Prince, Metallica and Outkast confirmed for Glastonbury 2014 Festival today?

[rjb94]

anyone listening to 6Music what's the hint of Prince at Glastonbury from the Arcade Fire camp?

Edited January 16, 2014 by rjb94

[The Nal]

They'll be in right trouble after already leaking their own slot

[Wooderson]

Fnarr fnarr..

[toppo]

And breath...........

[tigger123]

Full transcript of what she said:

"Prince on 6 music. I’m going to have to fade it out just to stop these guys in the studio fantasising about the idea that Prince is gonna be (laughs) one of the Glastonbury headliners this year. It’d be good, it would be good. Now that we’ve had heavy indications from the arcade fire camp, and there was a ‘K’ word knocking around on twitter yesterday I couldn’t help noticing on my timeline, I think Prince would be a good counter-point."

Essentially tells us nothing, although isn't Lauren Laverne quite chummy with Emily?

[alframsey]

Full transcript of what she said:

"Prince on 6 music. I’m going to have to fade it out just to stop these guys in the studio fantasising about the idea that Prince is gonna be (laughs) one of the Glastonbury headliners this year. It’d be good, it would be good. Now that we’ve had heavy indications from the arcade fire camp, and there was a ‘K’ word knocking around on twitter yesterday I couldn’t help noticing on my timeline, I think Prince would be a good counter-point."

Essentially tells us nothing, although isn't Lauren Laverne quite chummy with Emily?

[russycarps]

can anyone really see prince agreeing to the bbc tv deal?

He'll never do it.

[pedmills]

I love it when there's a headliner that could be spectacular but could also be a disaster (e.g. Jay-Z, The Rolling Stones). It creates a great sense of anticipation, an electricity in the crowd. Metallica would be one of those headliners. Putting them on the other stage would be such a waste.

[russycarps]

Neither did Messrs young or Cohen and they still played.

[kbearne]

I don't think you get to decide if you go to heaven or not.

[Messy]

If you listen to heavy metal you are going to hell. The music of lucifer has no place in heaven.

[Englishdragon]

can anyone really see prince agreeing to the bbc tv deal?

He'll never do it.

[5co77ie]

Full transcript of what she said:

"Prince on 6 music. I’m going to have to fade it out just to stop these guys in the studio fantasising about the idea that Prince is gonna be (laughs) one of the Glastonbury headliners this year. It’d be good, it would be good. Now that we’ve had heavy indications from the arcade fire camp, and there was a ‘K’ word knocking around on twitter yesterday I couldn’t help noticing on my timeline, I think Prince would be a good counter-point."

Essentially tells us nothing, although isn't Lauren Laverne quite chummy with Emily?

Edited January 16, 2014 by 5co77ie

[randomuser]

can anyone really see prince agreeing to the bbc tv deal?

He'll never do it.

[russycarps]

I disagree with you here, only due to the fact that, whilst I'd really enjoy seeing him as a counter-point to AF and Kasabian, he's no longer the musical force that he once was. Don't misunderstand me, his back catalogue is mightily impressive, but he hasn't really had a successful album here in the UK since 2006 and as such, I'd perceive him more likely to agree to one-off deals, such as allowing the BBC to show him headline Glastonbury, which would not really set a precedent or compromise his ideals but would expose him to a whole new audience and generation which would surely represent a win-win situation for him?

[scaryclaireyfairy]

can anyone really see prince agreeing to the bbc tv deal?

He'll never do it.

[CHRLY]

I've never really been that bothered about prince but I've just watched a couple of live videos and I'm well up for it now

[JoBalls]

What with all the rumours/excitement, it's getting a bit frustrating, and I think the Eavii are teasing us...

For example, every time I am on Twitter and see the Glastonbury Festival official logo pop up on my news feed, I get momentarily so excited... Is it an announcement?!

No, it's just a picture of a sheep. Gah!

[russycarps]

didn't we all think that about the stones?

i can't see why he'd have a problem with half a dozen songs going out.

[FuzzyDunlop]

I disagree with you here, only due to the fact that, whilst I'd really enjoy seeing him as a counter-point to AF and Kasabian, he's no longer the musical force that he once was. Don't misunderstand me, his back catalogue is mightily impressive, but he hasn't really had a successful album here in the UK since 2006 and as such, I'd perceive him more likely to agree to one-off deals, such as allowing the BBC to show him headline Glastonbury, which would not really set a precedent or compromise his ideals but would expose him to a whole new audience and generation which would surely represent a win-win situation for him?

[CaledonianGonzo]

thanks I find that quite interesting that both Keaveny and Laverne have dropped heavy Prince hints. Aren't 6Music the radio partners? I think it tells us who they think the three headliners are.

[Englishdragon]

didn't we all think that about the stones?

i can't see why he'd have a problem with half a dozen songs going out.

[5co77ie]

No, it's just a picture of a sheep. Gah!

Edited January 16, 2014 by 5co77ie

[nowyouregideon]

I've read arguments both for/against Metallica playing the festival in some way, and I just can't see it. I don't know what it is, but it's one rumour I just refuse to take any notice of.

[JoBalls]

It's not just a picture of sheep it's a new lamb about a £100 worth, and looks like a grey faced Dartmoor to me - can't be but Somerset must have similar. Wonder if Michael's started his own range of knitwear