Stuart1000 Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 (edited) Apart from the part where I bought the tickets, I'd say I agree with you wholeheartedly Was no different to buying tickets to V Festival, other than the price. Edited May 3, 2013 by Stuart1000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UEF Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 But the tickets were free with a small administrative charge. It's more of a promotional event than a festival. In fact, up until last year, it was a lottery to see who even got tickets in the first place. Playing it guarantees you airplay on Radio 1. That's how they get such big acts to perform. Not expecting a lot for the Derry line-up though. If they'd had a big name, I'm sure they'd have announced it by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lulucrawford Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 They better deliver!!! Or I will be seriously disappointed! So line up will def be announced Monday morning??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brfcstar Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Beyonce is European Exclusive to V fest so I doubt she would be at this while she is on tour as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Float Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 (edited) Managed to get tickets to all 3 days. I think its clear than Beyonce wont be playing, she's in Poland on 25th and Denmark on 27th. Would be seriously surprised if she made her way to Derry on 26th then back to mainland Europe the next day. Probably isnt even logistically possible with equipment etc.. However, some acts I that will likely play are: Pete Tong (self-confirmed for the Friday on his website) Lana Del Rey (playing Dublin on the Sunday so could play on the Sat) Bastille (pulled out of supporting Muse in London on the Sun, likely to play this) Haim (playing Dublin on the Sat so will likely appear on the Sun) ASAP Rocky (also playing Dublin over that weekend so looks possible) Judge Jules (Irish dates on the Fri and Sat so will likely play on the Sun) And the likes of The Vaccines, Miles Kane, Jake Bugg, Macklemore, Alica Keys & Rita Ora have suitable tour dates. Expect to see most of these acts. Edited May 3, 2013 by Float Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UEF Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Hmm, I'd expect some bigger hitters than that lot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose-Colored Boy Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 (edited) I wouldn't be at all surprised to see One Direction appear. It would tie in with the Radio 1 love-in with them and would explain why they've taken the very unusual step of announcing the line-up after the tickets have gone (fear of Directioners ruling the place). Could maybe see Alicia Keys play the Sunday? She's touring in the UK anyway and has a show on the Saturday and then a few days off so that could be possible. Edited May 3, 2013 by Zac Quinn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose-Colored Boy Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Actually no scrap that, One D are in Spain and Portugal that weekend. My mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart1000 Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Hmm, I'd expect some bigger hitters than that lot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose-Colored Boy Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 The whole build-up seems very low-key this year. The whole 'Breakfast Tour' thing seems fairly desperate. I expect they're taking things a bit easier after the Hackney Weekend, and I'd expect that to be reflected in the line-up. Although incidentally I would be surprised if those appearing on the 'Breakfast Tour' didn't appear on the weekend itself - so Union J, The 1975, Little Mix and Bastille so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UEF Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Actually no scrap that, One D are in Spain and Portugal that weekend. My mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wonderwhy Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 I doubt One Direction were even in the running anyway to be honest. Radio 1 are slightly better than that & never really play them. Capital are the ones who bum those boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt42 Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 (edited) I was gonna say beyonce but ... Edited May 5, 2013 by Matt42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankly Mr Shankly Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 I doubt One Direction were even in the running anyway to be honest. Radio 1 are slightly better than that & never really play them. Capital are the ones who bum those boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wonderwhy Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 They play them a lot in the morning/day time. As for your second statement, I wouldn't be so sure. Radio 1's Mr Grimshaw has a very special relationship with Harry Styles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose-Colored Boy Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 I doubt One Direction were even in the running anyway to be honest. Radio 1 are slightly better than that & never really play them. Capital are the ones who bum those boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravyshambles Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 Biffy busy that weekend? Get loads of radio 1 play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UEF Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 (edited) Lineup being released in dribs and drabs today Friday looking good for dance fans: FRIDAY MAIN STAGE Calvin HarrisChase and Status Dizzee Rascal Rudimental Live Pete Tong B Traits Zane Lowe Danny Howard Toddla T MistaJam Edited May 6, 2013 by UEF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose-Colored Boy Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 So far everyone except three acts are either playing V or R+L this summer. They've even nicked one of the R+L headliners. Poor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose-Colored Boy Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 Biffy busy that weekend? Get loads of radio 1 play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart1000 Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 I really don't know what people were expecting. It's a standard festival bill (and a standard Radio 1 Big Weekend bill, the most current acts that Radio 1 have been giving airplay to performing). They've been really lucky with headliners the last couple of years with Rihanna, Jay-Z, Gaga and Foo Fighters. Before then, the headliners were pretty average - Florence and the Machine (after their first album), Pendulum, Snow Patrol, Prodigy, The Kooks etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose-Colored Boy Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 (edited) The Script just added to Sunday. Another V act.. For me the issue isn't that the line-up looks horrendous in itself. It doesn't. It's not great, but there are a lot of very popular people there. The main issue for me is that none of the 'interesting' acts are unique, they're all playing other festivals this summer. Edited May 6, 2013 by Zac Quinn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart1000 Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 The Script just added to Sunday. Another V act.. For me the issue isn't that the line-up looks horrendous in itself. It doesn't. It's not great, but there are a lot of very popular people there. The main issue for me is that none of the 'interesting' acts are unique, they're all playing other festivals this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose-Colored Boy Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 (edited) I'm pretty sure if you look at past Big Weekend line-ups, all of those acts were playing other festivals throughout the summer. It's not the kind of festival to get big exclusive acts due to it's nature. Edited May 6, 2013 by Zac Quinn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose-Colored Boy Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 Jessie Ware playing Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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