2022 Headliners

[Somto Unigwe Raphael]

6 minutes ago, waltere said:

Interesting that a few months back the general consensus seemed to be that Taylor was the most nailed on returner out of 2020's trio, and now it seems all but certain that she's the only one not back

That was just Matt42 stating his wishes as fact every day and posting essays to anyone who disagreed, to be fair.

I swear she hasn’t looked particularly likely to return at any point.

[MaxPower]

2 minutes ago, Suprefan said:

Other than R.EM. ( which seemed to be an anomaly), there hasnt been an american artist repeat as a headliner so this could be it if history stays the course.

That’s not true? The Killers off the top of my head.

[Suprefan]

11 minutes ago, Radiochicken said:

No - I want Kenny - I’m not upset 😂

I was just wondering if it actually mattered or not seeing as he was Friday in 2020. E.g. Sat the big day for TV, Sunday a band the locals like etc. 

Did the locals want Sheeran in 2017? If not for Macca or even Elton being available, then you couldve maybe had Kendrick on Sunday and its a true sign that there shouldnt be a headliner catered just for those few thousand  people who live in the region. Theyre not going to have very many artists they like be a Sunday headliner in a few years anyway.

[marathonsteve]

First of many announcements hopefully 

[Suprefan]

1 minute ago, MaxPower said:

That’s not true? The Killers off the top of my head.

 

4 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said:

 

Killers have done it twice.

I had double checked and I seemingly skipped over the first Killers year for some reason! Whoops.

[Somto Unigwe Raphael]

2 minutes ago, Suprefan said:

Did the locals want Sheeran in 2017? If not for Macca or even Elton being available, then you couldve maybe had Kendrick on Sunday and its a true sign that there shouldnt be a headliner catered just for those few thousand  people who live in the region. Theyre not going to have very many artists they like be a Sunday headliner in a few years anyway.

Did the locals want nigh on the most popular/accessible act in the world? Probably.

[Hugh Jass]

1 minute ago, Suprefan said:

Did the locals want Sheeran in 2017? If not for Macca or even Elton being available, then you couldve maybe had Kendrick on Sunday and its a true sign that there shouldnt be a headliner catered just for those few thousand  people who live in the region. Theyre not going to have very many artists they like be a Sunday headliner in a few years anyway.

Sheeran is/was one of the biggest acts on the planet, and arguably the most "locals friendly" of the 2017 trio.

[waltere]

5 minutes ago, Somto Unigwe Raphael said:

That was just Matt42 stating his wishes as fact every day and posting essays to anyone who disagreed, to be fair.

I swear she hasn’t looked particularly likely to return at any point.

I mean for the last few months, as concrete info about various acts & festivals' plans for 2022 have become clearer yes, but I meant back in April/May sort of time, when pretty much everything was pure speculation.

[Suprefan]

But is that the only criteria for the Sunday headliner? It has to be easily digestible or they cant be bothered for the slot? 

[jparx]

12 minutes ago, Suprefan said:

Did the locals want Sheeran in 2017? If not for Macca or even Elton being available, then you couldve maybe had Kendrick on Sunday and its a true sign that there shouldnt be a headliner catered just for those few thousand  people who live in the region. Theyre not going to have very many artists they like be a Sunday headliner in a few years anyway.

Probably. The dude is one of the biggest celebrities in the country. You can't really get any more well known, easy going and Radio 2 than Ed Sheeran.

[Hugh Jass]

5 minutes ago, Suprefan said:

But is that the only criteria for the Sunday headliner? It has to be easily digestible or they cant be bothered for the slot? 

There will be a number of factors, biggest one being which acts are available when.

[lighthouse]

I'm really, really curious about what the new Kendrick album will bring him.

Drop it, Ken. 

[CaledonianGonzo]

Just had a flashback to a debate on here that the 2013 Sunday Locals would have preferred Mumford and Sons to the Stones as they play music more suited to rural Somerset farming types.

[Hugh Jass]

3 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Just had a flashback to a debate on here that the 2013 Sunday Locals would have preferred Mumford and Sons to the Stones as they play music more suited to rural Somerset farming types.

It's a known fact that Somerset farmers spend all day listening to the Wurzels and drinking moonshine out of those big jugs with the X's on them. 

[kalifire]

With the license extending over so many years, do the locals really have that much sway over things any more? Griffiths can yabber away all she likes in the MDC meetings, but her reach isn't what it used to be, surely.

[Mattymooz]

17 minutes ago, waltere said:

I mean for the last few months, as concrete info about various acts & festivals' plans for 2022 have become clearer yes, but I meant back in April/May sort of time, when pretty much everything was pure speculation.

I think as soon as she started putting out rerecordings it seemed quite likely she would probably wait till after she was done with all of those to be done and out before topping the pointy one

[Mattymooz]

2 minutes ago, kalifire said:

With the license extending over so many years, do the locals really have that much sway over things any more? Griffiths can yabber away all she likes in the MDC meetings, but her reach isn't what it used to be, surely.

I mean, sure, but the festival I imagine still want to be on good terms with the local residents, after all the Eavis' still live there the rest of the year. They do still put up with a lot what with the build, event and disassembly. It doesnt take much effort from the festivals part to swap Macca and Kendrick after all, assuming they are both available on those other days.

[1986]

14 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said:

It's a known fact that Somerset farmers spend all day listening to the Wurzels and drinking moonshine out of those big jugs with the X's on them. 

[incident]

12 minutes ago, kalifire said:

With the license extending over so many years, do the locals really have that much sway over things any more? Griffiths can yabber away all she likes in the MDC meetings, but her reach isn't what it used to be, surely.

I don't think the threat of licence issues has ever really much of a factor in terms of lineup conversations - by the sounds of it, the idea of a locals-friendly act on the Sunday has always allegedly been about Michael hearing it from his neighbours if he books someone they don't like.

[Crazyfool01]

3 hours ago, kalifire said:

With the license extending over so many years, do the locals really have that much sway over things any more? Griffiths can yabber away all she likes in the MDC meetings, but her reach isn't what it used to be, surely.

I really want to see her loitering by the cider bus … complaining about the Sunday headliner 

[Hugh Jass]

1 minute ago, crazyfool1 said:

I really want to see her loitering by the cider bus … complaining about the Sunday headliner 

Half of eFests is going to be loitering by the Cider Bus at 1am on the Sunday night.

[Quark]

42 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said:

Half of eFests is going to be loitering by the Cider Bus

FTFY

[squirrelarmy]

50 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said:

Half of eFests is going to be loitering by the Cider Bus at 1am on the Sunday night.

Unofficial efests meet confirmed! Someone get that on the thingy

[PolygonWindow]

Billie Kenny Macca

Strong Strong Strong

Only seen Radiohead on the Pyramid in the 4 times I’ve been. Chuffed (tho QOTSA on the Friday is probs where I will end up).

Praying Thom Yorke and Kenny don’t clash again 🥲

[nikkic]

5 hours ago, waltere said:

Interesting that a few months back the general consensus seemed to be that Taylor was the most nailed on returner out of 2020's trio, and now it seems all but certain that she's the only one not back

Just shows that we’re all a bunch of geeks who haven’t got a fucking clue.