2021 Headliners

[Matt42]

6 minutes ago, jparx said:

1975 / Macca / Swift.

Seems a good trio to me. Two first time headliners, legacy act, good mix of genres, with Diana you've got a good gender balance across the big 4 and acts to appeal to multiple demographics.

It's not the dream but hey, I'd see Thom on WH and then back to Pyramid headliners. All good.

Oh god we are back to 1975 / Macca / Swift !! Didn’t we think that was the trio for this year originally?

[CaledonianGonzo]

Just now, FloorFiller said:

Although with Kendrick out and assuming the Friday night headliners stay the same, it's looking like slim pickings headliner wise that night (the prospect of Thom Yorke doesn't excite me too much).

1975 / Fatboy Slim / Thom Yorke / London Grammar / Editors

😔

[Matt42]

2 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

1975 / Fatboy Slim / Thom Yorke / London Grammar / Editors

😔

Caribou on park Friday oui?

[Hugh Jass]

2 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

1975 / Fatboy Slim / Thom Yorke / London Grammar / Editors

😔

Imagine it being Friday night at Glastonbury and thinking Editors might be the best option...

[Hugh Jass]

Just now, Matt42 said:

Caribou on park Friday oui?

Manics surely. 

[Matt42]

I can’t see AM playing personally. I think them having shows planned for June really doesn’t mean anything. I think they can easily just do their own shows.

[Hugh Jass]

20 minutes ago, PolygonWindow said:

L

 

I would say this to people who dislike the 1975 - go and see them. I used to absolutely hate them until I saw them and they blew me away. If you’re into big production bands who operate well with enhanced back drop/ lighting/ graphics then definitely give them a chance (given there is no one else on that you’d prefer to see!)

I’m not going to waste time going to see a band I don’t like. I’m sure there’ll be something on elsewhere to entertain me.

[Hugh Jass]

Just now, Matt42 said:

I can’t see AM playing personally. I think them having shows planned for June really doesn’t mean anything. I think they can easily just do their own shows.

I’d wager AM are very high up the list of potential replacements for any drop outs. They could easily have been pencilled in for next year anyway.

[Matt42]

2 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said:

Manics surely. 

Manics were on Saturday my friend. 

[Hugh Jass]

2 minutes ago, Matt42 said:

Manics were on Saturday my friend. 

Were they? Thought they were Friday.

Doesnt matter either way as they weren’t getting ahead of Kendrick or Macca for me.

[FloorFiller]

2 minutes ago, Matt42 said:

Manics were on Saturday my friend. 

Don't think that was ever confirmed? Nicky said either Friday or Saturday. Always had Friday in my head for them personally.

[Matt42]

2 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said:

I’d wager AM are very high up the list of potential replacements for any drop outs. They could easily have been pencilled in for next year anyway.

I’m not too sure now you know. I know they probably seem like a british band waiting in the wings to headline, but I do think they pretty much do their own thing now. They are a U.K. staple and can afford to do other things. If rumours believed they were asked in 2019 to replace Macca and turned it down.

However this could fuck up my argument. They could have said no to 2019 but yes “the next time we tour” which may explain why a 2021 headliner was pencilled in so early.

[PolygonWindow]

7 minutes ago, FuzzyDunlop said:

Absolute guff of the highest order. Biggest shock I've ever had that they have done anything. Thought their set in 2014 was laughably bad... but in saying all that... it's a new headliner & I'd rather them be given the gig than a a constant repeat headliner. (AM, Muse & definitely the Coldplay's of the world)

Plus I saw an interview with the lead singer & he seems a decent guy.

if I’m honest I shared this exact opinion about them about 2 years ago. What altered my view was going from treating them as a ‘rock’ band to more of a pop act.

Once I made that change I started to really appreciate the hooky writing and thought process which goes into it, like, it’s very evident they know who their audience are but what i really applaud is how don’t just feed them the same old shit record after record, they do change their sound up.

[Hugh Jass]

5 minutes ago, Matt42 said:

I’m not too sure now you know. I know they probably seem like a british band waiting in the wings to headline, but I do think they pretty much do their own thing now. They are a U.K. staple and can afford to do other things. If rumours believed they were asked in 2019 to replace Macca and turned it down.

However this could fuck up my argument. They could have said no to 2019 but yes “the next time we tour” which may explain why a 2021 headliner was pencilled in so early.

There was a conspicuous lack of festivals and big gigs on their last album and I wonder if the divisive response to TBHC stung them a little so they’ve waited. My money is them coming back next year with another album and headlining at least one major UK festival. 

[sadimmock]

22 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said:

Imagine it being Friday night at Glastonbury and thinking Editors might be the best option...

It would be like being in Belgium, with much worse beer....

[sisco]

18 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said:

Were they? Thought they were Friday.

Doesnt matter either way as they weren’t getting ahead of Kendrick or Macca for me.

They were Friday or Saturday.  Was nothing to say they were defo Saturday (unless I missed something)

[Blue Chicken]

38 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said:

Imagine it being Friday night at Glastonbury and thinking Editors might be the best option...

You know what happened last time people started ganging up on Editors.

[priest17]

Swapping Kenny for The 1975 is what scientists would call: Bad

[FloorFiller]

14 minutes ago, Blue Chicken said:

You know what happened last time people started ganging up on Editors.

They continued to be incredibly mediocre?

[lighthouse]

12 minutes ago, priest17 said:

Swapping Kenny for The 1975 is what scientists would call: Bad

A crime really. 

And I kinda like the idea of 1975 headlining this.

[PolygonWindow]

13 minutes ago, priest17 said:

Swapping Kenny for The 1975 is what scientists would call: Bad

I must admit as much as I love both I really really really want kenny there next year, much more than the 1975

[MaxPower]

1 hour ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Rather see yer man from The 1975 be given an opportunity to smash it than the Arctic Monkeys be given a third time to make an absolute pie of it.

AM’s 2013 sets is honestly one of my favourite all time Glastonbury sets, happily have them back.

[lighthouse]

Rock Werchter is expected to release the first names for 2021 this week. Let's see what happens. 

[FloorFiller]

1 minute ago, lighthouse said:

A crime really. 

And I kinda like the idea of 1975 headlining this.

Aye, unfortunately festivals across the board in 2021 are gonna be filled with 'Why the fuck are X headlining now and not Y!?!' (moreso than usual).

[CaledonianGonzo]

1 minute ago, FloorFiller said:

Aye, unfortunately festivals across the board in 2021 are gonna be filled with 'Why the fuck are X headlining now and not Y!?!' (moreso than usual).

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