2019 Headliners

[Hugh Jass]

1 minute ago, ghostdancer1 said:

Fleetwood Mac 4.0?

playing Wembley the week before. although I have a vague memory of Emily ruling them out?

She ruled them out when Macca looked likely, maybe they're back in the running now?

[RarerThanDandyB]

I love the Strokes and the Cure so hearing them headline the pyramid, for me, is a dream.

[thrillhouse188]

Where did The Cure come from btw? Are they defo nailed on? 

[Havors]

Just now, 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.

As much as I think Stormzy is not too bad as a whole that headliner trio is the worst ive ever seen for Glasto (thats just my opinion obviously not a factual statement) By the way 2008 was awesome headline trio  

[chatty]

If its Strokes, Cure and Stormzy then its gonna be one of the weakest headlining festivals for a while. That said Ive never seen the Strokes and ill get to go wandering the other nights so im not that fussed. Might even sack The Strokes off and go see Wu Tang if they clash. 

Be interesting to see how the clashes are cause the Pyramid is likely gonna be quieter than previous years. I can see a lot of peipke choosing Wu Tang or Chemical Brothers over the Strokes tbh. 

[incident]

Just now, thrillhouse188 said:

Where did The Cure come from btw? Are they defo nailed on? 

Yes. But until about an hour ago, so was Macca.

[thrillhouse188]

1 minute ago, Hugh Jass said:

She ruled them out when Macca looked likely, maybe they're back in the running now?

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?

[RarerThanDandyB]

Just now, thrillhouse188 said:

Where did The Cure come from btw? Are they defo nailed on? 

Robert Smiths from Blackpool and the band formed in Crawley as per the twitter bio which also states they played a first show in 1978.

[Hugh Jass]

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.

[Havors]

Just now, RarerThanDandyB said:

Robert Smiths from Blackpool and the band formed in Crawley as per the twitter bio which also states they played a first show in 1978.

Good one

[Crazyfool01]

cure iouser and cure iouser  

[thrillhouse188]

1 minute ago, RarerThanDandyB said:

Robert Smiths from Blackpool and the band formed in Crawley as per the twitter bio which also states they played a first show in 1978.

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

[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.