Lineup 2015

[Andre91]

Wu-Tang for me.

[lightning1000]

All the acts on my wish list are either dead or no longer around. Guess I've been lucky but its a pretty sad state of affairs

[foolee]

The Black Keys

Arcade Fire

Metallica

[rafflesia]

The Black Keys

Arcade Fire

Metallica

I like this lineup. Also highly plausible.

[2rare2die]

Metallica

Mumford and Sons

MCR

[Dan R]

I thought The Black Keys were great in 2012, but they were a hell of a lot better on their arena tour a few months later. I get the impression they weren't used to those massive outdoor shows at that stage. Definitely think they could pull off a headline slot with another big album.

[roughbloke]

The Black Keys

Arcade Fire

Metallica

I like this.

Calling it now though, Alt-J to sub Arcade Fire.

[justanothername]

I like this.

Calling it now though, Alt-J to sub Arcade Fire.

NME to sub headline in 2 years? Bit of a big jump but this is R&L so I wouldn't be surprised if it did happen

[kwassa1]

NME to sub headline in 2 years? Bit of a big jump but this is R&L so I wouldn't be surprised if it did happen

NME headline is equivalent to 3rd on main stage isn't it? With a popular album I could see them being a sub, although it would be the weak sub if they were to play.

[kaosmark2]

NME headline is equivalent to 3rd on main stage isn't it? With a popular album I could see them being a sub, although it would be the weak sub if they were to play.

Not really. It's equivalent to anywhere between 2nd-5th depending on the band. You get a few cult older acts like Pumpkins/Pixies/NIN/Faith No More who could end up headlining the tent but would play 2nd or 3rd, and then you get newer acts with one hit album who wouldn't be even considered for a top 3 spot. Placings aren't equivalent just by some formula.

[kwassa1]

2nd? 5th? It's always appeared to be 3rd/4th. And yeah obviously a band with more albums is likely to be higher on main stage. Formula? Doesn't everyone go off a 5 year rule or something? Formulas don't work because certain bands may or may not be relevant by the next time they play. I was just suggesting why Alt-J could sub, not that I think it will happen nor do I think it should happen

[kaosmark2]

2nd? 5th? It's always appeared to be 3rd/4th. And yeah obviously a band with more albums is likely to be higher on main stage. Formula? Doesn't everyone go off a 5 year rule or something? Formulas don't work because certain bands may or may not be relevant by the next time they play. I was just suggesting why Alt-J could sub, not that I think it will happen nor do I think it should happen

Problem

But nah, people brought up the 5 year rule but it gets mocked even more than it gets used.

That's the thing, the formulas don't work. I think it'd take quite a lot for Alt-J to end up subbing, it's quite a big slot. NME headline definitely isn't directly comparable to any particular mainstage slot.

[kwassa1]

Problem

But nah, people brought up the 5 year rule but it gets mocked even more than it gets used.

That's the thing, the formulas don't work. I think it'd take quite a lot for Alt-J to end up subbing, it's quite a big slot. NME headline definitely isn't directly comparable to any particular mainstage slot.

Yeah they'd need a massive album and even then it probably wouldn't happen. Like I say it shouldn't and probably won't happen. Thank god

[Asdaprice]

I've personally always seen NME headliners to be around 3rd or 4th main size but obviously everything went in the shitter last year.

Definitely think mumfords and Metallica at the moment, who should both have new albums by then. Dunno about 3rd but foos and chilis will have new albums by then too.

[kaosmark2]

I've personally always seen NME headliners to be around 3rd or 4th main size but obviously everything went in the shitter last year.

It is the typical size, but you get some who wouldn't be anywhere near that (ATDI) and then other bands who sub but could realistically headline NME (NIN).

[giantwagon]

Arcade Fire

Oasis

Muse

[Asdaprice]

It is the typical size, but you get some who wouldn't be anywhere near that (ATDI) and then other bands who sub but could realistically headline NME (NIN).

Yeah true, I guess cult bands are the exception. NIN in NME would have been so so good as an alternative to Eminem.

[justanothername]

NME headline is equivalent to 3rd on main stage isn't it? With a popular album I could see them being a sub, although it would be the weak sub if they were to play.

Considered them more 4th this year really. Like Koasmark said it is depends on the act

Edited December 10, 2013 by justanothername

[kwassa1]

Considered them more 4th this year really. Like Koasmark said it is depends on the act

My following post says 3rd/4th

[the wonderwhy]

Tribes to headline on reunion hype

[dentalplan]

Tribes to headline on reunion hype

Tribes, WU LYF and S.C.U.M

[Gucci Piggy]

Tribes, WU LYF and S.C.U.M

#WULYF4LYF

[dentalplan]

#WULYF4LYF

stop

[Tobieski]

Pearl Jam

Metallica

Blur

[Asdaprice]

Pearl Jam

Metallica

Blur

You think reading would book that these days?