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[CaledonianGonzo]

Seems likely he's headlining one stage in the Other / WH / JPT nexus.

Does he have the chops / show to deliver or has he been promoted above his capabilities and it's a booking that won't age well?

[Pastor.Of.Muppets]

After seeing him twice last year (one festival show at Primavera and one solo show) I'm confident to say: No matter which headline slot at Glastonbury he might get, everyone at his show will go taps aff!

[FloorFiller]

His show seems tailor made for a stage like Holts in my eyes, but there’s no denying that he’s incredibly popular at the moment and could fill the Other field to a comfortable level if he were given that slot.

Who knows if that would be looked back on as a wise booking or not in the future, but in terms of giving a new act a bit of a bump up the lineup in 2023 I don’t think there’s currently a more obvious choice than him right now. 

[gfa]

Both times i've seen him the crowd has been absolutely mental. He'd really have to fuck up for the tunes / crowd not to carry the performance through. No doubt some guests too

[Justcalledtosay]

What’s his production like for a stage such as West Holts? Assuming he’s got a little bit to go before he matches Bicep for example?

[CaledonianGonzo]

3 minutes ago, Justcalledtosay said:

What’s his production like for a stage such as West Holts? Assuming he’s got a little bit to go before he matches Bicep for example?

He'll definitely need something like that on one of the larger stages. He's fairly derivative of Bicep anyway so he may as well half inch their live show too.

[Alex DeLarge]

I didn't really "get it" but then I listened to his first album again last night and I do think there is  something quite special there. Would definitely prefer it to the dirge of Arctic Monkeys.

[gfa]

I can't see him going for something like Bicep.

His currently setup reminds me of a Liam Gallagher's a bit (maybe quite a rogue statement), with the faces on the screens around him - albeit in a far less self-absorbed way.

Not too sure what he will do, i think what he has now works well to be honest, just chuck some extra lights etc in

[Guest]

7 minutes ago, gfa said:

with the faeces on the screens around him

I'm sorry?

[CaledonianGonzo]

Diarrhea (we've lost dancing)

[Matt42]

It will be one of the biggest sets / most healthily attended of the year no matter where he is.

He is the it guy. He’s a future headliner.

[CaledonianGonzo]

So where's his Firestarter / Hey Boy Hey Girl / Open Up / Born Slippy / Chime?

[Matt42]

3 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

So where's his Firestarter / Hey Boy Hey Girl / Open Up / Born Slippy / Chime?

Have you ever listened to him? Big Edm style drops with singalongs is kinda his thing.

But also… maybe the dance crowd has moved on from tunes like that and wants something different?

Bicep’s biggest tune is a slow banger

Edited January 15, 2023 by Matt42

[Alex DeLarge]

5 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

So where's his Firestarter / Hey Boy Hey Girl / Open Up / Born Slippy / Chime?

Marea is a pretty big crossover hit.

Edited January 15, 2023 by Alex DeLarge

[CaledonianGonzo]

3 minutes ago, Matt42 said:

Have you ever listened to him? Big Edm style drops with singalongs is kinda his thing.

Yes. I have.

3 minutes ago, Matt42 said:

But also… maybe the dance crowd has moved on from tunes like that and wants something different?

Bicep’s biggest tune is a slow banger

Possibly. But we know exactly Bicep’s status at the G. They're West Holts headliners - possibly Other Headliners one day - and aren't going anywhere near El Pointo.

[Matt42]

1 minute ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Yes. I have.

Possibly. But we know exactly Bicep’s status at the G. They're West Holts headliners - possibly Other Headliners one day - and aren't going anywhere near El Pointo.

Fred again has leapfrogged Bicep already. 

Fred makes songs ppl can sing along to. Which Bicep don’t.

Edited January 15, 2023 by Matt42

[Hugh Jass II]

Seems the obvious WH dance headliner to me.

[Matt42]

3 minutes ago, Hugh Jass II said:

Seems the obvious WH dance headliner to me.

Hmm I’m perplexed at the silence around Chase and Status being a possibility for WH. They are back on the road and have played Glasto quite a few times. Thought they’d be very likely and predicted. I think Fred has a bigger audience at the moment.

Edited January 15, 2023 by Matt42

[CaledonianGonzo]

8 minutes ago, Alex DeLarge said:

Marea is a pretty big crossover hit.

I guess that's the one you can point to.  But things like Baddest Of Them All and Afraid To Feel feel like bigger crossover dance hits from recent months.

[Hugh Jass II]

1 minute ago, Matt42 said:

Hmm I’m perplexed at the silence about Chase and Status being a possibility for WH. They are back on the road and have played Glasto quite a few times. Thought they’d be very likely and predicted. I think Fred has a bigger audience at the moment.

Looking at the likelys for this summer we already have a fair few acts who can fit the Other headliner/Pyramid sub bracket - Prodigy, Lizzo, QOTSA, Sam Smith, Pulp, Halsey, Lewis Capaldi…

Not sure there’ll be space for Frederick Once More in amongst that lot.

[CaledonianGonzo]

Seems he's self confirmed...

[Hugh Jass II]

1 minute ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Seems he's self confirmed...

Self confirmed to play or a specific stage?

[CaledonianGonzo]

Mixed messages - but the Other Stage has been mentioned.

[Nice hymer]

Plus it seems likely that he'll be with Skrillex & Four Tet. That's a pretty big draw. 

Hope it's not JP as don't think the tent/field can handle the numbers...

[kalifire]

55 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

He'll definitely need something like that on one of the larger stages. He's fairly derivative of Bicep anyway so he may as well half inch their live show too.

Whenever I’ve found myself really enjoying Fred, I’m always thinking ‘this sounds like Bicep’.