Mumford and Sons

[drewsstrat]

Bruce is busy, as is the who,

prince looks to have a big gap, as do blur and Neil young , muse have a day off but are in Italy

All of these will be fine for me

Then we are onto the b list

Kasabian

Th

[Wooderson]

Bit presumptuous. What if said band member tells them he wants them to play without him as they'll probably never get the chance to headline Glastonbury again for example?

[russycarps]

There is no way Ted will be playing. Let's get that out of the way for stirrers.

Whether the band play without him is a different matter but knowing they are very tight knit, have been together since school, and this is the biggest gig of their lives makes that unlikely.

And although not surprised, to see some of you celebrating this young man's illness simply because it means they may not be playing a gig you wouldn't have watched anyway is shameful.

Before anything else, let's just wish him a speedy recovery eh?

[FTHC]

Huh? They make a single call to the Festival Office and they're booked for next year.

[Ed209]

There is no way Ted will be playing. Let's get that out of the way for starters.

Whether the band play without him is a different matter but knowing they are very tight knit, have been together since school, and this is the biggest gig of their lives makes that unlikely.

And although not surprised, to see some of you celebrating this young man's illness simply because it means they may not be playing a gig you wouldn't have watched anyway is shameful.

Before anything else, let's just wish him a speedy recovery eh?

[Morse Code]

Celebrating? Give over

[Wooderson]

Bruce is busy, as is the who,

prince looks to have a big gap, as do blur and Neil young , muse have a day off but are in Italy

All of these will be fine for me

Then we are onto the b list

Kasabian

Th

Edited June 11, 2013 by Wooderson

[Wooderson]

you're basing that on...?

[FTHC]

Precedent.

[Wooderson]

like kylie for eg?

[pedmills]

obviously we don't have a lot of facts, but if it's as bad as it sounds - i.e. the guy is having brain surgery 2 weeks before they have to headline - then they should pull out now.

It would be unfair to go on without their friend, and it's unfair on the festival not to allow them time to book someone else.

It's unfortunate for the band, but they still might get to headline T in the Park, and there will be chances for Glastonbury in future years.

Hope the guys recovers quickly and without problems.

Edited June 11, 2013 by pedmills

[Voucher Boy]

If these chaps play on without their bandmember who has just had life-saving surgery they're the lowest of the low. Theyve a long career ahead of them and can easily re-schedule.

On the other hand it could be a minor snip and the fella is back in the mix after a week.

Doubt it though.

[russycarps]

What would you call it?

[FloorFiller]

though it is very late in the game to get somebody new to headline, i think the organisers will do their very best to make that happen over bumping somebody up. regardless of the circumstances being out of their control, giving a sub / whoever the bump up doesn't look very good - especially with this years subs who aren't exactly headline-material / going to appease the pissed off Mumfords fans

they may be left with no other option but to give a bump but i reckon they'll be on the phones to everybody right now to try and get somebody else if Mumfords do in fact pull out

[drewsstrat]

To see a under par under staffed under prepared Mumford and sons will be far far worse than seeing a last minute Damon Albarn or Thom York & co etc etc etc

I say they should be honest now if their uncertain. Blood clot depending how severe could be treated with a blast of anti coagulation such as heparin but I guess he won't be in gig shape and will need a doctor to declare fitness

[Ed209]

Think their options are basically - Primal Scream, Dizzie Rascal (2 most likely), or a move from the Other of either Smashing Pumpkins, Foals or Portishead (Chase and Status not suited, and The XX not right for that slot - probably think they would have had SP headlining the other if The XX didn't suck in the daytime).

My money would be on Primal Scream.

[Starchild771]

obviously we don't have a lot of facts, but if it's as bad as it sounds - i.e. the guy is having brain surgery 2 weeks before they have to headline - then they should pull out now.

It would be unfair to go on without their friend, and it's unfair on the festival not to allow them time to book someone else.

It's unfortunate for the band, but they still might get to headline T in the Park, and there will be chances for Glastonbury in future years.

Hope the guys recovers quickly and without problems.

[drewsstrat]

Here comes kenny!

[fatyeti24]

there has been a Glastonbury before where headliners have dropped out at shorter notice, ie during the festival. i don't remember which year it was or who dropped out but Ash stepped up.

well they might have stepped up, i didn't watch, so it could have been shit.

[drewsstrat]

I reckon Brucie will step up and give a mumbling act with some tap dancing. and weird rambling stories.

And steal the show

Edited June 11, 2013 by drewsstrat

[Morse Code]

Excitement at the possibility if a better headliner

Not one single person has said anything other then they hope he makes a full recovery

[taff 5]

Vultures.

[Voucher Boy]

Vultures.

[pedmills]

there has been a Glastonbury before where headliners have dropped out at shorter notice, ie during the festival. i don't remember which year it was or who dropped out but Ash stepped up.

well they might have stepped up, i didn't watch, so it could have been shit.

[Zoo Music Girl]

I don't think it would be that awful if they played without him. Provided his surgery goes to plan and all and that's what he wants. If I were in his position then I would definitely encourage them to play. It would be good for the band after all, which would be good for him too.

Unless they can definitely play next year, I think it would be silly of them not to do it.

Didn't think about Primal Scream, that would probably be the most crowd-pleasing shout.