Who's Touring Around Glastonbury 2017?

[The Nal]

One of them is dead right? 

And I thought I was done with Jermaine. 

 

[justperfect]

After reading that I'm saying this is happening, I have no doubt whatsoever. Where else would they fit. I'm also hoping it's a Friday night alternative to Radiohead similar to when chic played the Friday a few years ago.

[The Nal]

Just now, justperfect said:

After reading that I'm saying this is happening, I have no doubt whatsoever. Where else would they fit. I'm also hoping it's a Friday night alternative to Radiohead similar to when chic played the Friday a few years ago.

And they can do Thriller and have Michael crawl out of his grave to do the dance. 

I'm all for this.

[CaledonianGonzo]

Can you feel it?

Can you feel it?

CAN YOU FEEL IT?

[shoptildrop]

Can't believe Sigor Ros has just announced tour for later in the year, which means I finally get to see them squueeeeeeel!!!! - know they won't be at Glastonbury again but this tour news makes me very happy 

[mjsell]

The Jacksons would be a very nice addition.

Radiohead, Justice, Jacksons as my trio of headliners would be the dream. I imagine it wont work out that nicely though

[FuzzyDunlop]

2 minutes ago, mjsell said:

The Jacksons would be a very nice addition.

Radiohead, Justice, Jacksons as my trio of headliners would be the dream. I imagine it wont work out that nicely though

Radiohead - Flaming Lips - Jacksons with Kool and the Gang would be my ideal 3 day split.

[jackarmy]

The Jacksons, Kraftwerk, and Jamiroquai would be quite a strong set of West Holts headliners.

[CaledonianGonzo]

It would, aye.

Though there have been murmurs placing Kraftwerk either in Silver Hayes or just too expensive overall for the smaller stages to be able to book.

[the wonderwhy]

3 hours ago, FloorFiller said:

Saw The Jacksons at Bestival in '15 and they were ace. Knew it'd be a hoot 'cause they've got the tunes but they've still got the moves and their voices have held up surprisingly well. Doubt I'd go see them again but would make an ace way to end a night at Glastonbury for anybody who's yet to see them (and one less clash for me to worry about ).

I thought the exact opposite - sounded terrible from where I was stood (admittedly towards the back) and they had to go off stage halfway through for a break ffs. Was one of the worst things I've ever seen. 

[CaledonianGonzo]

A third opinion from 2013:

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/feb/28/the-jacksons-review

[Cian T]

John Mayer announced a "world tour" today, only released US dates so far ending April 22. Could make it over for the European leg in say June? And take a trip to the farm!

[mungo57]

would fucking love the Jacksons.

On another note even though not near G Sigur Ros have announced some UK dates for September

[Mezhyp1]

NME are reporting the show at Blenheim Palace is the only UK show from The Jackson this year

[CaledonianGonzo]

It's the same as the previous story - their only "headline" performance.

[Gucci Piggy]

The Jacksons would work on the Pyramid too, aye? Thinking we have a lot of strong potential WH toppers this year - Kraftwerk, Justice, Björk, The Jacksons, Pet Shop Boys, probably more.

[ghostdancer1]

[dentalplan]

Chainsmokers would be bad juju.

[SwedgeAntilles]

That looks like a whole heap of bullshit 

[Gucci Piggy]

12 minutes ago, dentalplan said:

Chainsmokers would be bad juju.

Maybe Shawn 182 was correct about them and they'll be our Other headliners against Radiohead.

[Amy Lawn]

23 minutes ago, Will-2609 said:

Maybe Shawn 182 was correct about them and they'll be our Other headliners against Radiohead.

Nobody without an album out yet is headlining the Other.

[Gucci Piggy]

6 minutes ago, GETOFFAMYLAWN said:

Nobody without an album out yet is headlining the Other.

Was a joke about a guy called Shawn 182 in the R&L section constantly predicting The Chainsmokers to sub and claiming they're one of the biggest dance acts in the world.

[Amy Lawn]

Just now, Will-2609 said:

Was a joke about a guy called Shawn 182 in the R&L section constantly predicting The Chainsmokers to sub and claiming they're one of the biggest dance acts in the world.

Oh, well I'm not up on the notoriously whacky banter that goes on in the R&L section, nor am I familiar with the work of Shawn 182 either. Don't I look like a wally now.

[musky]

21 minutes ago, GETOFFAMYLAWN said:

 Don't I look like a wally now.

What do you mean, now?

[dentalplan]

Huh. Hadn't realised it but Father John Misty was announced for Piknik i Parken in Oslo the Thursday of Glasto a few weeks ago. That's a great indicator. Solange also playing the Friday but that's been mentioned before. Bring 'em both this way.