West Holts

[OBface]

I know it's far too good, I had to make the trip down, I'm leaving myself open to suggestion for post glasto, latitude or bestival dependant on the other headliners, but latitude is as good as has been announced this year I feel

I'm still hoping for a Bestival visit. Don't think September counts as the summer

[wosman]

Saw Ghostpoet last week, that new album would go down a storm methinks, fingers crossed

[Bisque]

Would Run The Jewels suit West Holts?

I get the vibe its a bit of a mix bag when it comes to their line ups. World music with a mix of soul, hip hop etc

[Mezhyp1]

Would Run The Jewels suit West Holts?

I get the vibe its a bit of a mix bag when it comes to their line ups. World music with a mix of soul, hip hop etc

I think they seem to suit more indoors or darkness but I wouldn't rule it out

JPT was my feeling for them

[FloorFiller]

I think they seem to suit more indoors or darkness but I wouldn't rule it out

JPT was my feeling for them

aye JP is where i'd place them as well - possibly even subbing

[Matt42]

aye JP is where i'd place them as well - possibly even subbing

they've been moved up to 3rd down second stage at reading, so i'd imagine that subbing JP would work well!

[Badlands]

If Public Enemy can play WH, I don't see why RTJ cannot.

[FloorFiller]

If Public Enemy can play WH, I don't see why RTJ cannot.

i'm not saying they won't / can't - i'd much prefer them to be on there - but i just see them as a JP act myself a-la Tyler, The Creator and Chance The Rapper in previous years

[LondonTom]

New logo!

https://twitter.com/hamishmash/status/587232160605728770

Goodbye scary futuristic cow.

I don't like it! I prefer the cow!

On Run The Jewels, I was surprised to actually enjoy watching their Coachella set earlier!

[dentalplan]

On Run The Jewels, I was surprised to actually enjoy watching their Coachella set earlier!

Why? Did you listen to their stuff and think "jeez this is shit"? Or do you automatically not like hip hop?

I agree with those saying John Peel. Couldn't imagine them on West Holts for whatever reason. Maybe it's because they're new or bass-heavy or something but just don't see it.

[eFestivals]

I always hassle West Holts to put on more reggae.

This year they, apparently, planned to, and had two reggae acts lined up (that I'd have approved of, I was told).

But apparently they've both backed out for some reason, and currently there is no reggae act - tho there's something in the pipeline. Fingers crossed its decent.

[JoeyT]

Ah man that sucks.

Always look forward to seeing what they deliver. Assume that means whoever is lined up probably won't be announced on Wednesday?

[giantkatestacks]

Is that because of the Gully? Or for other reasons?

[CaledonianGonzo]

Was hoping that Big Youth might swing by.

Haven't got around to listening to this KOG and the Zongo Brigade yet (name's not wacky enough lads, try a bit harder please).

[eFestivals]

Was hoping that Big Youth might swing by.

due to a random convo I had, I know that Big Youth isn't doing Silver Hayes.

But I do know that Silver Hayes has...

1. a reggae act from Trinidad

2. a reggae act born in Hawaii but now living in the USA.

I don't know who either act is, tho the 2nd might perhaps be Irie Love.

[eFestivals]

Ah man that sucks.

Always look forward to seeing what they deliver. Assume that means whoever is lined up probably won't be announced on Wednesday?

I'm not sure. It sounded like the new act was nearly sorted.

But, I think, the first big announcement will have lots of the bigger names but perhaps not the days or stages, so the 'new' reggae act might be out of that criteria anyway.

[When Jokers Attack]

Is Clinton good live? Regret not seeing him in 2010 so will hopefully be going to see him.

[kalifire]

Is Clinton good live?

He's not bad at all, mate.

[A Guy Called Matt]

Is Clinton good live? Regret not seeing him in 2010 so will hopefully be going to see him.

Ask me that on Saturday as I am seeing him on Friday in Bristol.

[sinhala]

I always hassle West Holts to put on more reggae.

This year they, apparently, planned to, and had two reggae acts lined up (that I'd have approved of, I was told).

But apparently they've both backed out for some reason, and currently there is no reggae act - tho there's something in the pipeline. Fingers crossed its decent.

And more SKA - need more SKA at the festival - an overlooked genre IMO

[CaledonianGonzo]

Dunno if G. Clinton reappearing either bodes good or ill for the folk wanting EW&F.

As for Hot Chip on the Friday night.... :-/ Could be better, could be worse. A solid booking, but not likely one I'll be shedding clothing for.

[Badlands]

Taps unbuttoned halfway down!

[Jakkkkobz]

Sunday who do you think? Bjork?

[Memory Man]

bjork is ruled out due to Manchester international festival and would play other stage anyway.

[WS_Jack_III]

Leftfield for Sunday night?