelin]

It won't be Daft Punk, as much as I'd love it to be. They're pretty much top of my list of acts I want to see.

Still think Pulp is a decent suggestion. I'd love to have the Pixies do it, really got back into them recently!

[rexclark]

I Coachella can't get Daft Punk then no festival will. Don't think they're quite ready with the new tour yet.

[Joe-]

Someone said that a few weeks ago Rob said that Radiohead wont be appearing, which means Sigur Ros could be the act to expect (YES).

Saying that, though. Rob said that Bjork wasn't going to play last year, but she did.

I wonder where Sigur Ros would play? Big Top would be incredible, as would main stage. Not sure they'd be big enough to headline though.

Florence, New Order and Arcade Fire as headliners

Animal Collective, Sigur Ros and Orbital as big top headliners.

[stylishkids]

I really really can't see Arcade Fire been there. I reckon they'd only play somewhere if they had a new record out and they won't have one out for this year. They didn't play in-between Neon Bible and The Suburbs and they don't strike me as a band who would even if festivals were offering them the chance.

I can see Florence been there. I can see New Order ending up at either Latitude or Bestival.

Tbh I reckon Sigur Ros would actually headline. They are a pretty big band and I'm not sure they'll be anywhere else so an exclusive could make a headline appearance more appealing. I don't really know about Bestival's past line ups too much but I'd hazard a guess that they won't be in the Big Top. I'd say they're definitely too big for that.

Daft Punk definitely won't be there.

[Joe-]

Yeah, you're pretty right. But a girl can dream for Arcade Fire.

Sigur Ros is a tough one, I mean you'd have thought Primal Scream were too big for Big top but they were in there still, and it wasn't too bad. I hope Sigur Ros play anywhere though.

[Shaun Child]

Ed Sheeran was in the Big Top last year though, I think they booked him ahead of his rise to fame.

It was a bad choice however as people were passing out inside and hundreds outside the tent who couldn't see/hear anything. Main stage would have been much better suited for him.

[zeppelin]

Animal Collective, Sigur Ros and Orbital as big top headliners.

[Joe-]

Orbital would be amazing! and perfect cos I can't go to the April tour any more

[Prawnofthedead]

Someone said that a few weeks ago Rob said that Radiohead wont be appearing, which means Sigur Ros could be the act to expect (YES).

Saying that, though. Rob said that Bjork wasn't going to play last year, but she did.

I wonder where Sigur Ros would play? Big Top would be incredible, as would main stage. Not sure they'd be big enough to headline though.

Florence, New Order and Arcade Fire as headliners

Animal Collective, Sigur Ros and Orbital as big top headliners.

Edited January 25, 2012 by Prawnofthedead

[Prawnofthedead]

I really really can't see Arcade Fire been there. I reckon they'd only play somewhere if they had a new record out and they won't have one out for this year. They didn't play in-between Neon Bible and The Suburbs and they don't strike me as a band who would even if festivals were offering them the chance.

I can see Florence been there. I can see New Order ending up at either Latitude or Bestival.

Tbh I reckon Sigur Ros would actually headline. They are a pretty big band and I'm not sure they'll be anywhere else so an exclusive could make a headline appearance more appealing. I don't really know about Bestival's past line ups too much but I'd hazard a guess that they won't be in the Big Top. I'd say they're definitely too big for that.

Daft Punk definitely won't be there.

[eFestivals]

Florence not big or good enough to headline imo - couple of decent songs on first album - average 2nd...cant believe they are on an arena tour tbh.

Florence is shit and doesn't deserve to headlined anywhere.

But to say she's not big enough to headline is laughable. She headlined a fest of very nearly Bestival's size two years ago, and shes bigger now than then.

[*Stevie B*]

Been to Bestival before, and have recently lost your memory card? (Found in London's Covent Garden).

http://ifoundyourmemorycard.tumblr.com/

Take a look, see if you recognize any of these people. Few photos from Bestival are on there.

[5co77ie]

I recognise the rug (it looks like an old one we had once, though we never sat around on it talking about hemp) but I don't recognise the dog.

[Prawnofthedead]

Florence is shit and doesn't deserve to headlined anywhere.

But to say she's not big enough to headline is laughable. She headlined a fest of very nearly Bestival's size two years ago, and shes bigger now than then.

[eFestivals]

I am not saying big F and the machine are not big enough to headline a festival of bestivals size - i am saying that in my opinion, they are not big enough to headline BESTIVAL.

the types who are attracted to Bestival would in the main lap up Flo and her scream machine like a kitty to milk.

She's a perfect fit for the audience, tho perhaps not such a perfect fit for the sorts of things that Rob aims at.

[Prawnofthedead]

Florence is shit and doesn't deserve to headlined anywhere.

But to say she's not big enough to headline is laughable. She headlined a fest of very nearly Bestival's size two years ago, and shes bigger now than then.

the types who are attracted to Bestival would in the main lap up Flo and her scream machine like a kitty to milk.

She's a perfect fit for the audience, tho perhaps not such a perfect fit for the sorts of things that Rob aims at.

Edited January 25, 2012 by Prawnofthedead

[Bisque]

Would love to see Friendly Fires play an evening set on the Main Stage. Big enough for 3rd?

I really wouldn't care if Flo headlined or not, there'd probably be a belter of an act in Big Top or some dirty wob wob basslines to dance to elsewhere. Stop moaning, it's getting boring to read (& yes Pendulum were a decent headliner last year, did a better set than Glasto & GG).

[Joe-]

I'd like to see Friendly Fires play again, 3rd down seems right for them. Wouldn't surprise me if they subbed either. Subbing New Order or something.

[stylishkids]

Who were the sub-headliners last year? I can't really tell by the line up poster.

[Joe-]

Who were the sub-headliners last year? I can't really tell by the line up poster.

[kaosmark2]

I think it was Groove Armada, Primal Scream and DJ Shadow.