Friday opener?

[Stokesy10]

How stereophonics are getting slated on here and maximo park praised is beyond me!

Laughable isn't it. Stereophonics have written some incredible music. Their 1st two albums are an absolute piss take.

[Likearollingstone]

We're talking about the Other Stage secret set, not Willams Green.

Ah right sorry I see. I'm not too enthusiastic about that slot after last year. Will be down there with everyone else though. Great way of getting the masses out of tents and exploring/spending.

[LadyP]

Has anyone mentioned Ash? New album out next week, good back catalogue, gap in the schedule....

I'd be quite happy if it was, missed them in JP last time

[Spindles]

I would be happy with Ash, but I suspect most would not at this stage in their career. I've seen them a few times and have always had a good time.

[bennyhana22]

For reasons not entirely clear to me, I've never quite managed to see Ash...

As such, they'd make a smashing Friday opener for me.

One of the best singles bands I've known, since getting into music properly several decades ago.

Ben

[Chewie]

Apologies if they've already come up but what about The Hives?

Look like they are doing the festival circuit this summer and would be a good and energetic start to the weekend!

[Anderson19]

Hives were one of the best acts ive ever seen at Glasto. A return for them in an early morning slot would be great!

[Spindles]

The Hives in 2013 was one of the best things that ever happened at Glastonbury. Beyond all doubt. I cannot for the life of me understand why they haven't since been booked as a sub headliner...if ever there was a band that it would be great to follow it's them. Get them a fucking ladder.

[monkey1989]

The Cribs would be good they are the right size and better than the last two imo

[Stone_Love]

The Hives in 2013 was one of the best things that ever happened at Glastonbury. Beyond all doubt. I cannot for the life of me understand why they haven't since been booked as a sub headliner...if ever there was a band that it would be great to follow it's them. Get them a fucking ladder.

The Hives were great. The Friday line-up that year was fantastic. I left my tent at 9.30AM and arrived back at 6am. Literally watched bands all day long.

[mungo57]

The Hives in 2013 was one of the best things that ever happened at Glastonbury. Beyond all doubt. I cannot for the life of me understand why they haven't since been booked as a sub headliner...if ever there was a band that it would be great to follow it's them. Get them a fucking ladder.

These were quality. Silliest booking ever having them on that early! I remember standing on the path watching them with my GF who hates them on record and she basically pissed herself laughing watching Howlin' Pelle dancing around! Field was PACKED for that early!

[LondonTom]

I would be happy with Ash, but I suspect most would not at this stage in their career. I've seen them a few times and have always had a good time.

I dunno, everyone sort of likes Ash don't they? I'd imagine they would get more of a crowd that early in the day than any other time, just because their band many have either seen before or not that fussed but like a few songs.

[briddj]

Maybe the link to Foals and the festival could be that they open on the Friday? Their comeback moment (ahead of a big slot next year when the new album is out). Definite movements happening on their social media accounts, reckon new music is close to appearing.

[kingcrawler]

Maybe the link to Foals and the festival could be that they open on the Friday? Their comeback moment (ahead of a big slot next year when the new album is out). Definite movements happening on their social media accounts, reckon new music is close to appearing.

The album's done so hopefully we'll hear something sooner rather than later. I don't think they'll be the Friday opener but I'd be delighted if they are.

[dentalplan]

Couldn't think of a worse place to test out new material than to a sober 11am crowd hoping to see Oasis.

Edited May 28, 2015 by dentalplan

[kingcrawler]

Yeah that's why I don't think it will be them. If they're going to test new songs then intimate gigs like the ones they did before Holy Fire seem more likely.

[MrZigster]

The Hives in 2013 was one of the best things that ever happened at Glastonbury. Beyond all doubt. I cannot for the life of me understand why they haven't since been booked as a sub headliner...if ever there was a band that it would be great to follow it's them. Get them a fucking ladder.

This. So much.

I was stunned. Beady Eye were extraordinarily sheeeiiiite and then The Hives. I found myself thinking: "It's only two bands in. That's going to be hard to top". I don't think I've ever been that pumped before midday.

Get them a ladder indeed. I can't believe they haven't been back since.

[Gucci Piggy]

This. So much.

I was stunned. Beady Eye were extraordinarily sheeeiiiite and then The Hives. I found myself thinking: "It's only two bands in. That's going to be hard to top". I don't think I've ever been that pumped before midday.

Get them a ladder indeed. I can't believe they haven't been back since.

There has only been one festival since...

[Mash011]

The Hives are in the country on the 4th July and no gigs between then and Glastonbury, so I'm definitely hoping they'll appear in some form as they one of the most fun bands on the planet. An early Other slot would be perhaps a bit too similar to their previous appearance, though a secret set absolutely sounds like something they would do - could they do a secret JP slot like The Kooks last year? That is of course if they don't just get announced on Tuesday.

[briddj]

Yeah that's why I don't think it will be them. If they're going to test new songs then intimate gigs like the ones they did before Holy Fire seem more likely.

Yeah it would be unlike them with their past path on new albums. Perhaps mentioning in hope rather than expectation.

I was at the Doncaster Leopard - upstairs in a pub with about 150 others on a Sunday night! Was a bit mental.

[Gucci Piggy]

Yeah it would be unlike them with their past path on new albums. Perhaps mentioning in hope rather than expectation.

I was at the Doncaster Leopard - upstairs in a pub with about 150 others on a Sunday night! Was a bit mental.

Ah I considered going to that Doncaster gig but wasn't that fussed about them at the time. Wish I had done now.

[Spindles]

Got to be honest, if I see the HIves listed on Tuesday it will just about make my year. I'd watched their Reading set from a hospital bed the year before, gutted at having had to give up my ticket and I was only at the Brown Eye set because I was so keen to see them.

As mentioned, it was packed for an early set and was probably the best start to the musical portion of the festival ever (I'd challenge anyone to find a better set so early on Friday in any year of the festival).

[MikeEssex85]

Also agreeing with the Hives love in from 2013, it was my first glastonbury and literally watching that set Open (i missed Beady eye but heard they were naff anyway) the festival on the 1st main day was better than some of the full weekends iv been to at other uk festivals.

A little section at the end of the set here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygjTU67tGKE

I doubt Glastonbury has had many mosh pits (yes I know it looks tame, lol) at midday on the Friday before.

Was a fantastic set, here's hoping they get announced, il bring his ladder just in case

[MrZigster]

There has only been one festival since...

Good point. You can prove anything with facts, can't you Should've been given The Ladder last year then?

...(I'd challenge anyone to find a better set so early on Friday in any year of the festival)...

Can't be arsed to look at the moment but I'm guessing The Stranglers weren't Friday then (if we're being stage specific)?

Edit: I forgot Blondie!!! How could I forget Blondie!!!???

Only last year. Fact fans.

Edited May 29, 2015 by MrZigster

[mr flow]

Good point. You can prove anything with facts, can't you Should've been given The Ladder last year then?

Can't be arsed to look at the moment but I'm guessing The Stranglers weren't Friday then (if we're being stage specific)?

Edit: I forgot Blondie!!! How could I forget Blondie!!!???

Only last year. Fact fans.

The Stranglers did play on the Friday and I also think they played second as well (from my very loose memory!)