Rock Werchter 2025

[ParanoidTourist]

1 hour ago, Ken19 said:

As things are standing right now, this will be the final 4 of the main. But not every act is a 100% for each spot right now, some other things still in the works. 

 

It it possible to confirm the presence of Weezer and Franz Ferdinand (that was "leaked" by Elbow)?

[Floyd_Ams]

32 minutes ago, ParanoidTourist said:

 

It it possible to confirm the presence of Weezer and Franz Ferdinand (that was "leaked" by Elbow)?

 

Franz Ferdinand has been "confirmed" by another poster leak by RW itself 😉 

[ParanoidTourist]

30 minutes ago, Floyd_Ams said:

 

Franz Ferdinand has been "confirmed" by another poster leak by RW itself 😉 

Yes that's true😉

 

My question should apply to Weezer then. 

[Ken19]

6 hours ago, ParanoidTourist said:

 

It it possible to confirm the presence of Weezer and Franz Ferdinand (that was "leaked" by Elbow)?

They will be there. Not unusual that the announcement changes at the final moment. Same with the first drop of 14 names.

Edited December 6, 2024 by Ken19

[ParanoidTourist]

35 minutes ago, Ken19 said:

They will be there. Not unusual that the announcement changes at the final moment. Same with the first drop of 14 names.

 

Thank you for the clarification! That's good news 

[majmun]

You guys think U2 could come out of the Sphere for an EU tour ?

[charlierc]

5 minutes ago, majmun said:

You guys think U2 could come out of the Sphere for an EU tour ?

Probably not for festivals given they don't really seem to have been that kind of band save for one-offs like Glastonbury 2011 or Bonnaroo in 2017.

 

In any case, recent interviews given around the 20th anniversary re-release of How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb say they're still working on a new album and that it sounds like their likely tour for it won't be until 2026. Which is almost a decade on from their last Euro tour tbf - think their last proper Euro run was 2018.

[Kempleton]

Hello everyone. We’re highly likely to attend Rock Werchter for the first time next year. Could anyone please answer a couple of questions?

 

1. Is there anything on other than music? Or are the 4(?) stages pretty much all?

 

2. does anyone with experience of camping in the Hive know the difference between a regular tent and an ‘Apollo’ tent?

 

Thank you

[tmolvik]

On 12/6/2024 at 6:18 PM, Ken19 said:

They will be there. Not unusual that the announcement changes at the final moment. Same with the first drop of 14 names.

Just out of curiosity. What are typical reasons for this? Is it band-related or is it more tactial reasons from organizers? For instance in Weezer's case, they've announced planty of dates already, so I couldn't find any obvious reasons to why they were left out of this announcement.

[siko]

3 hours ago, Kempleton said:

Hello everyone. We’re highly likely to attend Rock Werchter for the first time next year. Could anyone please answer a couple of questions?

 

1. Is there anything on other than music? Or are the 4(?) stages pretty much all?

 

2. does anyone with experience of camping in the Hive know the difference between a regular tent and an ‘Apollo’ tent?

 

Thank you

Aside from the 4 stages there are lots of food and drink stalls, a couple of official merch, and a handful of retail partners - mostly trying to get more local folks to sign up for cheaper energy, flogging expensive sunglasses, etc. There are a couple bars where you can drink out of a 'real' glass and there's also a dance area with DJs near West Side Walls. There's no fairground rides or anything like that, or clothing sellers that you may see at other festivals. There's lots of space to sit and chill between music. On the street outside you'll find more (generally cheaper) food and drink stalls which you can pay for in cash/card, unlike the ones inside which you need to purchase "coins" which get loaded to your wristband. Back at the Hive there's a dance tent which goes from early evening til late, as well as a bar where you can take a drink before/after going to the main arena. Can't help with the different tents, sorry!

Edited December 7, 2024 by siko
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[Kempleton]

16 minutes ago, siko said:

Aside from the 4 stages there are lots of food and drink stalls, a couple of official merch, and a handful of retail partners - mostly trying to get more local folks to sign up for cheaper energy, flogging expensive sunglasses, etc. There are a couple bars where you can drink out of a 'real' glass and there's also a dance area with DJs near West Side Walls. There's no fairground rides or anything like that, or clothing sellers that you may see at other festivals. There's lots of space to sit and chill between music. On the street outside you'll find more (generally cheaper) food and drink stalls which you can pay for in cash/card, unlike the ones inside which you need to purchase "coins" which get loaded to your wristband. Back at the Hive there's a dance tent which goes from early evening til late, as well as a bar where you can take a drink before/after going to the main arena. Can't help with the different tents, sorry!

Thanks. That’s really helpful.

 

Areas for sitting and chilling sounds perfect.

[Ken19]

16 hours ago, tmolvik said:

Just out of curiosity. What are typical reasons for this? Is it band-related or is it more tactial reasons from organizers? For instance in Weezer's case, they've announced planty of dates already, so I couldn't find any obvious reasons to why they were left out of this announcement.

 

Communication and clearance from the agents. Intention was to announce Weezer and FF too, because it could improve the ticket sales (typical names that could interest the combi buyers). On the other hand, agent Mark Ambor was pushing to announce, was not in the original batch. 

Edited December 8, 2024 by Ken19

[graceunderpressure]

Seen Fontaines dc twice this week . One of the best bands around at the minute imo . 

[Karlos12345]

That „UK/EU…stay tuned👀“ hint that Jack White added to his US tour announcement made me think he‘s certain for festivals this summer. With an announcement being imminent.

 

But with line ups filling up I don‘t see a clear pattern where he could fit.
 

Werchter/Mad Cool/NOS?

…or Pukkelpop / Lowlands? 

None of them?

 

I kinda doubt he‘s back here in August honestly cause with Oya/WoW/Syd for Solen he already played the most fitting festivals for him in that timeframe this year didn‘t he?

 

Is he still an option for Werchter? @Ken19?

Edited December 8, 2024 by Karlos12345

[BlackFoxx]

6 minutes ago, Karlos12345 said:

That „UK/EU…stay tuned👀“ hint that Jack White added to his US tour announcement made me think he‘s certain for festivals this summer. With an announcement being imminent.

 

But with line ups filling up I don‘t see a clear pattern where he could fit.
 

Werchter/Mad Cool/NOS?

…or Pukkelpop / Lowlands? 

None of them?

 

I kinda doubt he‘s back here in August honestly cause with Oya/WoW/Syd for Solen he already played the most fitting festivals for him in that timeframe this year didn‘t he?

 

Is he still an option for Werchter? @Ken19?

 

Might still be a sub or barn headliner spot available for him. We all thought Fontaines were sub on their day and then Deftones have been announced and placed above them on the poster.

 

Could see Green Day - Jack White - Simple Minds for example?

[ParanoidTourist]

43 minutes ago, Ken19 said:

 

Communication and clearance from the agents. Intention was to announce Weezer and FF too, because it could improve the ticket sales (typical names that could interest the combi buyers). On the other hand, agent Mark Ambor was pushing to announce, was not in the original batch. 

 

Interesting you mention that. I started to be won over into buying a combi just when I heard of Weezer and FF😉

[BennyL]

Has anyone done the juliper cans they have in the hive?

assume it’s only 330ml?

is it worth the money?..

[Matt86]

Since Sziget gone very electro, I'm serously thinking going to Wercher for the first time... I tell myself " the festival where Jimmy Eat World and/or Biffy Clyro go, I go !" ^^

Do you guys think there's any chances for them ..? Did they already attend this fest' ?

[thetime]

7 minutes ago, Matt86 said:

Since Sziget gone very electro, I'm serously thinking going to Wercher for the first time... I tell myself " the festival where Jimmy Eat World and/or Biffy Clyro go, I go !" ^^

Do you guys think there's any chances for them ..? Did they already attend this fest' ?

 

Just a heads up you won't find 2 more different festivals in Sziget and Werchter.

 

JEW and Biffy both playing Southside.

 

https://southside.de/en/

Edited December 8, 2024 by thetime

[Matt86]

2 minutes ago, thetime said:

 

Just a heads up you won't find 2 more different festivals in Sziget and Werchter.

 

JEW and Biffy both playing Southside.

 

https://southside.de/en/

 

I know Sziget and Werchter are very different, but its time to try something else ! 🙂 

 

And for Southside, thanks I saw that, but it's at the same time as HellFest, and this fest' is a must every year for me 😉 

[thetime]

11 minutes ago, Matt86 said:

 

I know Sziget and Werchter are very different, but its time to try something else ! 🙂 

 

 

 

Yes shame what Sziget is becoming, werchter is a good festival as well. 

 

Will be going to Rock For People and Werchter next year. 

[BlackFoxx]

42 minutes ago, Matt86 said:

Since Sziget gone very electro, I'm serously thinking going to Wercher for the first time... I tell myself " the festival where Jimmy Eat World and/or Biffy Clyro go, I go !" ^^

Do you guys think there's any chances for them ..? Did they already attend this fest' ?

 

I think JEW might still be likely along with Weezer for the Friday. Ken had hinted before that Friday should get some more similar names to Green Day and I think they'd both help with that in mid/late afternoon slots on the main.

 

Biffy I think we are less confident on for Rock Werchter, and I'm less sure where they would fit with the available slots. 

[Matt86]

Just now, BlackFoxx said:

 

I think JEW might still be likely along with Weezer for the Friday. Ken had hinted before that Friday should get some more similar names to Green Day and I think they'd both help with that in mid/late afternoon slots on the main.

 

Biffy I think we are less confident on for Rock Werchter, and I'm less sure where they would fit with the available slots. 

 

I believe Biffy are too "big" for the remaining slots ..? thanks ^^ Let's hope JEW will be here then !

 

@Ken19, if you can't reveal the truth yet, can you at least tell us if there's "negociatons" with one of these bands, or if it is a dead end .. ?

[gingerevans84]

2 hours ago, BennyL said:

Has anyone done the juliper cans they have in the hive?

assume it’s only 330ml?

is it worth the money?..

Nope, but Carrefour and other supermarkets in Brussels, Lueven and Aarschot do some mental offers beforehand.

[thetime]

4 hours ago, BlackFoxx said:

 

Might still be a sub or barn headliner spot available for him. We all thought Fontaines were sub on their day and then Deftones have been announced and placed above them on the poster.

 

Could see Green Day - Jack White - Simple Minds for example?

 

Jack White is a headliner, or am I misreading his popularity? 

 

If he does tour Europe in the summer, looks like a potential Roskilde headliner.