Headliners 2015

[JBarbour]

AC/DC fees are way more than Eavis could/would pay

Rolling Stones?

[ThomThomDrum]

Why the fuck would anyone place money on that market when the bookie has saw fit to suspend betting on the favourite?

[simonsimondock]

AC/DC 6-1 2nd favourites, wow wildly optimistic

Those that are putting money on them clearly dont know that Brian Johnson refuses to do consecutive nights and that AC/DC fees are way more than Eavis could/would pay

As for Coldplay what a dull safe choice, nothing against them but like Ed Sheeran and Mumford and Sons etc they are not inspiring choice

So AC/DC won't be making an appearance?

Edited February 5, 2015 by simonsimondock

[mr gumby]

They are far too big for the other stage.

At a European festival I would agree, but at Glastonbury I wouldn't.

In recent years Pet Shop Boys, Chemical Bros, Primal Scream, The xx and Jake Bugg, have all been Other stage headliners. I'd say that in the UK, Depeche Mode are on a similar level.

[Mouseboy11]

AC/DC 6-1 2nd favourites, wow wildly optimistic

Those that are putting money on them clearly dont know that Brian Johnson refuses to do consecutive nights and that AC/DC fees are way more than Eavis could/would pay

As for Coldplay what a dull safe choice, nothing against them but like Ed Sheeran and Mumford and Sons etc they are not inspiring choice

Don't think AC/DC are big enough myself

[DomDom1984]

lolwut

[FuzzyDunlop]

As for Coldplay what a dull safe choice, nothing against them but like Ed Sheeran and Mumford and Sons etc they are not inspiring choice

I absolutely hate Ed Sheeran, but he would have been a bolder booking than Coldplay. At least they would have taken a slight risk - has he ever headlined a festival?

Coldplay was the least exciting booking of anyone there could possibly be. Worst no, someone like Bieber is obviously worse.

Most boring / least inspiring? Yes.

[TheBoz]

Talking of Radiohead you've all reminded me I've got this backdrop in my attic...

Still no idea what to do with the thing, its ridiculously big

One of my favourite Jools Holland performances. How did you get the backdrop?

[JBarbour]

One of my favourite Jools Holland performances. How did you get the backdrop?

Radio 1.

Free trip to Washington, backstage meet and greet, albums signed.

Then they fell off the face of the earth for me after kid a.

[Festival Liam]

Maybe thats the problem. They have gone round the world headlining all the major festivals yet they could only headline the smaller stages at Glastonbury.

The world has gone mad. Coldplay can headline 4 times and get mammoth crowds but DM could only half fill the field. Nearly as bad as Ed Sheeran filling Wembley.

Yes young people should be forced to sit and watch heritage bands who have only stayed on the cusp of relevancy for the last 10 years.

[Bradders]

I'm not a huge Radiohead fan but I'm surprised at the lack of love for In Rainbows. Superb album.

[FrancisH]

Yes young people should be forced to sit and watch heritage bands who have only stayed on the cusp of relevancy for the last 10 years.

Are you suggesting coldplay are relevant?

Edited February 5, 2015 by FrancisH

[russycarps]

I'm not a huge Radiohead fan but I'm surprised at the lack of love for In Rainbows. Superb album.

Agreed. Could easily be considered their best in my mind.

[LaurieReid]

Don't think AC/DC are big enough myself

ffs

[Matt - Ed Banger Records]

Depending on my mood In Rainbows is my favourite album, swaps with OK Computer basically.

[Mouseboy11]

ffs

Cast off

[Zoo Music Girl]

Christ it's taken me days to catch up with this one thread! Anyway now that I have:

The Bends is the best Radiohead album although I do like the later works

Coldplay meh but plenty of other stages. Just hope there's one decent Pyramid headliner for the newbies in my group really.

I am morally opposed to ironing and I hate bananas.

[Woffy]

Has anyone ever tried this / indulged in the Radiohead 01/10 Conspiracy?

http://puddlegum.net/radiohead-01-and-10/

[stuartbert two hats]

Christ it's taken me days to catch up with this one thread! Anyway now that I have:

The Bends is the best Radiohead album although I do like the later works

Coldplay meh but plenty of other stages. Just hope there's one decent Pyramid headliner for the newbies in my group really.

I am morally opposed to ironing and I hate bananas.

You just don't understand...

[stuartbert two hats]

Has anyone ever tried this / indulged in the Radiohead 01/10 Conspiracy?

http://puddlegum.net/radiohead-01-and-10/

I spent quite a bit of time looking at it and came to the conclusion that:

• Radiohead didn't pay combining the two albums any thought at all.
• It doesn't really work all that well. Not compared to listening to practically any Radiohead album as originally sequenced.

Although the fact that you can hear the words "In Rainbows" at the golden ratio point 61.8% of the way through, I found pretty mind blowing, although the band had no idea. But it's very precise and the only time the album title is spoken during the record.

[JBarbour]

Neil.... Have you seen John Giddings has shared your article with one word... "interesting"

The story thickens!

Edited February 5, 2015 by craigb

[stuartbert two hats]

Neil.... Have you seen John Gibbings has shared your article with one word... "interesting"

The story thickens!

Who's he? His name seems to be Google proof, lots of them.

[Alan_C]

It seems every year this Radiohead debate happens but they never end up playing.

[JBarbour]

Who's he? His name seems to be Google proof, lots of them.

My bad. stupid phone. John Giddings. Should learn to check before post

Promoter of the Isle of Wight Festival and MD of Solo Music Agency

Edited February 5, 2015 by craigb

[Rose-Colored Boy]

Where's he shared it? Can't see anything on his twitter