Radiohead touring in 2016

[The Nal]

3 minutes ago, jparx said:

You do realise that the day after Glastonbury, someone will be making a Radiohead for 2017 thread? Don't be so naive to think this is a good day for you  It's only just beginning!

Let me have my brief moment!

[DeanoL]

13 minutes ago, jparx said:

I wonder if this is one of those situations where they were pencilled in somewhere, at some point, but something changed? Seems odd that there was so much info floating around about them. 

Unless most of the info just came from this forum 

It's possible after the last couple of years they booked a hold on them as a reserve headliner in case anyone else fell through or pulled out. It's a not a bad idea, especially if it's a band they already have a solid relationship with and are active at the time... 

That said, a lot of it did come from this forum, and the threads got so huge and imposing that everyone but the Radiohead fans stopped reading and participating, so the neutral/sane viewpoint went away and you were left with a thread of people who wanted a thing to happen convincing each other that every bit of news supported a theory.

[jparx]

1 minute ago, The Nal said:

Let me have my brief moment!

You've got about a month. Soak it in 

[Slugworth]

29 minutes ago, The Nal said:

And the day so many people have been waiting for after a year of Efestivals basically being a Radiohead forum.

They aren't playing!  

Haha

[Jugtanion]

1 hour ago, stuartbert two hats said:

 

 

 

That's incredible! Here I was expecting a GIF and am treated to that. Thanks @stuartbert two hats

[ckmaxx]

Monumental cock-up not getting them this year. Still got Primavera and NOS to go though.

Edited May 31, 2016 by ckmaxx

[jparx]

1 minute ago, DeanoL said:

It's possible after the last couple of years they booked a hold on them as a reserve headliner in case anyone else fell through or pulled out. It's a not a bad idea, especially if it's a band they already have a solid relationship with and are active at the time... 

That said, a lot of it did come from this forum, and the threads got so huge and imposing that everyone but the Radiohead fans stopped reading and participating, so the neutral/sane viewpoint went away and you were left with a thread of people who wanted a thing to happen convincing each other that every bit of news supported a theory.

We had all given up a few months ago. It was when Neil's RH source came through that the hope was restored. We weren't working on blind faith, and a lot of it was backed up by Neil who really isn't a Radiohead fan  He took a bet the other day that they would be subbing Adele!

So I dunno about that. 

(Not blaming Neil or anything. I'm really appreciative of his efforts over the past few months and it's been a really entertaining thread!)

[august1]

People will be given golden wristbands and transported to a field with the coral, Richard ashcroft and radiohead. Stays on here

[paulmuchmore]

Michael must have just been saying Radiohead as an Oxford band then, before going back to the names written on his sheet!

Or he deliberately wanted to stir up some rumours!

[jparx]

1 minute ago, paulmuchmore said:

Michael must have just been saying Radiohead as an Oxford band then, before going back to the names written on his sheet!

Or he deliberately wanted to stir up some rumours!

Or they were playing and something changed? 

Seems odd they would *allegedly* pull out of R/L and be left with no UK festival shows this summer.

[ghostdancer1]

3 minutes ago, paulmuchmore said:

Michael must have just been saying Radiohead as an Oxford band then, before going back to the names written on his sheet!

 

as was always blatantly the most logical explanation, despite some people ignoring it and convincing themselves otherwise.

[ericlered]

I wonder if it's a bit on the late side for them to announce a big outdoor gig for late summer, something akin to the Oxford Park show in 2001.

More likely next year I suppose.

Edited May 31, 2016 by ericlered

[ckmaxx]

So headlining the Park Stage on Sunday night.....

[jackarmy]

1 hour ago, hurdy said:

Big gap on Hell Stage early hours Saturday morning? 

That's gonna be Dub Pistols I think.

[GlastoSimon]

Keeps 2017 alive at least, but part of me thinks they've lost interest in the idea of headlining the place these days.

[ericlered]

I was listening the the brilliant recording of their Bonnaroo headline set from 2006 the other day and they played 28 songs, a Radiohead record I believe. Most times they headline US festivals they seem to get the full 24/25 song setlist length.

Yet both times they headlined Glastonbury they managed 19/20 I think, from the top of my head. I wonder if this puts them off it a bit, even V festival gave them time for 22 songs!! Though surely if Glasto wanted them these days they would be offered an extended set, a la Stones & Springsteen?

Edited May 31, 2016 by ericlered

[strummer77]

42 minutes ago, ghostdancer1 said:

as was always blatantly the most logical explanation, despite some people ignoring it and convincing themselves otherwise.

Yep. I think the video was actually something that suggested they had perhaps been in the frame for this year or next but now weren't playing this year - although there were bits of evidence and people linked to the festival who certainly suggested otherwise.

Edited May 31, 2016 by strummer77

[Hugh Jass]

Ah well. We'll always have the Roundhouse.

[Hugh Jass]

I am genuinely curious to know what Neil @eFestivals makes of this. Whether his source was flat out wrong, or whether the plans changed.

[jparx]

Just now, Hugh Jass said:

I am genuinely curious to know what Neil @eFestivals makes of this. Whether his source was flat out wrong, or whether the plans changed.

I think we're all on tenterhooks waiting for the coffee mug to stop by 

[CaledonianGonzo]

Emily's Guardian interview sticking to the party line that there's nothing planned.

Quote

Addressing Glastonbury’s “secret performer” slot – which Prince and David Bowie were often hoped to fulfil – Eavis denied the rumour that Radiohead would perform at 2016’s event. “There’s no planned Radiohead gig at the moment. But obviously we would love to have Radiohead back. Personally I’d love to have them play next year but at the moment there’s no confirmation, so we’ll have to see.”

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/may/31/glastonbury-lineup-new-festival-emily-eavis-interview

[arcade fireman]

Oh well, not that bothered. Playing a short setlist to a bunch of people getting a good spot for Adele in daylight was never going to be a particularly great Radiohead experience or something I could see them being keen on. 

Emilys words are more interesting - firstly clearly it shows that the issue is Radioheads side than Glastonbury's. And also the talk of next year and "no confirmation as yet". Usually when I say somethings not been confirmed, it usually means it's in the pipeline. 

Not like we've ever found bother interpreting Eavis quotes before right? 

[jparx]

2 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Emily's Guardian interview sticking to the party line that there's nothing planned.

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/may/31/glastonbury-lineup-new-festival-emily-eavis-interview

How about this:

Around the time of that interview with ME, they were in discussions for them to play next year. That would explain why Michael dropped their name, perhaps getting a bit muddled, and at this point they have more or less got them down for next year. Not sure if it would be wise for Emily to say she wants Radiohead there next year in case they don't manage to get them. She must have a solid idea that they will headline in 2017.

Edited May 31, 2016 by jparx

[Hugh Jass]

2 minutes ago, jparx said:

I think we're all on tenterhooks waiting for the coffee mug to stop by 

How many mugs will we have to buy to get the full story?

[jparx]

Just now, Hugh Jass said:

How many mugs will we have to buy to get the full story?

Well, if you do the maths I guess it works out as 2+2=5.