2014 Headliner predictions

[DomDom1984]

If Prince isn't willing to take the standard fee then he won't play. That's the main stumbling block for any bands.

[Bobs]

I think you mean the Roses?

[Matt42]

The Stone Roses really are just complete garbage.

[thebighairyone]

Would love Fleetwood Mac and Depeche Mode.

One thing, We still haven't had the Kylie headline.

Must be about time for a new album from her!

[DomDom1984]

Well, she's working on the album at the minute. She'll probably want to have the album in time for January when The Voice gets going properly.

[jeffie]

Neil Young really isn't that relevant these days. Neither is Stevie Wonder. You have a point on the rest however.

[Amy Lawn]

I'd hope they've been ruled out. The idea of them headlining a festival is quite frightening.

[dentalplan]

I reckon Kylie will sub FM. She's signed a deal with Jay Z's label and will be promoting a new album next year. I'm not certain she's headline worthy anymore but she could be a big sub to a big act.

[DomDom1984]

Why is the idea of a decent British alt-rock band who've put out decent music for many years and achieved mainstream success frightening to you, sir? Especially after we had Mumford this year.

[Amy Lawn]

I don't think their music translates well to festivals at all. Certainly their SECC gig in support of "Build a Rocket Boys!" was far superior to their T in the Park show where barely anyone cared.

I felt the same way about Mumford and Sons as well. They're a big act, and I enjoy them, but they just didn't work for me at T, while their own show was sensational.

And I just get this feeling that Elbow playing Glasto in a headline slot is not going to go down well. At all.

Edited September 22, 2013 by GETOFFAMYLAWN

[thewayiam]

I reckon Kylie will sub FM. She's signed a deal with Jay Z's label and will be promoting a new album next year. I'm not certain she's headline worthy anymore but she could be a big sub to a big act.

[formed a band]

Ill tell you who will be involved .

Arcade fire

Janelle monae

Elbow

Neutral milk hotel

Foo fighters

Bet you a pound

[Amy Lawn]

it's a shout. I'm thinking the subs are out of Kylie, FATM, Elbow and Tinie Tempah. Noel as an outside but where I thought Tinie was very strong for it, I expected to at least see the o2 arena and MEN sold out by now, I know it's only Sunday but they went on sale Friday. I wonder if they could pull him and Example in on both 3rd places slots.

[dentalplan]

I don't think their music translates well to festivals at all. Certainly their SECC gig in support of "Build a Rocket Boys!" was far superior to their T in the Park show where barely anyone cared.

I felt the same way about Mumford and Sons as well. They're a big act, and I enjoy them, but they just didn't work for me at T, while their own show was sensational.

And I just get this feeling that Elbow playing Glasto in a headline slot is not going to go down well. At all.

[eFestivals]

Hasn't it been confirmed that the headliners are all bands who have never played Glasto before? The Mirror thinks Depeche Mode will be joining Fleetwood Mac.

I wonder why various tabloids keep mentioning Depeche Mode? Perhaps they've read something about them somewhere?

(I'll just point out that currently I'm less certain about them than those tabloids print about them).

[eFestivals]

Depeche Mode may have been big in their time, but they're barely talked about these days.

it's little different for the stones, u2, Fleetwood Mac, etc, etc, etc.

DM are a bit of an odd one in UK terms, cos they're - still - one of the biggest British bands in the world, it's just that that bigness passed the UK by to a large extent (in a similar way to, say, Def Lepard).

But if they are ever going to play then it's likely that they would do as headliner and not anything else.

[mrtourette]

Whats the point of using a swear word without venom behind it, becomes just another word and loses impact then... you can also still be pissed off or angry and not lose control...

[Tsaress]

I think it could be Prince. He'll probably be touring as he has more new material on the go, and he's definitely one that they want, and he's not adverse to doing festivals.

[mrtourette]

Possible DM for next band down or headline other stage.

[Tsaress]

The problem with DM is that they're considered to be a band who would only accept an offer to headline, an 'all-or-nothing' kind of deal.

I don't know how true it is, it's hard to compare to Europe or the US where they headline festivals because as Neil mentioned they're generally revered or held in higher esteem in tose regions than in the UK.

[rjb94]

Surely if a Bowie headline slot isn't going to happen, then an Arcade Fire slot with Bowie coming on to do Reflektor and one of his own songs would be the next best thing, like this maybe...

Edited September 23, 2013 by rjb94

[thewayiam]

Aha, trying to put people off so t-day is easier? I like your style Gazza, you sly old fox you.

[Amy Lawn]

Depeche Mode would be the best headliner for Sunday night, ie. you stick em on the telly and they wont attract the legions of drooling morons that Mumfords TV show has attracted to next year's festival.

[rubenz]

Agreed, read some good news today though, apparently mumford and sons are going on an indefinite hiatus so no bloody banjos in 2014!

Lets hope its a long one..

[willutalk]

So I'm going

Depeche Mode

Kanye West

Fleetwood Mac