2021 Headliners

[Hugh Jass]

I mean, are you suggesting that a Kendrick BLM set would whip up a usually pretty liberal crowd into such a frenzy that they would start rioting? Who would they be rioting against exactly? 

[Deaf Nobby Burton]

If I was forced at gunpoint to pick a place in the world where riots are least likely to happen, and getting the answer wrong would result in my death I’d pick Glastonbury. 

Edited June 13, 2020 by Deaf Nobby Burton

[lighthouse]

If Kendrick plays next years fest there's a good chance it will be one for the ages. It was already a unique booking but given where we are at now, his shows will surely get an extra layer.

I'm also very, very curious about new music by Kendrick Lamar in 2020. 

[Padgey]

Watching Fleetwood Mac's headline act at Isle of Wight Festival makes me think that would be a whole waste of money, they were fucking shite. 

[sedra]

Watching Fleetwood Mac on IOW highlights- not very impressed- looks like they are just going through the motions - crowd looks bored too. Was hoping they might be a headliner one day but now I am not so sure- Queen with Adam Lambert looked a better option ( and I never thought I would say that!) 

[jparx]

I'd riot at Glastonbury if Piggie Smalls ran out of hotdogs, but that's about it.

[Hugh Jass]

3 minutes ago, Padgey said:

Watching Fleetwood Mac's headline act at Isle of Wight Festival makes me think that would be a whole waste of money, they were fucking shite. 

They were good when I saw them at Wembley last year.

[Padgey]

Just now, Hugh Jass said:

They were good when I saw them at Wembley last year.

Watching their set on Isle of Wight they are struggling big time. If, and a big if, I hope I'd be proved wrong. 

[sedra]

REM on the other hand were always great headliners - wish they were doing a surprise set next year! 

[efcfanwirral]

I am enjoying this Isle of Wight coverage. McCartney sounding great here, but enjoyed all of it over the past two nights. Its obviously not the same but has definitely brightened this weekend!  

[priest17]

13 hours ago, Deaf Nobby Burton said:

I’m currently watching Coldplay at IOW. I’m not a fan and the stick they get is obvious, but one thing you can’t deny is Chris Martin gives absolutely everything every time he performs.

Agree about Kasabian also.

I give everything every time I perform, doesn't mean you should give me the keys to the pymild. I'd give it a go though to be fair.

 

(Worth pointing out I'm not in a band or a performer of any kind, but I've turned heads with the passion I put into singing Avril Lavigne outloud walking home at 6am)

[Hugh Jass]

14 hours ago, Deaf Nobby Burton said:

I’m currently watching Coldplay at IOW. I’m not a fan and the stick they get is obvious, but one thing you can’t deny is Chris Martin gives absolutely everything every time he performs.

Agree about Kasabian also.

I was dragged to their 2016 set (still upset at missing LCD) but I have to admit - they were good.

[CaledonianGonzo]

Say Glasto China Syndrome happens and all three Pyramid headliners bail, leaving a haunted wasteland of bands who're maybe not that exciting but they've earned their slot by working their way up the bill and you can't say they don't deserve it and besides they're British.

But nothing else changes on the other main stages....

Could I still theoretically see the Pet Shop Boys, Dua Lipa and The Isleys?

[Chrisp1986]

2 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Say Glasto China Syndrome happens and all three Pyramid headliners bail, leaving a haunted wasteland of bands who're maybe not that exciting but they've earned their slot by working their way up the bill and you can't say they don't deserve it and besides they're British.

But nothing else changes on the other main stages....

Could I still theoretically see the Pet Shop Boys, Dua Lipa and The Isleys?

That would work for me.

[dentalplan]

32 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Say Glasto China Syndrome happens and all three Pyramid headliners bail, leaving a haunted wasteland of bands who're maybe not that exciting but they've earned their slot by working their way up the bill and you can't say they don't deserve it and besides they're British.

But nothing else changes on the other main stages....

Could I still theoretically see the Pet Shop Boys, Dua Lipa and The Isleys?

Yes, if it turns out that the only three acts in headline slots that you'd like to see are playing on different days then theoretically you could see them all.

[CaledonianGonzo]

That's what I'm asking. Or were they all due to play the same night?

[Hugh Jass]

4 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

That's what I'm asking. Or were they all due to play the same night?

Weren’t Dua and Isleys both Saturday?

PSB were Sunday.

Edited June 16, 2020 by Hugh Jass

[dentalplan]

2 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

That's what I'm asking. Or were they all due to play the same night?

Dua Lipa and Pet Shop Boys were Saturday and Sunday respectively on the same stage. I can't recall whether we had confirmation on what night the Isleys would be doing but they were either Saturday or Sunday - Friday they were playing in Leeds. They have the exact same dates around Glasto weekend in 2021 so I can imagine they'll play the same night as they were due to do in 2020.

So all in all you'd have to be hoping the Other headliners shuffle about and dodge Isleys. The Pyramid headliners aren't gonna be Biffy Clyro, Foals and The 1975 though so I don't think your clash quandaries are going to be cleared by this year's headliners dropping out.

[CaledonianGonzo]

Not stressed about clashes when there are two great acts but one obvious choice about which one to see.

Even if it winds up being Ms. Lauryn Hill.

[nikkic]

13 hours ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Not stressed about clashes when there are two great acts but one obvious choice about which one to see.

Even if it winds up being Ms. Lauryn Hill.

Just bought Miseducation for a snip on vinyl, in the hope that if I listen to it and close my eyes, my brain will paint a picture of what her 2019 should have been.

[Matt42]

It’s Kennys birthday. Let’s all wish him well

...

 

Edit: wait shit. Didn’t ken say that Kendrick doesn’t usually tour around this time of the year? His birthday being a few days before the festival might be what Ken meant!

Edited June 17, 2020 by Matt42

[CaledonianGonzo]

2 hours ago, nikkic said:

Just bought Miseducation for a snip on vinyl.

Got a link?

[jparx]

RW wishing Kendrick happy birthday on Facebook fwiw.

[nikkic]

33 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Got a link?

My G....

https://www.roughtrade.com/gb/lauryn-hill/the-miseducation-of

[AlexOvd]

This is interesting. Southside has just confirmed that Twenty One Pilots will be there. They weren't in the first line up release for 2021.

I am sharing this because it's a similar case for Taylor and Kendrick with some festivals.