wackojackohighcliffe Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 Can we just have another announcement already? I don't like the waiting/teasing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoebox Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 There was a Facebook comment the other day saying they've got a few more announcements over the coming months, and everything should be done and dusted by the end of June. What do we know? - two more Bella Union artists - the apply-to-play artists (about 10 usually) - comedy - cinema Last year M Ward and Okkervil River got randomly announced, so maybe we'll get some similar surprises this year. Anyway, after a quiet April, maybe something this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweepingTheNation Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 Last year there were 86 artists announced, so far there's been 73 this year, and we know Alabama Shakes are playing twice (much as I now imagine whichever stage gets their low-key show will be crushed beyond compare) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljsawyer Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 There was a Facebook comment the other day saying they've got a few more announcements over the coming months, and everything should be done and dusted by the end of June. What do we know? - two more Bella Union artists - the apply-to-play artists (about 10 usually) - comedy - cinema Last year M Ward and Okkervil River got randomly announced, so maybe we'll get some similar surprises this year. Anyway, after a quiet April, maybe something this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoebox Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 Maybe they spent it all on a new road. Brakes still to be announced as well of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppins Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Last year there were 86 artists announced, so far there's been 73 this year, and we know Alabama Shakes are playing twice (much as I now imagine whichever stage gets their low-key show will be crushed beyond compare) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acstalker Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Suspect the Shakes' 2nd slot will be a "surprise" tipi tent slot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppins Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 Surely not - it would be verging on dangerous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cortezuk Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 M Ward confirmed for Bestival - assume that means he is probably a certainty for EOTR the previous weekend? The Friday headliner? Not really what I was hoping for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zahidf Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 M Ward confirmed for Bestival - assume that means he is probably a certainty for EOTR the previous weekend? The Friday headliner? Not really what I was hoping for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljsawyer Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 I thought we'd agreed that Bella Union don't particularly like the idea of a headliner? I'd love to see M. Ward again though, especially if he brings a full band this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoebox Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 They may not like the idea of a headliner, but someone's got to play last on the mainstage. If that happens to be M Ward, then I will be more than happy. Especially, as has already been mentioned, he brings a full band with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljsawyer Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 (edited) Just listening to A Wasteland Companion for the first time, really really hope they book him again now. Also just noticed Iceage are playing in Shoreditch on the Friday and Saturday of EOTR, maybe a possibility for the Big Top closer on Sunday? Grimes and Frankie Rose are also around in September and are free to play on the Sunday. Edited May 7, 2012 by ljsawyer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zahidf Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Grimes are a festival exclusive for Bestival i think. I wish they'd pull their finger out and sort out the last headliner, so i can decide if i want to go or not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljsawyer Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 (edited) Grimes are a festival exclusive for Bestival i think. Edited May 11, 2012 by ljsawyer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedailygrowl Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 I'm hoping that it's Richard Hawley and they're waiting until after NDH to announce him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophales Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 Ah, that's a shame! Looks like we can also rule out all of these bands: http://bumbershoot.org/lineup/ Including M. Ward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idyllwild Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 Bella Union have confirmed that Beach House and Midlake will play the final slots on the on the two main stages on the Friday. Source: twitter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinite Jest Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 Good spot. Guess we should have figured that seeing as the official site has Midlake listed next to Grandaddy and Grizzly Bear. Interesting lineup, I feel like there are fewer big names than last year - or is that just me? (Not saying that's a bad thing - I honestly think this lineup is great already). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbluesky Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 (edited) Yep, definitely a lot fewer big names than last year. Last year there were a lot more bands that I thought 'ooh, I must see them'. From this year's line-up here's what I reckon look like the best bands: Dirty Three The Low Anthem The Acorn Lanterns On The Lake My Sad Captains Alessi's Ark Peggy Sue Midlake Veronica Falls Jeffrey Lewis & the Junkyard The Antlers First Aid Kit Perfume Genius The Pictish Trail Seth Faergolzia William Elliott Whitmore Tindersticks Grizzly Bear Grandaddy Although I'm sure people on here will disagree! Edited May 17, 2012 by mrbluesky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marooned Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 19 Bands ?!?!? - I'd be happy if I could find that many on a Glastonbury line-up.....don't see your problem. Surely Brakes should be on that list - I'm assuming they're scheduled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zahidf Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 Oh, so that's it then... I assume there may be more bands to be announced? I wonder if they had problems finding a third headliner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoebox Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 There are definitely two more bands to be announced from Bella Union, and we haven't had the application winners yet. I reckon we're due another 10-15 artists. I think there was a post on Facebook that the full line-up would be announced by the end of June. Just been a bit quiet recently, but I guess there's a lot of work going on with NDH, so that's understandable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbluesky Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 19 Bands ?!?!? - I'd be happy if I could find that many on a Glastonbury line-up.....don't see your problem. Surely Brakes should be on that list - I'm assuming they're scheduled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixiedown Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 Why does no one seem to like Beach House, they're amazing. Grizzly Bear Beach House and Grandaddy are the best bands playing. And Alabama Shakes are good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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