fatyeti24 Posted May 12, 2017 Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 Maybe she's just forgotten that Ed Sheeran's already been announced. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_c Posted May 12, 2017 Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 Do we think this is the hottest thread ever? 61 pages in less than 48 hours is pretty impressive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Finn Posted May 12, 2017 Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 (edited) Have re-read the quote from Emily and it seems clear (at least to me) that she is referring to The Other Stage opener slot. "I haven't even hinted or told anyone it's coming and we've managed to keep it completely quiet for the first time ever." Given that James self-confirmed themselves for the slot three months before the festival and Tim Burgess from The Charlatans dropped just about every hint possible before they played, this could explain why EE says the above. This could of course be a bit of over-analysis and it might just refer to all 'secrets' not being kept totally confidential [and I don't remember Beady Eye or Kaiser Chiefs being widely suspected until the eve of the festival] but hadn't seen this mentioned anywhere else, so thought it worth raising. Edited May 12, 2017 by Huckleberry Finn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasperella Posted May 12, 2017 Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 Also the use of the word "it"....like it must refer to a specific slot that they have every year...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwedgeAntilles Posted May 12, 2017 Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 3 minutes ago, Huckleberry Finn said: Have re-read the quote from Emily and it seems clear (at least to me) that she is referring to The Other Stage opener slot. "I haven't even hinted or told anyone it's coming and we've managed to keep it completely quiet for the first time ever." Given that James self-confirmed themselves for the slot three months before the festival and Tim Burgess from The Charlatans dropped just about every hint possible before they played, this could explain why EE says the above. This could of course be a bit of over-analysis and it might just refer to all 'secrets' not being kept totally confidential [and I don't remember Beady Eye or Kaiser Chiefs being widely suspected until the eve of the festival] but hadn't seen this mentioned anywhere else, so thought it worth raising. Nah mate, you're barking up the wrong tree. It's a Led Zeppelin-Stone Roses-Daft Punk super group playing on Thursday night at Arcadia. Gonna be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnomicide Posted May 12, 2017 Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 This thread is getting like the secret resales one. You go away for a couple of hours and 6 more pages have appeared, now just checking the last page to see if anything has happened. In other news, Robert Plant on here is like Prince used to be on the headliner threads, every 6 or seven posts someone else mentions him and/or Led Zep like it's not been considered before. Bloody marvellous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny-yen Posted May 12, 2017 Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 8 minutes ago, Huckleberry Finn said: Have re-read the quote from Emily and it seems clear (at least to me) that she is referring to The Other Stage opener slot. "I haven't even hinted or told anyone it's coming and we've managed to keep it completely quiet for the first time ever." Given that James self-confirmed themselves for the slot three months before the festival and Tim Burgess from The Charlatans dropped just about every hint possible before they played, this could explain why EE says the above. This could of course be a bit of over-analysis and it might just refer to all 'secrets' not being kept totally confidential [and I don't remember Beady Eye or Kaiser Chiefs being widely suspected until the eve of the festival] but hadn't seen this mentioned anywhere else, so thought it worth raising. Could the same quote be seen as directed to the Sunday Legends Slot? That one's not been officially given to Bazza Gibb, I think. It's just assumed to be him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonaneas Posted May 12, 2017 Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 4 minutes ago, Sasperella said: Also the use of the word "it"....like it must refer to a specific slot that they have every year...? So "it" = legends slot or other opener, given the pyramid opener is confirmed as Hacienda classical. Elton John could probably do either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonaneas Posted May 12, 2017 Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 If we've ruled out a Thursday headliner and the top 5/6 acts being moved etc, and assuming it is another act, it would have to be someone who is almost big enough to headline, or to be called "big" by EE, but has such a huge reputation & acclaimed history, but would also be very happy not headlining if they were a bit private or reclusive in their later years. So I suggest Kate Bush. Legends or Park headline for the anniversary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Untz Posted May 12, 2017 Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 6 minutes ago, Bonaneas said: So "it" = legends slot or other opener, given the pyramid opener is confirmed as Hacienda classical. Elton John could probably do either. Elton is not opening the Other. He's not Northern for a start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Cull Posted May 12, 2017 Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 (edited) I've cracked it, it's The Guns n Stone Roses supergroup. Edited May 12, 2017 by DJ Cull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Finn Posted May 12, 2017 Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 2 minutes ago, johnny-yen said: Could the same quote be seen as directed to the Sunday Legends Slot? That one's not been officially given to Bazza Gibb, I think. It's just assumed to be him. 2 minutes ago, Bonaneas said: So "it" = legends slot or other opener, given the pyramid opener is confirmed as Hacienda classical. Elton John could probably do either. Personally, I think people are trying to rope the legends slot into the speculation because the idea of Barry Gibb, particularly after his guest appearance alongside Coldplay, isn't overly exciting. Though maybe the festival not formally announcing him for the slot is creating some uncertainty. But I can't deny the slot is fixed as Emily indicates. But the difference is have Glastonbury ever tried to keep the slot a secret? Emily suggests they have previous tried to keep whatever they have up their sleeve, silent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morph100 Posted May 12, 2017 Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 Park anniversary isn't it? Big surprises already been mentioned for there so prob an act or two there of middling to large size? or daft punk with the jacksons feat michael Jackson hologram in the tiny tea tent Wednesday lunch time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloorFiller Posted May 12, 2017 Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 Just now, Huckleberry Finn said: Personally, I think people are trying to rope the legends slot into the speculation because the idea of Barry Gibb, particularly after his guest appearance alongside Coldplay, isn't overly exciting. Though maybe the festival not formally announcing him for the slot is creating some uncertainty. But I can't deny the slot is fixed as Emily indicates. But the difference is have Glastonbury ever tried to keep the slot a secret? Emily suggests they have previous tried to keep whatever they have up their sleeve, silent. Yeah if your theory is correct then the Legend Slot doesn't come in to it as they've always made big announcements about that. Only thing they've regularly tried to keep hushed in recent years has been the Other opener, so I'd go with that. Still saying Elbow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny-yen Posted May 12, 2017 Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 2 minutes ago, morph100 said: Park anniversary isn't it? Big surprises already been mentioned for there so prob an act or two there of middling to large size? or daft punk with the jacksons feat michael Jackson hologram in the tiny tea tent Wednesday lunch time. Good point. The Park started out as Emily's own little project so I'm sure she's keen to put on a big show for its birthday party. Maybe the big surprise will headline there up against the biggest expected crowd of the weekend. Sunday perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr gumby Posted May 12, 2017 Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 10 minutes ago, Untz said: Elton is not opening the Other. He's not Northern for a start. He's from Pinner, which is north of the river. Northern enough, in my book! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger1 Posted May 12, 2017 Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 How about a jarre headline set at the park? Laser light show over the whole site, would be quiet a spectacle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny-yen Posted May 12, 2017 Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 9 minutes ago, DJ Cull said: I've cracked it, it's The Guns n Stone Roses supergroup. Surely The Guns n Rolling Stone Roses supergroup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chatty Posted May 12, 2017 Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 36 minutes ago, arcade fireman said: If one thread could sum this forum up, this would be it. People torturing themselves by coming up with theories why their favourite band will be a surprise edition, mostly by meams of fantasy and setting themselves and everyone else up for a huge monumental depressive session of disappointment when Elbow are announced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briddj Posted May 12, 2017 Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 6 hours ago, ghostdancer1 said: that Friendly Fires set was so good. wish they'd stop dicking around and get back to making music together, nearly 6 years since their last album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musky Posted May 12, 2017 Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 25 minutes ago, Sasperella said: Also the use of the word "it"....like it must refer to a specific slot that they have every year...? Or 'it' as in an inanimate thing, like a new area or feature. There are changes going on in The Common, beyond the expansion of the Temple. Maybe Emily is just very excited about it and thinks it's big news? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Untz Posted May 12, 2017 Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 Just now, mr gumby said: He's from Pinner, which is north of the river. Northern enough, in my book! Behave with your silly geographical relativism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morph100 Posted May 12, 2017 Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 6 minutes ago, johnny-yen said: Good point. The Park started out as Emily's own little project so I'm sure she's keen to put on a big show for its birthday party. Maybe the big surprise will headline there up against the biggest expected crowd of the weekend. Sunday perhaps? Yeah I think some fairly big headliners for the park one prob on first poster other two are still under wraps and one is a big name (stadium seller) but up against Ed to spread the crowds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musky Posted May 12, 2017 Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 6 minutes ago, johnny-yen said: Good point. The Park started out as Emily's own little project so I'm sure she's keen to put on a big show for its birthday party. Maybe the big surprise will headline there up against the biggest expected crowd of the weekend. Sunday perhaps? MDC were having kittens after the Pulp and Radiohead sets in 2011. Unless they can close off the hill, there's zero chance of another big band on there. Then they'd only have to try to deal with the carnage of everyone trying to get into the bowl in front of the stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattyb12 Posted May 12, 2017 Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 It'll be Robbie williams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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