Mumford and Sons

[The Nal]

a mate of mine who goes to a ridiculous number of gigs and is truly obsessive about his music saw NY in Newcastle the other night and said it was one of the half-dozen best gigs he has ever seen in his life. That's high praise.

[siblin]

How would that allow him to be on two stages at once?

[Grimmy]

when Gorillaz did stand in in 2010 there was talk of shifting the west holts gig around so mos def could play.

Dont think it happened in the end, but something similar can be done, especially as set times havent been released.

[Matt42]

I stand by what I've said, if Mumford pull out. Kasabian will headline the Sunday.

Also I don't think Mumford are pulling out, I think this is simply Mumford haters trying to make it impossible for the chances of a stand in bassist.

[thesecretingredientiscrime]

It'll be Kasabian, they're about, and they admitted they'd have headlined V in 09 as a substitute for Oasis but they were only informed the day before, so it's clearly not an issue for them!

[CaledonianGonzo]

Seeing Shakey tomorrow. Have I a treat in store?

[neil999]

personally im looking forward to nick cave and radiohead(replacement headliner) covering mumford sons as a tribute...

[alibear]

I'm guessing if Kasaban are a festival exclusive and they play Glasto, they'll breack their contract, hence possibly not being paid and/or being take to court?

M&S will have to give a yay or nay soon, the festival's less than two weeks away! I'm planning on a boogie in the JP on the Sunday so it'll have to be someone pretty special for me to change my plans.

[sjseabass]

They're an exclusive to HRC, which HRC have called themselves a festival exclusive.

[siblin]

I'm guessing if Kasaban are a festival exclusive and they play Glasto, they'll breack their contract, hence possibly not being paid and/or being take to court?

[siblin]

But surely that only matters in the context of selling tickets? Glasto is sold out, so announcing Kasabian for the Sunday isn't going to affect HRC's sales? In fact, it might actually increase sales for HRC as people see Kasabian's name in the news and think 'Oh, I might actually quite like to see them'...

[Filthy]

But surely that only matters in the context of selling tickets? Glasto is sold out, so announcing Kasabian for the Sunday isn't going to affect HRC's sales? In fact, it might actually increase sales for HRC as people see Kasabian's name in the news and think 'Oh, I might actually quite like to see them'...

[eFestivals]

How would that allow him to be on two stages at once?

ahhh, true - I'd not joined up the dots the consider that they clash.

Phew.

(to my shame I'll be watching Damon, but my salvation comes in me not being there to watch him ).

[Wooderson]

Beyond a treat, bud. It was like having a turbo-charged version of Weld performed about 10 yards from my face.

[Krazypinkminx]

Would not mind seeing blur, with Phil Daniels alongside, saw him shopping in sainsburys a few months back

[Wooderson]

a mate of mine who goes to a ridiculous number of gigs and is truly obsessive about his music saw NY in Newcastle the other night and said it was one of the half-dozen best gigs he has ever seen in his life. That's high praise.

[LittleHospitals]

From the Independent:

A Glastonbury source told The Mirror: "While Mumford & Sons still plan to perform at Glastonbury, organisers will surely be a little concerned about Ted's health and will be having a look at possible stand-ins should the worst come to the worst."

[ThomThomDrum]

Rich Hawley would be the perfect replacement for em!

[JoBalls]

i really hope not, they aren't that great live! not that im saying mumford are any better but id be just as disappointed with Kasabian if not a little more

[CaledonianGonzo]

Sweet as. Its outdoors though so hope the aul weather improves. Its been dogrough in Dublin this week.

[alibear]

then why the "come and get us" announcement a few weeks ago that they really want to play glastonbury

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a474509/kasabian-angry-at-glastonbury-2013-snub-were-the-ultimate-band.html

The "anger" was overplayed i think. It was artistic temprament and mock-diva.

[Wooderson]

I wouldn't worry about the band getting blown away by the elements - whoever's working the soundboards for them is doing incredible work. Simultaneously rumbling like distant, ominous thunder but clear as a bell. Pin sharp and yet rough as sandpaper.

[CaledonianGonzo]

Hi praise from you squire. Did you catch Los Lobos?

[thesecretingredientiscrime]

But surely that only matters in the context of selling tickets? Glasto is sold out, so announcing Kasabian for the Sunday isn't going to affect HRC's sales? In fact, it might actually increase sales for HRC as people see Kasabian's name in the news and think 'Oh, I might actually quite like to see them'...

[Mardy]

Though if you're desparate to hear a slowed-down, blues'd-up version of La Bamba, I've got some good news for you.