Lineup 2018

[moams]

2 minutes ago, SomeoneListeningIn said:

This whole debate started with the suggestion that female acts shouldn't be actively imposed on the lineup. So if the lineup came out tomorrow and was 90% female, I'd say yes, there'd be a fair bit of uproar.

But even still, that would be 1 year out of the entire history of the festival. I've not fact checked this but I can pretty confidently say that there has never been a year where there has been anything remotely close to a 50/50 split of male/female acts on the R&L lineup.

But there shouldn't have to be a 50/50 split every year just to keep people happy. It should purely be down to who is the best around at that moment. 

[Guest]

Just now, Jack w said:

it's been said many times but its so true, after laughter is packed full of bangers.

Some of the best pop tunes of 2017 without a doubt.

[UndergroundSound]

Just now, moams said:

But there shouldn't have to be a 50/50 split every year just to keep people happy. It should purely be down to who is the best around at that moment. 

but there has NEVER been anything close to a 50/50 split. 

[Guest]

1 minute ago, moams said:

But there shouldn't have to be a 50/50 split every year just to keep people happy. It should purely be down to who is the best around at that moment. 

I'm experiencing deja vu

[danz026]

Looking at the recent announcements for APE and FIB, I think some names that have a chance to pop up here

 

CATB - Maybe an NME headliner?

 

The Vaccines - Ditto

 

Nothing But Thieves - Feel like third down to me, probably similar in size to Blossoms last year

 

The Hunna - We've done this to death, I'm a fan, but even I'm unsure if they're good enough for third down yet, but it sounds like it's a done deal

 

Blossoms - Less sure about this one because they were third down last year and probably haven't really grown in size since, but they're playing APE, Sziget and NW so they're definitely gonna be doing the rounds at festivals

 

Wolf Alice - Been strongly rumoured on this thread

 

Travis Scott - Potential to sub for Kendrick?

[Kurt Darmanin]

Found a ton of unread pages expecting it to be news.

Ended up being a feminist debate. smh

[moams]

1 minute ago, Kurt Darmanin said:

Found a ton of unread pages expecting it to be news.

Ended up being a feminist debate. smh

Just wait for the feminist debate when the line-up is actually released. 

[Kurt Darmanin]

1 minute ago, moams said:

Just wait for the feminist debate when the line-up is actually released. 

I honestly don’t care what gender the musicians are as long as the music is good. But thats just me

Edited January 24, 2018 by Kurt Darmanin

[Chinaski_]

15 minutes ago, Gucci Piggy said:

We're saying that through the whole lineup, in all positions, they should actively try to book more female acts than they currently do. In some slots there may not be any suitable female acts, in some cases there will be exciting all-male bands that should still be booked, but half the undercard at R&L every year could easily be swapped out for a load of similarly-sized acts and it'd make no difference. It can't be that hard for them to actively get more females on the whole lineup without decimating the quality of it.

Edit: And yes those are famous female rockstars, but there are a shit ton more males who are of the same status, and all the "elite" rock icons are male.

I've said I'd be happy with The Distillers, The Breeders, St Vincent, Pixies, Warpaint, Arcade Fire on the line up but because they don't appeal to GCSE kids who can't handle their ket, they won't booked, even though there are 3 other stages they could play. 

The other bands people have named will have played Reading recently or will probably be on this year's line up anyway. 

[Guest]

Yeah fuck feminism.

Fuck pussy girl bands playing R&L and trying to ruin music.

What this festival needs is some good decent rock n roll. Get LG booked! x

[Hawky]

9 minutes ago, SomeoneListeningIn said:

u kidding m8, After Laughter is the best thing they've ever released

I'll listen to After Laughter again, tomorrow and I'll feedback. 

When I said "now" I don't know why I said that because I've never liked them, in fact every time they've played LF since 2009 I've avoided them like the plague 

[moams]

1 minute ago, Kurt Darmanin said:

I honestly don’t care what gender the musicians are as long as the music is good. But thats just me

I second that

[Guest]

Just now, Hawky said:

I'll listen to After Laughter again, tomorrow and I'll feedback. 

When I said "now" I don't know why I said that because I've never liked them, in fact every time they've played LF since 2009 I've avoided them like the plague 

It's legit full of well written, catchy pop songs.

Aye I wasn't that into them in 2014 when they played, think I went to see Palma Violets instead and caught the end of their set lol. Although I remember really enjoying Ain't it Fun, thought they performed very well. Only properly given them a chance this last year since After Laughter was released.

[Bisque]

Is this still going on?

[Guest]

So, what's everyones opinion on the fact that the only black headliner this decade so far has been the Gary Powell from The Libertines?

[Alex DeLarge]

28 minutes ago, SomeoneListeningIn said:

Yeah fuck feminism.

Fuck pussy girl bands playing R&L and trying to ruin music.

What this festival needs is some good decent rock n roll. Get LG booked! x

Do you reckon the person that downvoted you and got offended by this post is someone who also complains about SJW's getting offended by everything?

[Gucci Piggy]

9 minutes ago, SomeoneListeningIn said:

So, what's everyones opinion on the fact that the only black headliner this decade so far has been the Gary Powell from The Libertines?

My opinion is announce Kendrick.

[Guest]

9 minutes ago, Alex DeLarge said:

Do you reckon the person that downvoted you and got offended by this post is someone who also complains about SJW's getting offended by everything?

8 minutes ago, Gucci Piggy said:

My opinion is announce Kendrick.

Solid opinion.

[Mattymooz]

Lmao, what a great all male discussion on gender equality we are having here  The fact that there aren't any women here is also another sign that maybe females aren't as interested/inspired by festivals when really they should just be as keen as us....

[SemiSweet]

Where do AgainstMe! Fall in this debate?

[Guest]

1 minute ago, SemiSweet said:

Where do AgainstMe! Fall in this debate?

If you're asking if they're counted as a female membered band then yes of course.

[SemiSweet]

Just now, SomeoneListeningIn said:

If you're asking if they're counted as a female membered band then yes of course.

Would they now also be retroactively considered a female membered band on previous lineups?

[Guest]

5 minutes ago, SemiSweet said:

Would they now also be retroactively considered a female membered band on previous lineups?

yes

[moams]

43 minutes ago, SomeoneListeningIn said:

So, what's everyones opinion on the fact that the only black headliner this decade so far has been the Gary Powell from The Libertines?

What about Mr. Porter? If you consider Gary Powell then you have to consider him. 

[JoshyBoy2018]

Hi Guys,

Been following this forum for a while, now Ive decided to post something.

 

My line up prediction for this year:

Arctic Monkeys

Royal Blood/Imagine Dragons

Foo Fighters

Also hoping for a surprise appearance from The 1975, seeing as though their new album Music For Cars is due for release in June.