ROCKNESS 2012 LINEUP

[Paul ™]

Massive Attack and Kraftwerk both headlined Bestival in 2009, wouldn't say it done it any harm..

But yeah, they ain't done much since so if bands aren't touring then they can't book them.

Costs compared to European Festivals are immense in the UK, hence why every European one is a better deal than the UK scene.. that's just the way it is. So you can't compare them.

Edited January 26, 2012 by Paul ™

[pipper]

That is true however Rockness always has a large, quality undercard. Smart management of money if you ask me. Instead of splashing out on massive headliners stick some money into a combination of decent acts during the day. Makes sense.

[Poleski]

Thousands of people attend Sven Vaths Cocoon in the park in Leeds, with many travelling from

Scotland.

[Paul ™]

Just disappointed with the headliners for the 2nd year in a row.

[pipper]

Sven Vath is a techno DJ. Not the biggest either.

It's like making Laidback Luke a headliner.

[pipper]

And plenty people are happy enough with them though.. me for one

That's what having a varied line up is about, can't please everyone all of the time

If it continues to disappoint then plenty other festivals around which is great as we have a choice in the UK

[Kyelo]

I would love to see Sven Vath at Rockness, love him but if he was headlining I'd be worried about what's under him. He is a tent or high up act to me for Rockness. Granted in Ibiza or Dance specific festival he could but not Rockness.

[Paul ™]

Lol......Sven is one of the biggest DJs in the world, he is head of Cocoon.....

[Paul ™]

Totally agree. But it seems you aren't allowed to criticise them on here.

[pipper]

I would love to see Sven Vath at Rockness, love him but if he was headlining I'd be worried about what's under him. He is a tent or high up act to me for Rockness. Granted in Ibiza or Dance specific festival he could but not Rockness.

[pipper]

So are Tiesto or Paul Van Dyke... but they ain't suited to headline Rockness either

[Paul ™]

I would love to see Sven Vath at Rockness, love him but if he was headlining I'd be worried about what's under him. He is a tent or high up act to me for Rockness. Granted in Ibiza or Dance specific festival he could but not Rockness.

[Paul ™]

We can all agree that would be awful

JK thinks Vath would suit Rockness.

[mrtourette]

Totally agree. But it seems you aren't allowed to criticise them on here.

[Poleski]

Lol......Sven is one of the biggest DJs in the world, he is head of Cocoon.....

Laidback Luke plays mind candy for 12 year olds.

[Kyelo]

He'd play for at least 3 hours.

Anyway, he isn't playing .

[gordong]

Laidback Luke definitely not playing, just said this on twitter -

I'm not there sorry, I'm doing a US bus tour then. RT @Kathryn_Beaton: @LaidbackLuke please say you'll be at #Rockness this year?!

Would of been suprised if he played again, he is amazing though, saw him at Rockness and then at the Arches in November, would of been a good Goldenvoice headliner in my opinion.

[pipper]

Solomun is head of Diynamic, does that mean he can headline too?

Sven is no bigger than the likes of Laidback Luke, and he certainly isn't bigger than Deadmau5.

[Paul ™]

Vath is on a different level from Deadmau5/Laidback Luke and I would expect that to be reflected in his cost, which is probably why he won't play, ever.

[Poleski]

Diynamic isn't one of the biggest electronic labels in the world, is it?

You're just arguing for the sake of it, as your last comment shows.

Vath is on a different level from Deadmau5/Laidback Luke and I would expect that to be reflected in his cost, which is probably why he won't play, ever.

[pipper]

If Jim and co can book him for Creamfields am sure he could get him for Rockness mate

[Paul ™]

Similar budgets?

[pipper]

Anyyyyyyywayy

We looking forward to the rest of the lineup? Announcement usually in March?

[rachbon]

The best things about rockness are the acts on the smaller stages and the night time entertainment like the arcadia afterburner. If you get a few good acts on the main stage then that's just a bonus. For a medium sized festival they get some amazing acts.

[rexclark]

I just want to see who the 3rd Golden Voice headliner will be, first thoughts were Chase and Status but I don't see why they wouldn't be announced with the rest yesterday unless they're contracted to another fest and Rockness have to hold back.

Still really hoping for Air, Dan Le Sac vs Scroobius Pip, Sebastian Tellier, Garbage, 2 Bears and Soulwax