2014 Headliner predictions

[frostypaw]

Tears for Fears.

[mungo57]

Could you link the interview please? Great news if true, been waiting for this.

[Gucci Piggy]

http://m.rollingstone.com/?redirurl=/music/news/new-tool-album-expected-early-in-2014-20130716

Maynard also gave an interview in August saying he has now joined the band in the studio as enough instrumental tracks have been written although I can't seem to find that interview! I can't wait its been SO LONG

[jimmyt]

Slowly reading through threads I've missed recently. I know AC/DC are now being taken at least semi-seriously as a possible headliner but just saw the comments about "Glastonbury doesn't do metal headliners, why would they when they have lots of good headliners available" and can't resist pointing out how daft this is.

Sure, Eavis has avoided heavy bands because of his fears about Roskilde but that was a long time ago and, let's face it, the festival crowds have become seriously sanitised since then. Hard to crush people at the front when you can't move for deck-chairs. Also, Eavis has made it clear he books who he wants, so if he fancies a bit of rock, or even metal, he'll go for it.

Remember, a few years ago, Glastonbury didn't do shit miming pole dancers for headliners. And then there was Beyonce. Things change. Also, if there's so many headliners knocking about, how come they were scrambling about looking for them this year?

Edited September 12, 2013 by jimmyt

[bamber]

Not so much a prediction, more a genuine, heartfelt hope. Would be the best headliner ever in my humble opinion. She Deserves it, just to sing X-Factor alone. The voice ain't what it used to be, but it still has the power to inspire and humble.

[bamber]

Lauryn Hill. Posted this so many times, and I post it here again, one more time. It just don't get better than this. Lauryn in her absolute, absolute prime, live in Japan. Please Mr Eavis, and Emily, please. You knows it.

http://youtu.be/wK-3bKMqzS0

Edited September 13, 2013 by bamber

[bamber]

My other shoe-in for headliner is Mr R. Kelly

http://youtu.be/I3H-zYAn264

[bamber]

[eFestivals]

My other shoe-in for headliner is Mr R. Kelly

headlining the Kidz Field, perhaps?

[5co77ie]

Lauryn Hill. Posted this so many times, and I post it here again, one more time. It just don't get better than this. Lauryn in her absolute, absolute prime, live in Japan. Please Mr Eavis, and Emily, please. You knows it.

http://youtu.be/wK-3bKMqzS0

[she bangs the drums]

Slowly reading through threads I've missed recently. I know AC/DC are now being taken at least semi-seriously as a possible headliner but just saw the comments about "Glastonbury doesn't do metal headliners, why would they when they have lots of good headliners available" and can't resist pointing out how daft this is.

Sure, Eavis has avoided heavy bands because of his fears about Roskilde but that was a long time ago and, let's face it, the festival crowds have become seriously sanitised since then. Hard to crush people at the front when you can't move for deck-chairs. Also, Eavis has made it clear he books who he wants, so if he fancies a bit of rock, or even metal, he'll go for it.

Remember, a few years ago, Glastonbury didn't do shit miming pole dancers for headliners. And then there was Beyonce. Things change. Also, if there's so many headliners knocking about, how come they were scrambling about looking for them this year?

[mungo57]

headlining the Kidz Field, perhaps?

[ThomThomDrum]

headlining the Kidz Field, perhaps?

[Midnight Man]

You'd think Franz Ferdinand will almost certainly be there - Other Stage headliners (again)?

[Zoo Music Girl]

You'd think Franz Ferdinand will almost certainly be there - Other Stage headliners (again)?

[DL50]

You'd think Franz Ferdinand will almost certainly be there - Other Stage headliners (again)?

[Midnight Man]

I doubt they are big enough to headline the other stage, look how poorly their recent album has done, acts like Foals and Example subbed the other stage and they are such a bigger draw at the moment

I think they would have to accept a lower billing nowadays

[LondonTom]

Franz Ferdinand like to start off album launches slowly without much fuss It's just been launched at the wrong time so hasn't had a fuss made in the media, the marketing team at Domino seem to be going all out for the Arctics release last week instead. I'd wager it's done not done much worse than Tonight (Though highest chart position is 2 compared to 6, but without hard numbers that is pretty meaningless)

Before they headlined the Other Stage last time they was only playing Hammersmith Apollo, so wasn't massively big.

That said I can see them being a sub/3rd on the Pyramid instead. Personally I'd be happy with them headlining the Park

Sold out the Roundhouse this morning and have added another show it would seem. (Ugh hate this, would rather have the Saturday tickets!)

Edited September 13, 2013 by LondonTom

[The Nal]

Lauryn Hill. Posted this so many times, and I post it here again, one more time. It just don't get better than this. Lauryn in her absolute, absolute prime, live in Japan. Please Mr Eavis, and Emily, please. You knows it.

[thewayiam]

You'd think Franz Ferdinand will almost certainly be there - Other Stage headliners (again)?

Edited September 13, 2013 by thewayiam

[cdm22]

Lauryn Hill. Posted this so many times, and I post it here again, one more time. It just don't get better than this. Lauryn in her absolute, absolute prime, live in Japan. Please Mr Eavis, and Emily, please. You knows it.

http://youtu.be/wK-3bKMqzS0

Edited September 13, 2013 by cdm22

[willutalk]

Quite simply AC/DC are not a heavy metal band, they are a classic rock band, so if the Rolling Stones can play then there is no reason why AC/DC cannot headline.

Just because they play music loud does not mean they are metal!

[Guest]

NIN, Pixies and Massive Attack for Other headliners? A man can dream.

[jackarmy]

I doubt they are big enough to headline the other stage, look how poorly their recent album has done, acts like Foals and Example subbed the other stage and they are such a bigger draw at the moment

I think they would have to accept a lower billing nowadays

[GlastoSimon]

Pixies are likely but I wouldn't be shocked if they did sub slot like TSP did under The XX.

Edited September 13, 2013 by GlastoSimon