2027 Headliners

[rock_on]

Do people think Bob Dylan is an option? Seems unlikely but he could put together one hell of a setlist if he deviated from his normal routine of playing obscurities. 

[Kalopsia]

4 minutes ago, homesick said:

She was 20 minutes late at Cardiff

The setlists are also embarrassingly short, especially considering the pricing of tickets - 1 hour and 25 minutes on average this tour, and that includes two songs that aren't actually live (just pre-recorded and projected on the screen), plus a few interludes/monologues. 
 

I'm a huge fan of her, NFR and BTD are both near impeccable albums in my opinion. I saw her on the Other Stage in 2023 and have tickets for Wembley Stadium on Thursday. But she can't ever headline Glastonbury. She has such little regard for her fans, it's too much of a risk for Emily Eavis to take with how many other (more reliable) options they have.

It's a huge shame, but sadly I doubt it will ever happen, and my head says I don't think it should either. 

Ahh. My friend was at Cardiff and said she was on time! Apologies I was trusting her.

 

Completely understand what you're saying it's a real shame as she has a superb catalogue of songs and could easily fill a 2 hour slot with cross generational appeal.

 

But I do agree, unless some stuff is rectified Emily won't take the risk. 

 

NFR being pre recorded was a massive let down for me personally, the set was gorgeous and she sounded great. But definitely needs to play an extra 30 minutes at least.

[WillyVWade]

22 minutes ago, archiegow said:

Ghost is a great shout actually. Wonder if Deftones could also do it if their popularity keeps up. Same with the MCR mention I’ve just seen which would be terrific! Someone like Slipknot would be incredible but still unsure if that would happen.

 

I was wondering which rappers or R&B acts could feasibly do it. If Donald Glover plans to reschedule those cancelled shows maybe he could do it as Gambino? Cardi B? Post Malone at a push unless we’re at a point where Pyramid headliners don’t need to fill the field (same goes with Tyler, The Creator). Doubt someone like Playboi Carti would be booked, at least not for a few years. Would maybe say Tyla for a R&B act but think she could also do a Pyramid slot.

 

I was going to say "Tyler is probably the best shout for drawing a crowd and having a spectacle of a show... but he talks a lot about how high his fee is and I doubt he'd do it for a discount otherwise he'd have probably been other stage material after Flower Boy"

 

But then I remember he wasn't allowed in the country till mid-2019 so maybe he missed his other stage period and will just go straight to Pyramid.

[rwhitehouse13]

22 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Zach Bryan is likely Pyramid headline sized now.

Who is Zach Bryan? Never heard of him….

[incident]

4 minutes ago, rock_on said:

Do people think Bob Dylan is an option? Seems unlikely but he could put together one hell of a setlist if he deviated from his normal routine of playing obscurities. 

 

As a Pyramid headliner?

 

Not in any way whatsoever.

 

He'd need to be much further down the bill, as he was last time he played.

[archiegow]

Just now, WillyVWade said:

 

I was going to say "Tyler is probably the best shout for drawing a crowd and having a spectacle of a show... but he talks a lot about how high his fee is and I doubt he'd do it for a discount otherwise he'd have probably been other stage material after Flower Boy"

 

But then I remember he wasn't allowed in the country till mid-2019 so maybe he missed his other stage period and will just go straight to Pyramid.

Yeah I think Igor era Tyler would’ve been maybe Other sub and if he had played during Call Me If You Get Lost he would’ve done Other headliner probably. Now with Chromakopia under his belt and his live shows being pretty excellent I do think he can go straight to Pyramid headliner when he does play.

[rock_on]

2 minutes ago, incident said:

 

As a Pyramid headliner?

 

Not in any way whatsoever.

 

He'd need to be much further down the bill, as he was last time he played.

 

Pyramid headliner or legends spot in my opinion - any lower would be underselling one of the greatest songwriters of all time - he's got the tunes to do it if he doesn't do his usual trick of not playing them. He's a bigger deal than Neil Young to start with.

[cmonkey32]

Bob Dylan is my favourite artist of all time, but there is a 0% chance he would change do a hit-filled setlist to appease Glastonbury.

[incident]

15 minutes ago, rock_on said:

Pyramid headliner or legends spot in my opinion - any lower would be underselling one of the greatest songwriters of all time - he's got the tunes to do it if he doesn't do his usual trick of not playing them. He's a bigger deal than Neil Young to start with.

 

Even if he could somehow be convinced to do a "Greatest Hits" set - He'd still do it with largely unrecognisable arrangements and it's debatable whether he's capable of performing versions that'd go down well with a wider audience at this point.

 

I appreciate that he's a genuine legend of music, has an incredible back catalogue, and so obviously deserves huge respect - but in 20225 he's utterly unsuitable for a big slot at a major festival. When he played in 1998 he was third from top on the Pyramid - but in all honesty I think even that kind of placement would fall flat these days.

[NorthernSoul52]

Can't say I was hugely sold by Raye this year. Watching back now, and she's got a lovely voice, but the arrangements just are all a bit too same-y for me, which is a shame.

[Spencer23]

1 hour ago, rwhitehouse13 said:

Who is Zach Bryan? Never heard of him….

Sold out 2 hyde park shows, is a country artist, plenty of country acts who are ridiculously big over here, Luke combs and Morgan wallen being another two. 

[dvbsh]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3355y3pkk6o

 

How about BTS then?

 

BTS/ Radiohead/ Taylor Swift - something for uh everyone. 

[Skip997]

4 minutes ago, dvbsh said:

something for uh everyone. 

Except me and most of my mates 

 

Get Lady Gaga on and you can have whatever nonsense you want on the other nights 

[rock_on]

6 minutes ago, dvbsh said:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3355y3pkk6o

 

How about BTS then?

 

BTS/ Radiohead/ Taylor Swift - something for uh everyone. 

 

Nothing for me there so not something for everyone. Would be a crap lineup.

 

Re BTS - I mean their big enough to do it, definitely. However most of their UK chart success has come from a small number of fans gaming the chart rules and pushing the songs to chart and then the songs rapidly falling out the chart - which when in era of streaming big successful artists have very long chart runs. I think a lot of people would only know a few BTS Songs and not be very engaged in that crowd.  Reckon they'll play Wembley Stadium for a few nights next time they come here.

[Joey Peeps]

BTS headliner crowd would be SZA levels of sparseness. There were more people on stage than in the field when Seventeen played the Pyramid last year.

[CantWaitForGlasto22]

Love Wolf Alice and huge fan and do see them headlining but my guess would be not in 27 but maybe 28. 

 

My guess for 27 would be Sam Fender - Lady Gaga - Radiohead. Oasis surely a possibility too if they stay together that long…,

 

Might get me to the Pyramid every night!

[steviewevie]

Little Simz

[archiegow]

Once again, not as a Pyramid headliner but hopefully Paramore finally show up at the G if they have a new album out. Preferably Other headliner but Pyramid sub would be great too!

[windowpanes]

My guess for now,

 

Friday: Chappell Roan

Saturday: Radiohead

Sunday: one of Sam Fender / Harry Styles / Fred Again..

[KefferK]

Come on guys, it's Kneecap, Bob Vylan, Radiohead, Beans on Toast to sub, Morrisey in the tea time slot, and the Red Arrows to fly over three times a day.

 

Let's burn this thing to the ground.

[Superscally]

26 minutes ago, windowpanes said:

My guess for now,

 

Friday: Chappell Roan

Saturday: Radiohead

Sunday: Sam Fender

Would be at all three...

[CaledonianGonzo]

Sounds like Radiohead are going on the road shortly - if that's the case then would be surprised if they're still active in 27.

 

[CaledonianGonzo]

Rock Act:  Foo Fighters (its time 😔) or Oasis (if still about)

 

Pop Act:  Chappell or Sab Carp

 

Heritage Act:  Stevie

 

Wildcard Act: Sleep Token or Zach Bryan

 

Acts likely ruled out by the fallow year or timing more generally:  Sam Fender / Radiohead / Boss / Swift

[AdrianH]

Lady Gaga is surely well over due an appearance. No idea if she's actually interested.

[CaledonianGonzo]

29 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Rock Act:  Foo Fighters (its time 😔) or Oasis (if still about)

 

Pop Act:  Chappell or Sab Carp

 

Heritage Act:  Stevie

 

Wildcard Act: Sleep Token or Zach Bryan

 

Acts likely ruled out by the fallow year or timing more generally:  Sam Fender / Radiohead / Boss / Swift

 

Can't edit this post but Green Day should also be in the Rock Act line.