Pukkelpop 2016

[the wonderwhy]

That Chems announcement is South West 4

[Semprini]

They haven't said. Got an email last week about it and there's some info on their Facebook page. Just read though some of the comments and people are saying it could still be SW4. Apparently Faithless advertised their show the same way last year but the fact you can register for tickets makes me wonder if it is? Guess we'll find out for sure on Monday...

[the wonderwhy]

1 minute ago, Semprini said:

They haven't said. Got an email last week about it and there's some info on their Facebook page. Just read though some of the comments and people are saying it could still be SW4. Apparently Faithless advertised their show the same way last year but the fact you can register for tickets makes me wonder if it is? Guess we'll find out for sure on Monday...

When you're registering for Chem Bros pre-sale tickets you're basically registering for SW4 pre-sale tickets. Yeah, its the same thing Faithless did last year and whoever was headlining the year before (Deadmau5?) 

[DDave]

Well the Chems would be an ace start.

[Semprini]

9 hours ago, MattDavies__ said:

When you're registering for Chem Bros pre-sale tickets you're basically registering for SW4 pre-sale tickets. Yeah, its the same thing Faithless did last year and whoever was headlining the year before (Deadmau5?) 

That makes sense then, although why any band of that stature would want to play SW4 is beyond me? The sound levels are laughably low and the early curfew means it's not even properly dark when everything finishes. I guess the big pay cheque probably makes up for it.

The Chems are one of the last bands on my, 'must see at PKP' list and they are well overdue an appearance. It's been quite a few years since I've seen them live so let's hope we'll get the chance to sink a few beers to them this summer Dave!

[Muppetmark]

20 hours ago, MattDavies__ said:

When you're registering for Chem Bros pre-sale tickets you're basically registering for SW4 pre-sale tickets. Yeah, its the same thing Faithless did last year and whoever was headlining the year before (Deadmau5?) 

Deadmau5 did it that year and example the year before. The chems are 100% at sw4.

[Semprini]

Bit gutted by the RW announcement today. Wouldn't have minded Disclosure and the friends I go with wanted Robert Plant and LSP. The one I'm most disappointed about though is New Order. Thought they'd be a shoe-in for Marquee headliner but still hoping they'll be one of the bands that do both.

[DDave]

3 hours ago, Semprini said:

Bit gutted by the RW announcement today. Wouldn't have minded Disclosure and the friends I go with wanted Robert Plant and LSP. The one I'm most disappointed about though is New Order. Thought they'd be a shoe-in for Marquee headliner but still hoping they'll be one of the bands that do both.

I'd have thought disclosure will be a near cert to close one of the nights.

[Dietediet]

Suggestion for a smaller headliner: Bon Iver. In terms of popularity at least in the same league as The XX and Alt-J. They're going back on the road and it seems that they won't be doing Europe early Summer. Pair them with a big dance act (i.e. Chemical Brothers) and a good undercard, and it's a good day.

Kanye West or Green Day - Gorillaz - Bon Iver/Chemical Brothers would be a good return to Pukkelpop as we know it, after 2 poor years (in terms of headliners). 

[DDave]

Green Man first names are announced next Tuesday. Should put some bands in the mix for a PP appearance.

[DDave]

Radiohead are doing festivals right up until early August so far. Also with them doing Lollapalooza Chicago could mean they do Lolla Berlin too.

http://consequenceofsound.net/2016/01/radiohead-to-headline-lollapalooza-other-major-north-american-festivals/

They're rumoured for Electric Picnic and got to be considered to be in the mix for PP, especially if they don't headline Wercter.

[SkaPanda]

[johnybegood]

LCD Soundsystem announced for a portuguese festival during Pukkelpop weekend. And no belgian date yet for them. Strong contenders to headline PKP.

Edited January 25, 2016 by johnybegood

[DDave]

1 hour ago, SkaPanda said:

Maybe not then :-)

[DDave]

6 minutes ago, johnybegood said:

LCD Soundsystem announced for a portuguese festival during Pukkelpop weekend. And no belgian date yet for them. Strong contenders to headline PKP.

Fingers crossed

[DDave]

Probably obvious but I'm thinking that Sigur Ros will be one of the headliners if they do it on the cheap again or a Sub or Marquee headliner for this year depending on the strength of the bill. however they choose to go I think we've got our first 99%-er

[johnybegood]

Just now, DiscothequeDave said:

Probably obvious but I'm thinking that Sigur Ros will be one of the headliners if they do it on the cheap again or a Sub or Marquee headliner for this year depending on the strength of the bill. however they choose to go I think we've got our first 99%-er

They are headlining Dour Festival, so they are ruled out

[DDave]

24 minutes ago, johnybegood said:

They are headlining Dour Festival, so they are ruled out

You are right, and that's the second time you've corrected me. I must be getting forgetful in my old age.

I even checked their tour dates and didn't notice Dour. 

Edited January 25, 2016 by DiscothequeDave

[Dietediet]

LCD Soundsystem also playing Roskilde, so Werchter is an equally strong contender.

[DDave]

12 minutes ago, Dietediet said:

LCD Soundsystem also playing Roskilde, so Werchter is an equally strong contender.

Perfect fit for the Thursday at RW

[Semprini]

Can't believe we've missed out on Fergie, she has to be one of the most requested on the wish lists!

Think LCD are a good call but I've no idea how popular they are in Belgium? Judging by the kind of names being thrown around in the RW thread for their missing Thursday headliner, I can't see them being announced in that slot. PKP are more likely to offer them a headline position but it will no doubt come down to scheduling. Can see them doing R+L so that might be another factor to take into account.

[johnybegood]

It's a pity that Weezer play the japanese festival same PKP weekend. Is one of the bands that I am expecting every year but never happens...

[Dietediet]

2 hours ago, Semprini said:

Can't believe we've missed out on Fergie, she has to be one of the most requested on the wish lists!

Think LCD are a good call but I've no idea how popular they are in Belgium? Judging by the kind of names being thrown around in the RW thread for their missing Thursday headliner, I can't see them being announced in that slot. PKP are more likely to offer them a headline position but it will no doubt come down to scheduling. Can see them doing R+L so that might be another factor to take into account.

I can't see LCD Soundsystem headlining Pukkelpop either. They've never reached arena status here, which Bastille/Alt-J/The xx did. Perhaps a party act closing slot like Macklemore or Goose.

[Muppetmark]

The chems confirmed for sw4. hopefully theyll play 

[DDave]

And Booka Shade hopefully.

 

As for LCD, I'd love them at PKP but I could see them being like the Roses were. Quite a small but dedicated crowd. Be great for the Marquee but theyre way too big for that.