Lineup 2015

[#FreeComTruise]

The article on the reading website indicates 'The third headliner and more'

So it does, cheers

[#FreeComTruise]

Oh I just looked and it's a 'next wave of acts' as well.

Also check the day tickets price.

http://www.readingfestival.com/news/new-names-and-third-headliner-be-announced

£59.50 what the fuck? That's a typing error surely?

[Often Smashing Pumpkins]

Oh I just looked and it's a 'next wave of acts' as well.

Also check the day tickets price.

http://www.readingfestival.com/news/new-names-and-third-headliner-be-announced

Oh I just looked and it's a 'next wave of acts' as well.

Also check the day tickets price.

http://www.readingfestival.com/news/new-names-and-third-headliner-be-announced

Christ thats not a good sign. Well it is if you plan on going for a day.

[Chavmeisterdeluxe]

Best guess so far in the Facebook replies: Olly Murs because the word up in the quote is sideways and that's a hint.

[Matt42]

£59.50 what the fuck? That's a typing error surely?

Wait what? From 80 down to 59.50?

Remember when Download's ticket prices went down it was them foreshadowing that it was gonna be a substandard year (lineup wise).

[#FreeComTruise]

Wait what? From 80 down to 59.50?

Remember when Download's ticket prices went down it was them foreshadowing that it was gonna be a substandard year (lineup wise).

I don't think the lineup so far indicates it's gonna be substandard per se, maybe not to our tastes. Especially not for £59.50, that's probably round about the price it'd be to see any of the 3 headliners alone.

[Gucci Piggy]

I'm guessing it's supposed to say £95.50? Aren't they usually like £90 (not £80)?

[Matt42]

at that price it's cheaper to buy three day tickets then to get a weekend ticket.

[Matt42]

I'm guessing it's supposed to say £95.50? Aren't they usually like £90 (not £80)?

Ah most likely

[Gucci Piggy]

Oh you guys were being serious discussing the price drop?

[#FreeComTruise]

I'm guessing it's supposed to say £95.50? Aren't they usually like £90 (not £80)?

I thought they were pretty close to the 100 mark, I'll be surprised if it's not just a screw up on their end

[JSmurphy]

I don't think the lineup so far indicates it's gonna be substandard per se, maybe not to our tastes. Especially not for £59.50, that's probably round about the price it'd be to see any of the 3 headliners alone.

Was just about to comment this, although people may dislike some of the acts announced I can't see how Metallica / Mumford / Royal Blood / Jamie T / Catfish / Deadmau5 are unpopular bookings for the majoirty of R&L goers? I don't see a huge gap in quality from this time last year to up until this point announcement wise.

[NickisGinger]

Florence joke

[#FreeComTruise]

Was just about to comment this, although people may dislike some of the acts announced I can't see how Metallica / Mumford / Royal Blood / Jamie T / Catfish / Deadmau5 are unpopular bookings for the majoirty of R&L goers? I don't see a huge gap in quality from this time last year to up until this point announcement wise.

Aye, although I thought the last announcement was utter rubbish, there's still more to tempt me this year than there was by this time last year.

I'd only need 5 or so more solid bookings to tempt me in.

Oh you guys were being serious discussing the price drop?

I said it must be an error, I was just responding to Matt saying that it would mean the lineup would be rubbish - the acts announced so far don't indicate a £59 a day standard of lineup.

[Yellow_Fellow]

It's not an error.

[#FreeComTruise]

It's not an error.

Definitely perplexed now. Are weekend tickets still £200+?

Edit: with fees per ticket, buying 3 day tickets would probably end up being the same price as a weekend ticket actually, maybe, perhaps?

Edited February 20, 2015 by #FreeComTruise

[JSmurphy]

Day splits presumably announced on Tuesday, do we know anything concrete right now other than Metallica (Sat) and Bastille RB (3rd, Fri / Sat)?

[dentalplan]

I wish there was a main stage headliner worth going for now. But my interest is piqued as there's usually at least one day full of acts I'd be interested in seeing but one or two let down days.

[#FreeComTruise]

I wish there was a main stage headliner worth going for now. But my interest is piqued as there's usually at least one day full of acts I'd be interested in seeing but one or two let down days.

I'm definitely more tempted to just get a day ticket for Metallica's day at that price, especially if that day is the best for me personally. £60-70 almost seems like a bargain.

Probably couldn't have said "day" any more times there.

Edited February 20, 2015 by #FreeComTruise

[Gucci Piggy]

Well if that is correct, then I'd definitely be down for Sunday if there's a decent sub.

[dentalplan]

Well for £65 I could see Metallica's day going quickly considering a lot of their fans aren't likely to be fucked about the rest of the lineup and I imagine that's about the price of a Metallica ticket. That day's probably the best hope I would have of persuading mates to go as well.

[LondonTom]

If that price drop is real, a day ticket is well worth it if you like the headliner on that day!!

[purplebenny]

So day ticnets take a price cut, with no change in weekend?

The only reasoning they've given on twitter is that 'weekend includes camping".. Hardly justifies not reducing the price though..

It's the Libertines announced on Tuesday isnt it?.. Too much to hope that they mihgt just sub and be happy with it..

Lubertines are alright,.but they're hardly 'world renowned' as it states in the release..

[#FreeComTruise]

Well for £65 I could see Metallica's day going quickly considering a lot of their fans aren't likely to be fucked about the rest of the lineup and I imagine that's about the price of a Metallica ticket. That day's probably the best hope I would have of persuading mates to go as well.

I could see all the days going quickly actually, Metallica and Libs especially, but also Mumfords if the main stage ends up being geared towards their type of fans eg Mumford/Ben Howard/Bastille.

[rawaudioinput]

May try and pick up a day ticket for Refused en route to the South Coast when I head to/head back from Victorious

What do people think is the motivation behind the price slash? Perhaps it's to stop people from being tempted by smaller, cheaper festivals?