Blur?

[Matt42]

If I get BST tickets and it turns out to be them i'l actually be pretty happy - give me a chance to see another headliner and not be so tied to the pyramid.

[Bradders]

Blur would be a bit shit if you saw them in 2009, but ace if you didn't.

I wonder what % of people going this year went in 2009. 70%?

Much less than 70%. I'm always surprised at how many people mention off-hand how they went to Glastonbury a few years ago. It's not the same yearly obsession to most people as it is to us.

I'd guess at 25%.

[russycarps]

Much less than 70%. I'm always surprised at how many people mention off-hand how they went to Glastonbury a few years ago. It's not the same yearly obsession to most people as it is to us.

I'd guess at 25%.

Aye you could well be right, I have no clue at all.

[FloorFiller]

not being at Glastonbury / seeing Blur in 09 is one of my biggest regrets so them being there this year would be amazing (unless i didn't get a ticket,in which case it'd be a huge kick in the balls)

[SLEEPYMOPS]

I saw the prodigy over blur i 2009, so hope they do play but knowing my luck they will be up against the chemical brothers and i won't be able to decide

[A Guy Called Matt]

Yeah but he originally said he didn't think the act had been mentioned, and only after searching the thread did he then say they have been mentioned, but barely.

Can't have been Blur because, as I say, he'd have known from the start that they'd been mentioned.

Also he suggested it was something weird. I doubt his wife would laugh at him for suggesting Blur.

Makes sense - but I am not starting on page one of the headliners thread as I may be rather pecking before I find out who it might be.

[Mardy]

March at the end of the week and the rumours are pretty sparse. They've done well this year.

[neil999]

Blur would be a bit shit if you saw them in 2009, but ace if you didn't.

I wonder what % of people going this year went in 2009. 70%?

its about a billion times better than some of the alternatives! they could do quite a changed set list too

[kalifire]

March at the end of the week and the rumours are pretty sparse. They've done well this year.

Agreed, they've played it very close to their chest. This time last year they were forced to reveal several big names who'd self-confirmed so I guess they're playing that a lot more carefully now.

[FloorFiller]

March at the end of the week and the rumours are pretty sparse. They've done well this year.

one confirmation - two absolute question marks. very good going for the fest. they're getting better at this

[Mardy]

and the rest of the Pyramid/Other is still pretty unclear, we're all pissing in the wind at the moment. It's very impressive for such a big festival

[The Nal]

and the rest of the Pyramid/Other is still pretty unclear, we're all pissing in the wind at the moment. It's very impressive for such a big festival

Do you think its a case that as there are undoubtedly people who are on the fence about paying for a ticket for a gig (as I am about a few Glasto potentials also playing in Dublin) acts are getting a bit cautious? Wait to sell as many tickets as possible for their own shows before announcing a "free" gig?

Also, as the Beebs coverage gets more expansive, people who are in the "may pick up a ticket closer to the date" demographic won't bother at all and just watch them on the telly? Beer in one hand and the other hand stuffed down their filthy bags.

Edited February 23, 2015 by The Nal

[WS_Jack_III]

I saw the prodigy over blur i 2009, so hope they do play but knowing my luck they will be up against the chemical brothers and i won't be able to decide

i did the same that scenario would be horrific for me even though I've never seen Blur and Chems twice.

[eFestivals]

Wait to sell as many tickets as possible for their own shows before announcing a "free" gig?

that's pretty much how announcing any dates is always supposedly to be played anyway.

Any one date can impact onto the sales for another date, and this is why promoters do exclusives and try to control announcements.

[zero000]

Incredibly selfish opinion, but I really hope Blur never play Glastonbury again. 2009 was perfect and I don't want anything to tarnish that memory.

[FloorFiller]

Incredibly selfish opinion, but I really hope Blur never play Glastonbury again. 2009 was perfect and I don't want anything to tarnish that memory.

them tarnishing your Glastonbury memory of them in order for me to gain a Glastonbury memory of them is a risk i'm hoping they're willing to take!

[Mardy]

Combination of factors, Nal, but I think there's been a few occasions over the last couple of years where lineups or info about acts were released early/not when GFL wanted them released. I suspect that both the acts and the festival have realised that long term it's not in their interests to do this. So both the acts are keeping schtumm and also the festival is being extremely careful.

There are a lot of changes this year, I think, what with Dick Tee leaving etc, couple fo other people retiring, could be that some processes have been rethought.

[CaledonianGonzo]

If a band plays a good gig they should never play another one in case it ruins people's memories of the good one.

[jackarmy]

I think Damon probably feels he has unfinished business after the Gorillaz headline slot.

Plus they could easily play 6/7 different songs from the 2009 setlist: Under The Westway, The Puritan, Go Out and another 3 tracks from the new album/back catalogue could easily come in.

[FloorFiller]

If a band plays a good gig they should never play another one in case it ruins people's memories of the good one.

first gig goes well - quit. that's how it should go. if a band tours non stop, it should only be because they're shit

[Funkyfairy!]

I went in 2009 and saw Blur, and I'd be well happy to see them again - so no, not shit

Me too - saw Blur first at V in 1997 (yes sorry), grew up in the Brit Pop era, saw them in 2009 on that special evening at my first Glastonbury and would love love love to see them again - just not sure of seeing them at glasto again

[brettredmayne]

I would be very happy for them to play again.

[Wooderson]

I went. But saw the bunnymen instead. I left the pyramid field after nick cave. I was stood near the front. And i left!

Oh dear

[Mardy]

Could this be another chance for me to miss Blur at Glastonbury?

[Mardy]

honestly, my choice was great. I can remember it really clearly, no regrets. I'd seen Blur pretty much every album/tour since about 93. Had a lovely moment up there on the hill.