Headliners 2016

[stuartbert two hats]

3 minutes ago, maelzoid said:

I don't think you're grasping how big a deal it was... To say he was a children's presenter greatly undersells how popular he was. I'm fairly sure it was the biggest crowd of the weekend. This was of course before the legends slot became a 'thing' - we certainly never used that phrase in the 90s, but his impact was the closest to Dolly-sized phenomenon that year.

Dolly is a musician.  Rolf was a big deal, fun and popular, yes, but musical legend? No.

Was he in that slot?

Edited November 23, 2015 by stuartbert two hats
Clarification who I was talking about being popular.

[russycarps]

wouldnt tom jones have been a bit young for the legends slot in 1992?

 

[Hugh Jass]

In terms of announcements it's not unheard of for GF to drop one name before Christmas. Given that it seems an open secret I wouldn't be shocked to see Coldplay announced once they've sold Wembley out this weekend.

[eFestivals]

30 minutes ago, maelzoid said:

I don't think you're grasping how big a deal it was... To say he was a children's presenter greatly undersells how popular he was. I'm fairly sure it was the biggest crowd of the weekend. This was of course before the legends slot became a 'thing' - we certainly never used that phrase in the 90s, but his impact was the closest to Dolly-sized phenomenon that year.

nah ... it was much later when Rolf was a big thing.

[eFestivals]

Just now, Scruffylovemonster said:

It didn't start happening every year then though. Otherwise in 2003 it was feeder, sugababes or Macy gray. From James Brown in 2004 every year there has been a 'legend' four down on the pyramid every year. 

 

It might not have started happening every year (I'm not sure, tho I thought it had), but for me as a punter that oldie slot started with tom Jones in '92 (I've been going since '86).

Perhaps it wasn't always on Sunday? Or they couldn't find someone suitable in 2003?

[matt2007]

Tom in 1992 in a purple suit if I remember was the first "oldie/legend" slot.......he played Kiss twice too

[Comfy Bean]

Biffy

Fleetwood Mac

Coldplay

If they get the Roses then Biffy move to Other.

The Jacksons fill the legend slot followed by Adele. You canny move for chairs and blankets which you can then use to get some kip on during Coldplay.

[Gucci Piggy]

6 minutes ago, comfortablynumb1910 said:

Biffy

Fleetwood Mac

Coldplay

If they get the Roses then Biffy move to Other.

The Jacksons fill the legend slot followed by Adele. You canny move for chairs and blankets which you can then use to get some kip on during Coldplay.

Biffy Clyro and Adele in non-headline slots? Christ. Can't tell if the Adele one was serious but Biffy won't be playing a non-headline slot.

[Andy0808 v5]

I love forum logic sometimes.. Band A will headline main stage unless Band B play, in which instance Band A will headline second stage.

[Comfy Bean]

17 minutes ago, Will-2609 said:

Biffy Clyro and Adele in non-headline slots? Christ. Can't tell if the Adele one was serious but Biffy won't be playing a non-headline slot.

 

To be clear, my long held total guess for the 3 headliners is Biffy,  F Mac, Coldplay.

I think they fancy Adele but share many peoples concerns about 1 hour 45 of her ballads headling the pyramid. So after the legend to a big sunset crowd could sound like a plan.

I admit that getting the Roses in instead of Biffy, now they are back on the road, was more personal preference / wishful thinking.

[Comfy Bean]

4 minutes ago, Andy0808 v5 said:

I love forum logic sometimes.. Band A will headline main stage unless Band B play, in which instance Band A will headline second stage.

Unless of course Band C are already booked to play somewhere else and then they get them in instead....although that was maybe Plan B than Band B.

[maelzoid]

7 minutes ago, comfortablynumb1910 said:

 

I think they fancy Adele but share many peoples concerns about 1 hour 45 of her ballads headling the pyramid. So after the legend to a big sunset crowd could sound like a plan.

Hearing this a lot lately and totally don't buy it. Just because an act is predominantly slower-paced, there's no reason why that should exclude them from headlining. I admit the vibe will be different from Metallica of Kasabian, but different doesn't equate to worse, and I expect for the fans, it will be magical, even if there is no mosh pit.

I'll be elsewhere.

[fatyeti24]

3 minutes ago, maelzoid said:

Hearing this a lot lately and totally don't buy it. Just because an act is predominantly slower-paced, there's no reason why that should exclude them from headlining. I admit the vibe will be different from Metallica of Kasabian, but different doesn't equate to worse, and I expect for the fans, it will be magical, even if there is no mosh pit.

I'll be elsewhere.

i agree.  she's not my cup of tea, but she has fans by the legion, many of whom will be at the festival and will be happy do see her.

[Woffy]

3 minutes ago, maelzoid said:

Hearing this a lot lately and totally don't buy it. Just because an act is predominantly slower-paced, there's no reason why that should exclude them from headlining. I admit the vibe will be different from Metallica of Kasabian, but different doesn't equate to worse, and I expect for the fans, it will be magical, even if there is no mosh pit.

I'll be elsewhere.

I personally believe it's more Adele having been to the festival and having sussed this out for herself...and thus excluding herself. Unless a more suitable slot is found for her*

And less to do with that stuff (she never explicity said) about not playing to huge crowds.

 

*Leonard Cohen played 'slowies' for 90 minutes from The Pyramid earlier in the day. (And was fucking brilliant).

[GlastoSimon]

I don't think she's any more/less slow-paced than Mumfords were.

[LeeGalvin]

Yeah, I think the doubt comes more from Adele's own perceptions. She seems to think herself that her material wouldn't be suitable.

[stuartbert two hats]

3 minutes ago, GlastoSimon said:

I don't think she's any more/less slow-paced than Mumfords were.

She is.

[CaledonianGonzo]

She's more upbeat than Portishead...

[Woffy]

12 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

She's more upbeat than Portishead...

True. But that was the Other. Where we go to get away from Pyramid boredom. Sometimes. Massive Attack being another example.

 

[morph100]

Royal Blood supposedly supporting Coldplay on their tour so do you think they would sub them on pyramid on Sunday?

[Mouseboy11]

Coldplay 9/1 for the Saturday, do we reckon they're likely for that day?

[dingbat2]

Band A have been shit since that first album

.. need to check out Band B, are they any good?

[FloorFiller]

7 minutes ago, Mouseboy11 said:

Coldplay 9/1 for the Saturday, do we reckon they're likely for that day?

far more likely for Sunday i'd have thought

[Wooderson]

Rhianna free for the Sat/Sun night.

[thewayiam]

48 minutes ago, morph100 said:

Royal Blood supposedly supporting Coldplay on their tour so do you think they would sub them on pyramid on Sunday?

Sub no, 3rd down yes.