It's Florence

[the wonderwhy]

Has anyone mentioned that it's a female headliner yet? A very positive step.

 

Whilst true, I don't know how much you can champion it when its by default 

[parsonjack]

This would make Friday perfect for me.

Wilko in Acoustic is mistake of the weekend in my eyes....demand sorely underappreicated I think.

[The_Amazing_Oblong]

Would be the lesser of two evils to get a replacement sub. If they take a sub sized act (or two because I don't think Flo has enough decent material to cover the headliner slot) from elsewhere then you weaken the lineup on other stages and have to strengthen there from lesser stages and so on thus weakening the entire lineup. IMO

[Rose-Colored Boy]

Whilst true, I don't know how much you can champion it when its by default

True tho will still be good for the kids at home to see a woman up there at the very top, regardless

[DeanoL]

James to fill the gap please. Would be the perfect time and perfect booking.

 

Makes a lot of sense actually. They're capable of filling in at late notice, it's a solid booking for the slot, and they can probably afford it now.

 

[Mr November]

no the old stir the pot because im fucking bored trick.........one of which your a master of yourself russy so pot kettle sunshine? try to smile wont you

 

[The_Amazing_Oblong]

Although I've already stated we are spoilt for choice on the other stages. Just looking again at the Pyramid lineup for the weekend and I think it's possibly the weakest Pyramid lineup I can remember. (obviously for my tastes).

 

I will probably see a couple tracks of Motorhead for nostalgia and then Paul Weller and The Who. The last two I have seen at Glastonbury before.

[wetflame]

I don't get why people are excited for Florence headlining, she was already subbing so it's not like you're suddenly getting this all-new-all-different act playing the Pyramid stage. She's just going to be playing essentially the same set but later in the evening. Good for her, yes, but it's not like the people going to see her wouldn't have seen her otherwise. Instead we're losing the Foo Fighters and almost certainly not getting someone at the same level back in the subbing slot.

[The Badger Bites Back]

I'm not bashing Flo. She seems genuine and very popular but unfortunately her voice grates on me like nails on a blackboard (Kanyes voice does exact same thing for me). 

 

I was going to Foos due to my youngest wanting to see them, and knowing it would be a great show, but now have a real dilemma - Hot Chip (who I really like) OR SFA (who I really like). The undercards of each are also on a par. 

 

Telling mates on FB who are gutted about Foos pulling out how spoiled for choice we really are.

Hot Chip start 45 mins before SFA so I reckon you could easily do half and half..... That's what i'm planning on....

[blackred]

I don't get why people are excited for Florence headlining, she was already subbing so it's not like you're suddenly getting this all-new-all-different act playing the Pyramid stage. She's just going to be playing essentially the same set but later in the evening. Good for her, yes, but it's not like the people going to see her wouldn't have seen her otherwise. Instead we're losing the Foo Fighters and almost certainly not getting someone at the same level back in the subbing slot.

 

I can understand the disappointment but there isn't anything GFL can do about that, they haven't tried to shaft anyone.

[richy24]

Surely they will try and find another sub-headliner from somewhere wont they?

 

If its Motorhead into Florence I can see the Pyramid field being very quiet on Friday night - and West Holts and the Park rammed!

[paulmuchmore]

I don't get why people are excited for Florence headlining, she was already subbing so it's not like you're suddenly getting this all-new-all-different act playing the Pyramid stage. She's just going to be playing essentially the same set but later in the evening. Good for her, yes, but it's not like the people going to see her wouldn't have seen her otherwise. Instead we're losing the Foo Fighters and almost certainly not getting someone at the same level back in the subbing slot.

 

I don't think anyone is particularly happy or excited about the situation. It's an unfortunate problem that the organisers have had to deal with, and people are hopeful that Florence will put on a good show. I wish her luck, but of course, having Flo + another headline size act would have been preferable, just maybe not feasible at this late stage.

[Matt - Ed Banger Records]

http://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/jun/17/florence-the-machine-replace-foo-fighters-friday-glastonbury-2015

 

Some good comments....

If this comment isn't sarcastic then the irony is palpable

 

'KennyCarwash   17m ago   

That's a bit disappointing. I like Florence just fine, but I'm not sure a band that releases basically the same album every other year are good enough to headline Glastonbury.'

[st dan]

As it's almost certain to happen ... Which Foo's cover do we think she'll do?

Everlong or My Hero have to be the obvious choices!

[The60ftOctopus]

When does the merch and programme usually get printed? Have the Foo's just cost Glastonbury ££££££?

[random_man]

How about move Hot Chip to the Pyramid and add Slamboree on to the West Holts stage?

[Space Shanty]

If this comment isn't sarcastic then the irony is palpable

 

'KennyCarwash   17m ago   

That's a bit disappointing. I like Florence just fine, but I'm not sure a band that releases basically the same album every other year are good enough to headline Glastonbury.'

 

Hahaha, classic

[wetflame]

I don't think anyone is particularly happy or excited about the situation. It's an unfortunate problem that the organisers have had to deal with, and people are hopeful that Florence will put on a good show. I wish her luck, but of course, having Flo + another headline size act would have been preferable, just maybe not feasible at this late stage.

 

Yeah, I'm speaking mostly out of exasperation at some texts from friends who are over the moon, I know there's nothing to be done but still fairly disappointing. At least Foos were on top of a 4-way clash for me so there's other options, just was secretly hoping for someone even better to come in!

[Rose-Colored Boy]

I don't get why people are excited for Florence headlining, she was already subbing so it's not like you're suddenly getting this all-new-all-different act playing the Pyramid stage. She's just going to be playing essentially the same set but later in the evening. Good for her, yes, but it's not like the people going to see her wouldn't have seen her otherwise.

We get a longer set from her, meaning it's less likely she'll cut out the old stuff.

[The_Amazing_Oblong]

Hot Chip start 45 mins before SFA so I reckon you could easily do half and half..... That's what i'm planning on....

 

You have obviously not seen me trying to walk at that time in the evening  

[Festival Liam]

If this comment isn't sarcastic then the irony is palpable

 

'KennyCarwash   17m ago   

That's a bit disappointing. I like Florence just fine, but I'm not sure a band that releases basically the same album every other year are good enough to headline Glastonbury.'

 

If this comment isn't sarcastic then the irony is palpable

 

'KennyCarwash   17m ago   

That's a bit disappointing. I like Florence just fine, but I'm not sure a band that releases basically the same album every other year are good enough to headline Glastonbury.'

 

 

Couch viewers are out in force : 

 

"Disappointing. I would have tuned in for the Foos (not their biggest fan, but they would have put on a good show) but I won't bother watching FATM. AC/DC would have been immense - such a shame they didn't get the call."

[Youtopia]

She's not on until 22:15 and I wanna see SFA at 23:00.

 

Balls.

 

Yep me too…..heres praying they move SFA to Flo's slot on the Pyramid!??!?!

[Michaels denim shorts]

When does the merch and programme usually get printed? Have the Foo's just cost Glastonbury ££££££?

I imagine as late as they possibly can for exactly this reason

[brettredmayne]

I can see Mark Ronson subbing Florence

[Hugh Jass]

I would have thought so, unless the full Friday line up just starts any hour also later n everyone gets bumped forward.

 

That woulkd just result in everyone descending on the Other for TBA. Then leaving shortly after they discover it's the Charlatans.