2025 Headliners

[aident93]

52 minutes ago, stuie said:

I just can't see the festival deciding to close the Pyramid with Olivia Rodrigo... not after last year.   I know she's massive, but amongst the Glasto Sunday crowd (locals, lawn chairs and picknet blankets) I think there's a chance of a mass early exodus, like the scenes of last year.

 

I'd imagine they want to head into the fallow year with an Elton John level of Pyramid field satisfaction. 

 

Kendrick Lemar closed in 2022, he doesnt fit the "Sunday crowd" stereotype, so I wouldn't say its out of the equation that O-Rod is Sunday night. But my gut says Saturday based on her BST and Manchester dates as someone mentioned 

Edited December 2, 2024 by aident93

[sime]

I saw Duran Duran in 2016 at Southampton's Common People. I thought they were great fun. Would definitely see them at Glastonbury if they play.

[Rose-Colored Boy]

1 hour ago, Jamm said:

Friday - The 1975 v Loyle Carner

Saturday - Neil Young v Charli XCX

Sunday - O Rod v Prodigy

 

 

If this holds then Charli will have ended up in a very logical clash, which is something of a relief after baffling earlier rumours she’d be up against ‘75 or Liv. Do fancy that her crowd will end up being dangerously large, don’t fancy Shakey pulling in many punters these days, but love to be proven wrong. 

[Superscally]

1 hour ago, stuie said:

I just can't see the festival deciding to close the Pyramid with Olivia Rodrigo... not after last year.   I know she's massive, but amongst the Glasto Sunday crowd (locals, lawn chairs and picknet blankets) I think there's a chance of a mass early exodus, like the scenes of last year.

 

I'd imagine they want to head into the fallow year with an Elton John level of Pyramid field satisfaction. 

 

I get ya. Neil Young isn't that either. Stevie Wonder...could be? 

[Superscally]

1 hour ago, crumbler said:

Way stronger option than Idles and Disclosure.

Not a chance. Both are bigger.

[doogie]

Where's this talk of O-Rod playing Sunday coming from?  She never plays 3 nights on the trot.

 

[Rose-Colored Boy]

33 minutes ago, aident93 said:

Kendrick Lemar closed in 2022, he doesnt fit the "Sunday crowd" stereotype, so I wouldn't say its out of the equation that O-Rod is Sunday night. But my gut says Saturday based on her BST and Manchester dates as someone mentioned 

Yes indeed. If you look at the last several lineups, a headliner aimed squarely at the ‘old crowd’/picnic blanket brigade has only played the Sunday night thrice since 2010. And that’s including The Cure which is probably a stretch tbh. Clearly not something they’re unduly bothered about. 

Edited December 2, 2024 by Rose-Colored Boy

[wro_lap]

I'm sure Loyle Carter said publicly he isn't playing any dates next year, and that the Hugo era is finished

[Franky]

Sunday headliner will be The KLF and the greatest closing Sunday act of all time, along with the best party of all time on the pointy one. 

[StoneCircle]

1 hour ago, FKA SOSOTWS said:

They frankly should not be sharing stuff then. What do they expect is gonna happen.

People will share it more if told not to, it automatically makes you think it's  exclusive breaking news. 

[lefthandedopener]

1 hour ago, Jamm said:

Friday - The 1975 v Loyle Carner

Saturday - Neil Young v Charli XCX

Sunday - O Rod v Prodigy

 

Interesting balances, would give me Friday definitely free from the main two stages, and I could be tempted away the Sunday.

 

Assuming Rod -> Chic -> Duran Duran completely rules out Chappell? Assumed the festival would have loved to get three out of Charli / O Rod / Chappell / Sabrina. Unless Sabrina gets some afternoon Other slot like Billie Eilish and O Rod did previous?

 

Despite earlier indications of 1975/Fred/O Rod and worries the festival was catering too much to the TikTokkers, it seems a lot more balanced with new rumours.

For me it would be definite Neil Young. Most probably Prodigy if nothing incredible on the smaller stages. Definately not the 1975 - find their popularity baffling, dreadful band- but Loyle Carner doesn’t get the juices going either so would poss have a night off depending on other stages, do love a “night out” at Glasto. 

[Rose-Colored Boy]

Currently relying on Basement Jaxx’s WH headline slot being the Saturday night, but plenty of time yet. 

[NorthernSoul52]

Would be insane to pit Charli against The 1975.

[tarw]

1 minute ago, NorthernSoul52 said:

Would be insane to pit Charli against The 1975.

I’d much rather they did. That would take away my Charli  v Neil decision away. 

[fraybentos1]

1 hour ago, Superscally said:

Loyle Carner headlining Other? Nah. Much as I like him. 

Defo happening 

[Rose-Colored Boy]

9 minutes ago, NorthernSoul52 said:

Would be insane to pit Charli against The 1975.

Yep. Even if she wasn’t engaged to the drummer. 

[across97]

7 hours ago, kalifire said:

Disbelieving good sources didn’t have anything to do with how eFests lost in-the-know members. That was due to the previous owner, and I’m pretty sure we agree on that.

 

I’m aware who the knowledgeable posters used to be here and if they post elsewhere now, good for that community. They’ll be missed here and I hope they return.
 

But I disagree that the primary reason people are here is to get ahead of announcements. I think people post (or lurk) to be part of a community; to get exited, and to enjoy the hype. The idea that it’s all about inside info is a bit dated. People just want to feel part of if, imo.  

I’ve been away for a few years, and have been wondering what’s changed? Does Neil no longer owner the site? And what happened that the ITK folks weren’t allowed to post here and then moved to discord? 

[UncleJunior]

3 hours ago, Suprefan said:

 

2011 calling again.

 

 

so literally nobody is leaving The Pyramid field from 4pm and onward on Sunday. Thats a really heavy lean into trying to show you still cater to the older audience as a way to balance the younger acts.  
 

 

I made it up 

[OllieMadd]

4 hours ago, august1 said:

Tings TIngs Avalon headliner?

Is this legitimate?! They were my favourite band in 2007. 

[sedra]

7 minutes ago, across97 said:

I’ve been away for a few years, and have been wondering what’s changed? Does Neil no longer owner the site? And what happened that the ITK folks weren’t allowed to post here and then moved to discord? 

No - Iggy owns the site now and various others moderate including Crazyfool. 

[Rose-Colored Boy]

3 minutes ago, across97 said:

I’ve been away for a few years, and have been wondering what’s changed? Does Neil no longer owner the site? And what happened that the ITK folks weren’t allowed to post here and then moved to discord? 

Long story but yes Neil sold the site, after a period of ill health during which it became increasingly clear in several ways that he was no longer a suitable owner/moderator, with the boards at one point descending into civil war. There’s now a discord server which some of the former regular posters call home, although plenty of people such as myself frequent both. 

[OllieMadd]

Love how nobody has a clue this year

[Superscally]

40 minutes ago, fraybentos1 said:

Defo happening 

Odd choice. Oh well, at least it will be alright.

[brendan84]

Baffled really by the neil young and the stevie wonder rumours a month or so back

All time music legends / huge stars who have done it now so a one and done.

Same with Beyonce and Adele, The stones, Dolly.      Probably bruce. 

 

No ticket this year but he was immense back in 09,  but not really got the same casual appeal either now with the Glastonbury attendees profile.

 

 

Edited December 2, 2024 by brendan84

[Olshansky]

36 minutes ago, OllieMadd said:

Love how nobody has a clue this year

me too!  I mean, there are some obvious contenders, but in general it seems like we will have some surprises and for that I am stoked