2014 Headliner predictions

[stardustjunkie]

Although its obviously no issue, you obviously know at least 3-5 of their songs?

[CaledonianGonzo]

You've got a year. Listening to Depeche Mode may end up changing your life.

[thesecretingredientiscrime]

Thank you!

We're not all middled aged ;-) That's like expecting someone born in the noughties to know who the Rolling Stones are just because. I don't listen to the Beatles either, I'm guessing that'd be an issue too?

[NiallP10]

haha not saying you have to like them, just thought it was gonna be a repeat of a drunken conversation i had with one of my mates, at glastonbury, who only knew hey jude and twist and shout.

[mungo57]

I would also suggest getting Tusk at the same time. Such an underrated album!

[stardustjunkie]

If Depeche Mode really are headlining then I will definitely give them a listen.

I was joking with the middle aged comment, I just hate the fact that everyone HAS to like a band just because they are said band. I absolutely love Queen and my friend hates them enough to leave the room if they play. I don't understand why, but I don't give her shit for it. Not everyone can like the same music, people can't accept that.

This line up of headliners is aimed at an older generation though. I'm sure there will be younger people that are my generation going for this line up but it's going to appeal to a higher age mostly.

[SonOfTroyMcClure]

I don't think I know any of Depeche Mode though.

Edited July 5, 2013 by SonOfTroyMcClure

[pedmills]

And you're just assuming that I wont make a point of listening to Depeche Mode if they are headlining. Bravo on making such a ridiculous assumption. I'll have you know that for weeks before the festival this year, I relentlessly played Rolling Stones songs to see if I recognised any, if I liked any etc. I also said somewhere either on this thread or a different thread that I'm going to buy an Elbow CD as I'm interested in seeing them headline but I don't know any of their stuff except one song.

[pedmills]

Anyway, was 2009 full of all over-40's? No.

[eFestivals]

You definitely do. Even without consciously listening to them and actively listening to their entire back catalogue, you will know Just Can't Get Enough/Personal Jesus.

Hmmm, I think you might be surprised.

Anything pre-94 stands a chance of being out of range of the ears of today's youngsters, because of how radio 1 changed.

I was shocked at Bestival a few years ago at just how many people there knew nothing of Chic ... these groups of youngsters would rock up to the stage, stand around and look bewildered for a bit, and then go off again - and it was clearly all unfamiliar to them.

[BlackHole2006]

After a few years of getting some absolute mega stars headlining, I reckon this is a quality choice by the Eavii, the place would be filled by people who are there because they love Glastonbury, not because they want to tick off a box on the bucket list. 2014 will be another classic year...

[Bradders]

Nobody's saying you have to like The Stones or The Beatles etc. Just as 2 of the most (if not the most) critically acclaimed and popular groups of all time you should probably have at least given them a try already if you love music.

I'm not that excited about any of the headliners but I have Seldom Seen Kid, Rumours and a Depeche Mode Greatest Hits in my CD collection. I've tried because they're big names, they're all decent.

Edited July 5, 2013 by Bradders

[pedmills]

Blur were a big 1990s band, anyone brought up in the 90s would be pretty familiar with their stuff. I'm not sure you can say the same about any of the current headline suggestions

[thesecretingredientiscrime]

Blur were a big 1990s band, anyone brought up in the 90s would be pretty familiar with their stuff. I'm not sure you can say the same about any of the current headline suggestions

[stardustjunkie]

I'm not complaining about the headliners, I already said I'll still be going, I'm just saying that people my age might be put off as this is aimed at an older generation.

Like I said, I don't know Depeche Mode, maybe I know one or two songs without realising that I do, but it wont stop me going because they might be headlining. If it means less younger people trying on ticket sale day then I'm happy

[stardustjunkie]

Oh and I love Blur (seen them too) and I'm a 90s kid

[SonOfTroyMcClure]

Hmmm, I think you might be surprised.

Anything pre-94 stands a chance of being out of range of the ears of today's youngsters, because of how radio 1 changed.

I was shocked at Bestival a few years ago at just how many people there knew nothing of Chic ... these groups of youngsters would rock up to the stage, stand around and look bewildered for a bit, and then go off again - and it was clearly all unfamiliar to them.

[pedmills]

I'm not complaining about the headliners, I already said I'll still be going, I'm just saying that people my age might be put off as this is aimed at an older generation.

Like I said, I don't know Depeche Mode, maybe I know one or two songs without realising that I do, but it wont stop me going because they might be headlining. If it means less younger people trying on ticket sale day then I'm happy

[Yokel Again]

Not mad on Depeche Mode.

Elbow is 3 years too late - should have headlined in 2011 (ie the kind of KOL / Muse2004 Glasto 'promotion' slot).

Fleetwood Mac would be good - in my youth I saw them as a bit of a joke band, but have recently educated myself to this! They certainly have the hits.

[lendan]

Blur were a big 1990s band, anyone brought up in the 90s would be pretty familiar with their stuff. I'm not sure you can say the same about any of the current headline suggestions

[pedmills]

Elbow is 3 years too late - should have headlined in 2011 (ie the kind of KOL / Muse2004 Glasto 'promotion' slot).

[stardustjunkie]

I just think some people take some kind of personal offence when I say I don't like the Stones or the Beatles much. I never say they're bad, I just can't get in to them. It's good to be different sometimes!

And yeah I will listen to DM if they are headlining, I'll get them up on Youtube or something. Doesn't mean I'll end up liking them, but maybe I will. I'm open to that.

[pedmills]

My point is that right now Glastonbury is so incredibly cool that they can book whoever they want to be headliners and there will be plenty of demand for tickets. (Obviously that isn't a permanent state of affairs - look at 2008).

So they can book whoever they think will put on a great show, not who will sell the most tickets. The tickets will be sold, and people that don't know the bands will either google them and like plenty of their songs, google them and find out they hate them, or go watch something they do like.

We shouldn't be discussing the effect on ticket sales; we should be discussing will these three acts put on brilliant, memorable performances?

Based on Elbow's reception in 2011, I'd say it could be magical, although like other bands making the step up, I'm worried they don't quite have enough hits. Maybe that won't be a problem, or maybe they will have some on their next album.

The other two, I'll have to have a think about.

[CHRLY]

I would definitely give DM a watch, but I'd be hoping for a good Other headliner for the other two, sigur ros clashing with Elbow would be good.

Does anyone know the chances of Portishead being booked again? Missed them this year for chic and it looks incredible

[LondonTom]

this is spot on. the pyramid headliners are THREE bands on a lineup of hundreds. I don't get why people moan.

Edited July 5, 2013 by LondonTom