Pukkelpop 2025

[FestivalJamie]

1 hour ago, DDave said:

I'm also a bit worried about the size of the crowd for Idles. They're not for everyone and it's a big step up, although I'm sure they'll smash it. 

Idles have a fan base, but it's not an act with mass appeal, such as Chappel, Vampire Weekend etc.

 

They aren't for me, but I don't think the high placement is unjustified.

[gigi21]

3 hours ago, DDave said:

I've given up guessing mate. 

It will be a solid program as always. But their starting choices are a bit strange indeed.

Edited February 5, 2025 by gigi21

[gigi21]

So Justice will close PKP25 with QOTSA early evening co-head and Papa Roach in the late afternoon.

It makes sense. Let's see what else comes, hopefully tomorrow already.

[DDave]

59 minutes ago, gigi21 said:

So Justice will close PKP25 with QOTSA early evening co-head and Papa Roach in the late afternoon.

It makes sense. Let's see what else comes, hopefully tomorrow already.

No, QOTSA are closing the Main. 

 

I think Justice will play the Marquee again, with someone up against them in the Dance Hall to spread the crowd. They won't want to play in half daylight, surely. 

[gigi21]

37 minutes ago, DDave said:

No, QOTSA are closing the Main. 

 

I think Justice will play the Marquee again, with someone up against them in the Dance Hall to spread the crowd. They won't want to play in half daylight, surely. 

That makes sense too. Personally not impressed by this first wave of names but it's quite solid and Pukkelpop-style. Let's wait for the next names.

[DDave]

11 minutes ago, gigi21 said:

That makes sense too. Personally not impressed by this first wave of names but it's quite solid and Pukkelpop-style. Let's wait for the next names.

Happy with Justice, Idles, QOTSA and Chappell. Not bothered about C&S and really won't go and see the others at all

 

 

[P.bintein]

Why there is some much hate for Papa Roach.

Saw them yesterday at Zénith in Paris they were great. Jacoby Shaddix has a great voice (some songs are really hard to sing) and a very good energy like the rest of the band.

Song are good too and diversified.

The audience was great too. 

Don't understand why they are considered so bad.

[gigi21]

2 hours ago, P.bintein said:

Why there is some much hate for Papa Roach.

Saw them yesterday at Zénith in Paris they were great. Jacoby Shaddix has a great voice (some songs are really hard to sing) and a very good energy like the rest of the band.

Song are good too and diversified.

The audience was great too. 

Don't understand why they are considered so bad.

Speaking personally, I'm ok with Pukkelpop's main choices (not the best possible but ok) including the fact that they're catching a slice of Graspop's crowd between the Backyard and some Main Stage acts. And I'm sure Papa Roach is a good live band with some hits and a story, even if not exactly my cup of tea (I used to be into them in the early 2000s tbh).

Also speaking personally, my complain is that, since we went from around 250 acts to 170, they choose to cut out a lot of indie, experimental pop, nu jazz, psych and so... Which is my cup of tea. And so I'm getting less and less excited by PKP every year and often choosing to go elsewhere.

But I know that I'm not representative of PKP's main crowd.

Edited February 6, 2025 by gigi21

[DDave]

3 hours ago, P.bintein said:

Why there is some much hate for Papa Roach.

Saw them yesterday at Zénith in Paris they were great. Jacoby Shaddix has a great voice (some songs are really hard to sing) and a very good energy like the rest of the band.

Song are good too and diversified.

The audience was great too. 

Don't understand why they are considered so bad.

 

I think it's in part due to their position on the main. If they were on late afternoon, which is where they should be there would be less criticism people would mind a lot less. It's not their fault they've been given a high position but also they've done nothing to warrant the higher position compared to when they last played. Same goes for Offspring, Cypress Hill and Limp Bizkit. Probably just a reflection of how much bands are costing these days that these bands are getting the positions they are. 

 

Personally, I just think they're an awful band but it's not really my kind of music. 

[gigi21]

4 hours ago, DDave said:

 

I think it's in part due to their position on the main. If they were on late afternoon, which is where they should be there would be less criticism people would mind a lot less. It's not their fault they've been given a high position but also they've done nothing to warrant the higher position compared to when they last played. Same goes for Offspring, Cypress Hill and Limp Bizkit. Probably just a reflection of how much bands are costing these days that these bands are getting the positions they are. 

 

Personally, I just think they're an awful band but it's not really my kind of music. 

Exactly. The feeling that many acts have become too big for PKP and formerly afternoon material have now become co-headliner without doing anything to deserve it.

Less acts, getting more and more expensive and spectacular, giving up many interesting bookings, compared to a few years ago.

[DDave]

Joost is closing the Main on Saturday. Suits me better as I'll no doubt be in the Boiler or Booth. 

[Stiegske98]

Which names do we expect tomorrow?

[DDave]

My guesses

Vampire Weekend
Michael Kiwanuka or Khruangbin
Jamie XX
Paul Kalkbrenner
Tyla
Sex Pistols & Frank Carter
Doechii
The Last Dinner Party
Rudim3ntal
I Prevail
Viagra Boys
ANOTR
Andy C
TV on the Radio

[sisco]

4 minutes ago, DDave said:

My guesses

Vampire Weekend
Michael Kiwanuka or Khruangbin
Jamie XX
Paul Kalkbrenner
Tyla
Sex Pistols & Frank Carter
Doechii
The Last Dinner Party
Rudim3ntal
I Prevail
Viagra Boys
ANOTR
Andy C
TV on the Radio

Do Werchter and PP ever share at all?! Just preparing myself for disappointment tomorrow 

[Aech2ElectricBoogaloo]

14 minutes ago, sisco said:

Do Werchter and PP ever share at all?! Just preparing myself for disappointment tomorrow 

Not really unless your name is Nothing But Thieves

[DDave]

29 minutes ago, sisco said:

Do Werchter and PP ever share at all?! Just preparing myself for disappointment tomorrow 

Who do you want? 

 

[sisco]

16 minutes ago, DDave said:

Who do you want? 

 

For Werchter I’m really hoping for Biffy Clyro and Bloc Party really plus the likes of Gurriers and Lambrini Girls as smaller slope acts.  Would also love Vampire weekend but judging by current dates they’ll be at PP if anywhere.  

[DDave]

14 minutes ago, sisco said:

For Werchter I’m really hoping for Biffy Clyro and Bloc Party really plus the likes of Gurriers and Lambrini Girls as smaller slope acts.  Would also love Vampire weekend but judging by current dates they’ll be at PP if anywhere.  

Ah OK. There won't be many crossovers. Feel that Wet Leg may play both, plus a few Belgian acts. Gurriers played PKP last year so they are your best bet to be added for RW

Edited February 11, 2025 by DDave

[sisco]

4 minutes ago, DDave said:

Ah OK. There won't be many crossovers. Feel that Wet Leg may play both, plus a few Belgian acts. 

Shall go have a look at lasts years lineups to get a gauge of what’s possible.  
 

Ok - a quick scan tells me Royal Blood (but they were a late replacement so understandable) and then the biggest name I can spot is The Streets

Edited February 11, 2025 by sisco

[DDave]

Nile Rodgers and Chic have announced a Glasgow gig on the 12th and are in Germany on the 17th. Very unlikely I know but it is on the route and I did ask for them in my wish list, (along with 42 other bands I might add lol) 😁

[49Lawson]

14 hours ago, sisco said:

Do Werchter and PP ever share at all?! Just preparing myself for disappointment tomorrow 

It's been known for a couple of small-medium sized acts but they tend to be added to Pukkelpop after Werchter is finished if my memory serves me right.

[gigi21]

+Amelie Lens, Aurora, Jamie XX, Khruangbin, Michael Kiwanuka, Netsky, Paul Kalkbrenner, Pommelien Thijs, Royel Otis, Zwangere Guy.

[johnybegood]

5 minutes ago, gigi21 said:

+Amelie Lens, Aurora, Jamie XX, Khruangbin, Michael Kiwanuka, Netsky, Paul Kalkbrenner, Pommelien Thijs, Royel Otis, Zwangere Guy.

Lot of acts from Benelux in the top of the line-up this year.

[matrainertje]

16 minutes ago, johnybegood said:

Lot of acts from Benelux in the top of the line-up this year.

Doesn't bode well for the full lineup.

 

A big been there done that feeling with these new names. I think we can forget VW too. 

[johnybegood]

I will wait until next announcement, but I was expecting something different after last year line-up.