2019 Headliners

[Little Andy]

1 minute ago, Hugh Jass said:

I just don't see a trio of Stormzy, Stokes and Cure. All three of them are capable of headlining, but in the same year? Not for me Clive.

I think they'll look for someone with a little more "wow" factor.

Agreed. But what if they can't! What's available?

[Glastocat]

4 minutes ago, JoeyT said:

On a scale of combined headliner strength if it is indeed Stormzy, The Cure, The Strokes where does it rank?

I can't decide if it's as bad as 08 or worse? Tempted by worse.

Not even close imo. JayZ, The Verve are undoubtedly headline acts and the kings of leon were pretty much at their peak at the time. as I say imo no comparison.

[FloorFiller]

Fucking hell. I was half expecting to come in this thread one day and for The Cure to be ruled out/replaced by somebody else’s as front runner, which I would’ve been okay with, but Macca being out is a real stinger and I’m not even THAT much of a fan.

Refuse to believe The Strokes are the ‘replacement’ though, even if Emily’s ‘a couple of blokes’ comment does leave the possibilities pretty slim...

[RarerThanDandyB]

Just now, Havors said:

Good one

I am proud of that one. I reckon though it would be a great festival with those touted and there are many of stages and activities. 

[Chef]

Maybe this is an elaborate plan to ease ticket sales for those more dedicated to Glastonbury in 2020. 

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

Well on the bright side, at least my "I have to see McCartney no matter who else is on cos he's a Beatle" conundrum has been removed. 

[dentalplan]

1 minute ago, chatty said:

If its Strokes, Cure and Stormzy then its gonna be one of the weakest headlining festivals for a while.

Of any potential Macca replacements it seems like it’s not going to be on a par with recent years, but really the festival has had a golden era for headliners and got a lot of ‘impossible’ acts to headline. The ones still on the fridge door will probably never come now because the festival just can’t twist their arm into playing. What can the fest really do about it if they’ve crossed off a lot of massive names and the remaining major headliners aren’t coming?

[Phoenix Girl]

Ha Jennifer was right on twitter - knew it. Gutted to miss Macca though.

It’s 100% the Strokes isn’t it. Maybe they are going to surprise us with a new album.

Although I’m 100% still keeping the Gaga dream alive ??

[JoeyT]

1 minute ago, Glastocat said:

Not even close imo. JayZ, The Verve are undoubtedly headline acts and the kings of leon were pretty much at their peak at the time. as I say imo no comparison.

You know what, on second thoughts 08 definitely deserves to ranked higher. 

[Havors]

1 minute ago, Glastocat said:

Not even close imo. JayZ, The Verve are undoubtedly headline acts and the kings of leon were pretty much at their peak at the time. as I say imo no comparison.

2 of my favourite bands and one of my fave rappers... second to none headliners for me in 2008... 

[CaledonianGonzo]

30 minutes ago, Chef said:

New Ian Brown single is playing on the radio. Its a sign...

To turn off the radio

[ParkRanger14]

1 minute ago, Phoenix Girl said:

Ha Jennifer was right on twitter - knew it. Gutted to miss Macca though.

It’s 100% the Strokes isn’t it. Maybe they are going to surprise us with a new album.

Although I’m 100% still keeping the Gaga dream alive ??

Too many 100 percent's there for my liking  

[Little Andy]

I've always thought of 2014 as the weakest headliners of recent times.

[thrillhouse188]

Stormzy   The Cure    The Strokes   >  Radiohead   Foo Fighters   Ed Sheeran

imo ?‍♂️

 

[RarerThanDandyB]

4 minutes ago, thrillhouse188 said:

I was clearly asking where they got the name from! ?

I have a theory Bob's Mob (Thanks for the nickname Dental) foresaw the meltdown and predicted the Strokes are the Cure for Macca not playing and so decided to call the band The Cure. 

[The Nal]

Just now, Little Andy said:

I've always thought of 2014 as the weakest headliners of recent times.

2019: "Hold my beer"

[Havors]

1 minute ago, Little Andy said:

I've always thought of 2014 as the weakest headliners of recent times.

If it wasnt for Arcade Fire I would agree. 

[RarerThanDandyB]

Just now, thrillhouse188 said:

Stormzy   The Cure    The Strokes   >  Radiohead   Foo Fighters   Ed Sheeran

imo ?‍♂️

 

You really want to get down votes, Jesus.

[Havors]

Just now, thrillhouse188 said:

Stormzy   The Cure    The Strokes   >  Radiohead   Foo Fighters   Ed Sheeran

imo ?‍♂️

 

Dont let the door hit you on the way out!

[Phoenix Girl]

1 minute ago, ParkRanger14 said:

Too many 100 percent's there for my liking  

Ha my brain works in numbers. And exaggeration apparently 

[Krisesk]

Don't worry, Mumford & Sons will save us all!

[Gucci Piggy]

11 minutes ago, RarerThanDandyB said:

They wanted to do a festival they had affinity with as they attended as children and see how they do before the leap of headlining debatably the biggest festival in the world.

Plus we don't know if the offer from Glasto was as headliners. I wouldn't be surprised if they tried to book them as subs, even if the band were unlikely to accept it.

7 minutes ago, thrillhouse188 said:

I always thought Fleetwood Mac would make sense, given they're 'too expensive', surely Stormzy is comparatively cheap for headliner which helps make up for it?

Given that Glasto pay small fees anyway I imagine Stormzy will be getting the standard fee. Can't see them being like "Well we only pay 250k to our usual headliners, and whilst that's below your usual fee, because you're not as big as the other ones you're only getting half of that".

[Yokel Again]

11 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said:

I just don't see a trio of Stormzy, Stokes and Cure. All three of them are capable of headlining, but in the same year? Not for me Clive.

I think they'll look for someone with a little more "wow" factor.

Let's hope so. I'd love a big old pyramid headliner to look forward to on just one night. 

[Little Andy]

2 minutes ago, thrillhouse188 said:

Stormzy   The Cure    The Strokes   >  Radiohead   Foo Fighters   Ed Sheeran

imo ?‍♂️

 

In the eyes of Average Joe, no chance.

[RarerThanDandyB]

Just now, Gucci Piggy said:

Given that Glasto pay small fees anyway I imagine Stormzy will be getting the standard fee. Can't see them being like "Well we only pay 250k to our usual headliners, and whilst that's below your usual fee, because you're not as big as the other ones you're only getting half of that".

Thought the rumour floated he is doing it for free?