2 'English' headliners?

[skywalker]

2 American and 2 English.

May have a small geographical issue with U2

[eFestivals]

I was in Dublin last week, got talking to a guy who was working with U2 recently. He says that the new single 'Get on your Boots' from their upcoming album is actually about pulling on your wellington boots. They had to take the word wellington out of the original title due to copyright issues.

So in fact the new single is about U2 looking forward to playing Glastonbury this year and 'Getting on their Wellies'

To be sure, to be sure, thank my lucky charms....

yeah, you're right of course.

[Glazieyes]

I think they're highly unlikely. You'll think the same tomorrow.

[podge52]

I'm putting my money on Kasabian being the other english headliner!

[zahidf]

I think they're highly unlikely. You'll think the same tomorrow.

[darrenbha]

Could be a good call on isle of wight. Makes sense with the midnight announcement due

[Wooderson]

Or is he referring to the Kaiser Chiefs? I hope not!

[eFestivals]

Is this because they are going to be announced for Isle of Wight, rather than becasue they are announcing the glasto line up?

I keep repeating: I HAVE NO NEWS OF A GLASTO ANNOUNCEMENT.

[benisright]

One word

Razorshite

[Wooderson]

One word

Razorshite

[strudders]

Feck id forgotten about them.

[sweaver]

One word

Razorshite

[thomasowen]

Arctic Monkeys are strong rumour for Reading and Leeds, and Knowing that the monkeys have a strong personal history with Leeds festival and the fact they played Glasto two years ago, it's surely very unlikely for them to play again. Im sure Franz ferdinand are the fourth act

[alframsey]

I think this is lining up to be one of the strogest Glastobury line ups for some time! Very very excited!!!!!!!!!

[eFestivals]

Im sure Franz ferdinand are the fourth act

except FF have been lined up for months.

I read Eavis' words as saying that he's yet to firm up the co-headliner for the Saturday (which has to be the british act, cos we all know Bruce is the other).

[brettredmayne]

Coldplay are the only act I can think of currently selling tickets for the summer

[benisright]

Coldplay are the only act I can think of currently selling tickets for the summer

[eFestivals]

Coldplay are the only act I can think of currently selling tickets for the summer

I don't think that Eavis' comments about selling tickets necessarily applied to tickets that are on sale right now.

Although you've of course forgotten Blur.

Whoever the "american" headliners are (NY is Canadian you fool ... tho he lives in Woodside, CA), they're very unlikely to come to the UK and not play any dates here other than Glasto. So they will have dates to announce, and they'll want them announced before they're announced for Glasto.

[Darkshine84]

Muse please Muse please Muse please Muse please.

Im done here.

edit - Oasis have UK stadium shows on sale for next summer. SHIT.

Edited January 20, 2009 by Darkshine84

[darrenbha]

I can't imagine oasis returning to Glasto for a while yet

[Red Day]

Madness have also confirmed Madstock in July. Maybe not the Brit headliner he was talking about but looks a fair bet now. Saw them in Lost Vaugeness a couple of years back..Brilliant

[eFestivals]

Madness have also confirmed Madstock in July. Maybe not the Brit headliner he was talking about but looks a fair bet now. Saw them in Lost Vaugeness a couple of years back..Brilliant

I can't remember where I heard it now, but heard months ago that Madness would be doing Glasto this year, and with a far more major slot than they had last time around (so very probably a decent Pyramid slot).

But what I heard might well have been before Madstock was decided on, and it might be the case that they choose to restrict their other appearances, to ensure the financial success of Madstock.

[Red Day]

Suppose that might depend on how well ticket sales go on release. Wouldn't be surprised if they play somewhere at T in the Park, which is the week before Madstock ?

[Mardy]

I've always thought that Madness would be ideal fr a Sunday late afternoon/evening slot on the pyramid. I could see it going down a storm with the locals in on a one day ticket.

[Red Day]

I've always thought that Madness would be ideal fr a Sunday late afternoon/evening slot on the pyramid. I could see it going down a storm with the locals in on a one day ticket.

Edited January 21, 2009 by Red Day