Next Announcement 2017 Thread

[mr gumby]

5 minutes ago, dentalplan said:

You overestimate the calibre of guest the NME awards attracts.

Michael and Emily were there, doesn't get much better, festival-wise!

[shoptildrop]

3 hours ago, shuttlep said:

Socks and Crocs?

Nooooooooooo  

[eFestivals]

12 hours ago, mr gumby said:

http://www.nme.com/news/music/glastonbury-reveal-new-area-for-2017-and-book-twice-as-many-bands-1978755

I know a lot of the info in this article is already known, but Emily saying 'We've made a couple of bookings tonight' caught my eye. If the NME is to be believed (I know!), who was at the awards that she might be referring to? 

if they really made some bookings it's likely to have been sorted with agents and not bands.

[bellboy]

So, if they have booked twice as many bands the options are:

- twice as many stages

- stages are open for the twice the time

- bands are getting half the set time

- any combination of the above

It could be that what she meant was that they've booked twice as many bands as this time last year but left it vague as it sounds better but she wouldn't do that - would she??

[Untz]

Just now, bellboy said:

So, if they have booked twice as many bands the options are:

- twice as many stages

- stages are open for the twice the time

- bands are getting half the set time

- any combination of the above

Or the fifth option: standard Eavis hyperbole.

[CaledonianGonzo]

It probably is hyperbole, yes, but if it means anything at all I'd read it as indication of line-up quality rather than quantity.

i.e. in a regular year they'd have either Diana or Baz, but this year they've booked them both.

Speaking optimistically, of course.

[01seb]

I think it means that they have booked a lot of bands that would've probably played next year if Glasto was on, but may have had to accept lower slots to be able to play this year. 

Thats pretty damn exciting. I'm expecting a very strong lineup, with lots of quality early on. 

[big__phil]

Yeah, think it's probably an indication of quality rather than quantity.

[PorkSoda]

it seems that way with the rumours at the moment, gonna be a busy one 

[stuartbert two hats]

1 hour ago, Untz said:

Or the fifth option: standard Eavis hyperbole.

I'm definitely going for that one.

[The Nal]

Twice as many bands, halving the set times so all bands can just do medleys of their songs. 

[stuartbert two hats]

12 minutes ago, The Nal said:

Twice as many bands, halving the set times so all bands can just do medleys of their songs. 

Judging by the recent setlist, that explain why they've booked The Jacksons.

[Quark]

1 hour ago, Untz said:

Or the fifth option: standard Eavis hyperbole.

Maybe, but this year their hyperbole is the best it's ever been

[big__phil]

2 minutes ago, Quark said:

Maybe, but this year their hyperbole is the best it's ever been

I hear Michael thinks it'll be the best hyperbole yet.

[Heather90]

Or a ban on solo artists? Bands only

[DropBeat]

Excited at the thought of a really strong line up. Can't wait for spring and more information!

Tallies with some of the rumours of strong subs etc. and Emily's earlier teasing of a strong line up at the Park.

Double the clashes, double the fun!

 

[kalifire]

I agree we're in for a strong year. I don't think there'll be any more music than usual, but it's entirely possible we could have several bands/artists who could realistically sub. Look at Barry Gibb and Diana Ross, for example. It's quite possible we could get both this year, whereas either could easily take the legend slot.

[CaledonianGonzo]

Honestly - if they have:

Gibb

Gaga

D-Ro

Brian Wilson

(and Green Day, albeit that one strikes me as least likely)

all showing up in supporting roles then they can take a bow.

Factor in recent developments re Toots and The Jacksons and my cup overfloweth.

[thewayiam]

1 hour ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Honestly - if they have:

Gibb

Gaga

D-Ro

Brian Wilson

(and Green Day, albeit that one strikes me as least likely)

all showing up in supporting roles then they can take a bow.

Factor in recent developments re Toots and The Jacksons and my cup overfloweth.

We should remember that given the lack of money chucked their way that it can be as strong as they want it as long as artists agree to play. I think DiRo will be 4th down and Gibb probably 6th.

It's the final sub I can't be definite of.

But RH, FF, Ed, The XX, Gaga, someone else fair big? Barry Gibbons and Brian Wilson that is big. Add the unlikely in my view too GD.

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

Have they announced when the resale will be yet? If they haven't it must be imminent, surely? Maybe @Gnomicide can provide some non-patterned facts?

[kalifire]

I didn't think they announced the resale until after balance payments have closed.

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

9 minutes ago, kalifire said:

I didn't think they announced the resale until after balance payments have closed.

Balance payments are due in the first week of April, they've usually told us the resale date well before then if I remember correctly

Edit: apologies @kalifire, thanks to the power of the Thingy I can see that the last few resale date announcements were:

2016: 8th April

2015: 8th April

2014: 31st March

2013: 18th March

Edited February 17, 2017 by SPTFRE

[nikkic]

Hyperbole or not, it's exciting. The line up really is shaping up very well. 

Could be the strongest one yet. 

[Hugh Jass]

17 minutes ago, SPTFRE said:

Have they announced when the resale will be yet? If they haven't it must be imminent, surely? Maybe @Gnomicide can provide some non-patterned facts?

Resale date won't be announced until after balance week.

Hypothetically if everyone paid their balances then there would be no resale.

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

2 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said:

Resale date won't be announced until after balance week.

Hypothetically if everyone paid their balances then there would be no resale.

Yeah, I consulted The Thingy and it put me straight. God only knows what I was thinking for a minute there