Headliners 2015

[st dan]

i don't think they're JUST going for Prince now - they've probably been pursuing him for ages and he's still in talks. it would certainly add up with Neil's Flo could step up theory if he decides to not do it in the end (although that would be a truly tragic result). much like how Rolling Stones apparently only signed up the day before the lineup was announced, except moreso because Prince is an awkward shit

I know they've been after him every year since .. Forever .. But what I meant was why are discussion still ongoing?

I mean, they must have approached him the day after last years festival ended. If he'd have shown signs of willing I'm sure the discussions would have started right away - knowing they could take some time.

What I assume must have happened is that they had somebody lined up and then Prince popped up within the last few months and said ... "Oh me again .. I'll play now!" and threw the whole situation a different angle.

[dentalplan]

You've got to consider why Florence would take a sub slot over headlining other big festivals such as Reading, Bestival, Latitude etc.

Maybe being told that you could sub a legend such as David Bowie would tempt her and if such a deal falls through she WILL headline.

No idea if she'd have been dropped a name though considering the secrecy of this year but can see why subbing Bowie has more appeal over headlining other festivals.

Yeah I thought that. I kind of assume that they often have these agreements where an act is approached to play and will be moved up to headline if the likely circumstances of Prince or previously The Rolling Stones, etc. can't be agreed upon so that's probably the only way they can get away with having her playing and it not affecting slots at other festivals.

[matt2007]

If I spend anymore time looking at these pages I will want to buy Lil-lets smart fit, not sure where they would fit though!

[Bonehead> Clapton]

Not overly familiar with the old sarcasm thing I see.

EDIT: For a second I forgot you were a troll, my bad.

Havent trolled once on this forum. The Roses fell apart when Reni and John left, They tried carrying on with Ian and mani but it was awful . Calling them a backing band is an insult!

[JoeyT]

In other news, the skin of the pyramid has started going on apparently.

[JoeyT]

It's about time we start badgering the BBC to fix the webcam isn't it?!

[MichaelsBeard]

GFL office this morning - 'We anticipate they'll be nothing revealed in the next 24 hours'. Mate emailed them.

[Wooderson]

The Eavae are awaiting a purple ticket like Chaz Bucket and 'is Granda.

Then they'll dance around their 4 poster in the raw singing "GLAAAASTON-BERET" etc etc

[Untz]

The Eavae are awaiting a purple ticket like Chaz Bucket and 'is Granda.

Then they'll dance around their 4 poster in the raw singing "GLAAAASTON-BERET" etc etc

I hope that image leaves my brain soon.

[drakeyyy]

GFL office this morning - 'We anticipate they'll be nothing revealed in the next 24 hours'. Mate emailed them.

Nothing revealed?

I think the third headliner will be fully booked and immediately announced a few days after balance payments to reward those who brought their tickets.

A big name perhaps... Prince or Bowie

[The Nal]

I hope that image leaves my brain soon.

An old grey swinging pork sword and a wrinkly obsolete nutsack dangling about like a slowly deflating wedding balloon?

Yeah me too.

[Bonehead> Clapton]

Praying for Macca and not Prince. Its astounding how many peope seem to want prince over Macca on this forum!

[drakeyyy]

Still think Macca's in with a shout too.

Are tags such as 'European exclusive' always definite? Pretty sure Metallica were supposedly exclusives last year to Sonisphere before Glasto booked them.

Europe might not even include the UK (for festival bookings)?

[The Nal]

Praying for Macca and not Prince. Its astounding how many peope seem to want prince over Macca on this forum!

Prince hasn't played before.

[DomDom1984]

Paul McCartney is definitely worth a shout I think. Certainly more likely than Prince and Bowie I'd say.

[Bonehead> Clapton]

Prince hasn't played before.

Yea true that, but for some of us, this could be the last time we ever get to see Macca!

[Mardy]

hahaha, if I get myself all excited about Prince and then it turns out to be Macca. Ah man, i don't even want to think about how painful that would be.

[The Nal]

Yea true that, but for some of us, this could be the last time we ever get to see Macca!

Hes playing London, Birmingham and Liverpool next month.

[robu]

Much as I would die a happy man if it was Bowie, I can't see it happening. It's just too unlikely that the Thin White one would return to the live fray in front of a global audience at somewhere like Glastonbury. An unannounced set at a small club is more likely, frankly.

But then...from the dept of clutching at straws...how about this: Tony Visconti and Woody Woodmansey are touring their Bowie-based The Man Who Sold The World show ('With special guests") throughout the UK in June. And there's a Glastonbury-shaped hole in their itinerary.

Add to that the latest tweet on Visconti's timeline, which mentions kicking off their tour at IOW and maybe...just maybe...it explains Giddings's remark that you can't get one over on Glastonbury -- because having booked Visconti and Woodmansey, he's been told that they're reuniting with Bowie at Glastonbury.

It's as good a theory as any I've read on here...

[Morse Code]

Europe might not even include the UK (for festival bookings)?

Only if Nigel Farage is the lead booker now!

[The Nal]

hahaha, if I get myself all excited about Prince and then it turns out to be Macca. Ah man, i don't even want to think about how painful that would be.

Macca, to do the same set again?! Would be bizarre.

But not as bizarre as Bowie.

Manager: "David, do you fancy playing live again? Considering you're a 68 year old man with a heart condition who hasn't played live in 12 years, maybe play one gig just to see how you feel after? See if you last the entire gig like"

Bowie: "Yeah, lets do a two hour Glastonbury gig live on the Beeb so".

Its fucking nonsense.

[neil999]

a 'legend' has never headlined twice have they?(bar the massive gap ones..)

[st dan]

a 'legend' has never headlined twice have they?(bar the massive gap ones..)

The musical legends that are Coldplay have headlined 3 times I'll have you know!!!!

[monkey1989]

Much as I would die a happy man if it was Bowie, I can't see it happening. It's just too unlikely that the Thin White one would return to the live fray in front of a global audience at somewhere like Glastonbury. An unannounced set at a small club is more likely, frankly.

But then...from the dept of clutching at straws...how about this: Tony Visconti and Woody Woodmansey are touring their Bowie-based The Man Who Sold The World show ('With special guests") throughout the UK in June. And there's a Glastonbury-shaped hole in their itinerary.

Add to that the latest tweet on Visconti's timeline, which mentions kicking off their tour at IOW and maybe...just maybe...it explains Giddings's remark that you can't get one over on Glastonbury -- because having booked Visconti and Woodmansey, he's been told that they're reuniting with Bowie at Glastonbury.

It's as good a theory as any I've read on here...

He could announce smaller warm up shows and they would sell instantly I just can't believe it would be him , to good to be true

[DomDom1984]

Do REM count as legends?