A new Prince thread!

[CaledonianGonzo]

The Guardian Music Twitter account also mentioned the possibility of two nights at the Hydro in Glasgow - so venues may be on the larger side...

[kalifire]

Considering it's a full month before Glasto, I'd say that makes him even less likely to be there.

[Guest]

I'd be surprised if he hung around for about 6 weeks to do Glastonbury. But it's not that difficult to go home and back to UK in that time, is it?

[Bisque]

I'd be surprised if he hung around for about 6 weeks to do Glastonbury. But it's not that difficult to go home and back to UK in that time, is it?

[Muppetmark]

Hoping for a London date (that doesn't clash with exams)

[eFestivals]

I'd say it makes him more likely

I'd say it doesn't.

As far as I know, he's spurned both of Glastonbury and Hyde Park, preferring instead to do his own thing. Probably on the advice of his manager, who from what I hear is ... erm ... not the usual manager type.

There's perhaps a slight possibility that he's decided to do Glastonbury as well as these venue shows, but I'd have thought the dates would have properly tied in if that was the case.

[A Guy Called Matt]

So he'll meet with the Eavii in Birmingham on 15th May in Birmingham and ask for more time to decide.

The lineup will be announced the next day with Metallica headlining Saturday.

[Rose-Colored Boy]

been discussing this with a fellow e-fester on twitter this morning, hope he's either confirmed or has gigs elsewhere Glasto weekend now because with these new gigs you just know he's going to be the 'secret set' act of this year if he isn't ruled out.

[Guest]

no clues as to whether those shows are 3rdeyegirl or with The Revolution?

[Badlands]

I really don't care anymore, I liked his music but had no idea until this years rumours what an actual arse the bloke is.

I'm not really that fussed usually about musicians being arseholes (I like Kanye's music for example), but I'm not having pissing about with my favourite festival.

Be off with you!!

Edited April 30, 2014 by Badlands

[Rose-Colored Boy]

NB just did some googling and the biggest arena in each of the three cities Prince is supposed to be playing is available on each respective date, so could be a coincidence but if not he's upgraded from the academy shows.

[SonOfTroyMcClure]

I really don't care anymore, I liked his music but had no idea until this years rumours what an actual arse the bloke is.

I'm not really that fussed usually about music being arseholes (I like Kanye's music for example), but I'm not having pissing about with my favourite festival.

Be off with you!!

Edited April 30, 2014 by SonOfTroyMcClure

[Frankly Mr Shankly]

I really don't care anymore, I liked his music but had no idea until this years rumours what an actual arse the bloke is.

I'm not really that fussed usually about musicians being arseholes (I like Kanye's music for example), but I'm not having pissing about with my favourite festival.

Be off with you!!

[Time Being]

Can't believe noone else sees what's really going on here. Clearly he just wants to go as a punter - scored tickets in the resale on Sunday, set up these gigs at the last minute to pay for the trip, and leaves himself with a few weeks to pick up a tent, gather supplies, cider, start decanting his liquor into plastic bottles, etc.

[TheSeventhOne]

Probably on the advice of his manager, who from what I hear is ... erm ... not the usual manager type.

[dentalplan]

been discussing this with a fellow e-fester on twitter this morning, hope he's either confirmed or has gigs elsewhere Glasto weekend now because with these new gigs you just know he's going to be the 'secret set' act of this year if he isn't ruled out.

[MagicalGlitterBunny]

The gigs are spaced out. Due to the way he organises himself other bands/shows will be on in major arenas.

There is availability in Glasgow later in May or Mid June.

Early June in the 02 London

End of June in Dublin...

Then Pyramid stage Glastonbury...

[MagicalGlitterBunny]

So he'll meet with the Eavii in Birmingham on 15th May in Birmingham and ask for more time to decide.

The lineup will be announced the next day with Metallica headlining Saturday.

[Yesiamaduck]

GOOD THINKING BAT MAN.

So Eavii knew of the upcoming tour...hence the mid may date... that all fits.

Hums the tune to murder she wrote / scooby doo (delete as per your generation)

[Rose-Colored Boy]

Prince or Example?

[Stone_Love]

Makes you think, that maybe Eavis couldnt announce Prince, as Prince wanted the next set of shows to have an exclusive.

I went to the Saturday night gig in Manchester. I can honestly say it was the best gig I've ever been too. He did three hours. 6 encoures. Consisting of a set-list of 40 tunes.

Prince had a fantastic rapport with the crowd. I was on a post-gig comedown for a fortnight after.

If he plays Glastonbury we're in for a treat.

And being honest, Prince has always been on by gig tick off-list but prior to hearing him with his New Band, 3rd Eye Girl.

His current sound is as close to seeing Hendrix as you're going to get.

Really hope Prince headlining happens!!

[TheSeventhOne]

I sort of hope it isn't him now. I've got my heart set on Metallica.

[Yesiamaduck]

don't think many people would be too desperate to see Example do you?

Edited April 30, 2014 by Yesiamaduck

[eFestivals]

Really hope Prince headlining happens!!

the guy is a dick. It's unlikely.

[TomViolence]

I wouldn't watch Prince or Metallica. Just wanna win some money!