Lineup 2018

[SemiSweet]

Shame Off With Their Heads don't seem to be doing anything this year. Woulda been good in The Pit. 

[Bandit Tom]

Just now, danz026 said:

 

Fake, Frank Turner would never be announced without the sleeping souls. I also don’t think he’s big enough to sub, even though I do like him a lot and think he’s an underrated live act. I like Noel headlining but really don’t think he’s popular enough. 

Noel headlining Tramlines and Leeds in the same run would be hilarious.

[Guest]

Just now, Dan Wilcox said:

Certainly quality.

 

Size of acts? Kendrick's probably the biggest name in his genre right now (certainly top 2), Foos are still one of the biggest rock bands in the world. Arctic Monkeys one of the best bookings any UK festival could make. And I'd view Royal Blood as a strong booking on the basis that they're a new British band still on the rise and will (probably) go on to greater things. 

I'd agree that a combination of AM/Foos/Kendrick would be the strongest they've had in aaaaages, but that clearly ain't happening. I was talking about Royal Blood being included in the combination, and although I'd agree that they're fresh and on the rise, I'm not sure them being one of the three would make the lineup stronger in terms of headliners than last year.

[Bisque]

Just now, danz026 said:

 

Fake, Frank Turner would never be announced without the sleeping souls. I also don’t think he’s big enough to sub, even though I do like him a lot and think he’s an underrated live act. I like Noel headlining but really don’t think he’s popular enough. 

He's often leaked his apprearaces at R&L by accident, I remember him on Danny's Wallace's XFM show.

Not a Sub though

[SemiSweet]

6 minutes ago, campspeng said:

Found on twitter 

 

 

Aren't Shikari confirmed for JUST 2000 Trees this year? Said they would only be doing the one.

[Hawky]

6 minutes ago, Alfrancis1989 said:

Wow, what a virgin 

Aw bless. I've not heard this used as an insult since I distanced myself from the remedial kids in year 7. #ThrowbackTuesday 

[danz026]

1 minute ago, Bisque said:

He's often leaked his apprearaces at R&L by accident, I remember him on Danny's Wallace's XFM show.

Not a Sub though

 

He’ll be on the lineup almost certainly. Think 2017 was his first time off in a decade, and he has a new album out. Wouldn’t even shock me if he does a set with the sleeping souls and another one with Mongol Horde. But not a sub and probably not even third down. 

[Properbigfan]

Had a great laugh reading the past 29 pages

[Alfrancis1989]

Just now, Hawky said:

Aw bless. I've not heard this used as an insult since I distanced myself from the remedial kids in year 7. #ThrowbackTuesday 

Cool story bro 

[Bisque]

1 minute ago, danz026 said:

 

You aren’t wrong about them being shit, but they’re being heavily tipped to headline next year along with The 1975 

We walked away from them at Leeds after 10 minutes & saw Foals instead (I saw them at Glasto so was being lazy)

[Bandit Tom]

Just now, SemiSweet said:

Aren't Shikari confirmed for JUST 2000 Trees this year? Said they would only be doing the one.

They've been announced for Boomtown so I'd take what Rob said with a pinch of salt, could be that 2000 Trees is the only headline performance of the year in the UK.

[Guest]

1 minute ago, danz026 said:

He’ll be on the lineup almost certainly. 

He might be, but I wouldn't bet on it.

[Bisque]

1 minute ago, SemiSweet said:

Aren't Shikari confirmed for JUST 2000 Trees this year? Said they would only be doing the one.

Boomtown

[NationClub]

11 minutes ago, Dan Wilcox said:

Jericho/Omega II NME headliner. I'd watch it over Kendrick. 

I'll join you! 

[danz026]

Just now, Bisque said:

We walked away from them at Leeds after 10 minutes & saw Foals instead (I saw them at Glasto so was being lazy)

 

I mean, that’s like choosing between a broken leg and pneumonia. Neither are much fun. 

[Guest]

Just now, danz026 said:

I mean, that’s like choosing between a broken leg and pneumonia. Neither are much fun. 

Jeeeeeesus.

[SemiSweet]

1 minute ago, Bandit Tom said:

They've been announced for Boomtown so I'd take what Rob said with a pinch of salt, could be that 2000 Trees is the only headline performance of the year in the UK.

Ah right, fell behind on that Boomtown announcement.

[Mattymooz]

6 minutes ago, Dan Wilcox said:

Really want to see them there. I think they're doing he Saturday at Victorious, so certainly around (same weekend).

They are also headdlining the sunday of Lost Cavern in Lincolnshire, so defo not at R&L unfortunately

[danz026]

1 minute ago, SomeoneListeningIn said:

He might be, but I wouldn't bet on it.

It’s almost a certainty IMO. New album out in May, he’s very much a regular at R&L, not an expensive booking, doesn’t demand high slots and is popular. There’s not really any reason it won’t happen. Only question is whether it’s just FTATSS or will Mongol Horde also be doing a set. 

[NationClub]

10 minutes ago, campspeng said:

Found on twitter 

 

 

Not happening... These "leaks" just get worse lol.

[harryy]

I know its been said but Brockhampton is the one name I want on that undercard more than any other 

[Hawky]

1 minute ago, Alfrancis1989 said:

Cool story bro 

"Wow, what a virgin" followed by "cool story bro", unbeatable. 

[Bisque]

2 minutes ago, danz026 said:

 

I mean, that’s like choosing between a broken leg and pneumonia. Neither are much fun. 

Pneumonia. You can still walk to the pub

[willutalk]

To be fair a set of cardboard cutouts for KOL would do the trick fine and save a hell of a lot of dosh. Would be a poor booking.

 

All the other mentioned names seem very appealing indeed. 

Though I’ve heard Kendrick being notoriously expensive to book I think R+L would be mad not to book him. Tremendous appreciation amongst all kinds of music fans, failing not to mention the younger newer demographic that is keen on the rap/hip hop/grime.

I think if the new 2 stage format goes ahead it’ll open us up for the likelihood of more Co headlining. Household R+L names who might not occupy the full headliner status. Royal Blood, I know Alt-j are at Latitude but that kind of act, XX.

The third evening I have not a clue

I don’t think I’ll be disappointed but I’m not expecting much at all.

[Guest]

Just now, danz026 said:

It’s almost a certainty IMO. New album out in May, he’s very much a regular at R&L, not an expensive booking, doesn’t demand high slots and is popular. There’s not really any reason it won’t happen. Only question is whether it’s just FTATSS or will Mongol Horde also be doing a set. 

Yeah but I'd say now the novelty of him being there every year is over it makes him a lot less likely to be booked, certainly with TSS anyway. I guess Mongol Horde would be more of a possibility.