Pukkelpop 2017

[DDave]

Lowlands are announcing their second batch of names next week. Last year they only released their first batch on the 29th January so they're well on the ball this year. 

Fully expecting a February first announcement from Pukkelpop.

[DaveRSV4]

Elbow just announced themselves for Pukkelpop 2017 in an interview on a belgian radio-station (radio 1) 

Edited January 31, 2017 by DaveRSV4

[DDave]

5 minutes ago, DaveRSV4 said:

Elbow just announced themselves for Pukkelpop 2017 in an interview on a belgian radio-station (radio 1) 

Interpol and Elbow, decent enough start.

[johnybegood]

1 hour ago, DiscothequeDave said:

Interpol and Elbow, decent enough start.

Interpol and Elbow: maybe both will be Marquee headliners?

[DaveRSV4]

41 minutes ago, johnybegood said:

Interpol and Elbow: maybe both will be Marquee headliners?

Don't think so: Interpol wasn't even Marquee-headliner in 2015 (Paolo Nutini played after Interpol then), so can't see why they'd be headlining now, with no new album etc. And let's be honest: it wasn't their best perfomance at PKP 2015 and the Marquee wasn't exactly "packed". I easily walked up to the front area when they'd had already started playing.

Elbow...maybe, but they could easily subheadline main stage (imo) 

Edited January 31, 2017 by DaveRSV4

[Stef_P82]

I expect Elbow to play on the Main Stage, will surely be a sub at least. New album, popular in Belgium. Decent names to start with indeed. 

[DDave]

[johnybegood]

1 hour ago, DiscothequeDave said:

I was expecting Pennywise to play in Shelter Stage as they are playing an italian festival 14th & 15th august!

[DaveRSV4]

Kasabian also ruled out. Playing in Japan (Sonic Mania) on the 18th of August

[DDave]

18 minutes ago, DaveRSV4 said:

Kasabian also ruled out. Playing in Japan (Sonic Mania) on the 18th of August

Fucks sake. Thought they were a certainty.

Edited February 1, 2017 by DiscothequeDave

[DDave]

 

I'd take the 'Phonics and Madness would be a laugh.

[SilverLining]

No real losses at Summersonic, I'd definitely take Pet Shop Boys from Festival on the wall announced today.

[Dietediet]

The Offspring ruled out (Lokerse Feesten).

[DDave]

35 minutes ago, Dietediet said:

The Offspring ruled out (Lokerse Feesten).

Great news to wake up to.

[bluenova]

Looks like Orbital are back - playing festival dates.

Henk Goddemaer Owkei ! And now add at least one date in Belgium and we're totally happy :-)

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Orbital we'll do our best!

And any thoughts on Ride? Playing Benicassim and a new album on the way.

[Semprini]

Would love Orbital to make an appearance - they're one of just a few bands now left on my 'must see at PKP' list. Not sure if they're big or relevant enough to headline the Dance Hall but would be a pity if they didn't play in there when it was dark? Late night in the Castello before Sasha and Digweed would be my personal preference but it's nice to dream!! 

Strong possibility Ride will be there as well. They were high up on the main booker's wishlist when they last played in 2015 so reckon they'll go for them again if available, especially if there's new material on the way. I didn't manage to see much of their set (as it clashed with Underworld) but what I did see was superb so would definitely watch them again.

[DaveRSV4]

So, to keep things going here...not that it's big news, but: Tamino, Kai Wén and The Lighthouse "added" to the line-up. They won the StuBru-contest "De Nieuwe Lichting" for upcoming talent and will open the Wablief-tent on thursday or friday (or saturday).

[DDave]

http://www.paredesdecoura.com/nick_murphy_chet_faker

Nick Murphy added to PDC

[bluenova]

Germany on the 16th. Netherlands on the 18th. Is that a Pukkelpop shaped hole for Moderat? http://moderat.fm/new-tour-festival-dates-in-2017/

[DDave]

16 minutes ago, bluenova said:

Germany on the 16th. Netherlands on the 18th. Is that a Pukkelpop shaped hole for Moderat? http://moderat.fm/new-tour-festival-dates-in-2017/

certainly is.

[Semprini]

25 minutes ago, bluenova said:

Germany on the 16th. Netherlands on the 18th. Is that a Pukkelpop shaped hole for Moderat? http://moderat.fm/new-tour-festival-dates-in-2017/

5 shows in 5 days though. Not saying it isn't doable but the most gigs they've got in a row on that poster is 3. Granted there will be more to come so that could change but they're also free for 2 days of RW. 

Hope they're up for the challenge though as the live show is always excellent. Likely Dance Hall headliner, or at a push the Marquee.

[DDave]

http://endoftheroadfestival.com/line-up/music/

Some great names there.

[DDave]

Lowlands new names

London Grammar, Michael Kiwanuka, ARCHITECTS, Bastille, Billy Talent, Cypress Hill, Future Islands, Glass Animals, Nina Kraviz, Robert Hood (DJ set), Talaboman, BALOJI, Denzel Curry, Palace, shame, SMIB

Apart from Mumfords and The Editors that's looking like a pretty good line up. I'm hoping that Bastille and the Editors won't be a repeat for Pukkelpop but they probably will :-(

Edited February 8, 2017 by DiscothequeDave

[DDave]

If the rumours for V festival are true then Mumfords would be our Thursday headliner if they were announced. It'd mean them playing 4 nights in a row but they've a 4 night run on their schedule in the US so it's very likely.

[Semprini]

10 hours ago, DiscothequeDave said:

If the rumours for V festival are true then Mumfords would be our Thursday headliner if they were announced. It'd mean them playing 4 nights in a row but they've a 4 night run on their schedule in the US so it's very likely.

I know it says 15th on Mumford's website for Frequency but, with the exception of Zurich Openair and Lolla Berlin, every festival they're doing is currently listed as them playing the opening day. There's an outside chance they could be at Frequency on Thursday, which would rule them out of PKP if the V rumours are true. Maybe the change in days for Frequency was so that they could accommodate Mumford's? Would make sense as they could play there on Tuesday, have a day off and then do the 4 shows Thurs-Sun.

Loads of decent names at Boomtown, really hoping there's plenty of overlap. Would happily take M.I.A., The Specials, Cypress Hill, Sugarhill Gang, Toots and the Maytals, Dub FX, Protoje, Altern 8 and far too many of the DJs to list. Think the PKP line up will once again have plenty of strength in depth, which is one of the main reasons why I go each year!!

Hope I'm wrong Dave but not sure I share your optimism about us getting an early announcement this year. Been thinking about the Lowlands situation and reckon they've done it because of the competition from BKS. Their line up this year is a big step up from previous editions so think the Lowlands organisers are seriously concerned about people going there instead, hence the early announcement. Happy to stand corrected but I don't get the impression many people from outside Holland go to Lowlands (look at this forum for instance, the Lowlands thread is virtually dead each year) so they're relying on 'locals' to buy most of the tickets. If you're only going to do one festival this summer then BKS is a serious contender and will no doubt draw lots of people away from Lowlands.