2025 Headliners

[across97]

47 minutes ago, Rose-Colored Boy said:

Mumfords joining Florence and Stereophonics in ‘previous Pyramid topper that would work really well as an Other headliner if they’d only accept their moment is gone’ purgatory 

 

Stereophonics are a band I’ve been longing to see on the line up for a good number of years, and whilst Kelly Jones sees modest and humble, there is clearly a reason they’ve not returned and like you say I wonder if in their mind they’re still headliner worthy, and their recent stadium shows probably reaffirm that in their mind. 
 

Wouldn’t be so keen on other headliners, but would love an evening sunset slot on the pyramid. Commercially that might appeal to them more too, Saturday teatime no doubt brings a big TV audience 

[efcfanwirral]

7 minutes ago, across97 said:

 

Stereophonics are a band I’ve been longing to see on the line up for a good number of years, and whilst Kelly Jones sees modest and humble, there is clearly a reason they’ve not returned and like you say I wonder if in their mind they’re still headliner worthy, and their recent stadium shows probably reaffirm that in their mind. 
 

Wouldn’t be so keen on other headliners, but would love an evening sunset slot on the pyramid. Commercially that might appeal to them more too, Saturday teatime no doubt brings a big TV audience 

One of my favourite bands going back years, it's weird I can't see them wanting Pyramid headline as they still accept the likes of Neighbourhood Weekender and Kendal Calling. I just don't think they've got a spot at Glastonbury

[NorthernSoul52]

Stereophonics still getting those bill-topping spots elsewhere - like IOW next year - pretty much means they'll go where they get the place they want. Don't think it will necessarily be a money thing - just think they don't really want to play what they see as second fiddle.

[Elba]

1 hour ago, NorthernSoul52 said:

Concur. If I was a betting man - and I know longer am - then I'd say Olivia Rodrigo is pretty much done and dusted, and one of The 1975 and Fender are a close second.

 

The other is probably third, but enough conflict with the info on Stevie Wonder to put the cat among the pigeons.

 

I still can't work out why Fred again.. would pass up the spot unless he doesn't feel confident he wouldn't stumble though.

Apparently he’s experiencing burnout from his tours and so turned it down (heard from friends who know people in Fred’s team)

[charlierc]

1 hour ago, Rose-Colored Boy said:

Mumfords joining Florence and Stereophonics in ‘previous Pyramid topper that would work really well as an Other headliner if they’d only accept their moment is gone’ purgatory 

Stereophonics headlined Glastonbury?

 

I remember spotting they headlined Reading in 2000 and thinking the acts they played after to be quite a hilarious mix of stuff.

 

[Rose-Colored Boy]

13 minutes ago, charlierc said:

Stereophonics headlined Glastonbury?

Same year as Rod Stewart, bafflingly. Also Coldplay’s first time though so some things never change!! 

[across97]

23 minutes ago, charlierc said:

Stereophonics headlined Glastonbury?

 

I remember spotting they headlined Reading in 2000 and thinking the acts they played after to be quite a hilarious mix of stuff.

 

2002 I believe. 
 

No idea how it was perceived at the time, but probably that was just as their peak was tailing off 

[charlierc]

10 minutes ago, Rose-Colored Boy said:

Same year as Rod Stewart, bafflingly. Also Coldplay’s first time though so some things never change!! 

Bloody hell 2002 was a different time indeed.

[charlierc]

1 minute ago, across97 said:

2002 I believe. 
 

No idea how it was perceived at the time, but probably that was just as their peak was tailing off 

Described by a contemporaneous Guardian review as "may have the songs but they had the stage presence of nervous roadies" and "never rose above a plod"

 

They seemed to have this as a stereotype at this time, given NME's preview of Glastonbury 2002 that I just saw had the following advice: "Don’t hang around for headliners the Stereophonics – disappear into the night and make your own fun"

 

So make of that what you will I guess. Yet 20+ years on they're doing stadiums so... guess they'll be happy with that.

[wro_lap]

Stereophonics would make a brilliant Pyramid sub.

They did support Pearl Jam at Hyde Park a couple of years ago, so anything is possible...

[NorthernSoul52]

59 minutes ago, Elba said:

Apparently he’s experiencing burnout from his tours and so turned it down (heard from friends who know people in Fred’s team)

Fascinating. His schedule doesn't seem to be absolutely slammed, but that's in no way a dismissal of those reasons - he does appear to be relentlessly active across multiple departments. 

[NorthernSoul52]

As for Stereophonics, it's a pre-Dakota slot too - by some margin their most festival-friendly tune when you look back now. 

[ClementsMike]

The ‘phonics were always slagged off for leaden dad rock , and it was probably fair, but they were absolutely massive for a couple of years. Sort of followed on from Travis. 

[Talcroft]

My pal's 14yo absolutely loves stereophonics. My 15yo niece is appalled I saw Kate Nash before she was born. I believe Natasha Bedingfield has had a resurgence recently. What is going on. 

[nikkic]

5 minutes ago, Talcroft said:

My pal's 14yo absolutely loves stereophonics. My 15yo niece is appalled I saw Kate Nash before she was born. I believe Natasha Bedingfield has had a resurgence recently. What is going on. 

Tiktok

[Talcroft]

1 minute ago, nikkic said:

Tiktok

 

But of all the things it could push, of all the record companies and young artists jostling to make a 60-sec winning clip, how is the algorithm pushing 20yo pop to teens? Baffling. 

 

Anyway. Completely uninspired by the rumours. Not a massive Fred fan but would see him as think it'd be a phenomenal party. If it's true he's pulled out I hope it works out for him... Worry his stock will fall after a disappointing third album and he'll miss his chance.

[northernangel]

1 hour ago, wro_lap said:

Stereophonics would make a brilliant Pyramid sub.

They did support Pearl Jam at Hyde Park a couple of years ago, so anything is possible...

The Phonics are one of those that I'd ne more interested in now then say 10 years back when I had no interest. Just a change of likes I guess. I wouldn't go out my way to their own gig though.

[Franky]

It’s the KLF (Saturday) 

[Superscally]

4 hours ago, NorthernSoul52 said:

So, let's just have a handy recap now we've cleared a few more pages.

 

+ Olivia Rodrigo seems to be a lock, and despite some information suggesting she'll close the whole shebang, we're leaning towards the Saturday.

 

+ The 1975 came out of nowhere last week as a reported replacement for Fred again.. and will play on the Friday.

 

+ Sam Fender was previously touted as in the mix, but now seems to be possibly less of a sure thing - or maybe the same.

 

+ We have one source suggesting that it is Stevie Wonder on the Sunday instead.

 

+ Talk about Rihanna appears to have completely died on the vine.

 

Is that about right?

...and Nick Cave is playing Sunday.

[Suprefan]

4 hours ago, Elba said:

Apparently he’s experiencing burnout from his tours and so turned it down (heard from friends who know people in Fred’s team)

 

but strangely is supposed to be headlining Coachella unless he turned that down too at the last second. So yeah, wonder whats up.

Edited November 19, 2024 by Suprefan

[Rose-Colored Boy]

7 hours ago, Talcroft said:

My pal's 14yo absolutely loves stereophonics. My 15yo niece is appalled I saw Kate Nash before she was born. I believe Natasha Bedingfield has had a resurgence recently. What is going on. 

the Natasha Bedingfield thing is because of a Sydney Sweeney romcom. Happy for her, she’s always seemed like a good egg. 

[Dg_vic]

8 hours ago, charlierc said:

Described by a contemporaneous Guardian review as "may have the songs but they had the stage presence of nervous roadies" and "never rose above a plod"

 

They seemed to have this as a stereotype at this time, given NME's preview of Glastonbury 2002 that I just saw had the following advice: "Don’t hang around for headliners the Stereophonics – disappear into the night and make your own fun"

 

So make of that what you will I guess. Yet 20+ years on they're doing stadiums so... guess they'll be happy with that.

Most accurate review of stereophonics I have read.  They are one of the misy joyless live acts I have seen with no stage presence or charisma. 
 

Some decent tunes from back in the day. 

[Euphoricape]

8 hours ago, across97 said:

2002 I believe. 
 

No idea how it was perceived at the time, but probably that was just as their peak was tailing off 

What a line up that is though

[WhoOdyssey]

9 hours ago, Talcroft said:

 

But of all the things it could push, of all the record companies and young artists jostling to make a 60-sec winning clip, how is the algorithm pushing 20yo pop to teens? Baffling. 

It happened after being prominently featured in the film Anyone But You earlier this year.

[NorthernSoul52]

Stereophonics arguably a far better Radio 2 band than they were at being anything else back in the day, and I mean that as a compliment.