announcement

[Wooderson]

I can't see Emily and the festival choosing Blur over Florence.

Having a band who played only 6 years ago and would likely churn out the same set (with a few of The Magic Whip songs thrown in) in favour of an act who would really benefit from the bump up makes little sense.

I much (much, much) prefer Blur to Florence - but I'd rather see Florence headline ahead of them. Not that I'd be there, but it is at least a booking I can see some sense in. Blur - I cannot see what that booking will achieve and just seems a lazy booking.

Decaf next time.

[fatyeti24]

Dave Grohl told BBC Radio 1 that he’d only do Glasto if Prince and Oasis were also performing

blimey, how ancient is that one?

Edited April 12, 2015 by fatyeti24

[Fivefingerjohn]

Whoever said it could be ainsley harriott, I really can't see it. Do u really think hes big enough to headline the pyramid? None of my mates know much about him. Maybe that says more about my mates tho?

[mr gumby]

It could be Ainsley Harriott on a fucking pogo stick.

If it is, I'll probably head to the naughty corner early to see the Dalai Lama's psytrance set in Shangri-Hell

[Matt42]

it seems though that neils info could be coming from some of the best sources around... Hard to discredit it.

If everything Neil has said is true, then I reckon it's Blur.. Simply because if Emily did ask again, I can see Damon saying yes much more than Mick. Judging on relationship with the festival and friendship... Plus Damon techniqually has already filled in for a band last minute before. So I expect that he understands when Emily says, could you headline for us? It means a bit more than just a standard offer.

Heck thinking about it, maybe this is the first offer blur had to headline this year? Maybe the no's in the interviews didn't come from them choosing not to play but because they hadn't been asked at the time. Also you kinda have to consider that some people will just flat out lie... Not everyone does the dodge the question method.

Edited April 12, 2015 by Matt42

[CaledonianGonzo]

Ainsley Harriot is playing Glasgow in the Sunday.

[Mezhyp1]

was just thinking that myself. Surprised to see Blur aren't 'SR'.

Why? I'm curious, they are playing BST and IOW and I don't think they'd be a band they'd hold back in an announcement, don't get me wrong I like Blur and I would watch them, but I don't think it'll be them

[paulomas]

Ainsley Harriot is playing Glasgow in the Sunday.

I've run out of positive likes for the day but this is good

[kingcrawler]

Why? I'm curious, they are playing BST and IOW and I don't think they'd be a band they'd hold back in an announcement, don't get me wrong I like Blur and I would watch them, but I don't think it'll be them

I guess the announcement would be held back to allow BST and IOW to sell tickets.

[xebecPerry]

Whoever said it could be ainsley harriott, I really can't see it. Do u really think hes big enough to headline the pyramid? None of my mates know much about him. Maybe that says more about my mates tho?

[Matt42]

I guess the announcement would be held back to allow BST and IOW to sell tickets.

Yeah it could be done out of courtesy

[Mezhyp1]

I guess the announcement would be held back to allow BST and IOW to sell tickets.

That makes sense I know, but I still don't see it, that's a lot for one band to play in a short period of times in terms of festivals, and I know G don't usually take that into consideration, but I just can't tell myself it's Blur

[Keithy]

Why? I'm curious, they are playing BST and IOW and I don't think they'd be a band they'd hold back in an announcement, don't get me wrong I like Blur and I would watch them, but I don't think it'll be them

Was more that 'the forum' seems set that it's Blur but Neil (who had the conversations yesterday) still has them at just a rumour. Just thought he may have put them to SR if he was quietly confident so perhaps they aren't so certain.

FWIW, I don't think it's Blur either but struggling to see anyone else unless it's really random or Macca.

[the wonderwhy]

Heck thinking about it, maybe this is the first offer blur had to headline this year? Maybe the no's in the interviews didn't come from them choosing not to play but because they hadn't been asked at the time.

I got that impression when they said no anyway.

It was different to Fleetwood Mac, who actually made a point of saying 'we're definitely not playing and people buying tickets because they think we might be should stop'. That one seemed like they'd been asked and either said no or couldn't reach an agreement.

[AdamWillingham]

That makes sense I know, but I still don't see it, that's a lot for one band to play in a short period of times in terms of festivals, and I know G don't usually take that into consideration, but I just can't tell myself it's Blur

I'm with you on this one, I just don't understand why they would hold back on it.

IOW and BST sales won't effect glastonbury?

[A Guy Called Matt]

I'm with you on this one, I just don't understand why they would hold back on it.

IOW and BST sales won't effect glastonbury?

but GF will effect IOW and BST sales.

[stocky3000]

I'm with you on this one, I just don't understand why they would hold back on it.

IOW and BST sales won't effect glastonbury?

because announcing for glastonbury affects IOW and BST sales

Glastonbury have no reason to announce with it already being sold out, so out of courtesy let IOW and BST have there potential sales of an extra 150,000+ people

[Fivefingerjohn]

P***** on radio. Reckon that means he's back in contention

[Madmark]

Like i mentioned though why does it mean that Blur would be on the Pyramid, they could be Other stage headliners.

[Madmark]

Fleetwood Mac or Prince on the Pyramid, Blur on the Other Stage makes more sense to me

[Winslow Leach]

Like i mentioned though why does it mean that Blur would be on the Pyramid, they could be Other stage headliners.

[Mezhyp1]

Like i mentioned though why does it mean that Blur would be on the Pyramid, they could be Other stage headliners.

Oh get a hold of yourself, if Blur are playing they are headlining the pyramid and it's as simple as that

[Cardboard Box City]

The runners (in grand national style)....

Blur 2/6 (Fav)

That would be 1/3.

[Fivefingerjohn]

Sure p***** said if he did glasto it would be a secret set

[stocky3000]

I am finding it hard to tell now who is being a windup merchant now and who has genuine views,

I think there needs to be a pinned thread at the top of the forum that must be read daily before going onto any of the other forums

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