Pukkelpop 2015

[Semprini]

Looking forward to hearing what the changes might be tomorrow, as well as the new names. Aside from the Chateau becoming the Castello, they've had the same set up of stages for quite a few years now. The only other difference I can remember was in 2007 when the Shelter (which was called the Skate Stage at the time) was outdoor. Still wish they had the seats inside the Chateau, rather than outside, as they were a fantastic way to have a rest while watching some bands.

I'm up for a bit of change but it's hard to see how they can play around too much with the musical genres, aside from what they're planning to do by letting people curate stages?

[DDave]

https://twitter.com/stubru/status/590401767893966848?s=03

Could be nothing in it of course but one of the more probable additions from the RW line up.

[Dietediet]

https://twitter.com/stubru/status/590401767893966848?s=03

Could be nothing in it of course but one of the more probable additions from the RW line up.

Nah, don't think it'll be Elbow. In terms of shifting tickets it'd be the weakest headliner coming from the RW lineup.

[DDave]

Nah, don't think it'll be Elbow. In terms of shifting tickets it'd be the weakest headliner coming from the RW lineup.

I was more pointing to a Thursday Sub, in the hope of Soggy Biscuit not subbing LP.

[Dietediet]

I was more pointing to a Thursday Sub, in the hope of Soggy Biscuit not subbing LP.

I'm putting my hopes on Beck or The Libertines for that, can't imagine that they'd both skip Belgium (and all other major/mid sized fests have their headliners by now).

[DDave]

I'm putting my hopes on Beck or The Libertines for that, can't imagine that they'd both skip Belgium (and all other major/mid sized fests have their headliners by now).

That would do me. Especially Beck.

[Noeliam]

Do you know at what time is the announcement?

[DDave]

10am gmt

[Dietediet]

What a shit announcement. And still no headliner for Saturday.

[hecht0r]

no more run the jewels

Edited April 21, 2015 by hecht0r

[Trufflehound]

Bit underwhelming that. Can't see Paolo Nutini prompting a massive upsurge in ticket sales.

[DDave]

Utter, utter garbage.

[TheNewUnion]

Disappointed Run The Jewels cancelled, but to be expected really. Seems symptomatic of Hip Hop announcements for European festivals.

I'm OK with the new names. Love The Gaslight Anthem, Lianne La Have a is good, Chvrches are good live. Paolo is a good addition but I am concerned about the lack of Saturday headline (the mystery around where Evil Superstars will play is a bit odd too)

Edited April 21, 2015 by TheNewUnion

[DDave]

This is turning out to be a weaker year than 2011 when we (luckily) sacked it off because it was so poor. Or at least it feels like it.

[TheNewUnion]

This is turning out to be a weaker year than 2011 when we (luckily) sacked it off because it was so poor. Or at least it feels like it.

In 2011, they'd clearly dropped all the money on Eminem and The Foo's leaving some "gaps in quality" on the Saturday.

[johnybegood]

So dissapointed again... won't buy my ticket the first selling day for the first time in 7 years. Seriously considering other summer destination.

[DDave]

So dissapointed again... won't buy my ticket the first selling day for the first time in 7 years. Seriously considering other summer destination.

Me too. A good mate of mine has organised his brothers stag at PP do on my recommendation so I feel obliged to go. There's some decent names, dont get me wrong but they're mostly on the Saturday. I hate being so negative about it but when they give out poor announcements like today I can't help it.

Another 60-70 bands to come, a good proportion of which will be Belgian bands (no offence meant) and one potentially great or shit headliner.

Doesn't fill me with hope.

Edited April 21, 2015 by DiscothequeDave

[Semprini]

Nothing that's going to set the world on fire in that announcement but a few I'm looking forward to seeing. Wilkinson, Metrik and Dusky are all welcome additions and I'll have a listen to the others when I get a chance. Be interesting to see what they do with Paolo. He's big enough to sub Linkin Park but the obvious transition would be Limp Bizkit into LP. He's probably too big to headline the Marquee but they might just go for that option.

The lack of a Saturday headliner still gives hope to the theory that it will be a big name that can't be announced yet. I'm not convinced Fleetwood Mac are PKP material but their only Belgian date is in an arena at the start of June so unless ticket sales for that are slow it doesn't necessarily rule them out. Beyond that, you've only really got Kanye as we know it won't be Blur. The organisers are either sitting very smug and content in their offices as they've got a big name in the bank, or they're frantically scrambling round trying to find someone!

[ilbeyene]

The lack of a Saturday headliner still gives hope to the theory that it will be a big name that can't be announced yet. I'm not convinced Fleetwood Mac are PKP material but their only Belgian date is in an arena at the start of June so unless ticket sales for that are slow it doesn't necessarily rule them out.

Fleetwood Mac at Isle Of Wight is a festival exclusive worldwide, so they won't be the Saturday headliner for sure.

[pryce]

Fleetwood Mac at Isle Of Wight is a festival exclusive worldwide, so they won't be the Saturday headliner for sure.

exclusives really mean nothing so many are broken all of the time

[TheNewUnion]

My feeling is that Fleetwood Mac's exclusivity will last until the end of Isle of Wight festival, then all bets are off. That's why I think they will be playing Glastonbury. I don't think that they are a PKP band per se, but would be a good booking nonetheless. I wouldn't find Kanye an overly problematic booking, will not be watching him at Glastonbury so would be nice to see him at Pukkelpop.

[DDave]

I'd be astounded if it's Fleetwood Mac.

[DDave]

Re: the Thursday. I can see Paolo being sandwiched between LB & LP. Limp Bizkit have done nothing to warrant a higher position since they last played.

[TheNewUnion]

I'd be astounded if it's Fleetwood Mac.

I'd say I'm 99.9% sure it isn't, but I doubt it's down to exclusive arrangements, more likely they're not a Pukkelpop act. No idea who they'll get, would be happy with Elbow as they're great.

[ilbeyene]

My feeling is that Fleetwood Mac's exclusivity will last until the end of Isle of Wight festival, then all bets are off. That's why I think they will be playing Glastonbury. I don't think that they are a PKP band per se, but would be a good booking nonetheless. I wouldn't find Kanye an overly problematic booking, will not be watching him at Glastonbury so would be nice to see him at Pukkelpop.

It's true it's years that Michael Eavis tries to get Fleetwood Mac for Glasto, but they don't only play at Isle Of Wight this summer. They have 17 gigs announced in UK. That's too much for being also a Glasto headliner.