2021 Headliners

[FloorFiller]

Seconding Ezra not getting the headliner gig. The whole one bloke with a guitar thing makes for a shit headliner, as Sheeran proved who is infinitely more popular. Not sure on Ezra’s live setup and I don’t particularly care to put myself through it despite it apparently going down well last year, but him topping the bill seems off to me.
Remember how everybody was touting Sam Smith to follow in Adele’s footsteps a couple of years back? Same situation here with Ezra following Sheeran.

[Hugh Jass]

I don’t think it’ll be 1975 and Ezra in the same year. No idea why, it doesn’t scan right in my head.

I’d agree that the 1975 look a good bet for 2021 but Ezra depends on when his next album is ready. I’m going 22 for his headline slot.

[Hugh Jass]

2 minutes ago, FloorFiller said:

Seconding Ezra not getting the headliner gig. The whole one bloke with a guitar thing makes for a shit headliner, as Sheeran proved who is infinitely more popular. Not sure on Ezra’s live setup and I don’t particularly care to put myself through it despite it apparently going down well last year, but him topping the bill seems off to me.
Remember how everybody was touting Sam Smith to follow in Adele’s footsteps a couple of years back? Same situation here with Ezra following Sheeran.

I think Ezra is well on the path to be honest. As long as his next album doesn’t tank he’s a shoo in I’d say.

[CaledonianGonzo]

Ezra's show last year was with a big band - brass section and so on

Edit: In fact I think that might be the biggest singalong I've heard from last year. Maybe Liam might have topped it I dunno.

 

Edited January 17, 2020 by CaledonianGonzo

[SwedgeAntilles]

I'm already penning a strongly-worded letter to Mojo just in case this comes to pass. 

[Hugh Jass]

Just now, SwedgeAntilles said:

I'm already penning a strongly-worded letter to Mojo just in case this comes to pass. 

 

[CaledonianGonzo]

Why they'll probably try to balance it out a bit more. That's what Elton John is for.

[Hugh Jass]

2 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Why they'll probably try to balance it out a bit more. That's what Elton John is for.

I’m beginning to fear that the Reg boat has sailed.

[CaledonianGonzo]

Just now, Hugh Jass said:

I’m beginning to fear that the Reg boat has sailed.

He's retiring from touring - but sounds like not live performances entirely.  I don't think he's ruled out one off gigs.

[Hugh Jass]

1 minute ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

He's retiring from touring - but sounds like not live performances entirely.  I don't think he's ruled out one off gigs.

True, but I suspect that had he wanted to play he would have by now. Instead he seems to prefer spending June playing in provincial Scottish football stadia.

[CaledonianGonzo]

Elton's continued absence - at least in recent years - is a puzzler up there with the Marie Celeste and the Bermuda Triangle. Seems like an obvious win for all parties concerned.

[Hugh Jass]

1 minute ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Elton's continued absence - at least in recent years - is a puzzler up there with the Marie Celeste and the Bermuda Triangle. Seems like an obvious win for all parties concerned.

Indeed, especially when you consider there have been a few years recently where the fest have been desperately scratching around for a headliner. This is why I fear it’s just not that high up his priority list.

[CaledonianGonzo]

Need to mail Emily a DVD of Rocketman

[Hugh Jass]

I’m just happy I’ve got tickets for him in London later this year. Need to see him at least one more time.

[SwedgeAntilles]

22 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Why they'll probably try to balance it out a bit more. That's what Elton John is for.

*saves email to drafts*

[Matt42]

54 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Even though the stars could seemingly align to see The 1975 / Billie Eilish / George Ezra topping the bill in 2021 I don't think Emily and Nick would want to commit quite so heavily to pissing off the Mojo readers.

Me rn not sure who to defend first

[MaxPower]

57 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Even though the stars could seemingly align to see The 1975 / Billie Eilish / George Ezra topping the bill in 2021 I don't think Emily and Nick would want to commit quite so heavily to pissing off the Mojo readers.

Yeah don't see this all in the same year (not convinced Ezra ever will).

Especially as there's been a big legacy act as part of the trio in 2019 and 2020.

[jparx]

47 minutes ago, FloorFiller said:

Seconding Ezra not getting the headliner gig. The whole one bloke with a guitar thing makes for a shit headliner, as Sheeran proved who is infinitely more popular. Not sure on Ezra’s live setup and I don’t particularly care to put myself through it despite it apparently going down well last year, but him topping the bill seems off to me.
Remember how everybody was touting Sam Smith to follow in Adele’s footsteps a couple of years back? Same situation here with Ezra following Sheeran.

Ezra isn't "one bloke with a guitar" though. He plays with a full band, including brass section. 

He had the crowd in the palm of his hand during the sub slot. He's got the stage presence, the hits and the fans to pull it off. Throw a new album and another 2/3 hits in to the mix and it's a slam dunk.

[Peter North]

On 1/1/2020 at 4:20 PM, Matt42 said:

Dude billies debut album is predicted to win every single category it’s nominated for at the Grammys.

Grammys

[Hugh Jass]

1 minute ago, Peter North said:

Grammys

 

[Guest]

Love that we’re already acting like we’ve got the 2021 headliners sussed out 😂

I’m sure George Ezra will happen. He’s one of the best selling British artists of the last decade and managed to make his second release just as (if not more) successful than his huge debut. He’s got more hits than almost any other ‘new’ headliner they could book.

[zero000]

1 hour ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Ezra's show last year was with a big band - brass section and so on

Edit: In fact I think that might be the biggest singalong I've heard from last year. Maybe Liam might have topped it I dunno.

 

 

 

 

I'd take the addicts everyday over that insipid shite.

Edited January 17, 2020 by zero000

[CaledonianGonzo]

Not surprised at a Nazi loving a Shotgun.

 

[Zacko]

3 hours ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Elton's continued absence - at least in recent years - is a puzzler up there with the Marie Celeste and the Bermuda Triangle. Seems like an obvious win for all parties concerned.

Just finished reading his autobiography, an absolutely WILD read. The guy has done everything.

Still find him headlining Bestival but not Glasto quite strange (he was brilliant). 

[grilladelphia]

3 minutes ago, Zacko said:

Just finished reading his autobiography, an absolutely WILD read. The guy has done everything.

Still find him headlining Bestival but not Glasto quite strange (he was brilliant). 

Was at Bestival when he headlined, sooooooo much fun