Headliners 2015

[Wooderson]

I said to Mardy that Emily's letter to the Guardian could have been aimed at appeasing another set of very regal ears. If a certain person has been booked I can only imagine her mortification at the thought of him getting wind of "who should and who shouldn't" articles...

[Comfy Bean]

My total guesswork goes like this...no news or leaks could mean an American act but we already have 2. if we then take a leap to it being a UK act then I can only think of one who have been able to keep big news top secret in the recent past. We also know the keavney bloke was over in la a couple of weeks ago and now there is talk of an interview that can't be aired till next week. With Annie mac announcing Kanye on radio 1 it follows that the bbc 6 music breakfast host might announce the next biggie. keavney is way too loose a cannon to interview prince but he is alleged to be good mates with the UK act who have shown they can keep things under their hat. If Ian brown was recently in LA then it's the Roses.

Maybe :-)

Edited March 24, 2015 by comfortablynumb1910

[CaledonianGonzo]

My understanding of the Purple MO is that his band are basically on retainer / standby 24/7 at his convenience and always playing / recording. So it's not like most of the other mega acts where they need time and rehearsal to get their act together. They're usually ready to perform at the drop of a hat.

[eFestivals]

Neil posted in the sunday headliner thread that the fact he's hearing nothing means it's probably prince

Or something along those lined

No, I said the info I've had - but it's exceeding tiny info - points to Prince above anyone else; but it's nothing meaningful. Meanwhile, RdB has (supposedly) said it's not Prince.

It won't be Foals, that much I know. They're too hit-free (in a 'big' sense) to be chosen to headline Sunday.

[Matt42]

Neil do you seriously have no clue... Is there anyone you'd go for above anyone else

Desperation in this forum...

[FloorFiller]

No, I said the info I've had - but it's exceeding tiny info - points to Prince above anyone else; but it's nothing meaningful. Meanwhile, RdB has (supposedly) said it's not Prince.

It won't be Foals, that much I know. They're too hit-free (in a 'big' sense) to be chosen to headline Sunday.

RDB has said it won't be Prince for Glastonbury or Bestival?

[Frankly Mr Shankly]

No, I said the info I've had - but it's exceeding tiny info - points to Prince above anyone else; but it's nothing meaningful. Meanwhile, RdB has (supposedly) said it's not Prince.

It won't be Foals, that much I know. They're too hit-free (in a 'big' sense) to be chosen to headline Sunday.

RDB has also ruled Florence out of doing Bestival... Time to pay up Neil!

[**claire**]

The thought of it being Prince when I'm yet to secure my tickets is ever so slightly heartbreaking

[Mezhyp1]

RDB has said it won't be Prince for Glastonbury or Bestival?

I thought someone had said the other day RDB had said he knows pretty much all of Prince tour plans, and it doesn't involve any UK festivals

[Fivefingerjohn]

Why are Wham not a stronger link after what was said about them having a reunion at glastonbury.

Is it because they are far too cheesy to headline?

[Wooderson]

I do love Mr. G's Prince info. Hiding there in plain sight.

[Jakkkkobz]

Keaveny seems to do alot with Stone Roses, a quick google says he had 'lowdown' on their reform, and he has done specials on other aspects about them including gigs, books etc

[ryan.smith]

I thought someone had said the other day RDB had said he knows pretty much all of Prince tour plans, and it doesn't involve any UK festivals

yup, according to him on the Scroobius Pip podcast last week

[ClementsMike]

Why are Wham not a stronger link after what was said about them having a reunion at glastonbury.

Is it because they are far too cheesy to headline?

Theyve only really got about half a dozen 'hits' that would be recognisable to most people. Theres no body of work there for such a gig, imo.

[Fivefingerjohn]

Theyve only really got about half a dozen 'hits' that would be recognisable to most people. Theres no body of work there for such a gig, imo.

Ah ok. I know little about wham. George Michael with the other guy making a cameo might make sense? Or am I acting like I'm on the same stuff george is probably on

[Wooderson]

Theyve only really got about half a dozen 'hits' that would be recognisable to most people. Theres no body of work there for such a gig, imo.

Wham play the 5pm Sunday and that field is full. George could prolly headline.

[Mr November]

He won't fuck us over, he's Mr November.

I'm the great white hope.

[Untz]

Theyve only really got about half a dozen 'hits' that would be recognisable to most people. Theres no body of work there for such a gig, imo.

George could also do some solo stuff. But yeah, not a headliner.

People should stop talking about Wham/George Michael, because I'm starting to think it would be amazing (and that it could even be possible). And I'm not even a big fan.

[Mr November]

I reckon Kanye is the knockout headliner this year. I don't have high hopes for someone stunning on the Sunday night, not for me anyway. There isn't one rumour that complies with my taste, I just hope it's someone actually good and not just radio 1 fodder like the last couple of years.

[eFestivals]

I do love Mr. G's Prince info. Hiding there in plain sight.

yep, Emily's kept everything hushed up this year by telling any tom dick and harry who the headliners are.

[sjseabass]

I think it's often underestimated on here how big of a booking Foos are as well. With them and Kanye there's no need whatsoever for the Sunday headliner to be particularly huge.

[dentalplan]

yep, Emily's kept everything hushed up this year by telling any tom dick and harry who the headliners are.

So LondonTom has known all along...

[wedgie]

If stone roses are to be announced would they do other festivals as well? Pukkelpop have an announcement tomorrow so could that have anything to do with when glastonbury will announce? Sorry if these have already been discussed haha

[Wooderson]

yep, Emily's kept everything hushed up this year by telling any tom dick and harry who the headliners are.

No need to be so coy Squire!

Name another website that has had a one to one with her in the run up.

[TechGuy83]

hey guys, finally made an account after monitoring this chat for weeks. Under strong impressions that the roses will play. Some joker in here was banging on about an interview? Turns out something like that did take place. Will be announced next week along with the rest of the line up.