MEGABOWL Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 17 hours ago, eFestivals said: why 'too big' for WH? I reckon as a headliner on WH when the other stages also have their headliners on, WH would be about the right size. It's not like he's down with the kids or anything. His fee might be an obstacle, tho I think Brian Ferry a few years ago wasn't all paid for out of the WH budget, and Carlos could be done the same way I guess. Interesting. So if one of the Smaller Stages has a headliner lined up but is struggling to afford it, and it’s someone the festival want on the line up, does the fest itself occasionally make up the cost from funds elsewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eFestivals Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 39 minutes ago, MEGABOWL said: Interesting. So if one of the Smaller Stages has a headliner lined up but is struggling to afford it, and it’s someone the festival want on the line up, does the fest itself occasionally make up the cost from funds elsewhere? My take is it's the opposite of that - that if the festival has an act booked that they don't have a spot for on the Pyramid/Other the act might get given to another stage. I believe that's what happened with Bryan Ferry - that Michael booked him and then 'gave' him to WH. (because Michael's no mug I guess he nicked a bit of the WH budget back too). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEGABOWL Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 1 hour ago, eFestivals said: My take is it's the opposite of that - that if the festival has an act booked that they don't have a spot for on the Pyramid/Other the act might get given to another stage. I believe that's what happened with Bryan Ferry - that Michael booked him and then 'gave' him to WH. (because Michael's no mug I guess he nicked a bit of the WH budget back too). Ahhh yeah that makes more sense. Glad I don’t have to negotiate with Michael over anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brave Sir Robin Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 17 hours ago, LGH said: Surely Santana is quite comparable to The Jacksons / Earth Wind and Fire? He's much bigger than the Jacksons, as a draw in 2019. But maybe comparable with EW&F, I grant you. His recent UK shows have included the O2, Hyde Park and Wembley Arena - albeit Hyde Park was 2nd fiddle to Clapton, and he's also played the Apollo. I know I'd prefer to see him in the afternoon on the Pyramid than at headliner time at WH, which is maybe swaying my view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avalon_Fields Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 21 minutes ago, Brave Sir Robin said: He's much bigger than the Jacksons, as a draw in 2019. But maybe comparable with EW&F, I grant you. His recent UK shows have included the O2, Hyde Park and Wembley Arena - albeit Hyde Park was 2nd fiddle to Clapton, and he's also played the Apollo. I know I'd prefer to see him in the afternoon on the Pyramid than at headliner time at WH, which is maybe swaying my view. The Pyramid slot would be more time-limited than WH headliner, so I'd prefer WH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eFestivals Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 24 minutes ago, Brave Sir Robin said: I know I'd prefer to see him in the afternoon on the Pyramid than at headliner time at WH, which is maybe swaying my view. the rumour is for WH. If he's not on WH then there's probably not anything to the rumour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattymooz Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 What is the rumour for Earth, Wind and Fire? @eFestivals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eFestivals Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 10 minutes ago, Mattymooz said: What is the rumour for Earth, Wind and Fire? @eFestivals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugworth Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 EWF only played 3 years ago and they weren't great either. Bring back Kool and the Gang 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooderson Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 Bringing back these puffins when the likes of Carlos are available out there is pony. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironmike8 Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 Kano would be a fantastic WH headliner. Smashed it when I saw him in Brighton a couple of weeks ago and gutted I missed him at the Royal Albert Hall but it seemed a great show by all accounts. He headlined the Park in 2017 so I'm not sure where he could go from there 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattymooz Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 3 hours ago, ironmike8 said: Kano would be a fantastic WH headliner. Smashed it when I saw him in Brighton a couple of weeks ago and gutted I missed him at the Royal Albert Hall but it seemed a great show by all accounts. He headlined the Park in 2017 so I'm not sure where he could go from there Reckon he's probably more of a WH sub than headliner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wro_lap Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 Floating Points dropped a new album today and it’s ace. Could we see him return to the Farm next year? He subbed on the Park a few years back, so could maybe see him step up to the same slot/3rd down on West Holts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brave Sir Robin Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 On 10/17/2019 at 10:37 AM, eFestivals said: the rumour is for WH. If he's not on WH then there's probably not anything to the rumour. Damn you, with your logical thinking! Maybe he'll be offered WH and say no, BSR wants me on the Pyramid. On 10/17/2019 at 11:45 AM, Wooderson said: Bringing back these puffins when the likes of Carlos are available out there is pony. Agreed, "puffins" ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a6l6e6x Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 On 10/17/2019 at 11:33 AM, Slugworth said: EWF only played 3 years ago and they weren't great either. Bring back Kool and the Gang Remember watching these on TV and thought they looked brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eFestivals Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 On 10/17/2019 at 11:33 AM, Slugworth said: EWF only played 3 years ago and they weren't great either. Bring back Kool and the Gang I forget, which of the two was the "this one goes out to the pretty ladies" act? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamber Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 Has to be BADU this year surely Cosby intro, FOX TV, none of that matters...... Neither can hurt this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackHole2006 Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 1 hour ago, eFestivals said: I forget, which of the two was the "this one goes out to the pretty ladies" act? ? That would be Kool & The Gang and yeah, good tunes but their stage “banter” was cringe af. Old dudes talking about pretty ladies, not a good look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Incognito Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 1 hour ago, bamber said: Has to be BADU this year surely Cosby intro, FOX TV, none of that matters...... Neither can hurt this. Surely 2019 was the year to get her seeing as she was touring and played festivals around a similar time to Glastonbury? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEGATRONICMEATWAGON Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 Kool & the Gang were mint, didn't mind the "laaayyddiiiieeesss" chat, it's just part of their act, 50% of their songs are about loving women, ain't nothing wrong with that no matter your age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted October 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 If you hear any noise, it ain't the boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 On 10/8/2019 at 9:56 PM, Madyaker said: I think if he did show up it'd be an unannounced DJ set somewhere, in recent interviews he said he's done this a few times recently and enjoyed it. I saw him do a jungle set at Spike in 2014, I think he did at least one other set that year elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westholtschic Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 8 hours ago, MEGATRONICMEATWAGON said: Kool & the Gang were mint, didn't mind the "laaayyddiiiieeesss" chat, it's just part of their act, 50% of their songs are about loving women, ain't nothing wrong with that no matter your age. Gutted to have Missed them In 2011 as my lift home had bowel problems from excessive drinking and we had to go home early on the Sunday after Pendulum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Gray (90+2) Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 On 10/17/2019 at 6:39 PM, Mattymooz said: Reckon he's probably more of a WH sub than headliner He's definitely WH headline material at the very least, if not third or fourth down on the Other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattymooz Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 9 hours ago, David Gray (90+2) said: He's definitely WH headline material at the very least, if not third or fourth down on the Other. Id have said 4th down Other would be a WH sub tbh. Hes definitely not as big as most of the WH headliner this year, more of a Jorja size than a Monae Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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