Manics...

[admscott]

Manics vs Kendrick makes more sense than Manics vs. Macca right?

[Quark]

9 minutes ago, admscott said:

Manics vs Kendrick makes more sense than Manics vs. Macca right?

Would make more sense for the potential fans / crowds certainly.

[ErnestWorthing]

Especially with Dua Lipa headlining the other, manics on Friday would make most sense to me

[maelzoid]

55 minutes ago, Quark said:

Park headline is perfect for them.  Mid afternoon Other would be an absolute waste of a band like the Manics, just end up being fodder.

Going to be all over this, that's my first headliner confirmed. Also going to be my first Park headliner!

I concur. Saw them at IOW a couple of years ago and while they were great, you could tell much of the audience was just waiting for Design for Life and then the Killers. I'd much rather see them with a smaller crowd of die-hards than lots of casuals.

Personally would have liked them in the JP, as I think the tent would have captured the atmosphere of their early career club shows I missed, but I'll take the Park, it is my favourite stage at the festival.

[priest17]

That's equally an amazing slot and a crying shame. You forget there's other good stuff when you're frothing at the mouth between July and January for the best possible headliners. I have 2 of my perfect pyramid headliners, but at what cost?

[Quark]

22 minutes ago, ErnestWorthing said:

Especially with Dua Lipa headlining the other, manics on Friday would make most sense to me

Dua Lipa's down as Sat for the Other, Fatboy's got Friday.

Clash with Editors in the JPT is a bit of a shame, but I'll cope

[rawrsomesauce]

Please Friday. I don't think my heart could take it if they clashed with Macca. 

[circus92]

Another  big vote for Manics on the Friday night.

That would be my headliners sorted-

Manics // Dua Lipa // Taylor Swift

Park // Other // Pyramid 

Lovely stuff - I would get to have a headliner on a different stage each night on my first Glastonbury.  What could be better? 👌😁

[sirjonnyp]

Damn, that's a real shame. Not sure I would be able to pull myself away from Thom if it's on the Friday.

While I'm here, Lipstick Traces is the best Manics album behind The Holy Bible. Fight me. 

[danbailey80]

(were) Playing the Park, "Friday or Saturday". 

According to Nicky Wire.

https://www.nme.com/news/music/manic-street-preachers-glastonbury-2020-park-stage-headline-green-day-killers-tour-support-2625077

[admscott]

This is great!

[maelzoid]

One of the reasons they are so great. In terms of social conscience, they certainly talk the talk, and things like this prove they walk the walk too.

I've said it before: they are to be cherished.

[zero000]

 

2 minutes ago, maelzoid said:

One of the reasons they are so great. In terms of social conscience, they certainly talk the talk, and things like this prove they walk the walk too.

I've said it before: they are to be cherished.

Brilliant gesture from the Manics. I know a lot of people from the NHS who will are thrilled with this gesture  

[Gilgamesh69]

Definitely considering a trip to Cardiff for this. Can imagine the atmosphere being wonderful!

[Earth_pig]

me and my girlfriend both nurses and will be trying for tickets tomorrow !

[henry bear]

Great touch by the Manics. When all this has died down I wouldn’t be surprised if there’ll be one or two stadium gigs for the NHS, with lots of acts.

[Quark]

1 hour ago, Earth_pig said:

me and my girlfriend both nurses and will be trying for tickets tomorrow !

How do you apply for tix? Do you need NHS details to be able to order?  Just thinking more than happy to chip in a la T-Day if you want

[Crazyfool01]

20 minutes ago, Quark said:

How do you apply for tix? Do you need NHS details to be able to order?  Just thinking more than happy to chip in a la T-Day if you want

Sign me up to

[zero000]

57 minutes ago, Quark said:

How do you apply for tix? Do you need NHS details to be able to order?  Just thinking more than happy to chip in a la T-Day if you want

As far as I'm aware it's a show your NHS ID on the door situation. You can also take one guest  . Hopefully people manage to hang on to their IDs, or there will be a lot of trouble with the managers!

[maelzoid]

Tickets are on sale now, at £35 each for the Saturday. I got a couple.  I think they could have charged more, as proceeds go to NHS charities, but I can make a separate donation. The Manics on home turf, doing a charity show with hopefully a "I'm glad that shit is behind us!" vibe - this is going to celebratory.