David Bowie

[eFestivals]

You reckon? All 3 headliners booked then?

there's certainly offers out there.

Fests don't tend to put out more offers than they have slots, in case everyone says yes. To then tell a major act that you don't want them after all is not going to endear that act to that event.

[FloorFiller]

must be a tough decision on which acts to make the first offers to then, just in case your backup offers become unavailable and then your initial offers say no

[The Nal]

there's certainly offers out there.

Fests don't tend to put out more offers than they have slots, in case everyone says yes. To then tell a major act that you don't want them after all is not going to endear that act to that event.

Edited January 9, 2013 by The Nal

[mrtourette]

I'm not sure what this collaberation is, does someone have a video of it they could post?

[The Nal]

http://24.media.tumblr.com/10d99f0004e9d4a7cf6be463a70cbe3d/tumblr_mer4y09HGf1r8qx1bo1_250.gif

Edited January 9, 2013 by The Nal

[jimmyt]

there's certainly offers out there.

Fests don't tend to put out more offers than they have slots, in case everyone says yes. To then tell a major act that you don't want them after all is not going to endear that act to that event.

[Wooderson]

http://24.media.tumblr.com/10d99f0004e9d4a7cf6be463a70cbe3d/tumblr_mer4y09HGf1r8qx1bo1_250.gif

[redmosquito]

there's certainly offers out there.

Fests don't tend to put out more offers than they have slots, in case everyone says yes. To then tell a major act that you don't want them after all is not going to endear that act to that event.

[eFestivals]

But seeing as Bowie has somehow miraculously recorded an entire album, made a video and released a single without anyone finding out, (or they people who knew kept quiet) that surely means he could've called into Glasto HQ on the sly at some stage and they've kept it quiet.

that way around might happen, tho if Bowie was phoning people up with those sorts of offers it'd be likely to get out I reckon - and nothing got out.

[mrtourette]

Would they really turn someone like Bowie down though, even if the other major slots were booked? Obviously they tried it with the 4th headliner that next was and surely a festival the size of Glastonbury with its many stages could shuffle things around enough to fit him in?

[eFestivals]

Would they really turn someone like Bowie down though, even if the other major slots were booked?

to turn him down they'd have to first approach him, and why would they approach him if they felt they had the headliners sorted already? For a start, there wouldn';t be the budget for it (tho of course I'm sure they could find that if they wanted).

Obviously they tried it with the 4th headliner that next was and surely a festival the size of Glastonbury with its many stages could shuffle things around enough to fit him in?

the year they considered having a 4th headliner was due to a particular set of circumstances that fell into their lap (tho it was never a 100% firm thing, and in the end it couldn't happen due to that act's other commitments).

Of course, I guess the same could happen here, but it would take Bowie approaching Glasto I reckon - and why would he? Why would he prefer to do Glastonbury above anything else he might do? I really can't see it.

As for shuffling things around, that requires going back to acts and saying "we don't want you in as big a slot as we're previously promised". It's hardly the way to make friends, is it?

Really, this Bowie stuff is getting ridiculous. Give it a rest everyone, eh? Wishes do not make facts.

[zahidf]

Only way it would happen ( Very unlikely IMO) is if the Stones say no, and they ask Bowie if he fancies it.

[strummer77]

Would they really turn someone like Bowie down though, even if the other major slots were booked? Obviously they tried it with the 4th headliner that next was and surely a festival the size of Glastonbury with its many stages could shuffle things around enough to fit him in?

[Frankly Mr Shankly]

Only way it would happen ( Very unlikely IMO) is if the Stones say no, and they ask Bowie if he fancies it.

[eFestivals]

At this point in time I'd be very surprised if the Stones haven't made a decision already.

there was a Jagger quote (in the Sun I think) last week that implied that they hadn't.

[Frankly Mr Shankly]

there was a Jagger quote (in the Sun I think) last week that implied that they hadn't.

[neilloggie]

I saw the same interview - with some "bbc cultural expert" I believe it was

I wonder if he is deliberately singing it like that, or is doing so out of necessity as his voice is fucked? The mood of that song does lend itself to a lower voice so it may well be deliberately sung that way. I guess we'll find out in march with the release of the album.

[eFestivals]

& I'm not sure you believe that any more than I do?

I certainly believe it was true at the point it was said. What I don't know is when it was said, only when it was reported.

[eFestivals]

The BBC do seem to have an expert for every situation,which just goes to show they really know bugger all.

that's true - I';ve been asked on BBC Breakfast more than once.

I turned them down, cos I reckon my face is better kept for radio.

(Instead they very definitely had someone who knew bugger all).

Surely if you ring an act or artist you say let me know by Friday or i will have to try someone else?

Offers to bands normally have a timeframe for it to be accepted or rejected or the promoter moves on, as far as i'm aware.

But of course sometimes that promoter would simply have to wait for the band to make up their mind if they want to get them, which is what will have been happening with the Stones.

But even for an act a promoter really really wants there's still a limit. Word I heard was that Live Nation were chasing Prince a few years ago (the year that Hop Farm ended up having him), but in the end they were told they'd get their answer only 6 weeks before the show which LN felt was too short a time to ensure a successful event (not enough time to promote it to ensure that it sold, and not enough time to sort another act if he said no).

Edited January 9, 2013 by eFestivals

[jimmyt]

there was a Jagger quote (in the Sun I think) last week that implied that they hadn't.

[Red Day]

Thing with Bowie is that while I would love to see him live again, there's a lot less pressure on his health taking his time making an album than strutting around a stage for 90 mins or so.

I would be overjoyed if he plays Glasto but don't think there much chance of it happening. The guest appearance with the Stones might be an option. Last time I saw him was when he came on stage with David Gilmour at the RAH. One of my best ever surprises.

[FloorFiller]

he has made a habit of making guest appearances randomly with bands, so i GUESS him guesting with the Stones is possible... but does anybody REALLY want to hear that song live except for the sheer hilarity of it? although my mind would be absolutely blown if it did happen

[fatyeti24]

he has made a habit of making guest appearances randomly with bands, so i GUESS him guesting with the Stones is possible... but does anybody REALLY want to hear that song live except for the sheer hilarity of it? although my mind would be absolutely blown if it did happen

Edited January 9, 2013 by fatyeti24

[The Nal]

do you REALLY think that they would do 'dancing in the street'?

[Guest]

he has made a habit of making guest appearances randomly with bands, so i GUESS him guesting with the Stones is possible... but does anybody REALLY want to hear that song live except for the sheer hilarity of it? although my mind would be absolutely blown if it did happen

Edited January 9, 2013 by tonyblair