T In The Park 2014

[Gingo]

I wouldn't mind Drake but if he is headlining it will be a horrendous booking

[kingcrawler]

I'd assume Drake would headline Radio 1 Stage or sub, don't think he's big enough to headline.

[TheSilence]

I wouldn't mind Drake but if he is headlining it will be a horrendous booking

[BGW]

If he's big enough to headline OVO and Wireless then I doubt he'd agree to play a second stage. He could possibly sub, and definitely co-headline

[Gingo]

Because in the world of music he is a nobody, he is not that popular compared to previous headliners and he is absolutely shite, it would make the lineup look extremely weak

When I said I wouldn't mind him its because I would hope it would show the organisers trying to do something a bit different but as an act I doubt I would watch him

Edited February 20, 2014 by Gingo

[BGW]

A nobody? He's on one of the most commercially successful rap record labels the world has ever seen. He just sold out a world arena tour, including plenty of UK dates, as well as releasing three of the most acclaimed albums in hip hop. He's already a stronger booking than Mumford & Sons, Snow Patrol, Coldplay and Kasabian who have headlined dating back to 2010. He's hugely popular and would breathe a bit of fresh air into the constant annual rebooking of wet acts with no showmanship or current relevance.

Edited February 20, 2014 by BGW

[TheSilence]

Because in the world of music he is a nobody, he is not that popular compared to previous headliners and he is absolutely shite, it would make the lineup look extremely weak

When I said I wouldn't mind him its because I would hope it would show the organisers trying to do something a bit different but as an act I doubt I would watch him

[TheHiddenPassenger]

A nobody? He's on one of the most commercially successful rap record labels the world has ever seen. He just sold out a world arena tour, including plenty of UK dates, as well as releasing three of the most acclaimed albums in hip hop. He's already a stronger booking than Mumford & Sons, Snow Patrol, Coldplay and Kasabian who have headlined dating back to 2010. He's hugely popular and would breathe a bit of fresh air into the constant annual rebooking of wet acts with no showmanship or current relevance.

Edited February 20, 2014 by TheHiddenPassenger

[TheFieryFurnace]

Announcement today. I can feel it.

[Gingo]

If you asked a cross section of people to name a Drake song I think you would find a high percentage not having a clue, whereas if you asked them to name a song from any band that has headlined in the past bar maybe Mumfords I think most people could name one

He is popular to a certain fanbase but so are One Direction and they wouldn't headline because it would be seen as a poor booking despite having record sales and sold out concerts worldwide, there are plenty of other rappers that are much better talent wise and who have done more for the industry than Drake ever will yet I doubt any will headline bar Eminem

Also just because his albums have sold well does not make them acclaimed albums in hip hop that is just ridiculous and having listened to a high proportion of his stuff I find it quite poor, although thats just down to my personal opinion on it

As I said, booking him would show that they are thinking of new ideas on who to book but a headline act would not go down well especially when they are trying to pick sales up

[TheSilence]

If you asked a cross section of people to name a Drake song I think you would find a high percentage not having a clue, whereas if you asked them to name a song from any band that has headlined in the past bar maybe Mumfords I think most people could name one

He is popular to a certain fanbase but so are One Direction and they wouldn't headline because it would be seen as a poor booking despite having record sales and sold out concerts worldwide, there are plenty of other rappers that are much better talent wise and who have done more for the industry than Drake ever will yet I doubt any will headline bar Eminem

Also just because his albums have sold well does not make them acclaimed albums in hip hop that is just ridiculous and having listened to a high proportion of his stuff I find it quite poor, although thats just down to my personal opinion on it

As I said, booking him would show that they are thinking of new ideas on who to book but a headline act would not go down well especially when they are trying to pick sales up

[Doug85]

can sense an announcement coming today then cue the divided response in the forum

[Doug85]

granted license for an earlier start on the friday too. midday rather than the usual 4pm start.

[foolee]

Hmm, that's unusual. So they want to book more bands, must think they have something pretty good to do that or they will just stick more pish on?

[harryomatic]

Ooh really? So it'll be a full 3 day festival then. Excellent. Unless they just fill it up with drivel.

[TheGaffer]

They normally tell us in advance when we get our February announcement, so I don't think it'll be happening today

[devilman]

Pretty much means that campers will have to arrive Thursday to get a space then. If they put a decent line up on and it gets anywhere near selling out that is

[foolee]

Hopefully they announce it today then for Monday, if not that means it won't be until Tuesday or Wednesday. I can't wait that long!!!

[Doug85]

could be for both reasons. might think they have someone amazing to headline and could add more acts or they feel they want more money from beer sales on the friday and they put a load of rubbish on!

[Chiefski]

Re: Drake, he isnt bad persay, but in terms of 2-3 day fests, he just wouldnt headline the top 3/4 fests in the UK atm I'd say. Sure he can top a one day event like the London outdoor gigs but thats where he can attract that type of audience, that type of audience is less likely to sit in a muddy field for 3 to 5 days on end. From his genre I'd say Kanye, Jay-Z and Eminem are still the only acts that have that crossover appeal to the masses that command top billing.

Good news regarding the extended friday, should have always been the case, though I can see them dropping a stage to make up for the time

[tori1607]

Excellent news about the earlier start on the Friday.

Guess they will be selling more thursday tickets this year then.

[BGW]

I do think you are right actually. I was pretty shocked to see Jay-Z subbing a few years ago so you're right, in terms with past lineups he probably would be a weak headliner, but a very strong sub.

[Deeps]

Gingo and Chiefski have summed it up well imo.

Also, great news about the Friday. Always felt we were shortchanged compared to all the rest who had full Fridays for the same (or cheaper) ticket prices

[BritFestLover]

Still no announcement!! Looks like we won't find out until Tuesday or Wednesday. Probably sounds obsessive but this feels like it could be one of the longest weekends of my life! Checking the website, Facebook and Twitter every 20 minutes.....

[Red Day]

Announcement is on Tuesday . Pre sale weds and general sale next Friday