2025 Headliners

[nikkic]

The biggest shame about NY being announced is that it rules out any glimmer of hope we had for Stevie Wonder. 

[ac123]

I still haven't quite got over the Loyle Carner info. I think he's great and I'll probably go, clash depending, but it's MENTAL he's headlining Other supposedly. Can't begin to think where the budget they've saved on booking him has gone.

[CaledonianGonzo]

15 minutes ago, gfa said:

Acts have done glasto on an exclusive and there's good info - they are about all the time as well and just teased on instagram they are in the studio

 

They've done it as a one-off, but Glastonbury doesn't really deal in exclusives.

[northernangel]

9 minutes ago, mufcok said:

 

Couldn't possibly think where you mean

 

(just seen them running off with the pitchforks - 'we'll get the bastard next time!')

 

Clearly the source it came from just got the slot wrong. Imagine it was just a passing conversation and they either just made an assumption, misheard or didn't bother delving into it.

 

Anyway, he's playing. On we go

 

I've always said I don't think it matters where it comes from, whether they get things wrong or blah blah, the info being correct as 'playing' is what's important. I don't think personally if it wasn't a favourite of Michael's the original slot would have been that much of a questionable option. Not exactly a relevant option, it's a let gets him in here before the other Michael isn't here which is fair.

 

6 minutes ago, nikkic said:

The biggest shame about NY being announced is that it rules out any glimmer of hope we had for Stevie Wonder. 

 

I don't think that's 100% necessarily true. If there was a situation of Wonder or a SZA....it's Wonder. No one is complaining of him headlining.

[CaledonianGonzo]

13 minutes ago, Justcalledtosay said:

100% this. I don't think he even comes in to the equation if it isn't for ME.

 

He has legend slot written all over him for me.

 

If he's got concerns re the BBC broadcasting the footage do you really think he'd follow in the footsteps of Dolly and Kylie?

[joshgardna]

3 minutes ago, ac123 said:

I still haven't quite got over the Loyle Carner info. I think he's great and I'll probably go, clash depending, but it's MENTAL he's headlining Other supposedly. Can't begin to think where the budget they've saved on booking him has gone.

Yeah - I have to agree. Headlined 'Forwards Festival' last year in Bristol - HUGE step up to headline it

[northernangel]

22 minutes ago, joshgardna said:

Does seem weird given the fact they have 0 tour dates locked in for 2025

 

29 minutes ago, richarddep said:

How good is the info on The 1975? I think they are the w*nk choice among mooted headliners.

 

They've been apparently asked and naturally accepted because Fred pulled out the Friday slot. Which is extra information which adds to that slot. There is also a rumor of them doing the new festival in Newcastle. I think if it's an exclusive it's likely to be more as a pulled in one off than anything

 

[ghostdancer1]

29 minutes ago, gfa said:

 

Neil Young is 100% a headliner but heaps of people clearly don't have a clue. Myself included - I will have a listen and know he's a headliner but literally cannot name a single song beside the ones people are saying today.

 

All of my lot also have no clue but we are pretty young! Unfortunately most of us aren't too bothered by O Rod or 1975 either but not to worry 😄 plenty of other stuff on

 

This is a discussion board where discussions will be had - likely for the next 3 months on this topic so best get used to it.

 

EDIT: For clarity i know of the name neil young just not songs

Oh I'm well used to it. Probably the same people posting "WHO?!?!" underneath the Glastonbury instagram announcement.
Pink Floyd or Led Zeppelin could reform and headline and there'd still be people who "can't get their head around" booking them, or would be calling it a "weird booking" or complaining that they're "not relevant".

I can't name an Olivia Rodrigo track beyond Good 4 U, but I don't have difficulty "getting my head around" Glastonbury booking her, or think it's a "weird booking". 

Edited January 3, 2025 by ghostdancer1

[ac123]

2 minutes ago, joshgardna said:

Yeah - I have to agree. Headlined 'Forwards Festival' last year in Bristol - HUGE step up to headline it

Same goes to all these headliners that I think are poor bookings, in that I hope they all absolutely smash it and it retrospectively looks like a master stroke. I just wanna know where my £400 is going exactly lmao.

[northernangel]

21 minutes ago, Justcalledtosay said:

100% this. I don't think he even comes in to the equation if it isn't for ME.

 

He has legend slot written all over him for me.

 

It's funny I didn't see this before a different comment but I wonder if the comment that mufcok heard was from someone who presumed he would be the Legend slot for the reason the likes of others would discounting that the Michael factor would get him headline?

8 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

 

They've done it as a one-off, but Glastonbury doesn't really deal in exclusives.

 

I can think of two in the past. Flo who was bumped up to headline and Jack White who subbed Metallica but I can't think who else who exclusively headlined?

[joshgardna]

6 minutes ago, northernangel said:

 

 

They've been apparently asked and naturally accepted because Fred pulled out the Friday slot. Which is extra information which adds to that slot. There is also a rumor of them doing the new festival in Newcastle. I think if it's an exclusive it's likely to be more as a pulled in one off than anything

 

Would be interesting to understand why Fred pulled out 

[Glasto7]

4 hours ago, stuie said:

 

She's struggling to shift tickets to her 25k cap. show on the 14th June?  I think she'll get a good sized crowd but I don't think the Other stage will have any crowd control issues. 

 

I’m not sure calling a day festival ‘her show’ is fair. For one, people who are going to other festivals in the summer will be hoping she performs there or know that she is. Majority of these things (All Points East etc) don’t sell out ever or until much nearer the time as people decide closer to the time. Her UK arena tour last year was sold out months in advance and resale prices were insane. 

Edited January 3, 2025 by Glasto7

[CaledonianGonzo]

13 minutes ago, northernangel said:

I can think of two in the past. Flo who was bumped up to headline and Jack White who subbed Metallica but I can't think who else who exclusively headlined?

 

Kanye, Stormzy

[Justcalledtosay]

18 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

 

If he's got concerns re the BBC broadcasting the footage do you really think he'd follow in the footsteps of Dolly and Kylie?

I meant in terms of his stature amongst the patrons as a whole. For me he's similar in stature to Cat Stevens (who was brilliant btw) i just don't think Neil Young has 'headliner' appeal.

[judyblue110]

4 minutes ago, Justcalledtosay said:

I meant in terms of his stature amongst the patrons as a whole. For me he's similar in stature to Cat Stevens (who was brilliant btw) i just don't think Neil Young has 'headliner' appeal.

 

Not even remotely comparable to Yusuf. Neil is in a whole other league - and that's not an opinion, it's purely based on facts - album sales, number of releases, cultural relevance, tours, ticket sales, etc...

[CaledonianGonzo]

Would love to see grizzled contrarian OG punk NY in the cosy Sunday knees up slot, delivering an hour of unrelenting feedback to an audience dressed up as llamas and sheaves of wheat. 

[Suprefan]

1 hour ago, joshgardna said:

Does seem weird given the fact they have 0 tour dates locked in for 2025

where does the band live? They dont have to pick up and go to another continent. An hour helicopter ride is hardly anything to be bothered with. 

[Suprefan]

18 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

 

Kanye, Stormzy

Glasto needs to put a pause on these one offs cause they need to give other festivals a chance to do the same.  

[Suprefan]

1 hour ago, joshgardna said:

Chappell shouldn't be anywhere near headlining other - one album = tea time slot at best in my opinion

So do you disagree on Arctic Monkeys headlining in 2007 with one album? Or does it change because theyre men and play guitars. I thought so.

 

Chappell will likely have the biggest non headliner crowd of the weekend but lots of folks are in denial about it.

[efcfanwirral]

42 minutes ago, northernangel said:

 

 

They've been apparently asked and naturally accepted because Fred pulled out the Friday slot. Which is extra information which adds to that slot. There is also a rumor of them doing the new festival in Newcastle. I think if it's an exclusive it's likely to be more as a pulled in one off than anything

 

I imagine they'll add a couple of warm up dates (Co-Op? loads of artists seem to be playing there even among outdoor gigs)

[Claire0406]

With regards to the Charli xcx crowd, you can get a huge festival crowd but not necessarily sell tickets (im not in agreement with the previous person on this, shes huge) but my point being i have a varied music taste there are soooooo many acts i have gone to see who 1 i day to day have no interest in, 2 wouldnt pay to go and see but absolutely loved and 3 just went to be curious. 

 

I think the other stage will be rammed, lets not forget that she shut down the whole of silver hayes last year with a dj set. She has a hugeeeeeee following and growing rapidly 

[stuie]

49 minutes ago, Glasto7 said:

I’m not sure calling a day festival ‘her show’ is fair. For one, people who are going to other festivals in the summer will be hoping she performs there or know that she is. Majority of these things (All Points East etc) don’t sell out ever or until much nearer the time as people decide closer to the time. Her UK arena tour last year was sold out months in advance and resale prices were insane. 

 

That's essentially what these Lido events are - a headliner and the rest of the line-up curated by the headliner for that day * 

 

And yes, some APE events sell ridiculously slow but I wouldn't expect that for someone who's been described on here as the biggest act in the world right now (lol) or someone who's expected to fill the Other field beyond capacity.  Just adding some balance to the hysteria really. 

 

 

 

* Just googled to check what I was saying, and it's basically her show with her 'Brat' collaborators.

https://mixmag.net/read/charli-xcx-headline-curate-lido-festival-2025-news

 

On Saturday June 14, Charli will bring ‘Party Girl’ to East London along with a specially curated line-up — this includes a number of 'Brat' collaborators such A. G. Cook, Bladee, The Dare, Japanese House, 070 Shake and Kelly Lee Owens.

Edited January 3, 2025 by stuie

[CaledonianGonzo]

Starting to feel relieved I was a Two Bar Bawbag in November given the risk to life posed by intergalactic superstar Charli XCX doing a terrestrial show at Glastonbury in June.

[northernangel]

35 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

 

Kanye, Stormzy

 

Ah yes, I'm got nothing to say on the first one lol. Pathetic booking. Stormzy headlined TRNSMT, played Big Weekend and did Belsonic so it was an English exclusive.

 

Florence actually played big weekend too but we can add U2 to that. Jack did no other British festival that year.

[Gnomicide]

2 hours ago, ac123 said:

Yeah they do. I f**king hate metal music, they were big in the 90s when I was born, but they're massive so I'd go see them.

 

Why would you go and see something you hate? I mean, fair do's for giving it a go but why waste a couple of hours when you could be watching something you enjoy?