ericb Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 (edited) Watching this last week, got me thinking, who is big enough to headline next year? Its all getting a bit repetitive, and I cant think of many, and some just aint gonna happen....... Possible but a bit repetitive Rolling Stones U2 Kasabian Foo Fighters KOL Unlikely reformations The Jam Oasis The Smiths Are they big enough? Calvin Harris Liam Gallagher Noel Gallagher Manic Street Preachers Paul Weller Edited July 4, 2019 by ericb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 15 minutes ago, ericb said: Watching this last week, got me thinking, who is big enough to headline next year? Its all getting a bit repetitive, and I cant think of many, and some just aint gonna happen....... Possible but a bit repetitive Rolling Stones U2 Kasabian Foo Fighters KOL Unlikely reformations The Jam Oasis The Smiths Are they big enough? Calvin Harris Liam Gallagher Noel Gallagher Manic Street Preachers Paul Weller Throw Coldplay into your first group and Calvin Harris is arguably the biggest producer in the world so I'd say he is big enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 Bruce Springssteen & the E Street Band I think Foo Fighters will be at the end of the touring cycle for their current album this year, and U2 are probably just about done with theirs now also. The Manics and Weller wouldn't headling a main stage at Glastonbury but could play somewhere on the bill. Liam Gallacher might be big enough now to headline but they might hold off for an Oasis reunion first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericb Posted July 4, 2019 Author Share Posted July 4, 2019 22 minutes ago, frankblack said: Bruce Springssteen & the E Street Band I think Foo Fighters will be at the end of the touring cycle for their current album this year, and U2 are probably just about done with theirs now also. The Manics and Weller wouldn't headling a main stage at Glastonbury but could play somewhere on the bill. Liam Gallacher might be big enough now to headline but they might hold off for an Oasis reunion first. Still a bit tough to pick 3 headliners....... Springstein, U2 and Oasis would be my choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 23 minutes ago, ericb said: Still a bit tough to pick 3 headliners....... Springstein, U2 and Oasis would be my choice 47 minutes ago, frankblack said: Bruce Springssteen & the E Street Band I think Foo Fighters will be at the end of the touring cycle for their current album this year, and U2 are probably just about done with theirs now also. The Manics and Weller wouldn't headling a main stage at Glastonbury but could play somewhere on the bill. Liam Gallacher might be big enough now to headline but they might hold off for an Oasis reunion first. Oasis won't be reforming. Noel has moved on and doesn't need it. He incorporates a host of Oasis tracks into his set and NGHFB are big enough to headline on their own right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 I watched an interview with Emily Eavis and she was saying the one they've always wanted but have never managed to get is Fleetwood Mac. So I reckon it will be them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_ Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 Bob Marley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_ Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 (edited) Seriously though, there's a real lack of top-class bands knocking around just now. Reckon they'll struggle unless they go back to yet another Coldplay/U2-type outfit. Will probably need to either pull one from the leftfield (such as Stormzy) or try to catch a big name reforming. Edited July 4, 2019 by Craig_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts1874 Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 I think the Chemical Brothers might be due a Pyramid Stage headline.......who is their manager again?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 Prodigy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Салатные палочки Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 No Stromzy next year then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 Queen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 Thing is for at least a year or so it won't really matter... will still sell out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Craig_ said: Bob Marley. Danny Baker put a stop to that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albion Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 3 hours ago, ericb said: Watching this last week, got me thinking, who is big enough to headline next year? Its all getting a bit repetitive, and I cant think of many, and some just aint gonna happen....... Possible but a bit repetitive Rolling Stones U2 Kasabian Foo Fighters KOL Unlikely reformations The Jam Oasis The Smiths Are they big enough? Calvin Harris Liam Gallagher Noel Gallagher Manic Street Preachers Paul Weller None of the above mentioned people will headline next year (maybe U2 at a push). Fleetwood Mac, Paul McCartney and Foals with Elton John doing the legends slot are my predictions. It's the 50th anniversary so they'll be going big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericb Posted July 4, 2019 Author Share Posted July 4, 2019 5 minutes ago, Albion said: None of the above mentioned people will headline next year (maybe U2 at a push). Fleetwood Mac, Paul McCartney and Foals with Elton John doing the legends slot are my predictions. It's the 50th anniversary so they'll be going big. Fleetwood Mac, maybe, Paul McCartney and Elton John both would fit the legends slot, not a headline. Foals are not a headline act. I coulds see it being Bruce Springstein, Fleetwood Mac + somebody younger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albion Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 54 minutes ago, ericb said: Fleetwood Mac, maybe, Paul McCartney and Elton John both would fit the legends slot, not a headline. Foals are not a headline act. I coulds see it being Bruce Springstein, Fleetwood Mac + somebody younger. Both Macca and Elton have the capability to headline, a back catalog of hits. Foals are definitely big enough to headline Pyramid in my opinion, you only need to look at the crowd they drew at the Park stage for their secret set this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey J J Jr Shabadoo Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 Fleetwood Mac were the rumour a couple of weeks ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 Paul McCartney and Elton John for Legends but not headlining Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costanza Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 I always think one year that Depeche Mode will headline it. They rarely play festivals in the UK though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb102 Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 I would come out of retirement for The Police. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_ Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 2 minutes ago, jb102 said: I would come out of retirement for The Police. You seen this t-shirt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericb Posted July 4, 2019 Author Share Posted July 4, 2019 1 hour ago, hmfc_liam06 said: Paul McCartney and Elton John for Legends but not headlining Obviously they are big enough and have the back catalogue, but are they Glastonbury? Depeche Mode, now there's an idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deviskan Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 (edited) 43 minutes ago, ericb said: Obviously they are big enough and have the back catalogue, but are they Glastonbury? Depeche Mode, now there's an idea. Are they Glastonbury...what’s Glastonbury?! Going by this years lineup...which was frankly godawful, Glastonbury is continuing the trend of what were historically alternative/rock festivals towards primarily chart based pop pish (much like T in the Park did and Leeds/Reading). Coldplay to headline...Jesus wept! Maybe they could also get The Kooks, Athlete, Maroon 5, Ed Sheeran and Mumford & Sons on the same bill...quality! Edited July 4, 2019 by Deviskan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 6 hours ago, Craig_ said: Bob Marley. The Rhythmic State Being the 50th anniversary. Could this be the last at Pilton (the farm not the scheme in East Edinburgh). Eavis is getting on a bit, not sure if Emily is prepared to keep it going. You might find you'll get Glastonbury on the road, eg The Glastonbury Experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 7 hours ago, Nookie Bear said: Queen? Good shout. i mentioned that to my mate when we were chilling to the Chems set on Saturday night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 4 minutes ago, Marvin said: Good shout. i mentioned that to my mate when we were chilling to the Chems set on Saturday night. I just looked at biggest selling acts in 2018. Perhaps Drake will be another option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticJambo Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 9 hours ago, ericb said: Still a bit tough to pick 3 headliners....... Springstein, U2 and Oasis would be my choice Oasis played '95 as headliners, and they were shit, or their sound system was; i should know as could barely work out what song they were playing. That was the 25th anniversary festival. I'd go Madness or the Specials, preferably the latter. Way more energy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 Dylan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William H. Bonney Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 26 minutes ago, Nookie Bear said: Dylan? Watch him from your tent so you have somewhere to sleep when he starts singing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericb Posted July 4, 2019 Author Share Posted July 4, 2019 Maybe Madonna? Like the specials or madness suggestions, stone roses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 6 minutes ago, Dino Velvet said: Watch him from your tent so you have somewhere to sleep when he starts singing. I know. I saw him years ago at The Playhouse and he was instantly forgettable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regal Kingston Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 Bryan Ferry Stone Roses Red Hot Chilli Peppers Elton John Annie Lennox Toots and the Maytals. New Order Billy Ocean The Strokes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaba Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 2 hours ago, Zlatanable said: Glastonbury happens every two years. So 2021. (I just googled it, and I accept I might be wrong) It’s an annual festival but every 5 years they have a fallow - a year off to allow the land and local communities a bit of time to recuperate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribble Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 19 hours ago, Costanza said: I always think one year that Depeche Mode will headline it. They rarely play festivals in the UK though. They play much smaller festivals across europe though and don't get near the hadline slot so won't get it at Glastonbury. I've got a feeling folk saying Fleetwood Mac are right, with Springsteen a good shout too, last slot I think will go to someone like Pink or Madonna who's Madame X tour will be done (in the UK) in Feb so enough of a gap before coming back for Glastonbury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crete Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 21 hours ago, ericb said: Fleetwood Mac, maybe, Paul McCartney and Elton John both would fit the legends slot, not a headline. Foals are not a headline act. I coulds see it being Bruce Springstein, Fleetwood Mac + somebody younger. Will Young Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_ Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 Has Adele ever done Glastonbury? Could see her stinking the place out with her overwrought emoting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_ Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 Or should that be overweight wauling?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Craig_ said: Has Adele ever done Glastonbury? Could see her stinking the place out with her overwrought emoting. Pretty sure she has, think she either swore or gret edit - Adele announced that she would be headlining on the Pyramid Stage at the 2016 Glastonbury Festival, which was later confirmed by the festival's organisers she swore 33 times Edited July 5, 2019 by The Frenchman Returns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 2 hours ago, Ribble said: They play much smaller festivals across europe though and don't get near the hadline slot so won't get it at Glastonbury. I thought DM play mostly in America. Probably wrong so happy to be corrected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwindonJambo Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 Any acts will likely have to be currently on tour at the time of the Festival so that they are gig ready and require minimal prep. Most big acts don't do one off shows outside of a normal tour. The Stones and the Who were both on tour for their appearances in 2013 & 2019. As the Stones have ticked that box, I'm not sure we'll see them back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 Abba in the legends slot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costanza Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, Ribble said: They play much smaller festivals across europe though and don't get near the hadline slot so won't get it at Glastonbury. I've got a feeling folk saying Fleetwood Mac are right, with Springsteen a good shout too, last slot I think will go to someone like Pink or Madonna who's Madame X tour will be done (in the UK) in Feb so enough of a gap before coming back for Glastonbury I'm pretty sure that isn't correct as DM mainly headline festivals in Europe. I also think they are a bigger band domestically and internationally than the Cure but happy to be corrected on that. Last time I saw them was for 50k at the Olympic Stadium in London so they are a big draw. Edited July 5, 2019 by Costanza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribble Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Marvin said: I thought DM play mostly in America. Probably wrong so happy to be corrected. 27 minutes ago, Costanza said: I'm pretty sure that isn't correct as DM mainly headline festivals in Europe. I also think they are a bigger band domestically and internationally than the Cure but happy to be corrected on that. Last time I saw them was for 50k at the Olympic Stadium in London so they are a big draw. Sorry memory failing me, seen them mentioned for a few european festivals last summer (we were going to Nos Alive in Lisbon and there were rumours of a surprise set so looked at the lineups for half the festivals in Europe to see who was playing) and didn't think they were the headliners but looking back they were! In fairness though headlining the likes of Volt Festival in Hungary doesn't mean you are in the mix for Glastonbury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Ribble said: Sorry memory failing me, seen them mentioned for a few european festivals last summer (we were going to Nos Alive in Lisbon and there were rumours of a surprise set so looked at the lineups for half the festivals in Europe to see who was playing) and didn't think they were the headliners but looking back they were! In fairness though headlining the likes of Volt Festival in Hungary doesn't mean you are in the mix for Glastonbury. It's that fessie in Barcelona that I fancy going to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 On 04/07/2019 at 09:24, ericb said: Watching this last week, got me thinking, who is big enough to headline next year? Its all getting a bit repetitive, and I cant think of many, and some just aint gonna happen....... Possible but a bit repetitive Rolling Stones U2 Kasabian Foo Fighters KOL Unlikely reformations The Jam Oasis The Smiths Are they big enough? Calvin Harris Liam Gallagher Noel Gallagher Manic Street Preachers Paul Weller You can add Jesus and The Mary Chain to that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribble Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 1 minute ago, Marvin said: It's that fessie in Barcelona that I fancy going to. Nos Alive was outstanding, 20mins on the train from the city centre costing about 10 euro for the 3 days, bands on from 5pm through to 4am, whole thing is astroturfed, 30+ degrees everyday but festival staff wandering about with free sunscreen and water, staff with barrels of beer on their back serving pints in the middle of the crowd, huge seating area for eating/drinking, really clean and a quality mix of bands/genre's. Really doubt i'll ever face the mudbaths of download/galsto/TITP ever again to be honest, next year will hopefully be Hellfest in France. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 56 minutes ago, Ribble said: Nos Alive was outstanding, 20mins on the train from the city centre costing about 10 euro for the 3 days, bands on from 5pm through to 4am, whole thing is astroturfed, 30+ degrees everyday but festival staff wandering about with free sunscreen and water, staff with barrels of beer on their back serving pints in the middle of the crowd, huge seating area for eating/drinking, really clean and a quality mix of bands/genre's. Really doubt i'll ever face the mudbaths of download/galsto/TITP ever again to be honest, next year will hopefully be Hellfest in France. Cheers Ribble. Been discussing this for a few years now. Time to put our money where our mouths are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshed Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 On 04/07/2019 at 14:21, Costanza said: I always think one year that Depeche Mode will headline it. They rarely play festivals in the UK though. They played Isle of Wight last year and I thought they made hard work of it as they started of playing new stuff that no one was interested in. They should have started straight away with their classics. Also didn’t help that they headlined after Liam Gallagher has been playing oasis songs so a lot of the crowd were made of his fans who had no interest in Depeche mode. As has been said earlier a band can’t just turn up and play for a couple of hours out the blue and they really need to be on the road to give their best performance and the problem with Depeche mode as you will know is they take a few years break between tours so when Glastonbury comes up they are probably sitting at home in America with their feet up Anyway after reading this thread I think I will put on the devotional tour and have a few drinks later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey J J Jr Shabadoo Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 On 04/07/2019 at 09:24, ericb said: Watching this last week, got me thinking, who is big enough to headline next year? Its all getting a bit repetitive, and I cant think of many, and some just aint gonna happen....... Possible but a bit repetitive Rolling Stones U2 Kasabian Foo Fighters KOL Unlikely reformations The Jam Oasis The Smiths Are they big enough? Calvin Harris Liam Gallagher Noel Gallagher Manic Street Preachers Paul Weller Public Enemy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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