West Holts 2017

[Sasperella]

1 hour ago, FloorFiller said:

Haven't been keeping up but where has the RTJ elsewhere info come from? (Not that I ever thought they'd be back on WH anyway). 

1 hour ago, Brave Sir Robin said:

A geezer on another (closed) forum I occasionally frequent. I've no idea if he's telling the truth but he claims to have seen the WH lineup, and says RTJ (and Chic) aren't on it. Justice headlining Sun. Sat lineup as per the lineup/rumours page.

In that case, where would RTJ be? Sorry if I've missed something! Maybe if they're subbing somewhere it's possible to catch them and then Radiohead!!

[FloorFiller]

Just now, Sasperella said:

In that case, where would RTJ be? Sorry if I've missed something! Maybe if they're subbing somewhere it's possible to catch them and then Radiohead!!

I think they're gonna be mid Other but could also easily end up headlining John Peel (although hopefully not that because clashes).

[DownboundTrain52]

37 minutes ago, Brave Sir Robin said:

It's not much really, not "all that". But yeah could well be baloney, I don't know. I'm slightly concerned how many people seem to be taking it as gospel. Hope I don't have to bravely run away....

Surely now is not the time to be sneaking away and buggering off?

[thewayiam]

2 hours ago, FloorFiller said:

Haven't been keeping up but where has the RTJ elsewhere info come from? (Not that I ever thought they'd be back on WH anyway). 

But aye Bonobo surely (and hopefully not them pulling something out of the bag like ATCQ which clashing with Radiohead would fucking suck so much).

I reckon that Hacienda Classical as well for Friday night that people seem to think it quite a big deal and Bonobo as a sub on that stage if Park is out and that's the only day he can do.

I don't care but I'd rather it not be ATCQ for your sake of at least stick them 5th below the possible Stormzy playing 4th. 

1 hour ago, kingbadger said:

@Brave Sir Robin said Chic and RTJ aren't on WH when giving the Justice on Sunday info. Was dreading RTJ being the Friday WH headliner and adding to the clusterfuck Radiohead/Lips clash that I've resigned myself to happening.

 

RTJ were very going to be WH headliners, they aren't bigger enough. 

[kingbadger]

9 minutes ago, thewayiam said:

RTJ were very going to be WH headliners, they aren't bigger enough. 

They were 3rd down a couple of years ago, and have had another very well received album since then. And on the poster they're the most likely WH Friday headliner if you discount the acts confirmed for Saturday and Sunday. Granted there could be and likely will be another name to come later, but them headlining WH isn't an unreasonable proposition. They wouldn't necessarily be the biggest act to do it, but it's certainly plausible. They're headlining Field Day above FlyLo who headlined WH when RTJ played 3rd down, so clearly they're bug enough.

[thewayiam]

45 minutes ago, kingbadger said:

They were 3rd down a couple of years ago, and have had another very well received album since then. And on the poster they're the most likely WH Friday headliner if you discount the acts confirmed for Saturday and Sunday. Granted there could be and likely will be another name to come later, but them headlining WH isn't an unreasonable proposition. They wouldn't necessarily be the biggest act to do it, but it's certainly plausible. They're headlining Field Day above FlyLo who headlined WH when RTJ played 3rd down, so clearly they're bug enough.

That FlyLo was just because it suited them etc, it was too big a slot really. RTJ  haven't quite reached that next level yet and this year is the one to attempt.

[home to you]

... James Blake also headlined Field Day and West Holts in the same year.

[Tuna]

Also - bass issues aside - that FlyLo set was dead on.

[OffshoreToon]

2 hours ago, Tuna said:

Also - bass issues aside - that FlyLo set was dead on.

The bass sounded incredible where I was.

[willsnewman]

2 hours ago, Tuna said:

Also - bass issues aside - that FlyLo set was dead on.

I'm sad about the bass. I tried standing in two different places, with ear plugs, and it was just terrible. I left. I'd like to see him again as he is up there in my favourites.

[Tuna]

It settled down - or I got used to it, I'm not sure - and I enjoyed the second half a lot more. And good-o, for George and Thundercat. Hoping that at Field Day the levels will be good from the outset. (Well, and no Slowdive clash...)

[willsnewman]

46 minutes ago, Tuna said:

It settled down - or I got used to it, I'm not sure - and I enjoyed the second half a lot more. And good-o, for George and Thundercat. Hoping that at Field Day the levels will be good from the outset. (Well, and no Slowdive clash...)

Yeh kind of wish I'd stuck it out. Ah well. There was a positive in that I managed to find my girlfriend in The Who crowd without any communication whatsoever.

[nikkic]

On 03/04/2017 at 10:58 PM, Scruffylovemonster said:

Run the kewels?

Harry and The Kewels? 

[big__phil]

2 hours ago, OffshoreToon said:

The bass sounded incredible where I was.

Same here, that was a great set. Loved it.

[nikkic]

I'm off the pace here, do we have a Friday headliner touted about at all? 

[CaledonianGonzo]

There's no clear candidate, no - whether they're on the poster or not.

[the wonderwhy]

What about Soulwax into Justice? Were seriously good last night 

[zeppelin]

1 hour ago, MattDavies__ said:

What about Soulwax into Justice? Were seriously good last night 

I was there as well, unbelievably good! 

[zeppelin]

On 07/04/2017 at 3:13 PM, nikkic said:

I'm off the pace here, do we have a Friday headliner touted about at all? 

I'm still saying Bonobo. But at the same time slightly surprised they're not on the poster already. 

[Jamie D]

Soulwax talking to Nemone on 6music right now. Nemone asked them if they were play Glastonbury... they said they're available but don't know if they're playing.

[Bradders]

They were carefully chosen words, sounded like they're playing to me.

[Perks]

I'm still hoping both Tinarawen and Tamikrest show up. Both got new albums, touring. Both ace in my book

Edited April 10, 2017 by Perks

[Memory Man]

I was also at manchester soulwax, great night. Shame it was on a sunday as that set definitely works better in a club environment but it was still an epic set.

Hopefully we get the boys down the farm but wouldn't be a disaster if not. They are announced for Blue Dot 2 weeks after which is not sold out so they may be politely insisting that they don't get revealed for the G until later on.

Edited April 10, 2017 by Memory Man

[nikkic]

6 hours ago, zeppelin said:

I'm still saying Bonobo. But at the same time slightly surprised they're not on the poster already. 

Probably the most likely of all rumoured. 

[eFestivals]

i have someone whispering in my ear that Anderson Paak is west holts sub-headliner on Friday night.

I can't guarantee that's right, but it doesn't sound anything unreasonable.