Radiohead Headlining 2017

[Trout Mask Replica]

Now if we can have Kraftwerk too I could call 2017 my ultimate year and retire. 

[Pear_Cider]

2 hours ago, FloorFiller said:

although the prospect of possibly not getting a ticket/being there is literally terrifying me now that they've been confirmed, yeah, i'm definitely glad we're getting the full thing rather than whatever was being proposed for this year. although an impatient me was pushing for this year to happen, we've waited this long - anything less than headliner would've been a disappointment in the end

Did I miss something? Are Radiohead confirmed or am I misunderstanding something? Read back a few pages but I can't seem to find the answer.

[mario man]

As long as SFA arn't headlining the other stage, I'll be there! 

Missed them in 03 to see the Furries, still one of the worst clashes I've ever had but absolutely no regrets 

Seen them a few times over the years but the first was the pyramid in 97.....20 years on, it's going to be a special night 

[Brumbot]

21 minutes ago, Pear_Cider said:

Did I miss something? Are Radiohead confirmed or am I misunderstanding something? Read back a few pages but I can't seem to find the answer.

Neil changed their status to TBC on the lineup page, saying he was as sure as he could be without hearing something directly out of an Eavii mouth.

[Pear_Cider]

Just now, Brumbot said:

Neil changed their status to TBC on the lineup page, saying he was as sure as he could be without hearing something directly out of an Eavii mouth.

Ahh, ok...thanks for clearing that up

[Brumbot]

5 minutes ago, Pear_Cider said:

Ahh, ok...thanks for clearing that up

No worries. Great news, eh?

[Madyaker]

There there is good opener with those drums. One of my favourites of theirs but they never play it anymore do they?

[henry bear]

40 minutes ago, Madyaker said:

There there is good opener with those drums. One of my favourites of theirs but they never play it anymore do they?

It's still played quite often, more likely to be towards the end of the set. I'd be surprised if it's not played at Glastonbury.

[eFestivals]

12 hours ago, Stokesy10 said:

Sorry if this has been asked, but can I ask a question: Were they TBC at any stage last year during the rumours and Neil's info? Or always SR?

only ever a strong rumour.

 

[morph100]

16 minutes ago, eFestivals said:

only ever a strong rumour.

 

How confident are you on the day being correct?

[eFestivals]

33 minutes ago, morph100 said:

How confident are you on the day being correct?

The latest info I've had - which is what prompted me to put them as TBC - gave the day as Saturday.

That source has a superb history so I fully expect that to be correct - but like you I only find out for sure if that's what Glasto announces.

[SwedgeAntilles]

9 hours ago, a6l6e6x said:

I've never really got Radiohead, can someone post a link to a live video that will open my eyes and make me want to see them?

I've had it a few times where I didn't 'get' a band until I've watched a live performance and suddenly converted. For example RATM, didn't used to like them, saw a live video and it opened my eyes to the whole back catalog. They are now one of my all time favourite bands both on record and live.

https://www.youtube.com/shared?ci=k75LjFesMr4

Edited October 13, 2016 by SwedgeAntilles

[jparx]

You're all forgetting the greatest Raduohead performance of all time:

 

[Mr.Tease]

Okay so you must all promise not to tell anyone until after the ticket resale! 

Just out of curiosity, would radiohead be less of a draw for people wanting tickets or going than say mumford and sons, Coldplay and the like? What's their popularity among the masses like? Should ticketless people really be fearing the likes of Ed Sheeran being put on the lineup?  

[russycarps]

10 minutes ago, Mr.Tease said:

Okay so you must all promise not to tell anyone until after the ticket resale! 

Just out of curiosity, would radiohead be less of a draw for people wanting tickets or going than say mumford and sons, Coldplay and the like? What's their popularity among the masses like? Should ticketless people really be fearing the likes of Ed Sheeran being put on the lineup?  

I dont think it'll make much difference. Maybe radiohead will bring a few people who used to go but stopped going out of the woodwork, but I bet the numbers will be offset by people who wont bother trying because it's radiohead.

I cant image anyone making a special effort to get tickets just because ed sheeran is announced. 

Whoever is announced or not announced, I expect the amount of people trying in the resale will be the same.

I might be talking complete and utter bollocks though.

 

[CaledonianGonzo]

They're popular and generally well respected, but there are limits to that popularity.  The novelty's worn off for a lot of people and the post Kid A stuff is sometimes a bit divisive.

That said, dunno how AMSP has done sales-wise.  Is it still in the streaming top 100?

[Chewie]

10 minutes ago, Mr.Tease said:

Okay so you must all promise not to tell anyone until after the ticket resale! 

Just out of curiosity, would radiohead be less of a draw for people wanting tickets or going than say mumford and sons, Coldplay and the like? What's their popularity among the masses like? Should ticketless people really be fearing the likes of Ed Sheeran being put on the lineup?  

Despite how it looks on the forum, Radiohead wouldn't be a name which really gets the masses rushing to get a ticket, compared to Adele or Coldplay

Though the demand for resale tickets will be huge as always these days

[mungo57]

For the poster who said they don't play There, There any more they played it a fair amount on the recent tour, including when I saw them at the Roundhouse  its my favourite song of theirs so I was rather glad when they brought out the drums for the opening!

Should be a shoe in for Glasto if they play it as it was a single and is a popular song. Would make a great opener.

 

Now to get a ticket so I can be there to enjoy it!

[Mezhyp1]

Yep very shortly after the hysteria, I thought that's good news for resale hunters 

[jparx]

I think Radiohead are generally a bigger deal than we tend to make them out to be, but I certainly don't think people will be flocking to get tickets once they are announced. As Russy said, it might draw a number of people out who have stopped going in recent years, but I imagine that will be fairly marginal.

[CaledonianGonzo]

Any difference to the resale is gonna be negligible - demand is still going to exceed supply.

[FloorFiller]

2 minutes ago, Mezhyp1 said:

Yep very shortly after the hysteria, I thought that's good news for resale hunters 

aye as strong as them and Roses are for many of us on here, Radiohead, despite being a huge act, are still quite cult-ish and their announcement will receive a much more mixed reception than (i assume) they got in 2003/1997, and the Roses have toured everywhere tons so them being there isn't anything particularly special once you look past the fact it's them headlining 22 years after they were first supposed to. and Sheeran obviously isn't a big 'festival goer' act, so even though he'll no draw a huge crowd, his fans aren't gonna go scrambling for tickets once he's announced

i doubt it'll make a noticeable difference come the resale, but if i managed to get one in 2013 with the Stones playing then i'm (not so) quietly confident i'll be alright getting a ticket

[ThomThomDrum]

36 minutes ago, russycarps said:

 

I cant image anyone making a special effort to get tickets just because ed sheeran is announced. 

 

I might be talking complete and utter bollocks though.

 

Now, you may not be able to imagine it but good God would there be swarms of folk trying if that bloke was announced. He appeals to a certain demographic that are particularly fanatical 

The fella sold out 2 nights in a row in Croke Park in Dublin and probably could've done another if he got the licence. Thats 80,000 punters each night. His thing sells and it sells a lot. 

Radiohead fans without tickets should fear the Ed

 

 

[russycarps]

3 minutes ago, ThomThomDrum said:

Now, you may not be able to imagine it but good God would there be swarms of folk trying if that bloke was announced. He appeals to a certain demographic that are particularly fanatical 

The fella sold out 2 nights in a row in Croke Park in Dublin and probably could've done another if he got the licence. Thats 80,000 punters each night. His thing sells and it sells a lot. 

Radiohead fans without tickets should fear the Ed

 

 

I cant imagine that many of those 160,000 c**ts are glastonbury goers though are they? Same goes for the 200,000 nobheads who saw him at wembley. 

But then again, glastonbury attracts all manner of arseholes these days, so you're probably right.

 

[ThomThomDrum]

Just now, russycarps said:

I cant imagine that many of those 160,000 c**ts are glastonbury goers though are they? Same goes for the 200,000 nobheads who saw him at wembley. 

But then again, glastonbury attracts all manner of arseholes these days, so you're probably right.

 

Flys on shite they would be. Sure dont they see it on the Beeb every year, and sure doesnt it just look great!