AC/DC Says Lars

[Brave Sir Robin]

Haven't been on here in a while, the AC/DC news brought me in. Why are people suggesting Florence and the Machine? Is this a thing? Is she likely to do it?

She's playing festivals next summer. If it isAC/DC and Foos as the other 2, she would be a nice counterbalance.

[FuzzyDunlop]

You try and get tickets for Wembley and if they play G/F too then you either have the pleasure of twice or tickets to sell on (at face value) to some of the thousands who would want one.

Well that's my plan anyway.

I like that thinking

[A Guy Called Matt]

Just the tuppenceworth from the usual Cosmo readers.

What's Cosmo?

Re Florence, I just get the feeling from other festival announcements, album due date and past comments from Florence that it might well happen. Nothing more than that.

[eFestivals]

AC/DC AND Foos?!

No way will both play the same year.

I definitely agree that I think it's not something that Glasto would have planned to do, but if both bands fell into Glasto lap (by, say, approaching Glasto rather than the other way around) I can't see Glasto turning them away.

[eFestivals]

Does that mean you think ACDC are playing?

i'm far from sure.

But if they are, I can't see them being any day other than Friday - and as Emily has said it's not the Foos on Saturday they'd have to be Sunday if AC/DC were Friday.

If I had to make a guess and stick to it I'd say AC/DC aren't playing, the Foos are on Friday, and Elton John is Sat or Sun.

But I'm far from being able to rule AC/DC out, and their Glasgow date suggests Glasto on the Friday.

[kalifire]

I think Foos are nailed on for Friday and I don't think ACDC will play at all this year. Having both headline would be too similar and there would be a fair amount of disappointment, I'd say. I can see:

Foos

Prince

Taylor Swift

[CaledonianGonzo]

Of all the arguments against booking AC/DC, the 'they're too similar to the Foo Fighters' one is hopefully one that's never even factored into the thinking at the booking office. There have been years with three guitar bands headlining, so two is hardly a stretch.

[dentalplan]

Just the tuppenceworth from the usual Cosmo readers.

She's not really marketed that way at all. I can see why you might think that way if you've only seen a picture of her or something but she's no Jessie J - she does every a shit load of big music fests and not as a novelty pop act either.

I think Foos are nailed on for Friday and I don't think ACDC will play at all this year. Having both headline would be too similar and there would be a fair amount of disappointment, I'd say. I can see:

Foos
Prince
Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift's unlikely for the Sunday if she's got a show either side. Probably 7pm Friday if anything now.

[A Guy Called Matt]

Not that it makes any difference to GF but Weds 1st in Dublin announced.

[kalifire]

Taylor Swift's unlikely for the Sunday if she's got a show either side. Probably 7pm Friday if anything now.

I refuse to accept that!

[eFestivals]

Of all the arguments against booking AC/DC, the 'they're too similar to the Foo Fighters' one is hopefully one that's never even factored into the thinking at the booking office. There have been years with three guitar bands headlining, so two is hardly a stretch.

It's not just that tho, is it? It would be two 'heavy' bands, when Glasto hasn't traditionally done heavy bands as headliner.

Following on from last year having the first 'heavy' headliner, having two 'heavy' headliners this year would start to create the impression that the headliners are often going to be heavy. That will start to impact onto the appeal of Glasto to many of the types it currently attracts, and without generating as much appeal within any alternative audience.

[dentalplan]

[The Nal]

"Angus, I have a sister. Me, you and Jasmine...."

[A Guy Called Matt]

Because I love it...............................

So much

and that is one hell of a mosh pit!

Edited December 12, 2014 by mattyc1965

[Brave Sir Robin]

Cologne, Fri 19th June. Let's see what, if any, dates get announced for between then and Glasgow on the 28th.

[MichaelsBeard]

It's not just that tho, is it? It would be two 'heavy' bands, when Glasto hasn't traditionally done heavy bands as headliner.

Following on from last year having the first 'heavy' headliner, having two 'heavy' headliners this year would start to create the impression that the headliners are often going to be heavy. That will start to impact onto the appeal of Glasto to many of the types it currently attracts, and without generating as much appeal within any alternative audience.

I disagree. It would be potentially adding an entirely different demographic to an already over-subscribed market. From a Glastonbury HQ point of view it wouldn't be anything other than good. I doubt demand from Glastonbury regulars would dwindle based on these headlining.

Foo Fighters are festival regulars, AC/DC are legends. That's in no way a niche, heavy duo. Especially Foos. A lot of crossover in fans there.

[A Guy Called Matt]

I am now in dreamland with my hopes raised to the roof............................

Oh Mr Eavis please please please make this happen.

[eFestivals]

I disagree. It would be potentially adding an entirely different demographic

... while also deducting a bigger demographic.

In case you've not noticed, mainstream audiences are not keen on 'heavy'.

Edited December 12, 2014 by eFestivals

[The Placid Casual]

Can't really afford the Wembley show if it's anything above £50, which it will be, so I really hope this happens

[The Nal]

... while also deducting a bigger demographic.

In case you've not noticed, mainstream audiences are not keen on 'heavy'.

You Shook Me All Night Long and Thunderstruck are a little different to Master of Puppets though! You don't hear Master of Puppets at weddings.

Can't really afford the Wembley show if it's anything above £50, which it will be, so I really hope this happens

The Dublin gig is 90 euro per ticket. So about £70 ish to you in Wembley I'd say.

Edited December 12, 2014 by The Nal

[MichaelsBeard]

... while also deducting a bigger demographic.

In case you've not noticed, mainstream audiences are not keen on 'heavy'.

Foo Fighters have headlined every other mainstream festival there is. If anything it's a very safe (boring) booking for Glastonbury. Although they may be considered heavy I would say their fan base transcends that.

They're about the only traditionally 'heavy' band I can think of with that cross over in appeal.

[CaledonianGonzo]

It's not just that tho, is it? It would be two 'heavy' bands, when Glasto hasn't traditionally done heavy bands as headliner.

Following on from last year having the first 'heavy' headliner, having two 'heavy' headliners this year would start to create the impression that the headliners are often going to be heavy. That will start to impact onto the appeal of Glasto to many of the types it currently attracts, and without generating as much appeal within any alternative audience.

If the acts in question were especially heavy that'd be true. (I've not heard a solitary minute of their music, but) Foo Fighters are a pop punk act and are heavy in the way that Green Day or Pearl Jam are, i.e. not very. They pack all the rock'n'roll wallop of the Kings of Leon.

I'll grant you that AC/DC's 'image' is heavier than the Glasto norm. But that's just a logo and a penchant for denim waistcoats. The actual tunes likely to be deployed are no heavier than Led Zep, Neil Young or the Stones. If they were all doom and gloom, sturm and drang then aye, it'd be a factor for sure - but they're a tongue in cheek party band.

I know it's a problem of perception - but it's a different proposition from two Metallica-a-likes being booked.

[A Guy Called Matt]

You Shook Me All Night Long and Thunderstruck are a little different to Master of Puppets though! You don't hear Master of Puppets at weddings.

The Dublin gig is 90 euro per ticket. So about £70 ish to you in Wembley I'd say.

I'd say from £70 is about right as re-sale sites already have standing tickets at just over £210!

[deadpheasant]

Still don't think Florence are quite big enough, would be a disappointing announcement imo. Holding out for Adele or Taylor Swift!

[michael eavis' beard]

Cologne, Fri 19th June. Let's see what, if any, dates get announced for between then and Glasgow on the 28th.

If that gap remains it's on!