2021 Headliners

[Matt42]

5 minutes ago, lighthouse said:

Did she say there’s only 1 returning headliner? 

No

[Gilgamesh69]

I feel like Swift is the headliner they least need to prioritise getting to return next year. Macca is important because who knows how many years he has left in him, this might be his last chance to headline. Kendrick is important because with everything going on in the world, having him headline next year could be iconic.

 

Whereas Swift is just some pop singer 

[AlexOvd]

23 minutes ago, Matt42 said:

I think Macca could be the returning headliner with two new ones.

The 1975, Paul McCartney, Billie Eilish would be my ideal trio I think.

I am in this boat. Also if you change 1975 for AM I would be delighted. 

[Guy Incognito]

Just now, Gilgamesh69 said:

Whereas Swift is just some pop singer

Popcorn at the ready...

[lighthouse]

2 minutes ago, Matt42 said:

No

Oof. I'm still very doubtful about Kendrick NOT returning. 

Give it some time. 

[Matt42]

Ken said that Kendrick doesn’t like to tour around his birthday and his birthday is in June (few days before the festival).

[Gilgamesh69]

1 minute ago, Matt42 said:

Ken said that Kendrick doesn’t like to tour around his birthday and his birthday is in June (few days before the festival).

Aren't his birthday and the festival always in June? So doubt that would affect things

[Matt42]

Just now, Gilgamesh69 said:

Aren't his birthday and the festival always in June? So doubt that would affect things

It’s a weird off comment but it was said by Ken so I’m giving it the time of day.

[Andy0808 v5]

Me trying to work out this Kendrick/birthday thing

[lighthouse]

14 minutes ago, Matt42 said:

Ken said that Kendrick doesn’t like to tour around his birthday and his birthday is in June (few days before the festival).

Luckily his birthday doesn't change date. Copy/pasting this years tour to next year could be a solution!

Also, Ken. 🙄

[Justcalledtosay]

Just add an extra day of music to the festival. That should help ease the congestion.

[august1]

its the big 34 next year tho

[CaledonianGonzo]

Perhaps Kendrick could be enticed onstage with a Colin the Caterpillar cake, the big fucking toddler.

[vintagelaureate]

2 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Perhaps Kendrick could be enticed onstage with a Colin the Caterpillar cake, the big fucking toddler.

Come on, give us a set... 

[RarerThanDandyB]

3 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Perhaps Kendrick could be enticed onstage with a Colin the Caterpillar cake, the big fucking toddler.

Or get Alex Turner onstage to sing him a rendition of Happy Birthday

Edited June 25, 2020 by RarerThanDandyB

[Hugh Jass]

3 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Perhaps Kendrick could be enticed onstage with a Colin the Caterpillar cake, the big fucking toddler.

Kendrick’s pulling a Yaya Toure.

[lighthouse]

5 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Perhaps Kendrick could be enticed onstage with a Colin the Caterpillar cake, the big fucking toddler.

I think Kendrick couldn't give a damn about performing while it's his birthday.

Don't know where that made up story comes from.

[Hugh Jass]

1 hour ago, jparx said:

So sounds like they are going with some of the 2021 acts they had pencilled in, so a mix of 2020 and 2021. I thought Emily was a bit coy on how they're going to bring together almost two years of festival to one.

I imagine some of the pencilled 21 acts will be pushed back to 22. I doubt many will have signed anything this far out anyway.

[CaledonianGonzo]

5 minutes ago, RarerThanDandyB said:

Or get Alex Turner onstage to sing him a rendition of Happy Birthday

No need when Macca will already be onsite with his own birthday-related material.

[Matt42]

1 minute ago, lighthouse said:

I think Kendrick couldn't give a damn about performing while it's his birthday.

Don't know where that made up story comes from.

Ken said that he never tours in June as it is as he is usually busy with private commitments, and his 2020 June tour was planned pretty late on. 
 

It sounds weird and random but it stacks up. Also I’ve learnt to totally believe Ken on anything he says because he’s usually bang on correct. Even if it sounds dumb.

[jparx]

2 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said:

I imagine some of the pencilled 21 acts will be pushed back to 22. I doubt many will have signed anything this far out anyway.

It did seem that things were very up in the air for next year though and my hunch is still the same as you. I find it difficult to see how many new acts for 2021 will actually fit in, given all the rescheduling. Certainly with the bigger acts - there will be a real lack of big outdoor venues after everyone rolls over, not to mention it could be a struggle selling tickets given the economy and people retaining their 2020 tickets.

[RarerThanDandyB]

Do we think Mumfords will keep Sunday sub?

[Hugh Jass]

4 minutes ago, RarerThanDandyB said:

Do we think Mumfords will keep Sunday sub?

Fucking hope not!

[Gilgamesh69]

7 minutes ago, RarerThanDandyB said:

Do we think Mumfords will keep Sunday sub?

I reckon they'll get shifted up to headliner if someone pulls out and they can't get a decent replacement

[RarerThanDandyB]

Just now, Gilgamesh69 said:

I reckon they'll get shifted up to headliner if someone pulls out and they can't get a decent replacement

Its an option but if Arctics are playing Sheffield dates early June then they are an easy choice. As I said before I wouldn't mind if Mumfords do it if Thom Yorkes playing Friday. An evening at West Holts with B Bar listening to Thom would be delightful.