2013?

[paulomas]

wouldn't surprise me if mumford and sons are up there next year if their second album does as well

Mumford and Sons

Daft Punk

Arcade Fire (if they don't headline glastonbury)

[jadel74]

With Arcade Fire and Depeche Mode both releasing albums in 2013...well, I'd cry real tears of joy if they were both there next year.

[Joe-]

I reckon Depeche Mode is quite likely, so is Arcade Fire.

[hawkzred]

I reckon Depeche Mode is quite likely, so is Arcade Fire.

[gazza_20]

No chance Goldfrapp would headline, they'd be lucky to headline the Big Top nowadays. The other two would be possibilities but I wouldn't want Deadmau5, he was awful at Rockness.

[LondonTom]

I'll give him credit though. He's admitted that going dub-step made him sell out

[jump]

No chance Goldfrapp would headline, they'd be lucky to headline the Big Top nowadays. The other two would be possibilities but I wouldn't want Deadmau5, he was awful at Rockness.

Edited July 22, 2012 by jump

[gazza_20]

Mumford & Sons, Daft Punk/Depeche Mode, Arcade Fire

I see Mumford doing the same as Flo this year. Head Bestival, sub R&L and T probs.

Arcade Fire - not known if actually touring so one slot like Stevie then a bigger tour run the year after.

the other two depends on who if any of them obvs.

[Justiceforcedave]

I think people need to face facts that Arcade Fire are pretty much beyond Bestival now. Yes I know we've had the Cure and Stevie now but why would they play Bestie over Glasto/Hyde Park/Isle of Wight/V or thier own arena tour?

[jadel74]

Arcade Fire aren't beyond Bestival. In fact, they prefer intimate experiences over large scale ones.

[gazza_20]

I think people need to face facts that Arcade Fire are pretty much beyond Bestival now. Yes I know we've had the Cure and Stevie now but why would they play Bestie over Glasto/Hyde Park/Isle of Wight/V or thier own arena tour?

[Paul ™]

It's not getting any bigger capacity wise apparently.

[LondonTom]

I think people need to face facts that Arcade Fire are pretty much beyond Bestival now. Yes I know we've had the Cure and Stevie now but why would they play Bestie over Glasto/Hyde Park/Isle of Wight/V or thier own arena tour?

[eFestivals]

Bestival is going to get bigger and bigger and will start booking bigger headliners, eg Stevie

It's not getting any bigger capacity wise apparently.

I think this year sort-of proves it's hit its natural limit capacity-wise.

[hawkzred]

I think people need to face facts that Arcade Fire are pretty much beyond Bestival now. Yes I know we've had the Cure and Stevie now but why would they play Bestie over Glasto/Hyde Park/Isle of Wight/V or thier own arena tour?

[Paul ™]

They dont really fit as Bestival headliners regardless of whether they are beyond it or not. It would be a busy night in the Big Top if they did.

[rexclark]

Nonsense

[hawkzred]

Nonsense

Edited July 26, 2012 by hawkzred

[jump]

Why?

Bestival is not really a haven for Indie bands is it? especially ones as melancholy (The Cure exempt) as Arcade Fire! and dont get me wrong if they were headlining the Other Stage at Glastonbury I would be there.

I would not want to second guess RDB but would be suprised if hes looking at them for next year!

Edited July 26, 2012 by jump

[LondonTom]

Bestival is not really a haven for Indie bands is it? especially ones as melancholy (The Cure exempt) as Arcade Fire! and dont get me wrong if they were headlining the Other Stage at Glastonbury I would be there.

Edited July 26, 2012 by LondonTom

[hawkzred]

The Magic Numbers, Super Furry Animals,Primal Scream, My Bloody Valentine,Elbow,The Flaming Lips,The Cure and New Order...

I guess maybe New Order/Primal Scream are a bit more dancey, but essentially they are indie bands.

Edited July 26, 2012 by hawkzred

[chriseede]

Arcade Fire are a hipster band and would do well at Bestival.

[jump]

[hawkzred]

I know they wont be to everyones taste, especially as the last few albums have leaned heavily towards pop......Jamiroquai?

[jump]

I know they wont be to everyones taste, especially as the last few albums have leaned heavily towards pop......Jamiroquai?