Headliners 2015

[FloorFiller]

Actually, Weller/Pharrell/Florence, has there ever been a worse trio subbing Pyramid?

Kasabian, The Kooks, Kaiser Chiefs

[Withakay]

The Strypes are ace.

They put on a decent show but they're probably the most derivative band I've ever heard.

[Bignews]

Paul weller subbing the who, that really isn't great, especially considering the circumstances

Edited May 5, 2015 by Bignews

[ghostdancer1]

you've got to wonder who Glastonbury originally had in mind / lined up that's caused all of this mess. must've been a damn late drop out for them to go fishing for acts booked elsewhere

if it was just a headliner, then i could understand, but 2 last minute acts seems more like nothing was booked and it was a panic.

[Wooderson]

The Strypes are ace.

They're awful!

[FloorFiller]

Paul welled subbing the who, that really isn't great, especially considering the circumstances

the circumstances?

[Fivefingerjohn]

Got to say, I wasn't too chuffed with the line-up when first released - this hasn't helped at all.

Might actually go and see Kanye. I quite like at least one evening at the Pyramid but, dear god, Pharrell before him???

Actually, Weller/Pharrell/Florence, has there ever been a worse trio subbing Pyramid?

Pharrell isn't sub

[dentalplan]

"The conditions are disgusting aren't they?," he continued. "I don't know how people can... I mean, you'd have to be off your box to stay there for three days wouldn't you?"

"I'm not a big lover of festivals at the best of times, I like proper gigs… and it's just really corporate now isn't it?"

Can you guess this one? From September 2014.

"Festivals have become totally over-priced; they’re all about charging 900 quid a ticket so these rich parents can send Jemima and Tarquin for a nice weekend away. "

“I watched a bit of Glastonbury on BBC for the first time in my life this year – I literally forced myself to watch five minutes of Metallica without vomiting.”

[FloorFiller]

if it was just a headliner, then i could understand, but 2 last minute acts seems more like nothing was booked and it was a panic.

yep it's pretty weird. perhaps they were even gonna give somebody like Prince a mammoth headline spot (he likes his three hour shows, doesn't he?) and when he pulled out they needed two acts to fill the gap

[FloorFiller]

Pharrell isn't sub

yes he is...

[Matt42]

Pharrell isn't sub

Except from he's subbing Kanye?

[Matt42]

yep it's pretty weird. perhaps they were even gonna give somebody like Prince a mammoth headline spot (he likes his three hour shows, doesn't he?) and when he pulled out they needed two acts to fill the gap

This makes sense, and Alt-J being a weaker / Primal Scream to the Stones style sub? Even though they aren't really that weak of a choice?

[Keithy]

Weller into The Who.

Glasto really rummaging in the Woolworths bargain bin this year. Desperate stuff. The Sunday Pyramid booking has been a shambles. Wonder what the story is and who is to blame.

[Hugh Jass]

Booking Weller is as limp and uninspired as last night's w@nk.

On the plus side I'm clear for B&S that night now (just you watch them clash with SFA)

[Vanderlyle]

Kasabian, The Kooks, Kaiser Chiefs

I think this is weaker. At their best I could actually listen to Kasabian and Kaisers. Weller is the only one of these three I could actually stomach.

[FloorFiller]

This makes sense, and Alt-J being a weaker / Primal Scream to the Stones style sub? Even though they aren't really that weak of a choice?

tbh it doesn't really add up because The Who + Weller including breaks will be well over three hours, but just a thought! something has definitely gone amiss with this Sunday night headliner. somebody fucked them over royally - i fail to believe that they had nobody in mind until a month ago

[The Placid Casual]

Alt-J are a stronger sub booking than Weller. That's a weird one.

[Fivefingerjohn]

Florence is subbing Kanye

[Mash011]

Alt-J would be so much of a much better sub than Weller. Really don't know what they're thinking on that one.

[jackarmy]

Can you guess this one? From September 2014.

"Festivals have become totally over-priced; they’re all about charging 900 quid a ticket so these rich parents can send Jemima and Tarquin for a nice weekend away. "

“I watched a bit of Glastonbury on BBC for the first time in my life this year – I literally forced myself to watch five minutes of Metallica without vomiting.”

I wouldn't expect anything else from a man who was banned from the festival for 15 years...

[FloorFiller]

Florence is subbing Kanye

ah well that remains to be seen. i still think she's subbing Foos and her Facebook info is wrong, but i guess we'll see when the full running order is released

[Bonneville88]

Can you guess this one? From September 2014.

"Festivals have become totally over-priced; theyre all about charging 900 quid a ticket so these rich parents can send Jemima and Tarquin for a nice weekend away. "

I watched a bit of Glastonbury on BBC for the first time in my life this year I literally forced myself to watch five minutes of Metallica without vomiting.

The things people say when they can't get a gig at a big festival.

I used to be quite into the mod scene but The Who and Paul Weller have about 7 songs between them that I've heard and haven't just gone 'meh' (that includes Jam songs). Maybe I'm just a stuck up twat like Tarquin.

Edited May 5, 2015 by Bonneville88

[efcfanwirral]

http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/paul-weller/2014/balado-kinross-scotland-1bc1d1d8.html

This was his TITP set last year. You can probably add 3/4 new ones in to replace some older singles but I reckon it will be fairly similar.

God I barely even know the songs on that list - take away the 3-4 well known ones and that'd be terrible. Pyramid sub is a time to do the greatest hits, and honestly if he did that it could be a good fun set. But we know it won't be.

Even morrissey in 2011 played his well known tracks both solo and smiths, and it's not what you'd expect from him.

[fatyeti24]

Weller seems pretty underwhelming for a support slot? Is there anything special that could be going on?

Anything and everything else.

[Gnomicide]

They put on a decent show but they're probably the most derivative band I've ever heard.

They probably are but loved them in JP in 2013. They have the energy, swagger and attitude that the other bands mentioned forgot they had 30 years ago.

Besides, nowt wrong with a bit of derivative guitar led rock music. I appreciate this is a bit like a man complaining about feminism or a white person complaining about racial equality, but given the plethora of dance acts at Glastonbury, a little more geetar always cheers me up.