announcement

[kalifire]

So what will the next announcement be? It's got be the map, surely.

I love the map being released, although it's only when they announce the stage line-up that I really start to scrutinise everything seriously.

[WS_Jack_III]

I'm most excited about the Mothership, Pharrell, Mary J and FFS.

Though obviously full and proper research will commence tomorrow. Have been very restrained this evening due to exam tomorrow, only pausing revision to dance round the lounge to "We Got The Funk" twice...

I was supposed to be finishing some work up on a video and some music i'm making but i ended up dancing around to this a few times.

[superhands91]

Can anyone comment on the Caliber of acts that may be in the second announcement? Is it expected that some big names have been left out or is it more just early in the day acts? Other than Metallica, can anyone recall the bigger names in the second announcement last year?

[DefLeppard]

Can anyone comment on the Caliber of acts that may be in the second announcement? Is it expected that some big names have been left out or is it more just early in the day acts? Other than Metallica, can anyone recall the bigger names in the second announcement last year?

I had a look at that.

The War On Drugs and Nick Mulvey were the only acts I have heard of that got added to the Pyramid after the initial poster.

On the Other Stage: Haim, Imagine Dragons, Circa Waves, Ellie Goulding, Bombay Bicycle Club, The Horrors, Sam Smith, White Lies and The Subways

West Holts: Deltron 3030, The Stepkids and Troker

So lots of bigger stuff got added to The Other Stage afterwards! But I think there may be some more Pyramid stuff this time as the initial poster is a bit smaller. Not 100% on that though.

[Tyonks]

Surely Rudimental are only playing this year as their set was cut short last year by the storms? Seems odd they would play consecutive years otherwise. Could be wrong mind!

[kalifire]

Yep, there'll be more big names to come. Critically, many of the names you and I might consider 'big' aren't actually big in a commercial sense, so they don't make the cut when it comes to the big publicity drives like the initial poster, but if you look at that poster it's pretty clear to me that the beauty of the festival is largely found in the two outside columns and it's artists of that nature that will be added next month, I reckon.

I actually prefer the big line-up announcement (with stages and times) more than I do the poster that's just been released, because you can actually plan a bit then, and be aware of the dreaded clashes. I'm also awed by the sheer logistics in putting something of that scale together. It's incredibly impressive when you think about it.

[sheffieldlady]

I am a big fan of the big announcement to, as soon as everything is announced it's listening time, planning and disappointed at the clashes. I'm always impressed by the smaller venues, many of them put on a brilliant line up, work hard, provide good drinks, good vibes etc. It's often the non commercial aspects of the festival which make it for me. The moment on Wednesday, arriving, setting up the tent, grabbing drinks and going on the walk up to the hill near the park and finally getting to sit and see the festival again is why I go back yearly! Everyone involved in every aspect of the festival should be incredibly proud of what they manage to do yearly.

May is usually when the full announcement is 'dropped' (would never use that word normally but gets mentioned alot on here, thought I would follow the masses!!)

I'm excited!! Needed a little pick up this month and this has done the trick.

[superhands91]

I had a look at that.

The War On Drugs and Nick Mulvey were the only acts I have heard of that got added to the Pyramid after the initial poster.

On the Other Stage: Haim, Imagine Dragons, Circa Waves, Ellie Goulding, Bombay Bicycle Club, The Horrors, Sam Smith, White Lies and The Subways

West Holts: Deltron 3030, The Stepkids and Troker

So lots of bigger stuff got added to The Other Stage afterwards! But I think there may be some more Pyramid stuff this time as the initial poster is a bit smaller. Not 100% on that though.

Thanks! That's really helpful, the other stage bands added are awesome so i'm hopeful for the level of act, although pretty happy with what is already announced. I just counted last year initial poster had 84 acts, this year 76, pretty close but obviously a few more to go.

[phil the shrew]

If I remember rightly the poster doesn't cover stages like the acoustic stage, Leftfield, dance areas and quite a bit of West Holts, who announce their line ups much later. These stages often include a few gems too

[Matt42]

I really hope I get to see TWIGS just know she's gonna be a JP headliner on a night I can't see her!

[JoeyT]

Don't expect anything else until early May now.

[matt2007]

If I remember rightly the poster doesn't cover stages like the acoustic stage, Leftfield, dance areas and quite a bit of West Holts, who announce their line ups much later. These stages often include a few gems too

Yes it does, look at last years......

[matt2007]

Suzanne Vega was on last years poster and headlined Acoustic...........

[willsnewman]

Belle and Sebastian said on facebook that a more detailed line up would come later this month. Not sure how much they know.

[Matt42]

Belle and Sebastian said on facebook that a more detailed line up would come later this month. Not sure how much they know.

On Twitter they said May so.. They don't.

[Alcatraz]

On Twitter they said May so.. They don't.

I understand Belle does the Facebook, and Sebastian controls the Twitter

[willsnewman]

On Twitter they said May so.. They don't.

Haha, good job guys.

[yellowsnow]

Late to the party.. I was out when the announcement dropped so could only have a quick glance of the line up! I'm kinda underwhelmed with the line up. There's loads on there that I've already seen at other festivals/gigs but I'd see them again. Nothing that jumps out at me really.

[JoeyT]

Putting it out there but line up released on a hot day an omen? *clutching*

[JoBalls]

Putting it out there but line up released on a hot day an omen? *clutching*

They should have waited until today then!! It's supposed to be even hotter!!

[Icewulf]

Do we know if West Holts are still planning to drop their full lineup this week?

[phimill]

They should have waited until today then!! It's supposed to be even hotter!!

Thats why they released it a day earlier than we expected - don't want it to be too hot!

[feline]

Late to the party.. I was out when the announcement dropped so could only have a quick glance of the line up! I'm kinda underwhelmed with the line up. There's loads on there that I've already seen at other festivals/gigs but I'd see them again. Nothing that jumps out at me really.

I actually think that's perfect. Last year I was so keen to see so many people I was fixated on planning and making sure I didn't miss anyone and panicking if I couldn't get there in time. This year, I'll be far more chilled. A couple of people I definitely want to see, but the rest I'll go to in a much more calm and chilled out way - which is how I imagined glastonbury would be.

[majormajormajor]

i just looked at last year's line-up again. there was wayyyy more that i wanted to see last year, for me it's way below par this year.

a little disappointing personally, but you can't please everyone. and there's loads to do anyway

[eFestivals]

Do we know if West Holts are still planning to drop their full lineup this week?

yes.

They're not.

full stage-by-stage line-up will come in May.