Headliners 2016

[fatyeti24]

1 minute ago, HoTWire said:

I know it sucks right, there is literally only one stage at this Glastonbury thing, and you have to watch it all the time.. Someone should tell the Eavii to put on some more stages so there might be some alternative to watching Coldplay if you don't like them.  Otherwise they will end up with a load of people complaining about headliners and there being nothing else to watch.

The colonoscopy gag was funnier tbh

[HoTWire]

Just now, fatyeti24 said:

The colonoscopy gag was funnier tbh

Nah, it was full of shit.

[Guest]

Just now, HoTWire said:

I know it sucks right, there is literally only one stage at this Glastonbury thing, and you have to watch it all the time.. Someone should tell the Eavii to put on some more stages so there might be some alternative to watching Coldplay if you don't like them.  Otherwise they will end up with a load of people complaining about headliners and there being nothing else to watch.

Saw about 10 mins of Kanye last year. That's about it as far as pyramid headliners were concerned. Got no interest in any of the rumoured 3 this year. If pushed then I would not mind watching a bit of Adele but unfortunately she's up against New Order.

No matter what though, I would rather be given free drugs and have a camera stuck up my arse than watch Coldplay. 

[fatyeti24]

Just now, HoTWire said:

Nah, it was full of shit.

Much better!

[JoBalls]

1 minute ago, siweltrebor said:

The Guardian did a suggestion that Adele and Beyonce were the other two headliners to fit in with this female powered lineup this year.

Beyonce can't be ruled out I suppose given she's in the UK at the time... I would have said it was too soon but she last headlined the same year that Coldplay last headlined so I guess she can't be discounted completely.

[northernbro]

we knew it was coming but it still hurts, the masses (& sunday locals) will be very pleased with this news

ending my festival with sky full of stars in the pyramid field

or home by LCD on the other

i know where i'll be 

[HoTWire]

Just now, eastynh said:

Saw about 10 mins of Kanye last year. That's about it as far as pyramid headliners were concerned. Got no interest in any of the rumoured 3 this year. If pushed then I would not mind watching a bit of Adele but unfortunately she's up against New Order.

My rule of thumb for headliners is if there isn't someone else I absolutely must see and they are someone I'm never going to buy a ticket for I'll go along and have a look because it is likely the only chance I'll get to form an opinion of them live .. Enjoyed Beyonce and Rolling Stones... Kanye opened well, then went horrible.

It isn't even as if Glastonbury has a thing where the headliners affect the people that come to the festival, everyone (pretty much) has already bought their ticket.

[Guest]

5 minutes ago, fatyeti24 said:

Much better!

Not true though, there was none of that. Was all blood, mucus and blistering :-(

[Hotchilidog]

I get the feeling this maybe my second year in a row with no pyramid headliner. Really hope there is a surprise with at least one of the other slots (and that the surprise is not bloody Beyonce!)

[fatyeti24]

3 minutes ago, eastynh said:

Not true though, there was none of that. Was all blood, mucus and blistering :-(

I feel like I know you much more intimately than I really should. 

[Guest]

1 minute ago, HoTWire said:

My rule of thumb for headliners is if there isn't someone else I absolutely must see and they are someone I'm never going to buy a ticket for I'll go along and have a look because it is likely the only chance I'll get to form an opinion of them live .. Enjoyed Beyonce and Rolling Stones... Kanye opened well, then went horrible.

It isn't even as if Glastonbury has a thing where the headliners affect the people that come to the festival, everyone (pretty much) has already bought their ticket.

True. It would be nice to have some interest in one though.

 There has always been some kudos attached to being Glastonbury headliner. It is a bit of a mockery when a band does it 4 times surely? Not even V fest who are continually mocked for having repeat performances are that bad.

[Spindles]

In 2011 Coldplay's effects were the best I've seen at the Pyramid, for those that go I'm sure they'll have a good time.  I'm hoping for a strong headliner elsewhere myself.

[russycarps]

15 minutes ago, HoTWire said:

I know it sucks right, there is literally only one stage at this Glastonbury thing, and you have to watch it all the time.. Someone should tell the Eavii to put on some more stages so there might be some alternative to watching Coldplay if you don't like them.  Otherwise they will end up with a load of people complaining about headliners and there being nothing else to watch.

The pyramid stage is the best place to watch a headliner for most people. That's why they are upset when one of the coveted slots has been taken by a band that are complete droppings.

 

[siweltrebor]

With regard to the fact that there are so many more festivals, less superstars of music as people pass away and new acts aren't really able to push the same heights as easy.

I think it's appropriate that Coldplay are the first to headline the Pyramid four times, their live reputation was made on the Pyramid Stage, Coldplay and Glastonbury go hand in hand. It makes sense they are the first to reach four times.

Only really Arctic Monkeys out of the modern era will match that, I assume Radiohead and Muse if they return in the current run, they won't return anytime soon to match or beat such a record.

[Guest]

2 minutes ago, fatyeti24 said:

I feel like I know you much more intimately than I really should. 

Sorry mate. If you don't laugh about it though it would just grind you down.

[JoBalls]

3 minutes ago, eastynh said:

It is a bit of a mockery when a band does it 4 times surely? Not even V fest who are continually mocked for having repeat performances are that bad.

Im pretty sure The Killers have headlined V 4 times in the last 10 years, and Kings Of Leon can't be that far off either.

[fatyeti24]

5 minutes ago, Spindles said:

In 2011 Coldplay's effects were the best I've seen at the Pyramid, for those that go I'm sure they'll have a good time.  I'm hoping for a strong headliner elsewhere myself.

Those lights were, thankfully, viewable from lots of the site, and were left on all night. I remember seeing them after I'd watched chemical Brothers. 

[Guest]

5 minutes ago, JoBalls said:

Im pretty sure The Killers have headlined V 4 times in the last 10 years, and Kings Of Leon can't be that far off either.

I have seen 2 of them performances as well. I do not mind a few Killers tunes but they were bland as hell.

V fest rightly get stick for it as it is just ridiculous. I could understand a band playing 4 times over a 30 year career, but to headline so many times in such a short space of time is pretty bad.

There are rumours Kings Of Leon are doing V again this year.

Edited February 16, 2016 by Guest

[theDandy]

1 hour ago, stuartbert two hats said:

I think it is a record.  Van Morrison has done 3.  Muse + Radiohead could be doing their 3rd this year and Damon has done it 3 times, but I don't think anyone has done 4 before.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glastonbury_Festival

The Cure have done 3 too I believe

[Honeybane]

I HAVE GOT MYSELF SO WORKED UP THINKING RADIOHEAD WILL HEADLINE AND NOW I DON'T THINK THEY WILL :((((((((((((((((

why me, why us????? :////(((((

 

[stuartbert two hats]

9 minutes ago, theDandy said:

The Cure have done 3 too I believe

So they have, missed that one

[eFestivals]

Just now, stuartbert two hats said:

So they have, missed that one

You missed very little.

[brettredmayne]

2 minutes ago, Honeybane said:

I HAVE GOT MYSELF SO WORKED UP THINKING RADIOHEAD WILL HEADLINE AND NOW I DON'T THINK THEY WILL :((((((((((((((((

why me, why us????? :////(((((

 

Still keep believing

[stuartbert two hats]

1 minute ago, eFestivals said:

You missed very little.

I was a huge Cure fan in 1995.  That was the festival that started my lifelong obsession with the place - when all my mates came back glowing, telling me I really should have come along.  I did at the next opportunity, but it took a while before I got my suntan...

[siweltrebor]

Anyone here expect Bruno Mars to headline Glastonbury one day.