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[yellowsnow]

If it's Blur they'll be doing something that I don't think they've done in the last 20 years: repeated a headliner without an obvious change of status.

Coldplay in 2002 only had one album out, by 2005 they were one of the biggest bands in the world, in 2011 they were bigger still and had become relative veterans.

In 1997, when Radiohead headlined, OK Computer had only been out for a couple of weeks - at that stage they were nowhere near the huge act they were in 2003.

When Arctic Monkeys headlined in 2007 they were still quite young. By 2013 they were seen as an experienced act,

Unless Blur have some surprising hit singles between now and June, I see no difference between Blur in 2009 and Blur now - i.e. a reformed 90s act.

If Emily thinks FATM are big enough to headline, then why would she not give them a chance? Booking Blur doesn't fit in with comments the Eavises have made and their apparent booking policy of recent years, but then I suppose there is a first time for everything.

This is why I think Blur would be the 'back up' choice - they will probably do the same set they did last time, nothing has really changed and it's not really a 'big comeback'. As much as I dislike Florence's music, she would be the better choice.

[Matt42]

If it's Blur they'll be doing something that I don't think they've done in the last 20 years: repeated a headliner without an obvious change of status.

Unless Blur have some surprising hit singles between now and June, I see no difference between Blur in 2009 and Blur now - i.e. a reformed 90s act.

If it's blur it's because emily was looking for a suitable sized replacement act! All arguments of relevancy or whether they are due back aren't valid! Because that's not the point of their booking, the point was because (if Neil is right) a week a go they had no one and they needed someone!

[russycarps]

If it's Blur they'll be doing something that I don't think they've done in the last 20 years: repeated a headliner without an obvious change of status.

Coldplay in 2002 only had one album out, by 2005 they were one of the biggest bands in the world, in 2011 they were bigger still and had become relative veterans.

In 1997, when Radiohead headlined, OK Computer had only been out for a couple of weeks - at that stage they were nowhere near the huge act they were in 2003.

When Arctic Monkeys headlined in 2007 they were still quite young. By 2013 they were seen as an experienced act,

Unless Blur have some surprising hit singles between now and June, I see no difference between Blur in 2009 and Blur now - i.e. a reformed 90s act.

If Emily thinks FATM are big enough to headline, then why would she not give them a chance? Booking Blur doesn't fit in with comments the Eavises have made and their apparent booking policy of recent years, but then I suppose there is a first time for everything.

I agree with this. I can't see why they would pick blur over Florence and the machine. It makes no sense, considering the fact the other two headliners are big acts

I don't think the festival needs blur this year

Edited April 12, 2015 by russycarps

[the wonderwhy]

I suppose, it's just about weighing up these Glastonbury goers who wouldn't go to HP, against the people who would buy HP tickets based on any publicity of a Glastonbury announcement.

I don't think many people would buy a Hyde Park ticket off the back of Glasto.

If anything it would have the opposite effect, people could save 80 quid and watch them in the living room a week later. Probably better sound, too

[Hugh Jass]

Arctic Monkeys had a 6 year gap too right?

They did, but had three albums worth of new material since they last played.* Personally I don't see the issue with Blur coming back.

*As an aside bands shouldn't headline the Pyramid with only two albums behind them.

[mb23]

What do we think of the likelihood of something like this?

Friday:

Pyramid: Foo Fighters, Florence and the Machine, Pharell Williams, The National

Other: The Strokes, Ben Howard, The Vaccines

Saturday:

Pyramid: Kanye West, Alt-J, Van Morrison, Paloma Faith

Other: Kylie Minogue, Rudimental, The Charlatans

Sunday:

Pyramid: Blur, Taylor Swift, ELO, Lionel Ritchie

Other: Chemical Brothers, Jamie T, The Maccabees

Maybe wishful thinking, but don't think it's beyond the realms of possibility.

[GlastoSimon]

I don't think Blur being announced for Glasto makes anyone say "Hey yeah, I should pay £80 to go see Blur elsewhere!" - It makes people say "Damn, I wish I was at Glasto".

It's probably more of a courtesy, anyway. The BST guys would be a bit upset if their tickets weren't shifting and Blur said "Oh hey guys, we're at Glastonbury so if you were thinking of buying a BST ticket and you're already going to Glasto, don't bother!".

But the key to your first sentence is that the person won't be able to go to Glastonbury (secret resales aside). So how do they replicate that? By going to Hyde Park!

You're probably right though, I have no idea how close they are to selling out but waiting until the week before to announce the 3rd headliner would be interesting. I hope not, because unless they're obviously headlining I'll probably end up at any Welsh warm-up date they were planning, assuming it's not deepest, darkest North Wales!

Edited April 12, 2015 by GlastoSimon

[Becstalumps]

Kylie would be on the pyramid? Surely?

[Zero_Newnab]

What do we think of the likelihood of something like this?

Friday:

Pyramid: Foo Fighters, Florence and the Machine, Pharell Williams, The National

Other: The Strokes, Ben Howard, The Vaccines

Saturday:

Pyramid: Kanye West, Alt-J, Van Morrison, Paloma Faith

Other: Kylie Minogue, Rudimental, The Charlatans

Sunday:

Pyramid: Blur, Taylor Swift, ELO, Lionel Ritchie

Other: Chemical Brothers, Jamie T, The Maccabees

Maybe wishful thinking, but don't think it's beyond the realms of possibility.

If they had T-Swizzle I don't think they'd bother booking Blur. She'd just be the headliner.

[Mezhyp1]

What do we think of the likelihood of something like this?

Friday:

Pyramid: Foo Fighters, Florence and the Machine, Pharell Williams, The National

Other: The Strokes, Ben Howard, The Vaccines

Saturday:

Pyramid: Kanye West, Alt-J, Van Morrison, Paloma Faith

Other: Kylie Minogue, Rudimental, The Charlatans

Sunday:

Pyramid: Blur, Taylor Swift, ELO, Lionel Ritchie

Other: Chemical Brothers, Jamie T, The Maccabees

Maybe wishful thinking, but don't think it's beyond the realms of possibility.

Except from what we already know, I think you may only have The Chems correct

[Zero_Newnab]

I agree with this. I can't see why they would pick blur over Florence and the machine. It makes no sense, considering the fact the other two headliners are big acts

I don't think the festival needs blur this year

Has anyone come up with a reasonable explanation for why an announcement of Florence would be delayed, though? If not then it doesn't seem likely to be her.

[FuzzyDunlop]

Has anyone come up with a reasonable explanation for why an announcement of Florence would be delayed, though? If not then it doesn't seem likely to be her.

Which is why to me McCartney is a possibilty

[paulomas]

If it's Blur they'll be doing something that I don't think they've done in the last 20 years: repeated a headliner without an obvious change of status.

Coldplay in 2002 only had one album out, by 2005 they were one of the biggest bands in the world, in 2011 they were bigger still and had become relative veterans.

In 1997, when Radiohead headlined, OK Computer had only been out for a couple of weeks - at that stage they were nowhere near the huge act they were in 2003.

When Arctic Monkeys headlined in 2007 they were still quite young. By 2013 they were seen as an experienced act,

Unless Blur have some surprising hit singles between now and June, I see no difference between Blur in 2009 and Blur now - i.e. a reformed 90s act.

If Emily thinks FATM are big enough to headline, then why would she not give them a chance? Booking Blur doesn't fit in with comments the Eavises have made and their apparent booking policy of recent years, but then I suppose there is a first time for everything.

spot on

[Madmark]

Well if it is Blur then fine, could be worse it could be Mumford & Sons

[The Placid Casual]

Except from what we already know, I think you may only have The Chems correct

Friday other looks quite plausible, as does Van Morrison's position.

[Hugh Jass]

Has anyone come up with a reasonable explanation for why an announcement of Florence would be delayed, though? If not then it doesn't seem likely to be her.

Florence subbing Blur looks the most logical outcome based on what we know so far.

[The Placid Casual]

Which is why to me McCartney is a possibilty

It's so gonna be Macca.

#TeamMacca

[Mezhyp1]

Friday other looks quite plausible, as does Van Morrison's position.

I was counting Van Morrison as something we already know, and The Strokes won't headline the other on the Friday, or any day for that matter

[Tuna]

Florence subbing Blur looks the most logical outcome based on what we know so far.

Mr November had info saying FATM were subbing Foo Fighters. We've no reason to doubt him.

[Hugh Jass]

Mr November had info saying FATM were subbing Foo Fighters. We've no reason to doubt him.

Ah, must have missed that.

To be honest I'd genuinely be happy with any of the big names linked - Blur, FM, McCartney, Prince... The only disappointment would be if Flo was bumped up, which now looks unlikely.

[Matt42]

Well if it is Blur then fine, could be worse it could be Mumford & Sons

unlikely.. but that could be another one we have to throw into the pot

Libertines too...

[the wonderwhy]

At the moment I'm thinking

Foo Fighters, Florence, Iggy Pop

Rudimental on Other

Kanye, Pharrell, Van Morrison

Ben Howard on Other

Blur, Foals, Alt-J

Chemical Brothers on Other

[kingcrawler]

What do we think of the likelihood of something like this?

Friday:

Pyramid: Foo Fighters, Florence and the Machine, Pharell Williams, The National

Other: The Strokes, Ben Howard, The Vaccines

Saturday:

Pyramid: Kanye West, Alt-J, Van Morrison, Paloma Faith

Other: Kylie Minogue, Rudimental, The Charlatans

Sunday:

Pyramid: Blur, Taylor Swift, ELO, Lionel Ritchie

Other: Chemical Brothers, Jamie T, The Maccabees

Maybe wishful thinking, but don't think it's beyond the realms of possibility.

The National wouldn't be that low down if they played. They won't be there this year though.

Ben Howard, Alt-J and Rudimental can't do those days but the first two will get similar spots, Rudimental are apparently headlining the Other stage on Friday.

[ghostdancer1]

If it's Blur they'll be doing something that I don't think they've done in the last 20 years: repeated a headliner without an obvious change of status.

Coldplay in 2002 only had one album out, by 2005 they were one of the biggest bands in the world, in 2011 they were bigger still and had become relative veterans.

In 1997, when Radiohead headlined, OK Computer had only been out for a couple of weeks - at that stage they were nowhere near the huge act they were in 2003.

When Arctic Monkeys headlined in 2007 they were still quite young. By 2013 they were seen as an experienced act,

Unless Blur have some surprising hit singles between now and June, I see no difference between Blur in 2009 and Blur now - i.e. a reformed 90s act.

If Emily thinks FATM are big enough to headline, then why would she not give them a chance? Booking Blur doesn't fit in with comments the Eavises have made and their apparent booking policy of recent years, but then I suppose there is a first time for everything.

agreed.

it makes Emily's "she's not headlining but she could be" all the more puzzling.

if she "could be" then why not bump her up if they're apparently scrambling for a headliner last minute? why go out and spend money on a messy situation with Blur?

[Madmark]

Thinking out of the box have Dave guetta or avicii been mentioned?