Bestival 2012 - Non Headliners

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

Checking out some of the already announced acts playing over the Summer i'd gladly take:

Inspiral Carpets

Band of Skulls

Wolfmother

Happy Mondays

Joris Voorn

Beardyman

Thievery Corporation

[Dave The Hedgehog]

I think I'd take about 99% of the Austin Psych Fest line-up, I'd poach Daniel Johnston from the Wilderness line-up, and about 75% of End of the Road's line-up. Some great bands at I'll Be Your Mirror too - could you see Slayer at Bestival? Be amazing.

[smogo]

could you see Slayer at Bestival? Be amazing.

[Dave The Hedgehog]

I've seen Slayer maybe 4 or 5 times in my life and every gig left me battered and bruised. It's an exercise in physicality and endurance. One of the first bands I ever saw live. I was hoping to see them at ATP in May with Mogwai and Guided by Voices but I won't be - shame really. Of all the gigs I used to look forward to when I was younger, Slayer were always at the top. It's not really because of them, their age, the idea that they're past it (they're not), or because they've been playing more or less the same set since 1986. It's just they supply a great backdrop to absolute chaos. That said, I haven't seen them since 2006 so they might have aged dramatically in the last 6 years. Look at Mick Hucknall.

[Joe-]

and about 75% of End of the Road's line-up. Some great bands at I'll Be Your Mirror too - could you see Slayer at Bestival? Be amazing.

[Dave The Hedgehog]

I think Slayer would be going against Bestival's 'peace and love' kind of feel hah. Everyone trying to murder each other would be a funny sight there.

[Joe-]

DIIIIIEEEEE!!!! Ooooh terribly sorry, are you ok? Here, have a free hug and some neon paint. Would you like a cup of zinfandel?

If I were to choose another festival as well as Bestival to go to (if I had the money to do it right now), I'd go to End of the Road without question. I've heard a lot of really good things about that place and the line-up looks lovely. It's also a bit of a bugger being so close to Bestival but being in that neck of the woods, you could easily camp for a few days until it's time to get the boat over to the Isle of Wight. I might look into doing that later on in the year if it turns out I'm going to Bestival on my own.

[kaosmark2]

Slayer suck live. Maybe they were good a while ago, but I've seen them at 3 festivals in the past 5 years and I've walked away mid-set because of how crap they were.

[Justiceforcedave]

Regina Spektor?

http://www.nme.com/news/regina-spektor/62298

[Tom12]

Dot rotten or friction might appear they are both fairly new have some good tunes out.

[hazzamid11]

Rodrigo y Gabriella, would be pretty awesome in the big top.

[jsw]

Regina Spektor?

http://www.nme.com/n...a-spektor/62298

[dingbat2]

Yes please to Regina!

The Polyphonic Spree will be in the UK in September, who I personally think would be perfect!

http://clatl.com/cri...olyphonic-spree

[dingbat2]

I read somewhere that Gary Numan will sub Hot Chip on the Thursday? Does anyone know what time Numan would likely be on, I am desperate to see the legend again. I booked the ferry (for 1.30pm on Thursday) and ticket not realising this so need to have time to get there and pitch before the master performs! Cant risk missing him!

[Paul ™]

Past couple years the arena has opened about 6pm. At a guess he would be on about 9 ish

[dingbat2]

Past couple years the arena has opened about 6pm. At a guess he would be on about 9 ish

[Justiceforcedave]

Would love Polyphonic spree and I reckon they'd fit right in.

How about Gaz Combs solo?

[coma girl]

I reckon Polyphonic Spree would be a good shout

[rexclark]

Would absolutely love for The Polyphonic Spree to play.

[Joe-]

After all the people on the official forum and here have been raving on about Polyphonic Spree, I checked them out, and yes, they would be awesome. Awesome.

[Tom12]

Reminds me of the advert i dont like them to be honest, they are ok though.

[rexclark]

Arab Strap, they've did one gig together again, surely another is not impossible.

[marketh]

Would like to see The Shins, think they'd be good in the Maccabees slot last year

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

Saw Band of Skulls in a tiny venue in Exeter last night. Thought they were excellent and would love them added to the undercard

[Joe-]

Saw Band of Skulls in a tiny venue in Exeter last night. Thought they were excellent and would love them added to the undercard