2021 Headliners

[GrumpyRaver]

27 minutes ago, mcshed said:

Kasabian

Arctic Monkeys

Florence + the Machine

Aiming high there...

[mcshed]

2 minutes ago, GrumpyRaver said:

Aiming high there...

I was tempted to chuck Coldplay in as well, this year looks like the most interesting in years so I think next year is going to look very safe in comparison.

I'm trying to avoid saying good and bad as I know loads of people would enjoy Kasabian.

[GrumpyRaver]

3 minutes ago, mcshed said:

I'm trying to avoid saying good and bad as I know loads of people would enjoy Kasabian.

Loads of people enjoy plenty of things that I'd happily assert to be totally shit.

[Guest]

Rage Against the Machine won’t do it.

[The Martini Police]

1 hour ago, mcshed said:

Kasabian

Arctic Monkeys

Florence + the Machine

Can't see them going with 3 that have all done it before. Also can't see Kasabian getting the call up again now, as good as it was in 2014. About time Arctic Monkeys did though, if they have an album out next year (or end of this). Florence maybe, but not just yet.

For me - 1975 plus 2 from Arctic Monkeys, Fleetwood Mac and Elton John. The last 3 would be the dream though. 

 

 

[chazwwe]

1 hour ago, mcshed said:

Kasabian

Arctic Monkeys

Florence + the Machine

Thats dire, even for a Readling and Leeds festival in the early 2010s. I can't see Kasabian or Florence doing it again.

Also I can't remember the last time Glastonbury didn't have a new headliner or sometimes even 2. Gotta be thinking its somewhere in the early 2000s

Edited February 10, 2020 by chazwwe

[Matt42]

57 minutes ago, SomeoneListeningIn said:

Rage Against the Machine won’t do it.

I want and hope you are wrong.

My hope is that Emily Eavis has paid attention to how much of a hot ticket they are and started the ball rolling for 2021. I want a tender between Glasto and Download (if they are playing R&L this year)

[dentalplan]

5 hours ago, The Martini Police said:

Can't see them going with 3 that have all done it before. Also can't see Kasabian getting the call up again now, as good as it was in 2014. About time Arctic Monkeys did though, if they have an album out next year (or end of this). Florence maybe, but not just yet.

For me - 1975 plus 2 from Arctic Monkeys, Fleetwood Mac and Elton John. The last 3 would be the dream though. 

 

 

Here's your reminder that the last Kasabian album shifted more copies in its first week than the last 1975 album did.

They can and will headline again.

[The Martini Police]

17 minutes ago, dentalplan said:

Here's your reminder that the last Kasabian album shifted more copies in its first week than the last 1975 album did.

They can and will headline again.

They *could* but I personally don’t think they will. Not surprised they shifted more copies and they’re a better band, I can just see them being the kind to get overlooked in the future, especially with my/the expectation of generally fewer rock headliners each year. 
 

If you want to do a direct comparison though, would you not agree that despite that stat (and many others I’m sure), the 1975 are much more likely to headline next year? 

[dentalplan]

1 minute ago, The Martini Police said:

They *could* but I personally don’t think they will. Not surprised they shifted more copies and they’re a better band, I can just see them being the kind to get overlooked in the future, especially with my/the expectation of generally fewer rock headliners each year. 
 

If you want to do a direct comparison though, would you not agree that despite that stat (and many others I’m sure), the 1975 are much more likely to headline next year? 

I didn't really want to directly compare the two in their chances of headlining Glastonbury - either can next year, both can next year. It's just when people are talking up The 1975 as a given and repeating this nonsense that Kasabian are down and out on their chances, it seemed pretty relevant.

[chazwwe]

35 minutes ago, dentalplan said:

Here's your reminder that the last Kasabian album shifted more copies in its first week than the last 1975 album did.

They can and will headline again.

Nice reminder that 1975 have 8 million more monthly listeners than Kasabian currently do. 

[dentalplan]

Just now, chazwwe said:

Nice reminder that 1975 have 8 million more monthly listeners than Kasabian currently do. 

Only 8 million more than a band who are persona non grata outside of the UK?

[chazwwe]

3 minutes ago, dentalplan said:

Only 8 million more than a band who are persona non grata outside of the UK?

Yep 1975 aren't that big outside the UK either, just currently bigger in the UK than Kasabian are. 

I really can't see them getting the call up again unless a new album does wonders for them or GFL are in need. 

[dentalplan]

10 minutes ago, chazwwe said:

Yep 1975 aren't that big outside the UK either, just currently bigger in the UK than Kasabian are. 

I really can't see them getting the call up again unless a new album does wonders for them or GFL are in need. 

The 1975 sold out Madison Square Garden and then had high main stage slots at Coachella, Governors Ball and Hangout last year in the US. Kasabian are nowhere near that over there, but sell out bigger venues over here and also that last stat I just posted. Their new album won't be a smash but it doesn't need to be.

I have no reason to blow the trumpet for Kasabian but it's just hella stupid when this place decides that a band is over despite what ticket and album sales might suggest. Elbow are a big victim of it here too.

[CaledonianGonzo]

The 1975 still haven't even flogged 6000 tickets for their Edinburgh show.

[Hugh Jass]

Nobody saw the Killers getting another bash. I agree with Dental on this one, they’ll get another go at some point, especially as they’re the sort of act the fest could turn to in a pinch.

[kingbadger]

Kasabian are definitely in the bracket of The Killers - not the most inspiring act to headline a 2nd time but a great live act with plenty of well known hits to rely on. Not everyone's cup of tea, especially given some of the snobbery on here, but they're still huge in the UK and renowned for putting on a good show. 

[Superscally]

1975

GNR

Madge

[Matt42]

Nice to see that rages tour is long through 2020. Hopefully this will extend into 2021 and Glasto could possibly be on the cards.

However... I think they will have to fend off Download trying to get them too!

[chazwwe]

Towards the end of this she reveals that all 3 headliners are at least pencilled in for 2021.

 

[Bisque]

Slowthai for a laugh.

[chazwwe]

1 minute ago, Bisque said:

Slowthai for a laugh.

Some of your posts on this forum are seriously questionable.

[Bisque]

1 hour ago, chazwwe said:

Some of your posts on this forum are seriously questionable.

In what way?

[Rubber Soldier]

Kasabian are never going to be the festival’s first choice to headline again, but I reckon they’ll get another go at some point. Say someone pulls out or negotiations break down late on. A band like Kasabian are a great fallback in a pinch. Obviously their album quality has went downhill since West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum, but they usually have at least one banger per album, and they’re a good live act. Reserve team headliners. 

[AlexOvd]

Apparently Emily said today three headliners already booked and only one played before.