JSmurphy Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shuttlep Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 53 minutes ago, FloorFiller said: Them subbing this year was essentially an admittance from them that they're never gonna headline and sub is the best they could hope for. They aren't getting any bigger. It's all downhill from here for them. I would have said the same about Coldplay they are more than big enough to headline, I think them before Edd was very random Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy101 Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 46 minutes ago, FuzzyDunlop said: 2 years is a long time in music. Taylor Swift and the Arctic Monkeys would probably be the favourites to do it as it stands IMO. Kendrick could well be the other, but I think a grime act is more likely. New Arctic Monkeys record confirmed for this year apparently, their own tours next year then high profile festival circuit 2019? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingcrawler Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 7 minutes ago, shuttlep said: I would have said the same about Coldplay they are more than big enough to headline, I think them before Edd was very random Yeah, Coldplay probably have peaked but that peak is being the biggest band in the world. Even if their popularity dips a little they'll still be a huge act and whether people on here like it or not will definitely headline again. Compare that to Biffy who at their peak were more along the lines of Arcade Fire or Kasabian in terms of recent headliners and that peak was at least four years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Lawn Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 2 hours ago, shuttlep said: I would have said the same about Coldplay they are more than big enough to headline, I think them before Edd was very random You are quite out of touch with the zeitgeist there, friend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzyDunlop Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 15 hours ago, Tommy101 said: New Arctic Monkeys record confirmed for this year apparently, their own tours next year then high profile festival circuit 2019? I would guess so. I have a funny relationship with the Arctic Monkeys. I think they are definitely a lot of rungs up from the indie landfill, I always enjoy them when I hear their stuff, but I hardly listen to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shuttlep Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 14 hours ago, GETOFFAMYLAWN said: You are quite out of touch with the zeitgeist there, friend. I always have been I am still waiting for BananaRama to headline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 The never-ending quandary over headliners. Big well-known established band - too predictable Newer band currently ruling the world - not enough back catalogue Established band with high quality but not chart-troubling - won't pull a crowd Band with guitars - why do we always have a guitar band? Rap / hip hop / grime act - not right for Glastonbury / Kanye didn't work Popular band smashing the charts - too mainstream / bland / poppy Previous headliner guaranteed to put on a show - safe option 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addicted2noise Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 3 hours ago, FuzzyDunlop said: I would guess so. I have a funny relationship with the Arctic Monkeys. I think they are definitely a lot of rungs up from the indie landfill, I always enjoy them when I hear their stuff, but I hardly listen to them. Yeah I find them more consistently very good rather than great, each album always have moments brilliance but one or two duff tracks too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose-Colored Boy Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 21 hours ago, JSmurphy said: WWD came out two years ago next week so I assumed the follow-up would be almost done by now. Oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkic Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 21 minutes ago, Zac Quinn said: WWD came out two years ago next week so I assumed the follow-up would be almost done by now. Oh well. They've only just finished touring though so perhaps they were waiting for the break before starting the new one. Of all the bands who could step up I think they are one of the most likely, a lot will depend on how this next album is received I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guypjfreak Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 9 hours ago, Quark said: The never-ending quandary over headliners. Big well-known established band - too predictable Newer band currently ruling the world - not enough back catalogue Established band with high quality but not chart-troubling - won't pull a crowd Band with guitars - why do we always have a guitar band? Rap / hip hop / grime act - not right for Glastonbury / Kanye didn't work Popular band smashing the charts - too mainstream / bland / poppy Previous headliner guaranteed to put on a show - safe option Rap /hippidy hop /Grim acts no good for Glastonbury.. Well said old son 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guypjfreak Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 I'd like to see levellers come back to headline a stage in 2019.. Great music. Great back catalogue and seems to fit Glastonbury well even tho they and Mr E seem to have had a falling out in the past.. Better than coldplay or Tyler swift lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 9 hours ago, Quark said: The never-ending quandary over headliners. Big well-known established band - too predictable Newer band currently ruling the world - not enough back catalogue Established band with high quality but not chart-troubling - won't pull a crowd Band with guitars - why do we always have a guitar band? Rap / hip hop / grime act - not right for Glastonbury / Kanye didn't work Popular band smashing the charts - too mainstream / bland / poppy Previous headliner guaranteed to put on a show - safe option I largely agree, except for this one "Big well-known established band - too predictable" If we're talking bands who haven't played before, then the problem is that there aren't enough of them and there's interminable negotiation over fees (Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac). Other than Fleetwood Mac, I can't think of any other established bands big enough to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve1000 Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 (edited) 54 minutes ago, stuartbert two hats said: Other than Fleetwood Mac, I can't think of any other established bands big enough to play. AC/DC, GNR , Maiden, Depeche, Pearl Jam, Eminem + Madonna (if not only bands) etc etc although all of the above will probably never happen Edited August 23, 2017 by Steve1000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Lawn Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 I find it quite sad that Madonna will never be booked to headline, there's loads of male artists who've been allowed to grow old and do all kinds of stupid shit and people still lap them up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentalplan Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 Woulda thought Madge's absence was her call rather than the festival's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eFestivals Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 8 hours ago, dentalplan said: Woulda thought Madge's absence was her call rather than the festival's. that's my guess, based on the salary-like prices of her shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostdancer1 Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 I'll humour him and say, yes of course, it's because she's a woman that she's never headlined. happy now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yokel Again Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 11 hours ago, guypjfreak said: I'd like to see levellers come back to headline a stage in 2019.. Yes yes yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eFestivals Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 11 hours ago, guypjfreak said: I'd like to see levellers come back to headline a stage in 2019. or just go to your choice of about 20 festivals in almost any year to see them headline a stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guypjfreak Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 11 hours ago, guypjfreak said: Rap /hippidy hop /Grim acts no good for Glastonbury.. Well said old son Come on down voted for that........give this genre of music a stage of their own old sons.. Give them a field of their own.... I know some people like it... Christ I'll be even nicer give them a festival of their own...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guypjfreak Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 12 minutes ago, eFestivals said: or just go to your choice of about 20 festivals in almost any year to see them headline a stage. It's more for the nostalgia of the festival old son.. Or you could just have coldplay again.. Nothing wrong with a bit of nostalgia imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentalplan Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 13 minutes ago, guypjfreak said: Come on down voted for that........give this genre of music a stage of their own old sons.. Give them a field of their own.... I know some people like it... Christ I'll be even nicer give them a festival of their own...... Give Levellers a festival of their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guypjfreak Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 19 minutes ago, dentalplan said: Give Levellers a festival of their own. Yak Yak Yakk lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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