Latitude 2012

[Tugger2k]

bon iver is the pick of the bunch there

if you havent seen them, you dont know how good they are

if you havent seen them since forever ago, the band has evolved loads

9 piece band, drummer and a percussionist, brass, strings, all multi instrumentalists, amazing band

if we get a starlight night it will be a truly magical night on the obelisk

oh man i cant wait, they are the reason i bought my ticket in the presale in november/december

[eFestivals]

bon iver is the pick of the bunch there

if you havent seen them, you dont know how good they are

Or if you were unlucky enough to see them at a particular UK festival a few years back, you know they can be particularly dull.

Perhaps that was on off day. I know it wasn't just me that thought so, even those who'd been raving about them thought so.

[paulomas]

not really impressed with the artists/bands that are listed in that article. i hope there's alot more getting announced later tonight on top of that otherwise i don't think i'll be going

[glimmers_of_hope]

I like your thinking, some amazing bands there - I think there will be a lot of people on this list there, particularly the smaller bands like Spector, Django Django and Alabama Shakes

Laura Marling played the obelisk last year so I don't think she will be there again for a little bit.

The Horrors played that same slot 2 years ago and they are definately bigger now so I think they would be elsewhere if they are on the bill.

Same with the XX they headlined in 2010 although someone has already said they are an exclusive elsewhere.

Patrick Wolf headlined the Word/Uncut previously so I think he would be main stage now (although arguably his last 2 albums have not been as big as the magic position) - I think it's a good shout that he will be there though.

JAMC would be a big draw as they haven't played for a while. I'd love to see it but I don't reckon they will be there IMHO - love to be proved wrong though.

Dodgy - if they are there it's gotta be a early afternoon main stage sunday singalong surely (just playing staying out for the summer, in a room and good enough for 30 mins would work) : )

I think Mystery Jets, Feist, Los Campesinos, Field Music, will also be there

apols sounds like you were on the money with The Horrors and Laura Marling

[glimmers_of_hope]

There are some really good names on the list not too many suprises really

I hadn't considered Weller though.

I really hate him but I think it will be a popular choice and a good latitude headliner.

I'm pleased that Janelle Monae is going to be there, I missed her at Glasto but love the album.

[Banana Co]

Could The Horrors and Bat For Lashes headline the Word arena?

[eFestivals]

Could The Horrors and Bat For Lashes headline the Word arena?

The Horrors could, but Bats can't as other bands are.

There's more than the telegraph has published being announced tonight - I know that and i haven't even seen the press release yet.

[dacbo]

Or if you were unlucky enough to see them at a particular UK festival a few years back, you know they can be particularly dull.

Perhaps that was on off day. I know it wasn't just me that thought so, even those who'd been raving about them thought so.

do give them a chance. the glasto other stage billing a few years ago was a pretty poor placement (not that I went to that performance, saw them at the park the night before).

this incarnation of the live band is something else. if the Hammersmith show in october anything to go by Bon Iver will be pick of the bunch at Latitude this year.

[hapnin26]

Can't help but feel disappointed. With no Glasto and Big Chill this year I feel Melvin has missed a big opportunity, but hey ho, I'm sure the full announcement tonight will be alright. Bloody Paul Weller though? Seriously?

[eFestivals]

do give them a chance. the glasto other stage billing a few years ago was a pretty poor placement (not that I went to that performance, saw them at the park the night before).

I didn't see them at Glastonbury, but elsewhere.

I was told just how stunning they'd been at Glasto just before I saw them. Having seen them it's going to be hard for me to get to believe they can be stunning.

[dacbo]

I didn't see them at Glastonbury, but elsewhere.

I was told just how stunning they'd been at Glasto just before I saw them. Having seen them it's going to be hard for me to get to believe they can be stunning.

I just assumed

Seriously though Bon Iver is a completely different live show now than 2008/9. Was blown away the two times I've seen him/them on tours for each of the albums but for completely different reasons each time.

[Banana Co]

I'd love this;

Obelisk Arena

Paul Weller

Ash

Word Arena

The Maccabees

Miles Kane

Obelisk Arena

Bon Iver

Laura Marling

Word Arena

The Horrors

Bat For Lashes

Obelisk Arena

Elbow

Band of Horses

Word Arena

Wild Beasts

Metronomy

Edited March 5, 2012 by Banana Co

[Al2006]

Does anyone know if Bon Iver is a UK headliner exclusive?

[eFestivals]

Does anyone know if Bon Iver is a UK headliner exclusive?

I know he/they is/are not playing Reading so I strongly suspect he/they is/are.

[dingbat2]

Any ideas who is headlining which day? I assume Elbow will be Saturday? Must get a day ticket for Elbow day. i would have thought Richard Hawley would be the same day as Elbow so they can perform The Fix together

[eFestivals]

I assume Elbow will be Saturday?

yep.

[Tugger2k]

q lets a couple more bits out the bag http://news.qthemusic.com/2012/03/the_q_festival_blog_-_a_chat_w.html

[kaosmark2]

Explosions in the Sky, Fields and Yeasayer? Some tasty bands there.

[Al2006]

had no idea latitude costs £175 + fees? wtf!

[Flaminglippy]

meh...

[Steve P]

See you there

[paulomas]

meh exactly. white lies, wild beasts and the horrors? really unimaginative if you ask me, seen them all before. and thats coming from a massive horrors fan.

[paulomas]

no feist either, gutted. i hope she gets announced later on

[Prufrock]

Battles, Wild Beasts and M83! Some great bands announced!

[Babyquack]

Do you guys know if you can get day tickets? Would love to see Metronomy and White Lies on the Friday