BBC Glastonbury

[FloorFiller]

9 minutes ago, Matt42 said:

You say that Ezra, Capaldi, Billie ain’t going to headline. Do you not think you’re just getting a bit old and pushing all the younger acts down? Surely one of these lot you say are NEVER going to headline will headline?

Reckon Billie could do it somewhere along the way, just not next year. As for the other two, maybe I’m putting too much faith in the organisers but I just don’t see them making shit lads with guitars a standard for a headliner. Ed Sheeran is the only one they’ve had and he was on another level of popularity and the first one to get that big. Maybe I’m behind on the times and this is the kind of stuff that’s gonna start being booked to headline, but for now I’m firmly in the ‘not gonna happen’ boat.

Edited June 28, 2020 by FloorFiller

[dentalplan]

Just now, Matt42 said:

Don’t you always call me up for using that Ezra video or is that someone else?

Must be someone else. I've never noticed a video of George Ezra. Except that one where he celebrates being 'song of the summer'. That's a good one.

[Obiginnaw]

Think I’m gonna swerve BBC tonight and just have a couple beers with some Glastonbury inspired CD’s/Spotify tracks/maybe YouTube 

gonna end the “festival” weekend how I intended but failed last year with Reef, any other suggestions for festival enders are greatly welcome! 

[Matt42]

1 minute ago, Gilgamesh69 said:

1 minute ago, dentalplan said:

Must be someone else. I've never noticed a video of George Ezra. Except that one where he celebrates being 'song of the summer'. That's a good one.

What video?

I’ve always linked this George Ezra video as an example of why he will be booked to headline one day. Peak BBC show people having fun video.

Also this video is a window into the “other side of the festival” which isn’t exactly reflected on efestivals at all, and is a major reason why we are all struggling on ticket day. 

[The Red Telephone]

Lionel nailed it

[dentalplan]

2 minutes ago, Matt42 said:

Also this video is a window into the “other side of the festival” which isn’t exactly reflected on efestivals at all,

Thanks. You should look thru that fooking window and see all the Kasabian fans that will lap up a headline set.

[Crazyfool01]

3 minutes ago, Matt42 said:

I’ve always linked this George Ezra video as an example of why he will be booked to headline one day. Peak BBC show people having fun video.

Also this video is a window into the “other side of the festival” which isn’t exactly reflected on efestivals at all, and is a major reason why we are all struggling on ticket day. 

ffs  

[Gilgamesh69]

I like to think Emily would want to pick artists that have some kind of significance, something more  than just "they're popular"

Edited June 28, 2020 by Gilgamesh69

[FuzzyDunlop]

Ezra will probably headline. Being any good isnt a requirement.  (See Sheeran)

Ezra falls nicely in that bland "everything's nice" space that people with a different outlook on life than me seem to like. 

Edited June 28, 2020 by FuzzyDunlop

[Matt42]

4 minutes ago, The Red Telephone said:

Lionel nailed it

I was coming down to shit before that set. Back in a time where I partied too hard and was a miserable grump.

Lionel cheered me right up. I actually cried a few times. It was during some songs that I should not have cried through at all. It was very weird.

[Matt42]

4 minutes ago, dentalplan said:

Thanks. You should look thru that fooking window and see all the Kasabian fans that will lap up a headline set.

I think they’d be a great headliner

 

for the other stage.

4 minutes ago, Gilgamesh69 said:

I like to think Emily would want to pick artists that have some kind of significance, something more  than just "they're popular"

She has guested on his podcast. She clearly likes him a lot.

I don’t think he will do it in 2021 but I wouldn’t say we are far off. If he has another album as big as his second I think it’s guaranteed! 

[Gilgamesh69]

Saddens me that I never got to experience Glasto in the 90s. Mad that they got JC to play!

[CaledonianGonzo]

Just now, Gilgamesh69 said:

Saddens me that I never got to experience Glasto in the 90s. Mad that they got JC to play!

His career was in the dumper at the point - you'll notice his crowd isn't enormous.

[dentalplan]

2 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

His career was in the dumper at the point - you'll notice his crowd isn't enormous.

He didn't even play Hurt!

[squirrelarmy]

7 minutes ago, FuzzyDunlop said:

Ezra will probably headline. Being any good isnt a requirement.  (See Sheeran)

Ezra falls nicely in that bland "everything's nice" space that people with a different outlook on life than me seem to like. 

It's great when a 'popular' act is headlining, it makes it very easy to get into the naughty corner.

[jyoung]

I know it's kind of the point of a forum to discuss the details but it makes me howl when people on here cry off over headliners. If Ezra headlines nobody is forcing you to go. Plenty of other folk will. I get it in the Facebook comments etc because every Tom, Dick and Harry has their say but you lot on here obviously love Glastonbury so what's the problem if there's one headliner that isn't your cup of tea? Just go somewhere else... Can't wrap my head around when someone gets touted as a potential headliner and it's "I can't stand them", "I just hate them". There's plenty I don't like but I just don't go. Imagine hating George Ezra, it isn't that deep surely?!

[Gilgamesh69]

4 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

His career was in the dumper at the point - you'll notice his crowd isn't enormous.

I wonder who he was clashing with 🤔

[CaledonianGonzo]

Anyone know if June came out to do Jackson with him?

[FuzzyDunlop]

 

1 minute ago, jyoung said:

I know it's kind of the point of a forum to discuss the details but it makes me howl when people on here cry off over headliners. If Ezra headlines nobody is forcing you to go. Plenty of other folk will. I get it in the Facebook comments etc because every Tom, Dick and Harry has their say but you lot on here obviously love Glastonbury so what's the problem if there's one headliner that isn't your cup of tea? Just go somewhere else... Can't wrap my head around when someone gets touted as a potential headliner and it's "I can't stand them", "I just hate them". There's plenty I don't like but I just don't go. Imagine hating George Ezra, it isn't that deep surely?!

You can still voice an opinion & say "I dont like x, y or z" though.

I havent seen a Pyramid Headliner for 6 years, so it isnt an overriding factor. I should have last night & tonight though.

[fatyeti24]

Cash had had a little bump in awareness at the time after this ad.

 

[Crazyfool01]

5 minutes ago, jyoung said:

I know it's kind of the point of a forum to discuss the details but it makes me howl when people on here cry off over headliners. If Ezra headlines nobody is forcing you to go. Plenty of other folk will. I get it in the Facebook comments etc because every Tom, Dick and Harry has their say but you lot on here obviously love Glastonbury so what's the problem if there's one headliner that isn't your cup of tea? Just go somewhere else... Can't wrap my head around when someone gets touted as a potential headliner and it's "I can't stand them", "I just hate them". There's plenty I don't like but I just don't go. Imagine hating George Ezra, it isn't that deep surely?!

of course hating him is way to strong ... some voices do grate for me though ... Ezra and Sheran particularly ... seem like decent enough guys ... no offence intended and I as you say will be elsewhere . 

[Hugh Jass]

20 minutes ago, Gilgamesh69 said:

I like to think Emily would want to pick artists that have some kind of significance, something more  than just "they're popular"

Emily will want to pick someone that a lot of people will enjoy.

[Chapple12345]

28 minutes ago, Gilgamesh69 said:

Just wondering: which dance do you think the security would have learnt for Diana Ross, and what song?

No clue for the dance but I Will Survive or Chain Reaction would have been* great choices 

*there's still hope for next year 🤞🏻 

[Hugh Jass]

I see that the Best of 2011 is on BBC Four tonight. Anyone know if it’ll be on the iPlayer afterwards? It was the first me and Mrs J attended together so would be nice to watch.

They've missed a trick by not whacking all of the Best Ofs on the iPlayer.

[Ayrshire Chris]

2 minutes ago, FuzzyDunlop said:

 

You can still voice an opinion & say "I dont like x, y or z" though.

I havent seen a Pyramid Headliner for 6 years, so it isnt an overriding factor. I should have last night & tonight though.

Correct, we’ve found ourselves taking a wander about when a headliner we arnt desperate to see is on. Dipping in and out various venues be it another main stage, Avalon, left field or any of the bars. There is always something somewhere that gives a memorable night. And if I fancy a bit of a simple pop and a dance then I don’t see what is wrong with Ezra. The incredible range of bands and musical styles on show on this BBC coverage is proof that there is always something for everyone.