2019 Headliners

[FloorFiller]

Still going with The 1975 headlining R/L and possibly popping up at Glastonbury in some other capacity, whether it be a secret set or Pyramid sub cause they love the place, but would be happy if they were announced as that’s one night I can be away from the Pyramid, hopefully at something amazing.

[EamerRed]

24 minutes ago, briddj said:

Point is that The 1975 could headline any UK festival they wanted (where they were wanted) next summer. Therefore, they will not headline the Other stage at Glasto.

New Order, Chemical Brothers, Massive Attack, etc  will never top the Pyramid again.

Huge difference.

Might bookmark this post ?

[BlueDaze]

2 hours ago, eFestivals said:

my current best idea:

The 1975
The Cure
Macca

I am old and easily confused... but i am somewhat baffled by this whole 1975 thing.. whatever happened to the old 'body of work/earning your stripes' sort of thing.? and if that isnt important, why not Catfish, Blossoms or Chvrches..??

Ive had a listen for the last half hour and pretty much exhausted YouTube options. Arent they just a bit of a  twee pop band.? I watched 10 minutes of them with my wife and daughters when they did that Sunday afternoon Pyramid slot and there was just nothing about them. and whilst i didnt see them at Latitude, wife & daughter again did and said they bombed...

someone on this thread earlier said that they should be given the chance as Glastonbury needs to "step up and support new music" (or something like that). I dont think Glastonbury can be accused of not supporting new music, doesnt JP and Other do just that? and to large crowds..

Whilst i am not a tremendous fan of the genre, i would rather see the boy Stormzy given the chance. At least he has some balls, personality and represents something...

I think those headliners are missing something American and female..If they cant afford Madge, then surely Gaga fits the bill..?

Anyway, why should i worry..? I am fortunate enough to have a ticket and can vote with my feet and watch an alternative.. (Flaming Lips trumps Radiohead anyone.?!)

[EamerRed]

3 minutes ago, BlueDaze said:

I am old and easily confused... but i am somewhat baffled by this whole 1975 thing.. whatever happened to the old 'body of work/earning your stripes' sort of thing.? and if that isnt important, why not Catfish, Blossoms or Chvrches..??

Merit aside, Catfish, Blossoms and Chvrches all have a fairly strong fanbase but none of those 3 have an obsessive youth following quite like The 1975. They are on a different level in that respect.

Edited October 12, 2018 by EamerRed

[eFestivals]

4 minutes ago, BlueDaze said:

I am old and easily confused... but i am somewhat baffled by this whole 1975 thing.. whatever happened to the old 'body of work/earning your stripes' sort of thing.? and if that isnt important, why not Catfish, Blossoms or Chvrches..??

because those bands can't shift tickets in the way The 1975 can.

[The Other Steve]

41 minutes ago, briddj said:

The 1975 are huge. Like them or not. Definitely not Other headliners.

I just don't get the 1975 at all.  There are bands I don't like but I recognise they are good and others will love them but with the 1975 I really don't get it.  Have I missed something?  Can someone share something I should really listen to and give them another chance?

[BlueDaze]

1 minute ago, eFestivals said:

because those bands can't shift tickets in the way The 1975 can.

Tickets have already been shifted... (and dont take that personally, god only knows you deserve one more than most for providing this forum and basically promoting the festival.. i sincerly hope you get one..)

2 minutes ago, EamerRed said:

Merit aside, Catfish, Blossoms and Chvrches all have a fairly strong fanbase but none of those 3 have an obsessive youth following quite like The 1975. They are on a different level in that respect.

but wont the obsessive youth following fill The Other rather than half fill The Pyramid.?

[RossTC]

21 minutes ago, SwedgeAntilles said:

Is it still just one of them doing the live shows? (I can never remember if it was Tom or Ed that said he was retiring from it) 

Was two of them on stage last week, couldn't tell from where i was who was who though.

[ghostdancer1]

is there any markets on laying headliners? I'd put good money on The 1975 not headlining G19.

e: although Stormzy is far less likely, so that's worth a few bob.

Edited October 12, 2018 by ghostdancer1

[eFestivals]

2 minutes ago, BlueDaze said:

Tickets have already been shifted

yep, but on the basis there'll be some popular beat combos on the bill.  

[SwedgeAntilles]

2 minutes ago, RossTC said:

Was two of them on stage last week, couldn't tell from where i was who was who though.

Quick Google says that Ed chucked live shows in 2014 to concentrate on studying, presume given that was 4 years ago he's back full time now. 

[mufcok]

Just now, SwedgeAntilles said:

Quick Google says that Ed chucked live shows in 2014 to concentrate on studying, presume given that was 4 years ago he's back full time now. 

Yeah they're back together now

[Brave Sir Robin]

29 minutes ago, eFestivals said:

particularly as it's still funding Murdoch. Yeah, loving it. 

Yes, but if your theory is correct and those bets all come in, you will therefore have caused Murdoch a loss! Sticking it to the man!

[The Martini Police]

1 hour ago, Sasperella said:

I was wondering that...It seemed like something you might say as a joke to deflect from the fact that you were actually doing Glastonbury "urrrrm....i think i have a wedding or some shit....yeh, that's it". But maybe the poster knows the source very well 

It wasn't like that at all. Blake (who runs AMUS) has a wedding Glasto weekend and was worried he'd miss them at Glasto. He spoke to someone from AM's record label who said they're not playing. As you can probably guess from my username, I've followed AM closely this year. The things he's provided correct info on includes but isn't limited to: exact album announcement date, album release, the list of festivals they were to play (including Primavera despite a lot of insistence they wouldn't) and where they'd play on tour. I would be very very surprised if he got incorrect info and said it publicly.

[BlueDaze]

9 minutes ago, eFestivals said:

yep, but on the basis there'll be some popular beat combos on the bill.  

and i very much hope to enjoy some of those popular beat combos myself ? (i really wish that The Bluetones would play - Avalon would be nice)... but you dont get so many of the headlining....

[Guest]

41 minutes ago, eFestivals said:

particularly as it's still funding Murdoch. Yeah, loving it. 

I don't think sky have anything to do with sky bet mate.

[Divein]

1 minute ago, eastynh said:

I don't think sky have anything to do with sky bet mate.

I cant tell if you're joking or not....

[dentalplan]

Just now, Divein said:

I cant tell if you're joking or not....

He’s right. That’s quite surprising.

[Xeph1995]

I'd be so disappointed to see a a band like the 1975 get a headline spot..

[Guest]

Just now, Divein said:

I cant tell if you're joking or not....

No mate honestly. It was a topic that came up on the City forum I go on. Not sure how sky sports news could give their our sources understand bullshit in regards to transfer rumours. Surely that is a conflict of interests? I have no facts to back this up and only going off what was said on Bluemoon, but It does make sense.

[mufcok]

1 minute ago, eastynh said:

No mate honestly. It was a topic that came up on the City forum I go on. Not sure how sky sports news could give their our sources understand bullshit in regards to transfer rumours. Surely that is a conflict of interests? I have no facts to back this up and only going off what was said on Bluemoon, but It does make sense.

I find that very bizarre if true, given that all Soccer Saturday pundits are plastered all over it

[Guest]

4 minutes ago, dentalplan said:

He’s right. That’s quite surprising.

Surprising that I am right or that Sky have nothing to do with Sky bet? ??

[ghostdancer1]

In 2015, Sky plc sold an 80 percent stake in the company to CVC Capital Partners for £600 million,^[1] with Sky retaining a 20% stake in the company and agreeing to a long-term licence of the Sky brand.^[2] In 2018, CVC and Sky agreed to sell Sky Betting & Gaming to The Stars Group for £3.4 billion.^[3]

 

[The Martini Police]

1 minute ago, eastynh said:

No mate honestly. It was a topic that came up on the City forum I go on. Not sure how sky sports news could give their our sources understand bullshit in regards to transfer rumours. Surely that is a conflict of interests? I have no facts to back this up and only going off what was said on Bluemoon, but It does make sense.

Yeah I had a chat with some mates about this too with regards to the Villa manager speculation and odds. However:

Sky Bet is majority-owned by CVC Capital Partners, the private equity firm which used to control Formula One motor racing, and had been planning a £3bn flotation of the gaming company. CVC holds 71% of Sky Bet's shares, while Sky plc, the owner of Sky News, has a 20% stake

20% still enough to be a conflict of course so not sure how they get away with it.

[Hutchmaster]

Haven't really seen her mentioned at all, but is Flo and her machine out of the running completely? Number 1 album this year, (nearly) sold out arena tour and loves the festival. Too soon from 2015?