2025 Headliners

[lendan]

I see the 1975 on a very small stage at Latitude some years ago, and they were decent, I’m sure they still sound great live BUT they’re just a bit meh. 
 

If the rumours are true of 1975 and OR, I don’t think I’d watch any of the pyramid headliners this year - our last visit was Elton, AM and GNR - which was much more our taste. 
 

Hoping for some of the The Prodigy, Basement Jaxx, Libertines, FBS, Biffy, on the other stages. 

[Blownimpression]

Saw the 1975 at Leeds fest in 2022, when they unfortunately replaced RATM. As a neutral (couldn’t really name any of their songs, I knew Matt Healy was a bit controversial, but that’s all), I recognised a few, seemed a reasonable live act, and the crowd there seemed to enjoy them. I came away no more of a fan, and just found Matt Healy to be a bit obnoxious. Wouldn’t choose to see them again, but to the right crowd they seem popular.

[SirPsychoSexy]

Everybody forgets The 1975 are more than just Matty Healey, whilst he is a controversial figure, he is a great frontman, with an abundance of stage presence, he’ll have the main stage audience in the palm of his hand, however his band are awesome, especially live, musically they are such a talented bunch, especially George the drummer, such an underrated drummer.  
 

Its been a long time coming this headline slot, they are reaching their peak, & in my opinion it would be a travesty if they never got to headline. 
 

That said though, Glastonbury seems like a fantastic festival to attend, & it’s on my bucket list for sure.  There’s lots to do & many musical acts to see.  

[NorthernSoul52]

39 minutes ago, lendan said:

I see the 1975 on a very small stage at Latitude some years ago, and they were decent, I’m sure they still sound great live BUT they’re just a bit meh. 
 

If the rumours are true of 1975 and OR, I don’t think I’d watch any of the pyramid headliners this year - our last visit was Elton, AM and GNR - which was much more our taste. 
 

Hoping for some of the The Prodigy, Basement Jaxx, Libertines, FBS, Biffy, on the other stages. 

Are The Libertines actually good live these days? 

[CaledonianGonzo]

11 minutes ago, SirPsychoSexy said:

Everybody forgets The 1975 are more than just Matty Healey, whilst he is a controversial figure, he is a great frontman, with an abundance of stage presence, he’ll have the main stage audience in the palm of his hand, however his band are awesome, especially live, musically they are such a talented bunch, especially George the drummer, such an underrated drummer.  
 

Its been a long time coming this headline slot, they are reaching their peak, & in my opinion it would be a travesty if they never got to headline. 
 

That said though, Glastonbury seems like a fantastic festival to attend, & it’s on my bucket list for sure.  There’s lots to do & many musical acts to see.  

 

They've played Glastonbury a couple of times.  Some of the people on this forum have already seen them perform there and already decided that they don't really rate them.

[Andy0808 v5]

4 minutes ago, NorthernSoul52 said:

Are The Libertines actually good live these days? 

When they opened the Other Stage the other year it felt like I was watching a Pub band that had forced Doherty on stage after a heavy session. (Then you realised they started at 11am and must’ve all been sober)

[Suprefan]

16 minutes ago, SirPsychoSexy said:

Everybody forgets The 1975 are more than just Matty Healey, whilst he is a controversial figure, he is a great frontman, with an abundance of stage presence, he’ll have the main stage audience in the palm of his hand, however his band are awesome, especially live, musically they are such a talented bunch, especially George the drummer, such an underrated drummer.  
 

Its been a long time coming this headline slot, they are reaching their peak, & in my opinion it would be a travesty if they never got to headline. 
 

That said though, Glastonbury seems like a fantastic festival to attend, & it’s on my bucket list for sure.  There’s lots to do & many musical acts to see.  

 

you used chap gpt a littlle too hard there.

[FKA SOSOTWS]

1 hour ago, StuwieG said:

Could maybe have everyone’s DOB printed on tickets this year, to save time when Matt Healy does that bit where he IDs then kisses girls in the crowd 

 

Only 18+ allowed in the pit.

[SirPsychoSexy]

38 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

 

They've played Glastonbury a couple of times.  Some of the people on this forum have already seen them perform there and already decided that they don't really rate them.

In the headline slot is what I’m talking about.  And I don’t doubt that, that’s fair enough, as I said Glasto is a big festival with a huge array of acts on different stages.  I’d be there myself if I could afford it.  

[Suprefan]

57 minutes ago, SirPsychoSexy said:

In the headline slot is what I’m talking about.  And I don’t doubt that, that’s fair enough, as I said Glasto is a big festival with a huge array of acts on different stages.  I’d be there myself if I could afford it.  

 

Not that expensive. But its getting there.

[Dales]

1 hour ago, SirPsychoSexy said:

In the headline slot is what I’m talking about.  And I don’t doubt that, that’s fair enough, as I said Glasto is a big festival with a huge array of acts on different stages.  I’d be there myself if I could afford it.  

 

If they do play, I hope you enjoy the TV coverage and don't mind peoples opions of them on here. They are clearly a headline act and it does amuse me the hate they get.

 

[NorthernSoul52]

Do imagine George will pull double duty and pop up for Charli too. 

Edited March 2, 2025 by NorthernSoul52

[charlierc]

2 hours ago, SirPsychoSexy said:

especially George the drummer, such an underrated drummer.  

Main thing I know about him is that he's a producer and co-writer for The Japanese House, and I like them.

[StuwieG]

2 hours ago, FKA SOSOTWS said:

 

Only 18+ allowed in the pit.

Really! Never seen anyone policing it for earlier acts. 
 

He can go nuts then, the pits his oyster 

[NorthernSoul52]

I fear there may be sarcasm somewhere here. 

[Jamm]

22 hours ago, K2SO said:

4 BRITs for Charli tonight. Neil who??

He’s never won best British act before. And people think he’s headliner material😆🤣🤪

[NorthernSoul52]

Keep Glastonbury British, etc, etc. 

[jonnytee1]

4 hours ago, NorthernSoul52 said:

Are The Libertines actually good live these days? 

Saw them on the recent tour and I’d say yes. Their recent albums are pretty damn good and more importantly - they are enjoying the music again. They sounded very good to me 

[efcfanwirral]

4 hours ago, NorthernSoul52 said:

Are The Libertines actually good live these days? 

 

3 minutes ago, jonnytee1 said:

Saw them on the recent tour and I’d say yes. Their recent albums are pretty damn good and more importantly - they are enjoying the music again. They sounded very good to me 

Yeah same, I saw them last year on the tiny venue tour at the Cavern and they were amazing. This after being disappointed every other time I've seen them before then

[NorthernSoul52]

8 hours ago, jonnytee1 said:

Saw them on the recent tour and I’d say yes. Their recent albums are pretty damn good and more importantly - they are enjoying the music again. They sounded very good to me 

 

7 hours ago, efcfanwirral said:

 

Yeah same, I saw them last year on the tiny venue tour at the Cavern and they were amazing. This after being disappointed every other time I've seen them before then

That is grand to hear. I take no pleasure in seeing an artist - any artist - deliver a substandard live performance, and I know that the livewire messiness was part of the baked-in lore to The Libertines. But remember being left so cold by their R+L spot in 2015 that I just wondered if they had been "found out" in a sense.

 

I remember there was chat they could have simply stepped in for Foos rather than see F+TM bumped up. Or at least, I think there was chat?

[itschris]

On 3/2/2025 at 2:17 AM, Baggieboy said:

To the 1975 haters in here who obviously have no taste in great music. Listen up. Matty Healy and his band are going to blow away this festival in front of 120k gob smacked punters. They are without question the best live act this country has produced in the last 25 years. Miss their gig you will be missing out history in the making. There is nobody else to choose from, AC/DC past it, GNR past it, Arctic Monkeys national embarrassment god dam awful live. Unless Freddie Mercury rises from the grave this is the best band you will ever likely to see live.

 

 

 

wow.

 

 

 

[NorthernSoul52]

Won't be too much lip-sync this year unless Neil Young has had a serious about-face, perhaps? 

[chino1]

2 hours ago, itschris said:

 

wow.

 

 

 

Are the 1975 likely to headline? Still down as a rumour only 

[paulshane]

Was this thread shared in a 1975 fan forum or something?

[ghostdancer1]

17 hours ago, SirPsychoSexy said:

Everybody forgets The 1975 are more than just Matty Healey, whilst he is a controversial figure, he is a great frontman, with an abundance of stage presence, he’ll have the main stage audience in the palm of his hand, however his band are awesome, especially live, musically they are such a talented bunch, especially George the drummer, such an underrated drummer.  
 

Its been a long time coming this headline slot, they are reaching their peak, & in my opinion it would be a travesty if they never got to headline. 
 

That said though, Glastonbury seems like a fantastic festival to attend, & it’s on my bucket list for sure.  There’s lots to do & many musical acts to see.  

You're right, there are others to be held responsible for The 1975's truly awful music.