2020 headliners

[Matt42]

7 minutes ago, SomeoneListeningIn said:

I know they've been discussed somewhat, but I wonder if AC/DC are more of a possibility than we think. They've said in the past that they'd be willing to play, seem to have their reunion dates pretty well embargoed (unless they're not happening at all), and, depending on how you look at it, could fit either description of never played before or in prolonged negotiations.

Just a thought, given that we're still really in the dark here.

Yeah AC/DC is an outside possibility I guess. Would definitely require extra room in the pyramid field and satisfy a lot of people.

Kendrick Lamar   AC/DC   Taylor Swift  would be a very strong trio.

Maybe Aerosmith don’t mind subbing AC/DC?

Edited November 4, 2019 by Matt42

[Ayrshire Chris]

9 minutes ago, SomeoneListeningIn said:

I know they've been discussed somewhat, but I wonder if AC/DC are more of a possibility than we think. They've said in the past that they'd be willing to play, seem to have their reunion dates pretty well embargoed (unless they're not happening at all), and, depending on how you look at it, could fit either description of never played before or in prolonged negotiations.

Just a thought, given that we're still really in the dark here.

A long shot but it would be, in my opinion, a tremendous booking. And a great contrast to Kendrick and Taylor. Add in the other stage with decent headliners and it would be an incredible 50th! 

Oh, and add in beans on toast on the Avalon! 

[Matt42]

Ignore

 

Edited November 4, 2019 by Matt42

[Guest]

can't wait to see the 195

[Matt42]

Just now, SomeoneListeningIn said:

can't wait to see the 195

Swift delete  

[Gromite]

55 minutes ago, mufcok said:

Did someone draw up a list in here of acts who haven't done it and can potentially be considered 'headliner size'? Sure I remember seeing something last week at some point 

Madonna

Taylor Swift

Strokes

Pearl Jam

Kendrick

ACDC 

Depeche Mode

 

credit to RaphPH and CJTM

[mcshed]

Just now, Gromite said:

Madonna

Taylor Swift

Strokes

Pearl Jam

Kendrick

ACDC 

Depeche Mode

 

credit to RaphPH and CJTM

Aerosmith

[jparx]

59 minutes ago, mufcok said:

Did someone draw up a list in here of acts who haven't done it and can potentially be considered 'headliner size'? Sure I remember seeing something last week at some point 

We came up with this as a rough attempt

 

 

[DareToDibble]

9 minutes ago, Ayrshire Chris said:

Oh, and add in beans on toast on the Avalon! 

Ive recently discovered him thanks to @Brave Sir Robin‘s Spotify playlist. Definitely gonna have to pop along and see him!

[mufcok]

Cheers. The Kinks have done it.. haven't they? Most of the rest of the list could do it though, interesting 

[kingcrawler]

23 minutes ago, SomeoneListeningIn said:

I know they've been discussed somewhat, but I wonder if AC/DC are more of a possibility than we think. They've said in the past that they'd be willing to play, seem to have their reunion dates pretty well embargoed (unless they're not happening at all), and, depending on how you look at it, could fit either description of never played before or in prolonged negotiations.

Just a thought, given that we're still really in the dark here.

This is a good shout. I think they've been rumoured for Graspop which is the weekend before Glastonbury and as you say, fit both descriptions for our headliners.

[Matt42]

@SomeoneListeningIn I think you’ve actually put forward a really good shout there. A really big headliner that would require prolonged negotiation etc.

Also it’s not guns and Roses which is great!

Edited November 4, 2019 by Matt42

[roughbloke]

10 minutes ago, mcshed said:

Aerosmith

to add to this, I've also been told they are touring next year. 

Edited November 4, 2019 by endswithMJ

[Matt42]

3 minutes ago, endswithMJ said:

to add to this, I've also been told they are touring next year. 

Touring in Europe or just touring? They’ve got dates in America right up to June.

[thewayiam]

21 hours ago, mcshed said:

But the people saying that The 1975 aren't big enough are just as wrong as those saying Kendrick isn't.

They are both big enough, Stormzy wasn't....and it showed but that's my opinion.

[mufcok]

I'd be surprised if the 1975 headlined the Pyramid, going off Emily's comments. Obviously they aren't 1 of the 2 as they've played before (I'm taking the quote as two acts who've never played the festival at all) and I can't imagine they'd be negotiating; I think they'd jump at the chance to headline.

Edited November 4, 2019 by mufcok

[roughbloke]

3 minutes ago, Matt42 said:

Touring in Europe or just touring? They’ve got dates in America right up to June.

UK

[HeyPorter]

2 minutes ago, thewayiam said:

They are both big enough, Stormzy wasn't....and it showed but that's my opinion.

How did it show? Packed the field more than the Cure and he apparently smashed it. Looked tremendous on the box too. 

[Matt42]

Just now, endswithMJ said:

UK

Oh nice!

[Matt42]

Just now, HeyPorter said:

How did it show? Packed the field more than the Cure and he apparently smashed it. Looked tremendous on the box too. 

Don’t feee the troll 

[jparx]

16 minutes ago, mufcok said:

Cheers. The Kinks have done it.. haven't they? Most of the rest of the list could do it though, interesting 

They have - sorry that was mentioned before and I didn't take them out ?

Can probably also rule out Green Day (current tour dates) and FM.

[thewayiam]

1 minute ago, HeyPorter said:

How did it show? Packed the field more than the Cure and he apparently smashed it. Looked tremendous on the box too. 

To be honest though, most people pack a field out more than The Cure u less it's their own gig....that was never going to be the most popular show.

In my opinion it didn't, I thought it was poor and didn't look good on tv.

[mcshed]

2 minutes ago, thewayiam said:

To be honest though, most people pack a field out more than The Cure u less it's their own gig....that was never going to be the most popular show.

In my opinion it didn't, I thought it was poor and didn't look good on tv.

So by wasn't big enough you mean you didn't like it?

[eFestivals]

4 minutes ago, thewayiam said:

To be honest though, most people pack a field out more than The Cure u less it's their own gig....that was never going to be the most popular show.

and yet The Cure still had a packed field ... with waaaaaay more than Metallica had.

So Stormzy's bigger-than-the-cure crowd demonstrates he was a suitable headliner.

[Ayrshire Chris]

 Whitesnake touring in May and June , just saying!