Stage Predictions 2017

[CaledonianGonzo]

26 minutes ago, FloorFiller said:

I'd say they're possibly not as big as those acts, but they're definitely a bigger deal (especially at Glastonbury) than the acts that have preceded the legend slot. Really they'd be most at home in the fourth down slot imo. 

 Pissing on my chips, one plate at a time 

[FloorFiller]

2 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

 Pissing on my chips, one plate at a time 

Okay I'll go for the alternate route:

Don't worry. You'll definitely get to see every act you want to see. Nothing ever clashes at Glastonbury!

Better?

[russycarps]

Are the jacksons any good these days? Looks like that'll be my saturday night.

 

[thewayiam]

49 minutes ago, jackarmy said:

STICK!!!

The usual Friday clusterfuck of clashes will no doubt continue. Can't see Chic playing that low down though...

I think I'm the only one that doesn't have a cluster Friday but then a lot of the top of that Friday is associated with 6Music and it's not my thing. 

[FloorFiller]

2 minutes ago, russycarps said:

Are the jacksons any good these days? Looks like that'll be my saturday night.

 

Saw them at Bestival and although I couldn't say they were amazing or anything they were much better than I expected and a lot of fun. They still give it their all at least even if they (understandably) aren't what they used to be, and the tunes carry them. Somebody on here seemed to have the opposite opinion to me on that though.

[CaledonianGonzo]

3 minutes ago, russycarps said:

Are the jacksons any good these days? Looks like that'll be my saturday night.

 

Depends on what you're expecting.  If the band are tight and the setlist contains the classics I'll be taps aff.

But theyre not gonna be like they were, if you follow me. 

[CaledonianGonzo]

7 minutes ago, FloorFiller said:

Better?

Yup.  Being mollycoddled is far better than having cold Biffy Clyro sweat poured all over my dreams.

[Matt42]

Liam Gallagher announced to be subbing reading festival.

either glasto has him in a spot much lower or do you reckon he's subbing the other stage?

hmm

[russycarps]

My only expectations are all the hits and some over the top hollywood-style chat between songs!

Though I've just looked at a recent setlist and seen the dreaded medley rear its ugly head...

 

[Guest]

1 hour ago, FloorFiller said:

Although I agree, Biffy in to Foos seemed too similar - mini Foos in to actual Foos - so whilst The National before Foos isn't ideal, I like that they're shaking it up a bit. Interested to hear how Biffy go down. I'm sure they'll do a hell of a better job of it than previous weirdly placed subs, but then I was also deep in Beck's crowd last year and saw how utterly uninterested people waiting for the following headliner can be. An odd crowd for them for sure, and a big fear I have about The National's crowd also (The xx are the only ones who've got a pretty sweet deal).

I think it is a clever move putting Biffy under Ed as that makes them the fall guy. 

Can you actually imagine Ed having to follow Bazza, Chic and then Katy Perry? It would be stone cold classic after classic with Bazza and Chic, followed by a load of upbeat bangers from Katy Perry. Ed Sheeran would fall flat on his arse after having to follow all that, because like him or not he honestly does not have the tunes or the show to compare with what preceded him.

It is a smart move putting Biffy there and not Katy Perry, as far as Ed goes.

[Woffy]

2 minutes ago, Matt42 said:

Liam Gallagher announced to be subbing reading festival.

either glasto has him in a spot much lower or do you reckon he's subbing the other stage?

hmm

Apparently he's performing a re-creation of the famous Stone Roses headliner set. 

[Matt42]

Liam Gallagher announced to be subbing reading festival.

either glasto has him in a spot much lower or do you reckon he's subbing the other stage?

hmm

[CaledonianGonzo]

Just now, Scruffylovemonster said:

Any reason KP can't kiss a girl and like it on Friday?

The Royal Bloods seem to be showing off their latest attempts at trying to write a song on the Friday night.

[Woffy]

Just now, eastynh said:

I think it is a clever move putting Biffy under Ed as that makes them the fall guy. 

Can you actually imagine Ed having to follow Bazza, Chic and then Katy Perry? It would be stone cold classic after classic with Bazza and Chic, followed by a load of upbeat bangers from Katy Perry. Ed Sheeran would fall flat on his arse after having to follow all that, because like him or not he honestly does not have the tunes or the show to compare with what preceded him.

It is a smart move putting Biffy there and not Katy Perry, as far as Ed goes.

I get what you're saying Easty, but I don't think the Festival have placed Biffy on a sacrificial lamb type basis. 

[russycarps]

1 minute ago, Scruffylovemonster said:

Trump should declare his war on medleys!

Yep! it's what always put me off prince playing a bit. He loved a medley. Makes me rage!

[CaledonianGonzo]

4 minutes ago, russycarps said:

My only expectations are all the hits and some over the top hollywood-style chat between songs!

Though I've just looked at a recent setlist and seen the dreaded medley rear its ugly head...

 

Have you been at any of the other recent similar headliners at WH?  It's usually a really good vibe, so even if the band aren't delivering on all cylinders it's still one of the best places to hang.

[Guest]

1 minute ago, russycarps said:

Yep! it's what always put me off prince playing a bit. He loved a medley. Makes me rage!

Does a mash up count as a medley? I have one on now. I think they call them a megamix.

[CaledonianGonzo]

Just now, Scruffylovemonster said:

Can she not play before them? Or more likely Royal Blood play before her? 

I suppose that there's nothing saying that they couldn't be 4th down, but seems a bit low based on their general level of popularity atm.

[Heather90]

That Friday looks like something of a nightmare to me! 

Considering distances between stages and the pain of moving from pyramid to other I'll probably go Liam Gallagher (O), Blondie(P), Blossoms(P), Zara Larrson(JP), Pete Doherty (JP), Royal Blood(P), The XX(P), Lorde(O), Major Lazer(O)

Even that is much more hectic than i'd like. I'm not a fan of missing bits of sets. Even with that I'll be missing Emile Sande, Manic Street preachers, British sea power, flaming lips. 

Really highlights how good value for money the festival is though

[Guest]

3 minutes ago, Woffy said:

I get what you're saying Easty, but I don't think the Festival have placed Biffy on a sacrificial lamb type basis. 

No sacrifice???? Surely there has to be one at the summer solstice.

I would have no hesitation sacrificing Biffy.

[CaledonianGonzo]

I think you're right that the new album won't set the world on fire, but I'm guessing this year's running order is fixed long before they disappoint people and start moving back down their parabola.

[mjsell]

57 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Positioning if Chic is an interesting variable.

Are they as big as the acts that have followed the Legend Slot in previous years - Ellie Goulding, Alt-J, Ed Sheeran?

I wouldn't have said so.

So it's last chance saloon time - Chic on before Right Bazza and K-Pez on afterwards keeps the dream alive.

Can you imagine! A Sunday run of Chic, Gibb, Perry, Justice would probably be the pinnacle of my festivalling career. I'm sweaty just thinking about it.

It's obviously not going to happen, But what if...What f***ing if!!

 

[Matt - Ed Banger Records]

11 minutes ago, Matt42 said:

Liam Gallagher announced to be subbing reading festival.

either glasto has him in a spot much lower or do you reckon he's subbing the other stage?

hmm

UK Festival Exclusive apparently at Reading

[CaledonianGonzo]

1 minute ago, mjsell said:

Can you imagine! A Sunday run of Chic, Gibb, Perry, Justice would probably be the pinnacle of my festivalling career. I'm sweaty just thinking about it.

It's obviously not going to happen, But what if...What f***ing if!!

 

Would definitely need to take an extra Berocca that morning.

[FloorFiller]

12 minutes ago, Matt42 said:

Liam Gallagher announced to be subbing reading festival.

either glasto has him in a spot much lower or do you reckon he's subbing the other stage?

hmm

Hahaha that is woeful. Could possibly see him subbing the Other then if he's clearly demanding/being given such high slots, but fingers crossed not 'cause Oasis tunes aside that is poor.