Other Stage

[kalifire]

Man, I really need to revisit Tame Impala. I haven't really listened to any of their stuff since Innerspeaker, which I thought was great.

Does their sound change much?

[The Martini Police]

Probably been called already but Fatboy Slim would be an easy solution wouldn’t he? Massive name, guaranteed to be at the festival, dance act, likely to play/willing to a play Prodigy tribute.

[thrillhouse188]

2 minutes ago, kalifire said:

Man, I really need to revisit Tame Impala. I haven't really listened to any of their stuff since Innerspeaker, which I thought was great.

Does their sound change much?

Currents is a slight change in direction from the other two records.. ?

[chatty]

Its a shame Groove Armada have ruled themselves completely out now because they would be pretty much the perfect band to replace the Prodigy on short notice. Seem willing, are similar music and I think theyd put on a great show and tribute. Guess you could argue they arent big enough to take that spot though. 

 

[chatty]

22 minutes ago, The Martini Police said:

Probably been called already but Fatboy Slim would be an easy solution wouldn’t he? Massive name, guaranteed to be at the festival, dance act, likely to play/willing to a play Prodigy tribute.

Id be all game for that or any other type of tribute. Get a DJ on blasting their tunes out. Maybes have some guests come up and play/sing some of their tunes. Be a great tribute to Keith. 

Cant see it but I would certainly go and rock that. 

[Hugh Jass]

44 minutes ago, dentalplan said:

 

Don't see that happening at all. Top two stages being Foals and The Killers would leave many at a loose end. Then you've got to think that they were trying to entertain a certain section of the clientele with The Prodigy so they'd go for something closer to that.

No different to bumping up the Courteeners though. I just think they’ll go for a name, and they’re available.

Could even shift Chems to the Saturday if they’re worried about clashes.

[dentalplan]

2 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said:

No different to bumping up the Courteeners though. I just think they’ll go for a name, and they’re available.

Could even shift Chems to the Saturday if they’re worried about clashes.

I don’t think they’ll bump Courteeners up either, that seems more far-fetched than Foals doing it. Don’t think they can just bounce acts around the lineup like moving Chem Bros’ day though.

[lobo]

43 minutes ago, Mattymooz said:

Mark Ronson maybe? Especially with Miley already on that day + King Princess playing elsewhere. I think hes doing Parklife earlier in the month?

That’d be a good back up shout. Especially if he brings out miley, Kevin Parker, ghostface  killa, lily allen and  santigold to guest on the tracks he’s already done with them. Was a proper party on the other stage last time he played. 

Edited March 16, 2019 by lobo

[Matt42]

If courteeners are subbing the other then it is fishy they aren’t on the poster and gives weight to whether or not they are sorting the slot out.

Also I remember in the past emily said that after the lineup drop they often get bands or acts calling asking if they could play. Maybe it’s a good idea to keep the slot free and see if anyone falls into their lap. 

[Guest]

21 minutes ago, Matt42 said:

If courteeners are subbing the other then it is fishy they aren’t on the poster and gives weight to whether or not they are sorting the slot out.

Nobody's positions are on the poster though

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

I see Pendulum have stepped in to cover for the Prodigy at SW4. I'm still of the opinion that they'd also be a half decent substitute on the Other Stage. Maybe they're less likely given this news but it doesn't suggest any exclusivity in the announcement

[Superunknown]

28 minutes ago, Supernintendo Chalmers said:

I see Pendulum have stepped in to cover for the Prodigy at SW4. I'm still of the opinion that they'd also be a half decent substitute on the Other Stage. Maybe they're less likely given this news but it doesn't suggest any exclusivity in the announcement

Think it says they're opening a new chapter starting at SW4 or something along those lines which to me would rule them out.

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

Just now, Superunknown said:

Think it says they're opening a new chapter starting at SW4 or something along those lines which to me would rule them out.

Yeah, debuting new material. I agree, it looks unlikely 

[Acid_Haze]

On 3/16/2019 at 9:48 PM, Matt42 said:

If courteeners are subbing the other then it is fishy they aren’t on the poster and gives weight to whether or not they are sorting the slot out.

Also I remember in the past emily said that after the lineup drop they often get bands or acts calling asking if they could play. Maybe it’s a good idea to keep the slot free and see if anyone falls into their lap. 

Everyone is talking about Courteeners subbing Other on Saturday but I really can’t see them put against Liam Gallagher, the Mancs at the festival would have a breakdown

(no offence intended as I am a Mancunian)

[RarerThanDandyB]

7 hours ago, Acid_Haze said:

Everyone is talking about Courteeners subbing Other on Saturday but I really can’t see them put against Liam Gallagher, the Mancs at the festival would have a breakdown

(no offence intended as I am a Mancunian)

I’m from Bolton, I understand the issue. For me it’d have to be Teeners.

[sisco]

8 hours ago, Acid_Haze said:

Everyone is talking about Courteeners subbing Other on Saturday but I really can’t see them put against Liam Gallagher, the Mancs at the festival would have a breakdown

(no offence intended as I am a Mancunian)

Personally think that info was wrong.  I still think it’s the Chemical Brothers vs The Killers on Saturday night and Vampire Weekend for the Sunday other spot

[FloorFiller]

1 minute ago, sisco said:

Personally think that info was wrong.  I still think it’s the Chemical Brothers vs The Killers on Saturday night and Vampire Weekend for the Sunday other spot

I’m inclined to agree about Chemical Bros still being a possibility for the Saturday but what with The Prodigy almost definitely being originally lined up for the third Other slot I don’t see how it could now be Vampire Weekend, especially opposite The Cure - that makes just as little sense as Liam vs Courteeners.

[sisco]

8 minutes ago, FloorFiller said:

I’m inclined to agree about Chemical Bros still being a possibility for the Saturday but what with The Prodigy almost definitely being originally lined up for the third Other slot I don’t see how it could now be Vampire Weekend, especially opposite The Cure - that makes just as little sense as Liam vs Courteeners.

I knewer younger act (they are aren’t they?) vs a Heritage act.  I’m more inclined to believe they’ll bump someone up rather than replacing 

[JoeyT]

Is there a reason the festival don't confirm days for the acts on the first poster drop? Minus the headliners of course.

Also is there anything which stipulates once confirmed an artist / act isn't allowed to confirm which day / spot they are playing?

Seems odd that only a handful of acts confirm the day etc.

[eFestivals]

4 minutes ago, JoeyT said:

Is there a reason the festival don't confirm days for the acts on the first poster drop? Minus the headliners of course.

it's just a way to drive publicity.

Just about all festivals (there are a few exceptions) announce their line-up in stages. Each announcement creates some publicity.

 

4 minutes ago, JoeyT said:

Also is there anything which stipulates once confirmed an artist / act isn't allowed to confirm which day / spot they are playing?

Seems odd that only a handful of acts confirm the day etc.

I don't think there is, although I'm not sure.

What I think is going on is that because bands are used to festivals being responsible for the announcements they tend to not reveal anything that the festival hasn't already revealed.

[Mattymooz]

If Chem Bros are moved to Saturday then they are clashing with Hot Chip and ptentially Jon Hopkins too, which seems equally unlikely

[mcshed]

I don't get why people think 2 similar bands won't be booked to play at the same time. It happens literally every year the stages are booked separately and they're obviously not arsed about clashes.

[The Martini Police]

5 minutes ago, Mattymooz said:

If Chem Bros are moved to Saturday then they are clashing with Hot Chip and ptentially Jon Hopkins too, which seems equally unlikely

Agreed. This combined with the Prodigy info makes it very unlikely IMO.

[FloorFiller]

4 minutes ago, mcshed said:

I don't get why people think 2 similar bands won't be booked to play at the same time. It happens literally every year the stages are booked separately and they're obviously not arsed about clashes.

There must be some correspondence between the main stages, and having Liam from Oasis and a wannabe Oasis playing the two biggest stages at the same time seems a bit dumb, both for fans of that kind of thing and non-fans. 

[mcshed]

11 minutes ago, FloorFiller said:

There must be some correspondence between the main stages, and having Liam from Oasis and a wannabe Oasis playing the two biggest stages at the same time seems a bit dumb, both for fans of that kind of thing and non-fans. 

I agree that it is a bit dumb but I also think it is possible.