Headliners 2023

[GrumpyRaver]

21 hours ago, Muppetmark said:

Like what? I probably have but like what? 

All the ones where they’ve said something is going to happen that didnt. I don’t keep a tally, and surprisingly they don’t neccasarily keep them online after they’re proved to be bullshit. But it happens every year.

Edited November 13, 2022 by GrumpyRaver

[Baggins7]

10 hours ago, VCK said:

The slots I mentioned aren't exactly prominent.

I've watched tonnes of music channels, Justin offers a lot of interesting and unique perspectives. My opinion though.

I’ll back you on this, I don’t watch a lot of YouTube but Justin’s 15 minute videos breaking down a huge range of artists and songs are so interesting. A very clever guy with a clear love for how music works and knowledge of music theory. 
 

No idea where they would fit at Glasto but I think I’d see them for nostalgia, be cool to see Permission to Land in full now it’s 20 years old

[GrumpyRaver]

11 hours ago, chazwwe said:

They're playing a small arena tour in January (still seating on sale for most dates) so would be a very popular slot. I think they'd be great fun. 

McFly do arena tours.

[GrumpyRaver]

5 hours ago, sophiemarie said:

It seems to me like the Other opener is a bigger deal than Pyramid opener. Is that correct?

They’re different beasts - Pyramid opener can often be a very big name, doing something unusual, like Damon with the Syrian orchestra, or Hacienda Classical. Seems perfect for the ABBA holograms to me.

[Ayrshire Chris]

James touring in May, they opened the other in 2016. Were really good,  in all the mud, straw and wood chips. The other opener is often a bigger deal than the pyramid opener. 

Edited November 13, 2022 by Ayrshire Chris

[Crazyfool01]

13 minutes ago, Ayrshire Chris said:

James touring in May, they opened the other in 2016. Were really good,  in all the mud, straw and wood chips. The other opener is often a bigger deal than the pyramid opener. 

best other opener in all my festivals .... I probably do a 50 /50 split of other and Pyramid but the other spot usually seems weirdly  disappointing must be as im still recovering from night before 

[Hugh Jass II]

The Other opener is a thankless slot that’s a hiding to nothing. 11am to a largely tired, hungover crowd, many of whom are only there because it’s a name they’ve heard of.

It’s impossible for most acts to generate the levels of energy needed to get everyone going that time of day.

Edited November 13, 2022 by Hugh Jass II

[Tranquility of Solitude]

I love the Other opener slot. After all the build up, ticket day, getting there, getting in, pitching your tent, my Wednesday bimble, my Thursday bar crawl..... it feels very much like the official start..... usually a band I like, Charlatans, James, Pretenders...... love it. 

[Guest]

56 minutes ago, Ayrshire Chris said:

James touring in May

Jeremy touring in Clarkson

[Neil]

21 hours ago, chazwwe said:

Mel B confirms talks with Glastonbury

other spices confirmed mel b is a liar.

[DeanoL]

13 hours ago, Matt42 said:

Convinced you’re living about 20 years in the past if you think the darkness would get a prominent slot at Glastonbury 2023. Guy is a nobody now.

He's having a weird resurgence based on the YouTube channel. It's strange, and doesn't qualify them for a Pyramid slot, but they are loads bigger now than they were five years ago.

1 hour ago, Ayrshire Chris said:

James touring in May, they opened the other in 2016. Were really good,  in all the mud, straw and wood chips. The other opener is often a bigger deal than the pyramid opener. 

If they can bring the orchestra I can see them doing a Pyramid opening slot like Hacienda Classical or Black Dyke Band

[clarkete]

7 hours ago, sophiemarie said:

It seems to me like the Other opener is a bigger deal than Pyramid opener. Is that correct?

I don't think there's that clear a pattern tbh even just on the last few festivals, but that's only cos on each stage there are some I know and some I don't - eg Ziggy Marley was up against Libertines and he got a good turn out, not least that this year he was playing songs for his Dad's 75th anniversary. 

https://clashfinder.com/m/g2019/

 https://clashfinder.com/m/g2022/

[leath02]

2 hours ago, GrumpyRaver said:

They’re different beasts - Pyramid opener can often be a very big name, doing something unusual, like Damon with the Syrian orchestra, or Hacienda Classical. Seems perfect for the ABBA holograms to me.

Do the holograms work in the daylight though 

[VCK]

10 hours ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

No - because he peddles easy nostalgia.

No idea what that has to do with Brexit. He's rather apolitical and most of his shtick is him talking about his upbringing which a number of people can relate to.

[nikkic]

If Franz are still touring next Summer they’d be the perfect Other stage opener. 

[gfa]

4 minutes ago, nikkic said:

If Franz are still touring next Summer they’d be the perfect Other stage opener. 

100%

[WhoOdyssey]

The Darkness' arena tour next year is also a co-headline with Black Stone Cherry, so they're not the only draw to get them at venues that size.

[Ayrshire Chris]

1 hour ago, DeanoL said:

He's having a weird resurgence based on the YouTube channel. It's strange, and doesn't qualify them for a Pyramid slot, but they are loads bigger now than they were five years ago.

If they can bring the orchestra I can see them doing a Pyramid opening slot like Hacienda Classical or Black Dyke Band

Yes, I’m looking to get tickets for their gig in Glasgow. 

[Matt42]

At what point do we seriously have to discuss that Peter Kay has got the pull to headline the pyramid… first comedian to headline Glastonbury? It’s a festival of performing arts and surely that comes under it..

(I’m semi trolling but factually I’m not wrong).

Edited November 13, 2022 by Matt42

[skillfulperson]

Anyone else think Paramore have a decent chance of headlining next year.

 

Instantly sold out arena tour, mega amount of radio play, female singer (glasto have been aiming for 50% female lineup), Glastonbury shaped hole in their tour.

 

I think it could be Elton, AM, Paramore. If Elton does Sunday teatime good chance of Dua Lipa making headliner too 

[Matt42]

3 minutes ago, skillfulperson said:

Anyone else think Paramore have a decent chance of headlining next year.

 

Instantly sold out arena tour, mega amount of radio play, female singer (glasto have been aiming for 50% female lineup), Glastonbury shaped hole in their tour.

 

I think it could be Elton, AM, Paramore. If Elton does Sunday teatime good chance of Dua Lipa making headliner too 

This isn’t R&L

[Nestacres]

4 minutes ago, skillfulperson said:

Anyone else think Paramore have a decent chance of headlining next year.

 

Instantly sold out arena tour, mega amount of radio play, female singer (glasto have been aiming for 50% female lineup), Glastonbury shaped hole in their tour.

 

I think it could be Elton, AM, Paramore. If Elton does Sunday teatime good chance of Dua Lipa making headliner too 

I think they are more likely to headline Reading.

[lighthouse]

19 minutes ago, skillfulperson said:

Anyone else think Paramore have a decent chance of headlining next year.

 

Instantly sold out arena tour, mega amount of radio play, female singer (glasto have been aiming for 50% female lineup), Glastonbury shaped hole in their tour.

 

I think it could be Elton, AM, Paramore. If Elton does Sunday teatime good chance of Dua Lipa making headliner too 

What is it with you Brits and Paramore. Fun little band for sure but c’mon. 

[Guest]

3 minutes ago, lighthouse said:

What is it with you Brits and Paramore. Fun little band for sure but c’mon. 

Paramore is a completely legit shout given the type of music they release now. Wouldn't be out of place on a Glastonbury line up at all. Besides, even if they were still releasing Riot or Brand New Eyes style music then Olivia Rodrigo played and she is very much inspired by that stuff.

[skillfulperson]

6 minutes ago, scatteredscreens said:

Paramore is a completely legit shout given the type of music they release now. Wouldn't be out of place on a Glastonbury line up at all. Besides, even if they were still releasing Riot or Brand New Eyes style music then Olivia Rodrigo played and she is very much inspired by that stuff.

Exactly. Arguably one of the biggest pop punk bands ever, and I'd say the biggest female fronted band on the planet right now (not solo artist, IE Taylor, Billie and Adele). Genuinely a great modern era band.

29 minutes ago, Nestacres said:

I think they are more likely to headline Reading.

They've played Reading loads of times before, but I don't see why that's a reason for them to not play. Reading basically has 100% crossover with main stages at glasto