David Bowie

[The Nal]

you got your ticket sorted guv?

[Frankly Mr Shankly]

If indeed he is coming out of live retirement, which to me is a totally different thing altogether, I could see him doing something a bit more low key before any massive outdoor dates anyway. Least we forget this man hasn't been touring for a decade. Perhaps a run at the Albert Hall or something? Followed by a show in Hyde Park & then somewhere in New York. I can't see him doing Glastonbury if I'm honest.

[The Nal]

I can't see him doing Glastonbury if I'm honest.

[Alcatraz]

If indeed he is coming out of live retirement, which to me is a totally different thing altogether, I could see him doing something a bit more low key before any massive outdoor dates anyway. Least we forget this man hasn't been touring for a decade. Perhaps a run at the Albert Hall or something? Followed by a show in Hyde Park & then somewhere in New York. I can't see him doing Glastonbury if I'm honest.

[Jie Bie]

How good would it be for the Stones to announce that they won't be doing Glasto only for the Eavii to follow up with an announcement that it didn't matter as they've got Bowie instead!

I know it's still very unlikely (probably <5% chance) but still, I can dream...

[Mud Dweller]

Moving away from Glastonbury for a minute how typical of Bowie is todays news

I find it amazing in this age of social media not even a rumour of new material had surfaced. He's put together a full album - you'd think at least one or two leaks would have emerged. He really is a master of mystery, always keeps everyone guessing and does things on his own terms

Edited January 8, 2013 by Mud Dweller

[Messy]

I'd definately prefer Bowie over the Stones but to be honest im happy with most the names banded around at the moment.

3 from Arctic Monkeys, The Rolling Stones, Radiohead, Lady Gaga, David Bowie and Fleetwood Mac would guarentee atleast one headliner I'd want to see and even possibly 3

[Chris E]

How about the earlier rumour of a joint headline slot between Bowie and Arcade Fire?

[Frankly Mr Shankly]

How about the earlier rumour of a joint headline slot between Bowie and Arcade Fire?

[Lewis Cato]

How about the earlier rumour of a joint headline slot between Bowie and Arcade Fire?

[Chris E]

When was that ever a rumour? & why, if indeed he was going to make a return to the live stage would he want to share the limelight with anyone?

[Frankly Mr Shankly]

Can't see it myself, perhaps if they headlined themselves he could join them for a couple of songs which would be great, or even vise versa. But I don't ever see Bowie being billed as "co-headliner" with anyone, ever.

[eFestivals]

How about the earlier rumour of a joint headline slot between Bowie and Arcade Fire?

Emily has tweeted that they don't have Arcade Fire.

[neilloggie]

When was that ever a rumour? & why, if indeed he was going to make a return to the live stage would he want to share the limelight with anyone?

[russycarps]

if bowie isnt now headlining im burning my ticket in protest

[zahidf]

Emily has tweeted that they don't have Arcade Fire.

[Frankly Mr Shankly]

Arcade Fire don't need anybody at this point in time to prove themselves as credible headliners. They've headlined R&L & Hyde Park, they're already there.

Bowie, if he ever returns to a live stage, will do it on his own terms. If that means he wanted to share the billing with Arcade Fire, then so be it. But myself, I don't see any point to it, at all. If you wanna have them both headline different days & do a couple of songs together, great. But not co-headliners.

[Purple aki squat]

Made my day reading this thread. He was great in 2000, obviously loved it and the crowd was enormous. Without a doubt the one act I would absolutely love to see back at Pilton, proper legend. He even told a joke!

[cheeseisamazing]

secret set rumors alert...

[themuel]

My radio alarm turned on exactly as this news appeared this morning, I was convinced I was dreaming. Clichéd but true. Realised it was real and have spent my day floating in a cloud of happiness since.

[neilloggie]

Arcade Fire don't need anybody at this point in time to prove themselves as credible headliners. They've headlined R&L & Hyde Park, they're already there.

Bowie, if he ever returns to a live stage, will do it on his own terms. If that means he wanted to share the billing with Arcade Fire, then so be it. But myself, I don't see any point to it, at all. If you wanna have them both headline different days & do a couple of songs together, great. But not co-headliners.

[FloorFiller]

Moving away from Glastonbury for a minute how typical of Bowie is todays news

I find it amazing in this age of social media not even a rumour of new material had surfaced. He's put together a full album - you'd think at least one or two leaks would have emerged. He really is a master of mystery, always keeps everyone guessing and does things on his own terms

[FloorFiller]

The crowd at Leeds was pretty small as most of the younger people went to see Pendulum,so hardly a raging success as festival headliners.

[denwyn]

He's not going to play, in the video he looks frail, and much as I hate to say it, old. It's an interesting song, I really can't decide about it.

[fatyeti24]

OLD !!!! How very dare you.... I'll be 65 a week before attending this years Glastonbury,I'm so depressed now lol :-)