Headliners 2023

[Guest]

4 hours ago, Zoo Music Girl said:

I find this a very odd placement!

Why is the placement odd? Genuine question, not having a go or anything.

 

For me this line up so far isn’t great, the headliners apart from Elton are awful and there’s only 1 or 2 that in total that appeal. Hopefully the full announcement of acts will be better for me!

[Jay Pee]

Those random IP bans are lolz.  I sometimes wonder if I inadvertently posted some dwarf porn whilst giddy on a ciggie the night before the morning after.

 

[FloorFiller]

I think a few years ago Lana would’ve seemed a strange choice as a Other headliner, but they’re clearly trying to make it a second main stage with a more diverse range of headliners now rather than ‘the electronic headliner stage’ it largely became for a while there so, although it sucks for me as that’s a fucker of a clash, it’s not too surprising to see, and she’ll get a much better and more receptive crowd there.

[Crazyfool01]

Just now, Jay Pee said:

Those random IP bans are lolz.  I sometimes wonder if I inadvertently posted some dwarf porn whilst giddy on a ciggie the night before the morning after.

 

totally agree . ive had that chat with the boss 😞 

[ThomZorke]

Is there a link to that "ridiculous story"? Just asking because I would like to know if we have more information to how GnR we're booked than what we got from the interview today.

[CaledonianGonzo]

9 minutes ago, Crazyfool01 said:

totally agree . ive had that chat with the boss 😞 

All of Edinburgh is under an IP ban.

[CaledonianGonzo]

11 minutes ago, FloorFiller said:

I think a few years ago Lana would’ve seemed a strange choice as a Other headliner, but they’re clearly trying to make it a second main stage with a more diverse range of headliners now rather than ‘the electronic headliner stage’ it largely became for a while there so, although it sucks for me as that’s a fucker of a clash, it’s not too surprising to see, and she’ll get a much better and more receptive crowd there.

Great slot for her, agreed. Just sucks for those wanting to see GnR.

[4AssedMonkey]

The clear inference is that Swifty fucked them over and they don’t want to say so and burn the bridge. AM, Swift, Elton and 90% of the moaning and criticism goes away. I feel for them if anything.

[mcshed]

2 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

All of Edinburgh is under an IP ban.

Bonnyrigg isn't, move out to the burbs.

[Jay Pee]

6 minutes ago, 4AssedMonkey said:

The clear inference is that Swifty fucked them over and they don’t want to say so and burn the bridge. AM, Swift, Elton and 90% of the moaning and criticism goes away. I feel for them if anything.

Spot on.

[Matt42]

21 minutes ago, FloorFiller said:

I think a few years ago Lana would’ve seemed a strange choice as a Other headliner, but they’re clearly trying to make it a second main stage with a more diverse range of headliners now rather than ‘the electronic headliner stage’ it largely became for a while there so, although it sucks for me as that’s a fucker of a clash, it’s not too surprising to see, and she’ll get a much better and more receptive crowd there.

Don’t think she’s going to become a pyramid headliner so it makes sense.

[Lycra]

Wonder how the younger element feel about having 3 old bands/artists as pyramid headliners?

[FakeEmpire]

3 minutes ago, Lycra said:

Wonder how the younger element feel about having 3 old bands/artists as pyramid headliners?

Arctics are pretty big with the younger crowd, they'll be very happy about it.

Elton's team have also done a great job of marketing his back catalogue over the past few years to make him a popular act across all demographics.

[Neil]

5 hours ago, FloorFiller said:

Have we got a night for this? Please be the Friday!

 

i've got hewr down for saturday, not sure where the day cam frm might be mike's who is playing where topic.

[Hugh Jass II]

14 minutes ago, FakeEmpire said:

Arctics are pretty big with the younger crowd, they'll be very happy about it.

Aye, the kids were loving them at Reading last year.

[danbailey80]

1 hour ago, 4AssedMonkey said:

As is I Want Love. Both off the same album and never played. Seem to recall that he wasn’t in a great place at the time and the songs bring back memories. Shame, they’re some of his best IMO.

I agree. It's by far his last very good album. Patrick Leonard does a great production too. 

[gfa]

22 minutes ago, Lycra said:

Wonder how the younger element feel about having 3 old bands/artists as pyramid headliners?

our lot all like AM but most have seen before (and know they are shit live but will probs end up there anyway). GNR nobody cares, Elton the people who like saw last year, couldn't care less myself.

hardly a home run

[dreams_burn_down]

29 minutes ago, Neil said:

i've got hewr down for saturday, not sure where the day cam frm might be mike's who is playing where topic.

BBC confirmed Lana headlining Other on Saturday

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64827413

[Neil]

2 minutes ago, dreams_burn_down said:

BBC confirmed Lana headlining Other on Saturday

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64827413

yeah, thanks, i went and tracked that down again, after my post.

Edited March 3, 2023 by Neil

[Gregcharlie]

43 minutes ago, Lycra said:

Wonder how the younger element feel about having 3 old bands/artists as pyramid headliners?

Arctic Monkeys very popular with the TikTokers and those 30 year old (or just shy of) bastards like me. 

[gfa]

1 hour ago, Gregcharlie said:

Arctic Monkeys very popular with the TikTokers and those 30 year old (or just shy of) bastards like me. 

AM were popular with 18 year olds before tiktok

[Gregcharlie]

8 minutes ago, gfa said:

AM were popular with 18 year olds before tiktok

Obviously. What I meant is, there is now clearly a demographic of young people who discover, let’s call it ‘music of the recent past’, through TikTok, as well as the all the artists who are choosing to post their music directly on that platform. 

[gfa]

1 hour ago, Gregcharlie said:

Obviously. What I meant is, there is now clearly a demographic of young people who discover, let’s call it ‘music of the recent past’, through TikTok, as well as the all the artists who are choosing to post their music directly on that platform. 

Sure but these early 00s indies bands have always had a huge following for young people, see like community festival all of superstruct etc. these fests have been full of 16-20 year olds for the past 5 years. I meant specific indie as a genre btw - kate bush obviously got big from tiktok among others

[guypjfreak]

Going through this lot so far with my kids and it's seems to be all rap crap.. Nightmare.. I'm officially old 

But my kids and grandkids seem VERY HAPPY.. What a strange festival I'm going to have.. Good job it's my last lolol

 

 

[Gregcharlie]

14 minutes ago, gfa said:

Sure but these early 00s indies bands have always had a huge following for young people, see like community festival all of superstruct etc. these fests have been full of 16-20 year olds for the past 5 years. I meant specific indie as a genre btw - kate bush obviously got big from tiktok among others

Music for lads in bucket hats made by lads who listened to lads in bands who wore bucket hats innit ♾️