2025 Headliners

[MEGABOWL]

3 hours ago, FKA SOSOTWS said:

 

Pulp did let Amazon Music broadcast their Primavera Sound set via livestream.

Didn’t know that, cheers

[MEGABOWL]

2 hours ago, steviewevie said:

Would there be a bigger crowd for Pulp than for Neil Young?

..discuss.

I think so. I don’t even think it would be close TBH.

[Jamm]

32 minutes ago, mufcok said:

 

No idea, not heard anything either way.

 

He was one of the first names I heard way back when, but it came with a warning to not rely on the info.

 

If he was in the picture at any point this time (think he was last year?) then I'm sure he'd get the call now

At this point I think they just give him a call every year and say “fancy it?”

 

Someone who is always in the frame but one reason or another never bites. Must be on a permanent wish list for the Eavii hence it’s always “he’s possible, but not reliable” gets banded with him.

 

With how much has came out so early from this year I can’t imagine it’ll be long before we start to hear about the Neil Plan B, given the assumed nature of negotiations you’d think they would have had a Plan B in mind and didn’t just start scrambling ideas on a board when he eventually pulled the plug.

[Suprefan]

1 hour ago, NorthernSoul52 said:

A degree of interest to mull - how many other artists would be ruled out by the BBC must-show-in-full clause that is (seemingly) the stumbling block for Neil Young?

 

If that was a clause stuck in during the pandemic, might figure that Taylor Swift could have balked at that, for example.

 

Think a plethora of your American mega-pop acts - Gaga, Beyonce, Rihanna - would also balk at the request, along with a few of the older rock acts. Not sure Springsteen would consent to a full show, for example - or at the very least, Jon Landau would be issuing big compensation demands for it.

the issue with taylor is that she isnt in control of her music in full yet. Theres a clause in the language of the masters that says the owner controls the broadcast usage of a song. Its never really enforced per say as usage is in good faith by all accounts when its done and nobody ever busts out a cease and desist. So the theory is that she wouldnt do it because ( at the time ) scooter braun would just use the power he had to stop that and she would have to cut those songs from her setlist. Since theres only 2 albums left to re release, she will be in the clear really soon. That also applied to her not performing at the super bowl ( at the time ) and even coachella. I doubt she doesnt want it to be not shown cause she wants to make sure everyone sees her. And considering the Bbc is now letting a few sets be viewed by outsiders then its all the better for her anyway. Cause imagine thw headlines when the bbc website crashes due to the traffic. All the swifties will be jumping for joy cause she is the most bestest musician in the universes existence because she broke a website.

[smiffy98]

Pure speculation, but I think there are still a few people in Emily's book (seemingly) available that she'd be approaching:

• Stevie - I agree that he probably gets asked every year and there's no harm in asking, and hopefully, he'll eventually say yes
• Muse - playing summer festival shows and would be able to fly in for the Sunday (would perhaps require O-Rod to swap from Sunday to Saturday if that info is reliable)
• Lady Gaga - new album out soon, headlining Coachella and expected to be touring in the summer, has also expressed interest in the past in headlining the festival
• Billie Eilish - yes, has performed very recently but had a well received set and another successful album since; there is a gap in her touring schedule in Europe this summer which could allow her to play
• U2 - in a similar way that The Killers returning to headline in 2019 was a redemption slot, they could be offered a redemption slot if they follow through the touring rumours that have been hanging around over the last couple of months (supposedly having dates on hold with various stadiums in Europe)
• Taylor Swift - would be a long shot but would be the biggest coup that Glasto could achieve and she's in the phone book
• Sam Fender - maybe not the international major act that would bring significant clout to the festival but would attract a large crowd and would, in all likelihood, knock it out of the park

I can't see Sabrina or Charli realistically being bumped up to headliner status at this stage - too many other options...I think they'd be more likely to do a 'TBA' a la 2015 than bump them up right now.

[Edible Catphone]

Kylie Minogue feels like a strong replacement for Neil at the moment, I like her, she’s fun, I believe she would be good.

(Sorry for the edit, I got the sisters confused meant Kylie instead of Dannii 🫠)

Edited January 2, 2025 by Edible Catphone
Mistake made

[MichaelDoyle]

If it’s Muse, it has to be a 20 years since Black Holes type show and not playing the dross they’ve served up since and that’s coming from someone who was a super fan for their first four albums.

[Superscally]

10 hours ago, Gnomicide said:

 

Much better idea than the frigging Pet Shop Boys. 

I'm talking about Nick Cave sunshine 

[charlierc]

6 minutes ago, MichaelDoyle said:

If it’s Muse, it has to be a 20 years since Black Holes type show and not playing the dross they’ve served up since and that’s coming from someone who was a super fan for their first four albums.

Seeing as the 20 years of Black Holes is 2026 for a 2006 release, probably not.

[charlierc]

5 hours ago, FKA SOSOTWS said:

 

Pulp did let Amazon Music broadcast their Primavera Sound set via livestream.

Back in the day, they let the Beeb broadcast in full their Reading 2011 set. The attitude changed that much?

[Suprefan]

47 minutes ago, smiffy98 said:

Pure speculation, but I think there are still a few people in Emily's book (seemingly) available that she'd be approaching:

• Stevie - I agree that he probably gets asked every year and there's no harm in asking, and hopefully, he'll eventually say yes
• Muse - playing summer festival shows and would be able to fly in for the Sunday (would perhaps require O-Rod to swap from Sunday to Saturday if that info is reliable)
• Lady Gaga - new album out soon, headlining Coachella and expected to be touring in the summer, has also expressed interest in the past in headlining the festival
• Billie Eilish - yes, has performed very recently but had a well received set and another successful album since; there is a gap in her touring schedule in Europe this summer which could allow her to play
• U2 - in a similar way that The Killers returning to headline in 2019 was a redemption slot, they could be offered a redemption slot if they follow through the touring rumours that have been hanging around over the last couple of months (supposedly having dates on hold with various stadiums in Europe)
• Taylor Swift - would be a long shot but would be the biggest coup that Glasto could achieve and she's in the phone book
• Sam Fender - maybe not the international major act that would bring significant clout to the festival but would attract a large crowd and would, in all likelihood, knock it out of the park

I can't see Sabrina or Charli realistically being bumped up to headliner status at this stage - too many other options...I think they'd be more likely to do a 'TBA' a la 2015 than bump them up right now.

 

festival is sold out, it shouldnt matter. If its Charli or Sabrina then theyre doing the right thing. Brat Summer 2.0 or Espresso campiness. If the poster says Tba for a headliner then thats indicative of a much larger issue. You cant have that on your hands right now. As been mentioned, if they go 2 years in a row and into the fallow with whats considered "weak" in terms of lineup or headliners then it shows that nobody is truly immune from these problems of booking headliners anymore. And that their formula needs to be looked at. Get the best names for the moment and they need to stop chasing the dragon cause its not in their reputation to do so. 

[charlierc]

56 minutes ago, smiffy98 said:

• U2 - in a similar way that The Killers returning to headline in 2019 was a redemption slot, they could be offered a redemption slot if they follow through the touring rumours that have been hanging around over the last couple of months (supposedly having dates on hold with various stadiums in Europe)

Those now seem to have cooled off. During the promo trail for the recent How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb remaster release, they seemed to be saying plans and new material were still being worked on, with talk that this is a Q4 2025 release at the earliest, and therefore touring for 2026 at the earliest.

[northernangel]

4 minutes ago, Suprefan said:

 

festival is sold out, it shouldnt matter. If its Charli or Sabrina then theyre doing the right thing. Brat Summer 2.0 or Espresso campiness. If the poster says Tba for a headliner then thats indicative of a much larger issue. You cant have that on your hands right now. As been mentioned, if they go 2 years in a row and into the fallow with whats considered "weak" in terms of lineup or headliners then it shows that nobody is truly immune from these problems of booking headliners anymore. And that their formula needs to be looked at. Get the best names for the moment and they need to stop chasing the dragon cause its not in their reputation to do so. 

 

Charli who is headlining Parklife would be a silly decision.

[Justcalledtosay]

2 hours ago, henry bear said:

I don’t think the live coverage is as ‘live’, or in full as we perhaps imagine. Case in point; Paul McCartney was seemingly ‘live’, and the BBC showed it all - apart from In Spite of all The Danger (which was included on the iPlayer set). The coverage all flowed seamlessly, so there must have been time to edit out the one song without making it obvious, so presumably the ‘live’ coverage must have started about 10 minutes after Macca.

Point being; there must be some leeway being shown by either or both parties. The Stones obviously got their way, NY presumably was having none of it.

Macca wasn’t live. It was about an hour behind.

Edited January 2, 2025 by Justcalledtosay

[foolee]

Yeah Charli on pyramid is a poor shout. Surely Sam Fender, Muse & Sabrina Carpenter will be on the phone prior to Charli. Even Billie Eilish who is clearly big enough and around. 

[foolee]

2 hours ago, smiffy98 said:

Pure speculation, but I think there are still a few people in Emily's book (seemingly) available that she'd be approaching:

• Stevie - I agree that he probably gets asked every year and there's no harm in asking, and hopefully, he'll eventually say yes
• Muse - playing summer festival shows and would be able to fly in for the Sunday (would perhaps require O-Rod to swap from Sunday to Saturday if that info is reliable)
• Lady Gaga - new album out soon, headlining Coachella and expected to be touring in the summer, has also expressed interest in the past in headlining the festival
• Billie Eilish - yes, has performed very recently but had a well received set and another successful album since; there is a gap in her touring schedule in Europe this summer which could allow her to play
• U2 - in a similar way that The Killers returning to headline in 2019 was a redemption slot, they could be offered a redemption slot if they follow through the touring rumours that have been hanging around over the last couple of months (supposedly having dates on hold with various stadiums in Europe)
• Taylor Swift - would be a long shot but would be the biggest coup that Glasto could achieve and she's in the phone book
• Sam Fender - maybe not the international major act that would bring significant clout to the festival but would attract a large crowd and would, in all likelihood, knock it out of the park

I can't see Sabrina or Charli realistically being bumped up to headliner status at this stage - too many other options...I think they'd be more likely to do a 'TBA' a la 2015 than bump them up right now.

Would absolutely love U2. One of my bucket list acts and a greatest hits set would be an all timer for me. 

[Rose-Colored Boy]

Ending up with Billie out of this mess would be an unbelievable result. Feel like Fender is easily the most likely. 

[kalifire]

Thoughts on a joint headliner for a night? Charli and Billie? Both big enough to do it themselves imo, but it’d be a novelty to have a shared night. 

[judyblue110]

6 minutes ago, foolee said:

Would absolutely love U2. One of my bucket list acts and a greatest hits set would be an all timer for me. 

 

Won't be U2 next year - they'll be back on the road in 2026.

[Superscally]

1 hour ago, Suprefan said:

 

festival is sold out, it shouldnt matter. If its Charli or Sabrina then theyre doing the right thing. Brat Summer 2.0 or Espresso campiness. If the poster says Tba for a headliner then thats indicative of a much larger issue. You cant have that on your hands right now. As been mentioned, if they go 2 years in a row and into the fallow with whats considered "weak" in terms of lineup or headliners then it shows that nobody is truly immune from these problems of booking headliners anymore. And that their formula needs to be looked at. Get the best names for the moment and they need to stop chasing the dragon cause its not in their reputation to do so. 

Sabrina is crap. Really, really crap. 

Hype is bonkers. Also, no way has she got enough for a headline set. Neither does Charli either. 

[Suprefan]

4 minutes ago, Superscally said:

Sabrina is crap. Really, really crap. 

Hype is bonkers. Also, no way has she got enough for a headline set. Neither does Charli either. 

 

Why do both have 90 min shows on their current solo tours. Thats plenty. Stormzy and Kendrick both did 80 mins and nobody batted an eye.  dont change the standards for the girls and the boys.

 

 

Still funny that the festival had the british white guy with a guitar booked as a headliner and then dumped him for an old canadian with a guitar only to be shown the door and have to go back to the first option. Thats some 4d chess. Still not as bad as Coachella dumping AND paying My Chemical Romance to drop out of headlining in favor of Frank Ocean.

Edited January 2, 2025 by Suprefan

[Superscally]

24 minutes ago, Suprefan said:

 

Why do both have 90 min shows on their current solo tours. Thats plenty. Stormzy and Kendrick both did 80 mins and nobody batted an eye.  dont change the standards for the girls and the boys.

 

 

Still funny that the festival had the british white guy with a guitar booked as a headliner and then dumped him for an old canadian with a guitar only to be shown the door and have to go back to the first option. Thats some 4d chess. Still not as bad as Coachella dumping AND paying My Chemical Romance to drop out of headlining in favor of Frank Ocean.

Just because you can do something for 90 minutes doesn't mean it's any good. Kendrick could have played for 2.5h and been fine. Stormzy couldn't. Stormzy was a decent show that had zeitgeist. 

Sabrina doesn't have that. Chappell does. There's your equality. Chappell would sh*t on Sabrina from a high height.

Also, I presume you're alluding to Sam Fender. He wasn't booked.

Edited January 2, 2025 by Superscally

[sedra]

Might be a shout for Pulp as it will be 30 years since they last headlined when they stood in for Stone Roses. Super  Sub off the bench etc 😂

Lady Gaga might be up for the challenge though too if she is around. 
Would be happy with either and both would get a good crowd. 

[Jack The Stripper]

8 minutes ago, sedra said:

Might be a shout for Pulp as it will be 30 years since they last headlined when they stood in for Stone Roses. Super  Sub off the bench etc 😂

Lady Gaga might be up for the challenge though too if she is around. 
Would be happy with either and both would get a good crowd. 

Chappell into Gaga would be class.

[FKA SOSOTWS]

1 hour ago, Superscally said:

Just because you can do something for 90 minutes doesn't mean it's any good. Kendrick could have played for 2.5h and been fine. Stormzy couldn't. Stormzy was a decent show that had zeitgeist. 

Sabrina doesn't have that. Chappell does. There's your equality. Chappell would sh*t on Sabrina from a high height.

Also, I presume you're alluding to Sam Fender. He wasn't booked.

 

How does Chappell have "zeitgeist" but Sabrina does not?

 

I, for one, hope that we don't get all Primavera headliners in high Pyramid (headlining) spots.

 

 

 

Edited January 2, 2025 by FKA SOSOTWS