Headliners 2023

[Crazyfool01]

17 minutes ago, fraybentos1 said:

Feel like money could be an issue for The Weeknd. I'd love it though

maybe just do one day then 🙂 

[CaledonianGonzo]

52 minutes ago, TGCarr said:

Live show is stellar. Check in Mike Dean on the keys and you have a incredible live show

Isn't that also what Kanye did?

[gfa]

1 hour ago, TGCarr said:

Why hasnt Glasto booked Eric Prydz? Easily the best live act at the moment followed by Tales of Us.

£ I think?

Also not too sure where he'd play if a main stage.

[TGCarr]

18 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Isn't that also what Kanye did?

Yeah a lot of Ye's tours have Dean on the keys, guy is incredibly special. 

[lendan]

28 minutes ago, gfa said:

£ I think?

Also not too sure where he'd play if a main stage.

Agree, it would be difficult to bring the Holosphere show to any of the main stages

[gfa]

5 minutes ago, lendan said:

Agree, it would be difficult to bring the Holosphere show to any of the main stages

It could definitely be done - was wondering what kind of size he was more than anything. JP?

[TGCarr]

44 minutes ago, lendan said:

Agree, it would be difficult to bring the Holosphere show to any of the main stages

Doesnt really need Holo nor Epic to put out an unreal live show. 

 

[Glasto96]

6 hours ago, TGCarr said:

Why hasnt Glasto booked Eric Prydz? Easily the best live act at the moment followed by Tales of Us.

Still waiting for Prydz to turn up on the 🕷️ one day 🤞🏼

[Glasto96]

Does eFestivals not update the rumours page? I still see just Arctic Monkeys, Elton John and Harry Styles as the rumoured potential headliners. Maybe that’s telling us something 🤔 

[gfa]

7 hours ago, Glasto96 said:

Does eFestivals not update the rumours page? I still see just Arctic Monkeys, Elton John and Harry Styles as the rumoured potential headliners. Maybe that’s telling us something 🤔 

I wouldn't look too much into it. Current thinking is AM are locked on, other 2 pretty much could be any of like 10 artists

[brettredmayne]

Is Madonna definitely announcing something today ?

[Suprefan]

10 hours ago, TGCarr said:

Doesnt really need Holo nor Epic to put out an unreal live show. 

 

But thats what people want. Not just the music, the entire package. If youre a dj who has a reputation of creating an amazing production for your performance then you better damn well bring it. Very tough to pull off at Glasto. Tomorrowland prob spent a fortune to make sure it was done there this year. Glasto aint spending that kind of coin to get that done, esp with a sub par sound system to begin with.

Prob say the same for the Weeknd production wise since nobody has bothered to look at what he is doing for his stadium dates currently.

[TGCarr]

9 minutes ago, Suprefan said:

But thats what people want. Not just the music, the entire package. If youre a dj who has a reputation of creating an amazing production for your performance then you better damn well bring it. Very tough to pull off at Glasto. Tomorrowland prob spent a fortune to make sure it was done there this year. Glasto aint spending that kind of coin to get that done, esp with a sub par sound system to begin with.

Prob say the same for the Weeknd production wise since nobody has bothered to look at what he is doing for his stadium dates currently.

True and it was fucking unreat at TML.

 

But saying that he's just as brilliant without all that jazz. Would be much better than Chemical Bros 

[kingbadger]

12 minutes ago, Suprefan said:

since nobody has bothered to look at what he is doing for his stadium dates currently.

Somebody quick, do the deep dive before it's too late! 

[TGCarr]

7 minutes ago, kingbadger said:

Somebody quick, do the deep dive before it's too late! 

Nothing's dropped for The Weeknd.

Some date's are beginning to leak

 

Belgium was just before this.

A promoter stated on Reddit The Weeknd was playing London Stadium, badly wanted Spurs

 

Edited November 28, 2022 by TGCarr

[DeanoL]

On 11/25/2022 at 5:26 PM, Alvoram said:

Aphex Twin would probably attract a massive crowd to be fair... 😂

I guess I'll just never understand, why there's a slot called 'Legends' and yet it seems each year's true biggest performing legend never occupies it... I'm just too simple, and cannot compute. 🤷‍♂️🙈😂

99% of the time it isn't an issue. The number of actual "legendary" acts on par with Elton and Macca that are yet to be booked is tiny, and it's rare the festival actually manages to get such acts.

In the past decade I'd say it's only Macca and The Stones that headlined as "legends"

[incident]

1 hour ago, brettredmayne said:

Is Madonna definitely announcing something today ?

Reportedly, but if it's a US tour then today could be much later.

[Hugh Jass II]

9 minutes ago, DeanoL said:

99% of the time it isn't an issue. The number of actual "legendary" acts on par with Elton and Macca that are yet to be booked is tiny, and it's rare the festival actually manages to get such acts.

In the past decade I'd say it's only Macca and The Stones that headlined as "legends"

As underwhelming as their show was you could make an argument for The Who being "legends".

[Alvoram]

29 minutes ago, DeanoL said:

99% of the time it isn't an issue. The number of actual "legendary" acts on par with Elton and Macca that are yet to be booked is tiny, and it's rare the festival actually manages to get such acts.

In the past decade I'd say it's only Macca and The Stones that headlined as "legends"

It was more in reference to why people generally weren't considering Elton John and Madonna for the 'Legends' slot and instead see them as possible headliners. 

But yeh, I get your point, and it's fair enough. 🙂 

[MK1]

1 hour ago, TGCarr said:

Nothing's dropped for The Weeknd.

Some date's are beginning to leak

 

Belgium was just before this.

A promoter stated on Reddit The Weeknd was playing London Stadium, badly wanted Spurs

 

According to someone on festileaks the Belgium date is changed. The info we had was july 4 Brussels but there is a new date...To be sure we need some official news fast......... 😂 more dates spotted in Europe anyone???

[gfa]

1 hour ago, TGCarr said:

Nothing's dropped for The Weeknd.

Some date's are beginning to leak

 

Belgium was just before this.

A promoter stated on Reddit The Weeknd was playing London Stadium, badly wanted Spurs

 

Why would they care to have spurs over london stadium? didn't think spurs really did gigs, its also smaller and way harder to get to + further out

Not doubting it - just wondering what the logic is behind that?

Edited November 28, 2022 by gfa

[TGCarr]

3 minutes ago, gfa said:

Why would they care to have spurs over london stadium? didn't think spurs really did gigs, its also smaller and way harder to get to + further out

Not doubting it - just wondering what the logic is behind that?

More because it's brand new and looks bloody incredible. It did Gaga tour last year and a coupe others so does host concerts.

So with Abels Stadium shows at the moment they do look incredible, so wanted something new.

 

Can't stand Wembley Stadium, shite audio.

London Stadium - Never really been to.

[Matt42]

As someone who does work for totty stadium I can confirm it looks amazing. Best stadium in the UK imo.

[adcarr_]

Just curious how come Frank Ocean isn’t mentioned as a potential headliner? He’s supposed to be active next year with a new album due anytime which will take him to another level of popularity 

[Matt42]

Just now, adcarr_ said:

Just curious how come Frank Ocean isn’t mentioned as a potential headliner? He’s supposed to be active next year with a new album due anytime which will take him to another level of popularity 

Really poor track record with showing up at anything and seen as a bit of a liability. Wouldn’t stop them trying but I think he’s a massive risk as a headliner.