2019 Headliners

[JoeyT]

Just now, eFestivals said:

not as far as I know.

Cheers. I'll stand away from my imaginary bed in that case.

[Havors]

4 minutes ago, JoeyT said:

Hang on,

Just to confirm is an actual announcement expected today or?

Not sure.... However the last couple of years we have known 2 of the 3 headliners by February. All 3 by first week or two in March. 

Expect something in the next week or two for sure. 

[SwedgeAntilles]

1 minute ago, Woffy said:

Another slot. Nice.

The SJPTSWMWGTHTPNAY Slot.

Its catchy 

[Livvy13]

1 minute ago, eFestivals said:

Can't really see him playing on the Saturday now.

What about him subbing Stormzy like we assumed Liam was going to? 

[Bradders]

3 minutes ago, eFestivals said:

Can't really see him playing on the Saturday now.

Yeah, he’s playing next year

[Mezhyp1]

Big up Brandon and his boys from this resale desperado 

[Hugh Jass]

9 minutes ago, eFestivals said:

Can't really see him playing on the Saturday now.

Friday then? Against Stormzy would be a laugh.

[dentalplan]

43 minutes ago, FloorFiller said:

Glastonbury 2019, featuring the headliners from all your favourite midsized festivals such as Wireless, Latitude and Bestival.

This is what happens when you put all your eggs in one McCartney shaped basket. 

The Cure and The Killers were big for those festivals though. Would’ve been delusional to think either were no longer Glasto headline status.

Besides, these are acts that headline festivals everywhere. Glastonbury operates on a low budget and does very well to get the acts it does. Can’t whinge when there aren’t any legendary acts or stadium headliners available and willing to throw in a cheap gig for the title of Glastonbury headliner in a given year.

The Killers ain’t the greatest but I’m sure Liam Gallagher (also a festival headliner) topping the bill was not much further down the list. Be thankful!

[dentalplan]

1 minute ago, Hugh Jass said:

Friday then? Against Stormzy would be a laugh.

For Noel it would be, aye.

[Honeybane]

Does anyone know the likeliness of the Chems playing?

This undercard needs to be a belter

[eFestivals]

1 minute ago, Honeybane said:

Does anyone know the likeliness of the Chems playing?

very strong

[Homer]

1 minute ago, Honeybane said:

Does anyone know the likeliness of the Chems playing?

This undercard needs to be a belter

They were on 6 the other day and when asked they said it could be happening. And they are playing the Eden Project on the Friday night.

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

1 minute ago, Honeybane said:

Does anyone know the likeliness of the Chems playing?

This undercard needs to be a belter

Looks probable given that they're in Cornwall on the Friday but that's by no means a guarantee

[Honeybane]

4 minutes ago, eFestivals said:

very strong

What I'm hoping for is Chems headlining Other, Thom Yorke or Low headlining Park and then Foals or Tame Impala (unlikely) Headlining Other. Imo that would be strong - I bloody hate having f all to see in the headline splot dunno why

[sisco]

I love The Killers so I for one am very very happy my this.  

[JoBalls]

Well, at least it should be marginally easier to get tickets for next year...

[CaledonianGonzo]

Where should I start with The Killers?  Best album? Any famous songs?

[SwedgeAntilles]

Just now, CaledonianGonzo said:

Where should I start with The Killers?  Best album? Any famous songs?

Where's that fella who's favourite album of all time is 'Sam's Town'?

[Wooderson]

The “be thankful” stuff never sat well with me. After a fallow year the fest should have done better, soz.

[Wooderson]

2 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Where should I start with The Killers?  Best album? Any famous songs?

Ace cover of Gas Panic. 

[eFestivals]

4 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Where should I start with The Killers?  Best album? Any famous songs?

I've got ham but I'm not a hamster

[Havors]

I think the Killers are great always a good show..... However...... I think they stalk me and have headlined festivals ive been to countless times now... including last year at IOW.. I would rather someone else have a chance

[CaledonianGonzo]

I'll say this for The Killers - they've done well for a band fronted by a haunted ventriloquist's dummy. 

They may not have the tunes or the setlist, but he has a sparkly jacket and a revolving bow-tie.

[Bradders]

2 minutes ago, Wooderson said:

The “be thankful” stuff never sat well with me. After a fallow year the fest should have done better, soz.

I wouldn’t say it’s about being thankful, more “who else could they have got?”. They have a set fee and they can make offers but if The Mac and Macca don’t want to do it then what else can they do?

Upping the fee would set a dangerous precedent and change Glastonbury away from what makes it great into being money and headliner-focussed. Not worth it when we can just go to one of the many other stages.

[FakeEmpire]

The Killers will go down well with the "cancel-kanye-and-book-a-rock-band-like-foo-fighters-brigade".   It's an uninspired booking, sure, but they'll have a huge crowd and will go down will the casual attendee.