Crazyfool01 Posted April 24, 2021 Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 1 minute ago, Matt42 said: Most stage headliners pull big crowds and I’m not doubting Fatboy slim would get a big crowd. My point is that FBS is not a stage headliner or nothing artist. As evidenced by the fact he’s played tiny stages in the past few years. He could have subbed, or played third down, or even fourth down and I don’t think people would have raised any eyebrows. You can slot him wherever and it works. The reason I think he was a second choice is because there are plenty of options they could have chose from which are bona fide other stage headliners. I can’t see them going for someone first that they don’t *have* to book as a stage headliner. Especially since plenty of acts touring would suit the slot. Problem is though the only way I see him dropping down is him doing it himself without being asked ... and that is some opportunity to turn down ... as stated earlier can u see Emily or Nick giving him that call ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted April 24, 2021 Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 2 minutes ago, Matt42 said: Most stage headliners pull big crowds and I’m not doubting Fatboy slim would get a big crowd. My point is that FBS is not a stage headliner or nothing artist. As evidenced by the fact he’s played tiny stages in the past few years. He could have subbed, or played third down, or even fourth down and I don’t think people would have raised any eyebrows. You can slot him wherever and it works. The reason I think he was a second choice is because there are plenty of options they could have chose from which are bona fide other stage headliners. I can’t see them going for someone first that they don’t *have* to book as a stage headliner. Especially since plenty of acts touring would suit the slot. Actually Matt, your argument works against you. FBS wouldn’t be second, third, fourth, fifth choice... I could easily name at least a dozen acts the festival could have turned to before Fatboy would even have been considered. For this reason I can only conclude he was first choice and it was special “friend of the festival” booking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt42 Posted April 24, 2021 Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 Just now, crazyfool1 said: Problem is though the only way I see him dropping down is him doing it himself without being asked ... and that is some opportunity to turn down ... as stated earlier can u see Emily or Nick giving him that call ? Yeah it is a good point. I’m not saying he won’t get rebooked in that slot again - I just think it was an act of good service in response to a change of plans, rather than a plan all along. But that’s just my view. I’ve just seen the Chems are dropping a new single. Is it time for them to come back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt42 Posted April 24, 2021 Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 1 minute ago, Hugh Jass said: Actually Matt, your argument works against you. FBS wouldn’t be second, third, fourth, fifth choice... I could easily name at least a dozen acts the festival could have turned to before Fatboy would even have been considered. For this reason I can only conclude he was first choice and it was special “friend of the festival” booking. It is a good point and I’m not saying it with outright confidence. I just think it’s pretty brave to rule out a massive slot early to someone who doesn’t NEED to play there that *could* go to someone much bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparx Posted April 25, 2021 Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 17 hours ago, Matt42 said: It is a good point and I’m not saying it with outright confidence. I just think it’s pretty brave to rule out a massive slot early to someone who doesn’t NEED to play there that *could* go to someone much bigger. I guess it's not that brave then the thing is already sold out, and whoever plays that slot is up against a Beatle. Maybe they anticipated that Macca would draw a monster crowd, and putting someone like FBS against him would be a good shout since it's a definitive alternative and they don't have to blow the budget on a OS headline that possibly wouldn't have the biggest crowd anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt42 Posted April 25, 2021 Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 1 hour ago, jparx said: I guess it's not that brave then the thing is already sold out, and whoever plays that slot is up against a Beatle. Maybe they anticipated that Macca would draw a monster crowd, and putting someone like FBS against him would be a good shout since it's a definitive alternative and they don't have to blow the budget on a OS headline that possibly wouldn't have the biggest crowd anyway? FBS was against Kendrick though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparx Posted April 25, 2021 Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 6 hours ago, Matt42 said: FBS was against Kendrick though? Haha yep, never mind me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkic Posted April 25, 2021 Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 On 4/24/2021 at 6:28 PM, Matt42 said: Yeah it is a good point. I’m not saying he won’t get rebooked in that slot again - I just think it was an act of good service in response to a change of plans, rather than a plan all along. But that’s just my view. I’ve just seen the Chems are dropping a new single. Is it time for them to come back? 07/11/15/19/?? 2023 you'd expect #thereisnopattern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprefan Posted April 26, 2021 Report Share Posted April 26, 2021 20 hours ago, nikkic said: 07/11/15/19/?? 2023 you'd expect #thereisnopattern They wouldve broken the pattern if The Prodigy did perform in 19. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloorFiller Posted April 26, 2021 Report Share Posted April 26, 2021 1 minute ago, Suprefan said: They wouldve broken the pattern if The Prodigy did perform in 19. Pretty sure Chems were still supposed to play that year, with Christine & the Queens subbing instead and only getting the bump up due to The Prodigy no longer appearing. Or at least that’s the conclusion I remember us coming to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewayiam Posted April 26, 2021 Report Share Posted April 26, 2021 20 minutes ago, FloorFiller said: Pretty sure Chems were still supposed to play that year, with Christine & the Queens subbing instead and only getting the bump up due to The Prodigy no longer appearing. Or at least that’s the conclusion I remember us coming to? Yes The Prodigy were due to return to Other stage but Christine etc were bumped up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotdash79 Posted April 26, 2021 Report Share Posted April 26, 2021 Chemical brothers were due to play on the Sunday, they got moved to Saturday and everyone got moved up and that made space for Billie Eilish. Originally she was going to be on the John Peel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt42 Posted April 26, 2021 Report Share Posted April 26, 2021 Man... Tame Impala, The Chemical Brothers, and The Prodigy would have been a crazy set of Other headliners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnomicide Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 I like how, to counter the old bloke on The Pyramid, they were putting two edgy 50 year old blokes on The Other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkic Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 13 hours ago, Matt42 said: Man... Tame Impala, The Chemical Brothers, and The Prodigy would have been a crazy set of Other headliners. Yeah they are headliners at any other festival. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zahidf Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 Muse? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 5 minutes ago, zahidf said: Muse? Nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparx Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 Can someone knock up a Drake meme of Muse doing a secret JPT set vs Muse headlining the Pyramid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwedgeAntilles Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 Been hearing lots of good things about HEADLINER. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 11 minutes ago, SwedgeAntilles said: Been hearing lots of good things about HEADLINER. They’re a supergroup formed out of various members of SPECIAL GUESTS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewayiam Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 2 hours ago, zahidf said: Muse? Download are going nick The Distillers again aren't they. I see a top two of The Offspring and The Distillers coming. I hope their arena tour makes them push for a 3rd main stage if so but we'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 3 hours ago, jparx said: Can someone knock up a Drake meme of Muse doing a secret JPT set vs Muse headlining the Pyramid? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprefan Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 In theory that can be Rage since theyre free the month of June. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Quark Posted April 29, 2021 Report Share Posted April 29, 2021 Just now, kingcrawler said: Beat me to it, was just coming on to post this! Gutted it's been delayed again, but love the prospect of them popping up next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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