Sigur Ros

[TomViolence]

Woah, wasn't expecting this! I'm off to find some straws (even though Fuzzy is probably right)

[dentalplan]

7 minutes ago, FloorFiller said:

Somebody just pointed out in the Latitude thread that Crystal Fighters apparently confirmed themselves as a headliner at Wilderness on their Facebook, so unless there's a fourth headliner due to be announced (or they've got mixed up and aren't actually headlining - I didn't thin they were at all big enough?!) then that just leaves Latitude and Glastonbury in the mix for festivals they could be playing. Could they realistically be playing a lower stage - WH, Park, or even JP - at Glastonbury? I sure hope so

Even if they've said that, I don't think it's correct. They've certainly not promoted them as such.

I think if they were playing lower then it'd have to be John Peel. I still don't see WH as a fit sonically (I know they sing in a different language but there's more to it than that!) and they'd be so much bigger than any band has been when they've headlined Park.

[FloorFiller]

11 minutes ago, dentalplan said:

Even if they've said that, I don't think it's correct. They've certainly not promoted them as such.

I think if they were playing lower then it'd have to be John Peel. I still don't see WH as a fit sonically (I know they sing in a different language but there's more to it than that!) and they'd be so much bigger than any band has been when they've headlined Park.

Has their been any official statement from the festival listing the headliners as such? This is what I think too but it's weird for them to think they're a headliner when they're not

[michael eavis' beard]

I'm still not sure why people don't think WH would be a good fit?

[the wonderwhy]

Last year's third headliner, George Clinton, Parliament and Funkadelic, weren't billed as headliners in the same way Bjork and Ben Howard were. 

So there could be some truth in it, although I'd agree it's more likely they're just wrong. 

 

[the wonderwhy]

 

 

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[CaledonianGonzo]

1 hour ago, michael eavis' beard said:

I'm still not sure why people don't think WH would be a good fit?

Because:

West Holts showcases an outernational selection of future roots music. From afro grooves to hip hop, reggae to techno, this is the stage for people who know that bass is the place.

https://m.facebook.com/westholts/info

[russycarps]

apparently their latest album is a collaboration with damian marley

 

[michael eavis' beard]

8 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Because:

  Quote

West Holts showcases an outernational selection of future roots music. From afro grooves to hip hop, reggae to techno, this is the stage for people who know that bass is the place.

https://m.facebook.com/westholts/info

And which one of those categories does Bryan Ferry fit into?

[russycarps]

1 minute ago, michael eavis' beard said:

And which one of those categories does Bryan Ferry fit into?

the same one as hot chip I guess

 

[Mezhyp1]

1 minute ago, michael eavis' beard said:

And which one of those categories does Bryan Ferry fit into?

Fuckin' TECHNO

[Frankly Mr Shankly]

2 hours ago, FloorFiller said:

Has their been any official statement from the festival listing the headliners as such? This is what I think too but it's weird for them to think they're a headliner when they're not

The festival has retweeted the quote from Crystal Fighters about headlining so it looks as if it's legit to me. 

[eFestivals]

Just now, michael eavis' beard said:

And which one of those categories does Bryan Ferry fit into?

There's a few things with this...

1. Bryan Ferry isn't Roxy Music. I didn't see it, but there was apparently a decent jazz-type element to his show.

2. he was supposedly an act that Michael booked, and then told the stage they had to accommodate him.

3. at the point he was put in that slot Prince was due to headline the Pyramid .... and that situation is supposedly the only situation where West Holts bookings would take note of who is playing elsewhere at the same time.

[CaledonianGonzo]

2 minutes ago, michael eavis' beard said:

And which one of those categories does Bryan Ferry fit into?

The "exception that proves the rule" category?

[stuartbert two hats]

1 hour ago, Scruffylovemonster said:

I was nearly right then. Edited my post

I thought you were always right?

[stuartbert two hats]

Just now, Scruffylovemonster said:

Nearly right is a kind of right so yes I am 

Sounds like sometimes wrong to me scruffs.

[stuartbert two hats]

1 hour ago, Scruffylovemonster said:

It would to you. 

But then again, "legend slot" sounded like "has to be solo" to you so forgive me if I don't trust what it sounds like to you

 

I think you'll find it's called the "Sunday afternoon teatime slot"

[Tuna]

Shit, I missed those £29 tickets! Maybe it's not selling well.

[russycarps]

why the fug does it have to be on the sunday.

 

[Mezhyp1]

1 minute ago, Tuna said:

Shit, I missed those £29 tickets! Maybe it's not selling well.

I saw they were £29 but missed the part where Caribou was rumoured, or I'd have been all over it 

[Acid_Haze]

Sigur Ros haven't been announced for Latitude, surely this puts them in the frame for Glastonbury now.

[theDandy]

4 minutes ago, Acid_Haze said:

Sigur Ros haven't been announced for Latitude, surely this puts them in the frame for Glastonbury now.

They're to be announced for two UK festivals aren't they? Already being announced at Citadel so what is the other realistic option left? Glastonbury or Bestival? Or are there others they could be announced for?

[FloorFiller]

5 minutes ago, Acid_Haze said:

Sigur Ros haven't been announced for Latitude, surely this puts them in the frame for Glastonbury now.

Well Wilderness have (I think) still got their final headliner to announce as I really don't think it's Crystal Fighters (although am fully prepared to be proven wrong). If they are, then yep definitely looks like Glastonbury is on the cards 

[theDandy]

3 minutes ago, FloorFiller said:

Well Wilderness have (I think) still got their final headliner to announce as I really don't think it's Crystal Fighters (although am fully prepared to be proven wrong). If they are, then yep definitely looks like Glastonbury is on the cards 

did Crystal Fighters not self confirm as the last headliner?
 

[SwedgeAntilles]

If they are at Glastonbury it'll be interesting to see where they play. Looks like the Other headliner spots are all taken, could they do WH?