Rock Werchter 2025

[sisco]

I mentioned Shahboozy pulled out of Pinkpop a while back but he’s just pulled out of Roskilde too so looks like he’s defo out now

[FKA SOSOTWS]

So he's pulling out of Glasto too then?

[sisco]

6 hours ago, FKA SOSOTWS said:

So he's pulling out of Glasto too then?

I’d think when they release the times he won’t be on it 

[Aech2ElectricBoogaloo]

On 20/05/2025 at 22:27, sisco said:

I’d think when they release the times he won’t be on it 

Times were out a while ago

[sisco]

7 hours ago, Aech2ElectricBoogaloo said:

Times were out a while ago

Glastonbury times aren’t out (I was replying to a question)

[Aech2ElectricBoogaloo]

12 hours ago, sisco said:

Glastonbury times aren’t out (I was replying to a question)

Yeah I am dumb sorry

[BlackFoxx]

Has Merol replaced Shaboozey?

[sisco]

22 minutes ago, BlackFoxx said:

Has Merol replaced Shaboozey?

Yeah…. Was actually looking forward to Shahboozy and no idea who Merol is, so that’s a load of shite for me 

[eivomracsy]

10 hours ago, sisco said:

Yeah…. Was actually looking forward to Shahboozy and no idea who Merol is, so that’s a load of shite for me 

i think shes great, fwiw. not as big as froukje last year. that was a great atmosphere in the full barn last year

[Marty76]

10 hours ago, sisco said:

Yeah…. Was actually looking forward to Shahboozy and no idea who Merol is, so that’s a load of shite for me 

Merol is most "famous" for her hit single "Hou je bek en bef me", I'll let you use google translate for that 😃

[sisco]

15 hours ago, Marty76 said:

Merol is most "famous" for her hit single "Hou je bek en bef me", I'll let you use google translate for that 😃

Ha, yeah I was made aware of that…. 
 

Btw, as always it’s great for those that are interested in her.  More than enough for me to do and tbf by Sunday I will be struggling massively anyway so laying down in the sun (it will be sunny) with my eyes closed will be just fine 

[branvan]

Is Tom Odell out? Missed that discussion... Isn't there still a Main Stage slot free? 

[Otto77]

On Saturday there is still one spot available at 2 o'clock. At first they said an unknown artist named Hello Tempest Road would be performing. Hello Tempest Road is an anagram of Thomas Peter Odell. So that would be too much of a coincidence.

[chemica]

Kings of Leon out. Smashed his foot in. Cancelled a whole bunch of shows including RW. 

[Jos92]

Some band is about to get paid an absolute packet to pull a few festivals out of a hole.

[Aech2ElectricBoogaloo]

I'd put money on it being Mumford & Sons (again)

[bitterobvious]

muse are doing a few european festivals around those dates, could they be squeezed in?

[h12101]

Looks like Kasabian have replaced them at a festival in Spain: https://www.elespanol.com/quincemil/vivir/musica/20250528/kasabian-actuara-do-camino-kings-of-leon-cancela-concierto-razones-salud/1003743778957_0.html?utm_source=twitter_vigo&umbralhora=8.

 

Can't see them being big enough to fill this slot at Werchter though. I hope that they are replaced properly, and RW don't just bump up Raye et al.

[northernangel]

I'm suddenly glad I haven't had the money and opportunity to jump on this yet as KOL were the pulled back in on Saturday. Mumfords as much as I don't mind them aren't going to to justify the expense getting over. I don't see Kasabian getting the call in. That wouldn't look good at all. Friday actually looks very poor too as I'm seeing the two I'm bothered about here anyway.

 

Back to needing Olivia Manchester resale. 

[Kempleton]

Wow. Obviously gutting for the band and anyone looking forward to seeing them this summer. Looks like they’ll need to make haste. Finding a replacement that keeps everyone happy is going to be just about impossible.

 

Agree that they shouldn’t be bumping up acts - especially as it’s the only day yet to sell out. Likely to appeal to an act with something to promote over the next couple of months. It doesn’t necessarily need to be a similar replacement in terms of style, but you would imagine a decent sized act, as KOL were headlining a few other festivals. Could be a few acts from the Glastonbury lineup that could be considered. Either way, it’ll be interesting to see what they come up with.

[majmun]

From Glasto (and my likes) :

• Niles Rodgers is in UK the day before
• The Prodigy is in Greece the day before
• Doechii in is Denmark the day before

I would love Turnstile but not as big of a name I guess

[BlackFoxx]

How big are Wolf Alice in Belgium?

[sisco]

Mad Cool, Nos, Werchter and no doubt more (no idea where KOL are playing) will be scrambling for a replacement (or the same one).  
 

Sure they’ll come up with a big act, annoying to lose KOL but I’ll just go back to my Maribou State plan instead which I was happy enough with.  (Well unless I like the replacement).

 

A few names being thrown around due to dates/availability seem to be Muse, Mumford & Sons, Charli Xcx and Kasabian.  Gives us something to talk about I suppose 

[Mondo-kun]

Muse don't have any shows after 04.07. Playing two countries back to back seems not to be a problem for them, as in 2022 they played three (Italy-Portugal-UK). Playing before Sam Fender may be seen as downgrade, but a big enough paycheck could solve it.

[sisco]

How about The Killers.  End in the US at the end of June and not back touring until August.  Could fill the RW, Mad Cool, Nos spots easily