Headliners 2015

[DJL]

I'm not suggesting Florence isn't worthy or would be a poor headliner, but in terms of the criteria above, others are worthier, if it came down to a choice. There are better acts who would headline that stage, shirley we can agree on that.

Possibly, but don't call me Shirley.

[Divein]

April 4th which was a friday

My bad

I thought it was a Sunday because I wasn't at work, was it good Friday?

[DJL]

On some news outlets he's being touted as the UK's biggest dj, Zane. Really?

If we're talking radio djs (rather than live performing artists) and amongst young people, at any one time the radio 1 breakfast show host probably is but the slot lowe had is probably 2nd... and in terms of musical influence arguably bigger (regardless of how annoying they might be).

[Bisque]

On some news outlets he's being touted as the UK's biggest dj, Zane. Really?

Despite the weight loss & being unemployed, the title of the UK's biggest DJ still belongs to Chris Moyles.

[dentalplan]

(Referring to my suggestion that Kylie, Madonna or Taylor Swift would be worthier headliners than Florence).

I'd go with: longevity, success, status and popularity. I'd also throw in quality, but that's more subjective.

EDIT: Just to say, by using the word 'worthy', I appear to have rattled one or two cages and I'm not sure why. The Pyramid is a hallowed stage and whether you use the term worthy, or deserved, or justified, all I'm referring to is that there's a hierarchy of stages for a reason and reason why some don't get to play there. I'm not suggesting Florence isn't worthy or would be a poor headliner, but in terms of the criteria above, others are worthier, if it came down to a choice. There are better acts who would headline that stage, shirley we can agree on that.

That just goes to show what utter bollocks deeming a headliner as 'worthy' is. If we just went on that, we'd have absolutely terrible headliners every year of outdated acts flogging their latest greatest hits.

Also why are Florence and the Machine having to be judged for a spot directly against Madonna, Kylie and Taylor Swift? They're all female fronted acts but Florence and the Machine are marketed differently, have a different sound and are just a different act - all of which puts them at a disadvantage but they still manage to outsell Taylor Swift.

[brettredmayne]

If Glastonbury have got florence and taylor then that would be a very strong night

[Gucci Piggy]

That just goes to show what utter bollocks deeming a headliner as 'worthy' is. If we just went on that, we'd have absolutely terrible headliners every year of outdated acts flogging their latest greatest hits.

Also why are Florence and the Machine having to be judged for a spot directly against Madonna, Kylie and Taylor Swift? They're all female fronted acts but Florence and the Machine are marketed differently, have a different sound and are just a different act - all of which puts them at a disadvantage but they still manage to outsell Taylor Swift.

Said the same in the TITP section. Why, when a female act is rumoured, are they then compared to other female acts who could fill the slot, rather than other acts of the same genre, who actually sound relatively similar?

Of course, it's because her being female is more important than the music she makes.

[russycarps]

Isn't comparing flo, Kylie, Madonna and Taylor swift just like comparing pig shit, dog shit, cat shit and cow shit? Rather than some sexist agenda?

[Woffy]

Isn't comparing flo, Kylie, Madonna and Taylor swift just like comparing pig shit, dog shit, cat shit and cow shit? Rather than some sexist agenda?

Anyone can intellectualise anything. Shit included.

[A Guy Called Matt]

Russy - Who do you actually like music wise?

[Woffy]

Russy - Who do you actually like music wise?

Wrong question.

[Bisque]

Russy - Who do you actually like music wise?

He likes the rapper RiFF RaFF.

[kalifire]

Agreed. If he's articulated one thing, it's that russy's biggest love is of his own voice.

why are Florence and the Machine having to be judged for a spot directly against Madonna, Kylie and Taylor Swift?

Because there are three headline slots to fill (two if we accept Coldplay really are TBC, which I don't) and more than three artists potentially competing for it. I don't see that they're all female is relevant, although Glasto hasn't traditionally reflected gender diversity in much the same way it's failed to properly reflect musical diversity. But when we're talking about two or three slots, of course everyone in contention is going to be compared against each other.

[Bobinup]

On some news outlets he's being touted as the UK's biggest dj, Zane. Really?

Probably. There's a reason he gets the first play of almost every hit record going and gets interviews with Kanye etc, people actively went out of their way to listen to his show. Annie doesn't have anything like the same gravitas, wouldn't be surprised if Reading etc give their announcements to Greg James now.

[the wonderwhy]

But why does she get compared against those three (two of which highly unlikely to headline anyway) specifically, rather than all the other contenders, who happen to be blokes?

[matt2007]

Quiz...which female headlined before Beyonce

[sadimmock]

Suzanne Vega ?

[CaledonianGonzo]

Glastonbury won't be the same without Zane Lowe announcing the line up. Given that no one even knows who John Peel is anymore it's high time they renamed that stage in Zane's honour.

[kalifire]

But why does she get compared against those three (two of which highly unlikely to headline anyway) specifically, rather than all the other contenders, who happen to be blokes?

It's only me who raised the comparison, for no better reason than those were the people in my mind at the time.

At this point, it could really be anybody, but I'd like to see at least one strong female headliner this year, whether that's Swift, Florence, Kate Bush or anyone of that ilk.

[Mouseboy11]

Quiz...which female headlined before Beyonce

Skunk Anansie?

[Gnomicide]

Shakespeare's Sister.

[Woffy]

Shakespeare's Sister.

Good god.

[dentalplan]

Quiz...which female headlined before Beyonce

Meg White.

[DomDom1984]

Meg White.

WE HAVE A WINNER!

[Justiceforcedave]

Russy - Who do you actually like music wise?

Nick Cave.