Optimus Alive 12

[pryce]

yup or Birmingham Academy (just so its closer)

hoping for a mars volta tour as well with there new album out ... but imagine it will be after the festival tour of ATDI

[pryce]

can i also add Paus are amazing ...... i cant wait for them now.. Mudo e Surdo and Pelo Pulso are cracking songs

[dougal1]

bloc party have just announced another european festival for end of june and said there will be more announcements soon, potential there

[TheNewUnion]

Totally missed Mumford and Sons being added to the line-up, another good addition. Assuming it stays as per the poster, Mumford, Florence and The Cure will be a great way to spend an evening.

[pryce]

Rodrigo Y Gabriella are playing a few fests in July in europe ..... would love them to be added to the lineup

amazing live

i also reckon Deadmau5 will be added as they have been announced for another fest in july

[robbo707]

Now that V festival line up has been released some more bands might be getting released for Optimus.

Would love to see some good Dance acts like Chemical Brothers last year. Deadmau5 or SHM would be insane.

Are we certain Stone Roses are headlining then? I'd be happy with that as I love them but would be even better with somebody after them for a double winner. Looks like Killers have a new album coming out as they're headlining V. Wonder how popular they are over in Portugal.

[thetime]

why was it a 4 day fest last year?

[Homer]

Yes, but that seemed to be a one off (I think the fest was set up then they got offered Coldplay so they whacked an extra day on).

[pryce]

hope they dont suprise us this year as im arriving on the friday!

[thetime]

hope they dont suprise us this year as im arriving on the friday!

[pryce]

really good set up

small campsite ... very loud though as full of us english

brilliant venue with great sound and easy to get too.

up there with the best festivals ive been too.

hopefully they have built a roof on the main stage though as Arcade Fire had to be cut short halfway through due to torrential rain.

[thetime]

really good set up

small campsite ... very loud though as full of us english

brilliant venue with great sound and easy to get too.

up there with the best festivals ive been too.

hopefully they have built a roof on the main stage though as Arcade Fire had to be cut short halfway through due to torrential rain.

[pryce]

many of the bands will be the same

although the year i went it had Massive Attack headlining instead of Guns N Roses .... which was much much much better

but it defiently better than Leeds fest

[ohduarte]

Maccabees confirmed, wouldnt expect them to be too high up on the bill for the second stage so maybe a good band to start off Sunday

Edited February 27, 2012 by ohduarte

[pryce]

giving up hope on heavier acts ...... looks like it will just be indie and electro

[ohduarte]

Still got all of Fridays second stage acts to be confirmed, dont give up hope yet!

[pryce]

knowing my luck my flight will be delayed massively and i will miss loads of acts!

serves me right for booking a flight which arrives at 4pm

[Frankly Mr Shankly]

Well pleased with the Maccabees, hopefully they won't clash with Radiohead or Caribou. This festival is such good value for money!

[Dannie Brincat]

quite pleased with the line up so far. The Maccabees was a great addition, as expected though. Any news regarding The Black Keys?

[ohduarte]

Does anyone know if Dum Dum Girls or Black Lips are still playing? they were the first to be announced but nowhere on the lineup

[pryce]

who the fudge are the antlers?

announced anyway

[Frankly Mr Shankly]

I wish they'd announce a few bands at a time instead of keep drip feeding the announcements one by one.

[pryce]

announce kills, Antlers, Maccabees and katy B in one annoucement its quite a good little announcement

but individual its a bit meh

even though i will see most

[Matthew Bernard Connor]

Are there any strong rumours regarding Optimus? Sorry if they have been mentioned only just found this forum. Long thread.

[ohduarte]

no real strong rumours, just possibilities. Anyone think Kasabian could be supporting Stone Roses on the Friday?

Edited February 28, 2012 by ohduarte