Who's Touring Around Glastonbury 2017?

[Spindles]

As a teenager I hated Duran Duran, but that 1990 come back record had some actual good tunes (Skin Trade, channelling Prince, Scritti Polliti and having that characteristic Nile Rogers style being a perfect example, imo).  As a result someone lent me the decade/decadance CD's and I forgave them for their awful suits, haircuts and Smash hits tweenager targetted earlier years and allowed myself to enjoy a few of the genuinely good pop songs they wrote back then.

[The Placid Casual]

Kraftwerk not playing makes clashes a little easier I guess. That Justice v Flips v Kraftwerk clash seemed far too realistic.

[Wooderson]

Calgonnynonny. Duran Duran would be ace.

[ghostdancer1]

1 hour ago, defrio29 said:

they are doing a 3-d show for this tour. Perhaps the setup just wouldnt work in festivals.

nah, they've done it at plenty of festivals in the past.

[Kay95]

7 hours ago, zahidf said:

full uk tour announced on 6music. Playing camden koko may 30th

waaah I love Koko but already have tix to see the Kills that night.... really hope Afghan Whigs play glasto now (and don't clash) - have been wanting to see them for ages.

On the plus side there is a big gap in their schedule around mid June/July and either side they are in europe so there is hope yet....

[MrNash84]

sorry if this has been covered already (still playing thread catch up!) but what's thoughts on Catfish and the Bottlemen being at Glastonbury?

They seem to be popping up on posters all over at the moment; IOW early June, Community early July.. nothing listed for Glastonbury weekendo, maybe visit to the Farmm prior to going to US early May?

[CaledonianGonzo]

55 minutes ago, Scruffylovemonster said:

Except View to a Kill

Their Bond theme record vs. Radiohead is a resounding 1:0 victory to Taylor, Taylor, Taylor and the lads.

[The Nal]

I'd prefer Duran Duran over any of the 3 headliners this year.

[pogal]

On 03/03/2017 at 4:00 PM, CaledonianGonzo said:

Plus - there's never been a 'traditional massive opener' before now.

Apart from Kaiser Chiefs and James, which seems to have become a 'thing'...

[CaledonianGonzo]

33 minutes ago, The Nal said:

I'd prefer Duran Duran over any of the 3 headliners this year.

When you're staring down the barrel of  Grohl, Hungry Like The Wolf suddenly becomes a lot more appealing.

[CaledonianGonzo]

In late June Lee Scratch Perry is supporting:

[supreme]

1 hour ago, MrNash84 said:

sorry if this has been covered already (still playing thread catch up!) but what's thoughts on Catfish and the Bottlemen being at Glastonbury?

They seem to be popping up on posters all over at the moment; IOW early June, Community early July.. nothing listed for Glastonbury weekendo, maybe visit to the Farmm prior to going to US early May?

Spoke about this yesterday, they played the past 2 years in the Other Stage, last year being 3rd down. They would be playing the same set list as well I would believe. I'm sure they would hope to be on the Pyramid, but I'm sure they will wait till they have more material

[Gucci Piggy]

If Kraftwerk are out then Damien Marley, The Jacksons and Jamiroquai as the WH headliners.

[FuzzyDunlop]

2 minutes ago, Will-2609 said:

If Kraftwerk are out then Damien Marley, The Jacksons and Jamiroquai as the WH headliners.

That is a strong set of headliners.

[mjsell]

On 03/03/2017 at 5:15 PM, mjsell said:

I'm thinking somewhere like Hoxton square. Hasn't got a listing for Thursday and is around 250 capacity I believe. 

Nailed it.

[henry bear]

If Kraftwerk don't do it this year, I guess they never will given how close their own UK dates are. Slowly my big hopes are being ruled out. 

[Perks]

42 minutes ago, Will-2609 said:

If Kraftwerk are out then Damien Marley, The Jacksons and Jamiroquai as the WH headliners.

Is Damien Marley looking likely? That would be swell 

[Gucci Piggy]

3 minutes ago, Perks said:

Is Damien Marley looking likely? That would be swell 

He's around and not exclusive elsewhere, and Neil has heard there is more than one reggae act playing WH, so I'd say so.

[Mezhyp1]

1 hour ago, MrNash84 said:

sorry if this has been covered already (still playing thread catch up!) but what's thoughts on Catfish and the Bottlemen being at Glastonbury?

They seem to be popping up on posters all over at the moment; IOW early June, Community early July.. nothing listed for Glastonbury weekendo, maybe visit to the Farmm prior to going to US early May?

they're definitely not playing 

[Perks]

2 minutes ago, Will-2609 said:

He's around and not exclusive elsewhere, and Neil has heard there is more than one reggae act playing WH, so I'd say so.

Ace. Kinda hoping that. Cheers

[Rose-Colored Boy]

1 hour ago, pogal said:

Apart from Kaiser Chiefs and James, which seems to have become a 'thing'...

Exactly. There has never been a massive opener on the Other, or even one of Arcade Fire's size. It's become a slot for naff indie bands that are either a has been or a never were.

Edited March 8, 2017 by Zac Quinn

[the wonderwhy]

 

 

[Mezhyp1]

Death Grips would be cool 

[eFestivals]

39 minutes ago, Perks said:

Is Damien Marley looking likely? That would be swell 

I'm not as confident as likely. I only go as far as hopeful.

 

[MrNash84]

43 minutes ago, Mezhyp1 said:

they're definitely not playing 

 

1 hour ago, supreme said:

Spoke about this yesterday, they played the past 2 years in the Other Stage, last year being 3rd down. They would be playing the same set list as well I would believe. I'm sure they would hope to be on the Pyramid, but I'm sure they will wait till they have more material

yeah, probably true. shame as last (and only) time I've seen them was at Boilerroom in Guildford, small but epic gig before they became big. 

What about Foals or Block Party? Can see the Indie theme here, more my wife cuppa than mine.