2020 headliners

[Matt42]

I didn’t think Kendrick Lamar would sell out BST in a flash. I think we will get him with the first poster in March.

[CJTM]

For what it's worth, I have had 100% confirmation it is Kendrick, and told Noel was playing, but we all knew that anyway.

[eFestivals]

50 minutes ago, jparx said:

2nd week of Feb is historically a good bet for a headliner announcement. 

are you suggesting there's a pattern...?  

[JoeyT]

5 minutes ago, eFestivals said:

are you suggesting there's a pattern...?  

How many coincidences does it take to form a pattern?

[Doug85]

1 minute ago, JoeyT said:

How many coincidences does it take to form a pattern?

Thats Joincidence with a C.... i'll get my coat. 

[Quark]

Somewhere the Thingy is stirring from its slumber

[MaxPower]

1 hour ago, RarerThanDandyB said:

Nope hasn't sold out any type of ticket - even launch general admission 

I think a big factor effecting this is the lack of new music.

The GA DAMN Tour tickets sold out across the country somewhat instantly, but he was touring an album that was a critical and commercial success that was released in the 6 months prior to tickets going on sale.

We've not had a new record from him (excluding Black Panther soundtrack) since April 2017 - nearly 3 years.

Assuming this new album drops soon, I'd assume BST GA will sell out very soon after that.

[mufcok]

57 minutes ago, CJTM said:

For what it's worth, I have had 100% confirmation it is Kendrick, and told Noel was playing, but we all knew that anyway.

Anything said on if he's subbing McCartney or not?

[CJTM]

1 minute ago, mufcok said:

Anything said on if he's subbing McCartney or not?

I asked about which format for Noel, and also r.e. Aerosmith but said they didn't know either. Sounds sketchy but believe me, it is as good as hearing it from Micky E himself , and proud to say I have a good track record of info on here 🙂

[JoeyT]

Just now, CJTM said:

I asked about which format for Noel, and also r.e. Aerosmith but said they didn't know either. Sounds sketchy but believe me, it is as good as hearing it from Micky E himself , and proud to say I have a good track record of info on here 🙂

Any nuggets of info on the other stage headliners?

In particular who will be opposite Kendrick as that's not my cuppa tea!

[mufcok]

1 minute ago, CJTM said:

I asked about which format for Noel, and also r.e. Aerosmith but said they didn't know either. Sounds sketchy but believe me, it is as good as hearing it from Micky E himself , and proud to say I have a good track record of info on here 🙂

Yeah I believe you, just keen to know cause Noel before McCartney is absolutely perfect for me 😁

[Stokesy10]

Scenes when it isn't Kenny.

[jparx]

1 hour ago, eFestivals said:

are you suggesting there's a pattern...?  

Oh shit, the Thingy police are coming for me!

 

49 minutes ago, MaxPower said:

I think a big factor effecting this is the lack of new music.

The GA DAMN Tour tickets sold out across the country somewhat instantly, but he was touring an album that was a critical and commercial success that was released in the 6 months prior to tickets going on sale.

We've not had a new record from him (excluding Black Panther soundtrack) since April 2017 - nearly 3 years.

Assuming this new album drops soon, I'd assume BST GA will sell out very soon after that.

What's the latest? Still just twiddling our thumbs waiting for a random release?

[Matt42]

Yeah Kendrick stock will surge once he drops new material. I remember the hype in the lead up to DAMN. It was crazy.

He really knows how to make an album an event.

[CJTM]

1 hour ago, JoeyT said:

Any nuggets of info on the other stage headliners?

In particular who will be opposite Kendrick as that's not my cuppa tea!

Absolutely none, I'll ask again towards the end of the month don't wanna bombard atm

[MaxPower]

1 hour ago, jparx said:

 

 

What's the latest? Still just twiddling our thumbs waiting for a random release?

Yeah pretty much. It's going to a "rock-influenced album" but that's about as much as we know. Given the EU tour starts in July, I think we can expect something relatively soon - there will likely be a hint or something a week or two before the drop.

The only thing that worries me about it is that the US DAMN tour was within a few months of release of the DAMN, and right now there's no noise at all that I've heard about a US tour.

It would be somewhat weird for Kendrick to release an album, and the first tour of it be a European festival tour.

But I'm hoping I'm just overthinking it and the long and short is he has a new, experimental album that's almost ready so logically it will come out in the next 6 months.

 

Edit: To provide a bit more context, in his fan forums/twitter most were expecting an album late last year. There were then some rumours of a delay for personal reasons to Q1. The general consensus seems to be we're expecting something this month - However I have Kanye West - Yhandi PTSD, so I'm not getting my hopes up.

Edited February 6, 2020 by MaxPower

[Doug85]

Not that it matters as its Kung Fu Kenny but the Stones have just announced they are in St Louis US on Saturday 27th June so it's defo not them. 

[Chrisp1986]

McCartney just confirmed for Werchter classic the Sunday before Glastonbury, effectively a warm up gig.

[Stokesy10]

Just now, Chrisp1986 said:

McCartney just confirmed for Werchter classic the Sunday before Glastonbury, effectively a warm up gig.

This can only be a good thing so he can warm up the pipes somewhat. 

 

Pipes of peace. Lalz.

[GrooveCity]

5 hours ago, MaxPower said:

Yeah pretty much. It's going to a "rock-influenced album" but that's about as much as we know. Given the EU tour starts in July, I think we can expect something relatively soon - there will likely be a hint or something a week or two before the drop.

The only thing that worries me about it is that the US DAMN tour was within a few months of release of the DAMN, and right now there's no noise at all that I've heard about a US tour.

It would be somewhat weird for Kendrick to release an album, and the first tour of it be a European festival tour.

But I'm hoping I'm just overthinking it and the long and short is he has a new, experimental album that's almost ready so logically it will come out in the next 6 months.

 

Edit: To provide a bit more context, in his fan forums/twitter most were expecting an album late last year. There were then some rumours of a delay for personal reasons to Q1. The general consensus seems to be we're expecting something this month - However I have Kanye West - Yhandi PTSD, so I'm not getting my hopes up.

To add to this, DAMN released on the 14th of April, the first day of Coachella, and Kenneth headlined on the 16th. First ever show with DAMN, first time showcasing the DAMN tour visuals. It was pretty exciting how soon after he released it that he showed it on stage with a show. 

I'd be pretty excited if the same was happening here, releasing the album the week of Glasto. I'd be absolutely buzzin.

Fig 1 - The Boys and I vibin at the Kendrick headline slot.

 

Edited February 6, 2020 by GrooveCity

[chazwwe]

5 hours ago, Chrisp1986 said:

McCartney just confirmed for Werchter classic the Sunday before Glastonbury, effectively a warm up gig.

Crowded House are there too, puts them in realm still. 

[SophieCornish]

Hnnmmm... 

 

[AlexOvd]

9 minutes ago, SophieCornish said:

Hnnmmm... 

 

HYPE

[brettredmayne]

Judging by what Emily is saying we are going to have a few special guests in high profile stops when the line up is announced 

[jparx]

Blimey that journo was really crowbaring for answers.

Poster sounds like it's coming soon then. This time next month we could have it.

Who was the female act she was talking about? Robyn perhaps?

Edited February 13, 2020 by jparx