Other Stage 2017

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

3 minutes ago, EamerRed said:

I was wondering but I just jumped in with both feet

[CaledonianGonzo]

I'll also need to get one of those chain things to attach my wallet to my big shorts.

[stuartbert two hats]

16 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

 

It is of that order.  I'm fairly sceptical at the moment, but if it turns out to be true I'll be down the front in a giant pair of shorts bellowing along to All The Small Things like I'm 13 again.

I'm more of an In Too Deep man myself.

[The Nal]

41 minutes ago, Mezhyp1 said:

Would that be the biggest other stage headliner ever? 

Apart from Panic at the Disco

[FakeEmpire]

I guess stranger things have happened but I would be very surprised to see Green Day taking anything less than headliner at any festival.

[CaledonianGonzo]

10 minutes ago, stuartbert two hats said:

I'm more of an In Too Deep man myself.

All the classics. Smooth Criminal. Pretty Fly For A White Guy. Stacey's Mom. That one about the Discovery Channel.

[jackarmy]

2 minutes ago, RyanS said:

I guess stranger things have happened but I would be very surprised to see Green Day taking anything less than headliner at any festival.

I would say that not many stranger bookings have happened than Green Day headlining the Other Stage. They sell out stadiums across the world.

Could see them doing a "surprise set" like they did at Reading a few years back, mind you...

[Nobody Interesting]

1 hour ago, eFestivals said:

I've had someone email me, claiming to know that Green Day will headline the Other Stage at the same time Ed Sheerhan plays the Pyramid.

If that's correct, then it looks like Ed must be on Sunday, as that's the only date Green Day have free.

Looking at Green Day's dates, it certainly looks like there might be something to what this guy has said.

I hope it wasn't from fibber@BlueChicken.com.

[eFestivals]

40 minutes ago, EamerRed said:

How feasible is this? Not to discredit you Neil of course, but this seems like a massive one if true.

14 year old me would absolutely love this.

I've no idea about the source to know if he's telling me a porkie.

But Green Day's dates certainly make it look like it's not beyond the possible. They're quite suggestive of it being true.

[dentalplan]

4 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

All the classics. Smooth Criminal. Pretty Fly For A White Guy. Stacey's Mom. That one about the Discovery Channel.

Year 3000.

[EamerRed]

Just now, eFestivals said:

I've no idea about the source to know if he's telling me a porkie.

But Green Day's dates certainly make it look like it's not beyond the possible. They're quite suggestive of it being true.

Decent. Thanks for sharing as always. 

[eFestivals]

PS: I can only make guesses about these things, but my take is that if he was trying to bullshit me, he'd have done it differently.

Cos Green Day could only do the Sunday, while I have Ed listed (tho a guess) as playing Saturday.

[Comfy Bean]

12 minutes ago, RyanS said:

I guess stranger things have happened but I would be very surprised to see Green Day taking anything less than headliner at any festival.

They turned up at Reading and played before lunch.

[FloorFiller]

Just don't see that happening myself. I know that was the supposed deal with Metallica in '14 before Prince apparently bailed, but it didn't happen that year and I just can't see it happening this year. I guess it's always a factor that a band of Green Day's stature could really want to play the festival and are willing to take a lower slot than they usually would, but if they only had New Order vs. Adele and Chase & Status vs. the Stones I don't see how/why they'd have Green Day vs. Ed. Won't believe it until it's on the lineup poster (which I doubt it will be). Bit of duff info I reckon. 

Edited January 30, 2017 by FloorFiller

[Finding leto14]

Sounds like another "muse are playing lower down the pyramid/headline other stage" gag from someone

[Hugh Jass]

I'd be all over this. Green Day are one of those bands I've always fancied seeing, but not enough to drop £60+ on a ticket for their gigs. Would be a massive shock if they did pull it off though.

I suppose the massive draw to Mr Ed would mean the Other field would be able to handle it.

[EamerRed]

2 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said:

I'd be all over this. Green Day are one of those bands I've always fancied seeing, but not enough to drop £60+ on a ticket for their gigs. Would be a massive shock if they did pull it off though.

I suppose the massive draw to Mr Ed would mean the Other field would be able to handle it.

Exactly this. Loved them as a teenager, bought their live DVD's, I can play most of their songs on guitar (not that it's difficult). If they came along today as a new band I'd find them annoying as hell I'm sure but given the nostalgia factor this would pretty much make my festival. Basket Case is still one of my favourite songs 

[kingbadger]

Maybe Billy Joe and the gang are counting on Sheerness finally being beheaded by the monarchy between now and then, so they can take the bump up to headline the pyramid.

[CaledonianGonzo]

"Do you have the time to listen to me whine?"  is the easiest question to answer in rock.

[brettredmayne]

2 hours ago, eFestivals said:

I've had someone email me, claiming to know that Green Day will headline the Other Stage at the same time Ed Sheerhan plays the Pyramid.

If that's correct, then it looks like Ed must be on Sunday, as that's the only date Green Day have free.

Looking at Green Day's dates, it certainly looks like there might be something to what this guy has said.

Really hope this is true 

[FuzzyDunlop]

5 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said:

I'd be all over this. Green Day are one of those bands I've always fancied seeing, but not enough to drop £60+ on a ticket for their gigs. Would be a massive shock if they did pull it off though.

I suppose the massive draw to Mr Ed would mean the Other field would be able to handle it.

I'm seeing Green Day next Monday. They are a band I have a lot of fondess for as I grew up listening to them. I haven't listened to them in a few years, but they put on a great show.

Not seen them since about 2009, but first saw them in 1998 when Nimrod came out.

Would probably pass if they were on the other stage as this year I want to see as many acts Ive never seen before (apart from Radiohead). Would be a great booking.

[Tuna]

To be honest, if Green Day gave a shit about playing (if!), Other headliner is probably the best they could ask for. Can't see them ever headlining outright, personally. 

Certainly paves the way for a crowded Sunday West Holts field tho.

[FloorFiller]

5 minutes ago, Tuna said:

Certainly paves the way for a crowded Sunday West Holts field tho.

You think? Can't help but feel that if this happens (which I'm kind of confident it won't) then the other stages are gonna be pretty damn quiet, even if they've managed to bag Kraftwerk for that Sunday night WH slot.

[Tuna]

Just now, FloorFiller said:

You think? Can't help but feel that if this happens (which I'm kind of confident it won't) then the other stages are gonna be pretty damn quiet, even if they've managed to bag Kraftwerk for that Sunday night WH slot.

If these are the two mainstage options then I think Kraftwerk would be a terrible booking. Put someone with all the ingredients for a party, like The Jacksons, and I think we'd see a good turnout. Maybe I'm biased by these boards, mind. But Chic for instance was rammed by all accounts, up against a popular headliner in AM. Portishead of course not the same draw as Green Day but probably a smaller crossover than Ed and Green Day. 

Monday mornings are so unproductive

[Djb.com]

I love the idea of this, i guess it's no different than the rumours of metallica or muse playing lower slots on other years. Green Day could certainly headline if they we're asked, they can sell arenas and stadiums just like the others but they've always been willing to take lower slots e.g. reading 2012 so it's certainly possible. A Green Day/Kraftwerk clash would put me in a real dilemma though