Sub-headliners

[Matt - Ed Banger Records]

they really shouldnt have KOL, arctic monkeys and radiohead, its to indie for R/L.

They need one break up band and thats got to be greenday or AC/DC imo.

so arctics, KOL and AC/DC or Greenday.

Id buy a ticket for that, i wont if its pure indie.

[theramm]

I agree, we all know the best bands are made aup of younger members like Metallica, Rage, Pearl Jam, NIN & those young whippersnappers Pearl Jam

[micawber]

I agree, we all know the best bands are made aup of younger members like Metallica, Rage, Pearl Jam, NIN & those young whippersnappers Pearl Jam

Edited February 20, 2009 by micawber

[theramm]

Yeah, my bad.

I don't think the credit crunch will hit the fests for 2 reasons, the main people going are younger adults/students who have mroe disposeable income anyway.

People like myself, my lady & our friends are doing more festivals this year (and praying for a nice summer) instead of going away as the pound is so weak against the Euro it's cheaper to stay in the UK and take advantage of domestic activities.

[Benj]

Lostprophets and kaiser chiefs

[Benj]

They've still got to sell tickets.

I'm not saying those three bands can't headline. I may well be proven wrong about my stance. My rationale is that Reading won't sell out (CERTAINLY not in the first few days) if the initial announcement only appeals to one set of fans. Rage, Killers and Metallica had a lot of appeal to a lot of different people for a lot of different reasons. Radiohead, Arctic Monkeys and KoL have even more appeal to some people, but won't persuade a huge percentage of previous year's fans to buy straight away. Which will mean they then have to spend MORE money putting that right in future announcements.

[beLIEveR]

Anyway, you (the forum) haven't factored in tout sales. Will they be snapping up tickets on the basis that R&L sold out last year, or staying shy because of the economy?

[stephen07]

The tickets will sell quicker than ever I reckon, whoever headlines.

[kaosmark2]

I agree, we all know the best bands are made aup of younger members like Metallica, Rage, Pearl Jam, NIN & those young whippersnappers Pearl Jam

[zahidf]

So, since we know radiohead are headlining, under them will be bands they like. It wonlt be lostprohets or offspring (thankfully). Who do you think it will be? i reckon Morrissey.

[spoiledff7]

I know my stance on headliners and ticket sales has confused some and slightly annoyed others. But I can speak for everyone in saying that if the festival was nearly (but not quite) going to sell out, and they ended up snapping up tickets that nobody wanted, EVERYONE here (t**ts aside ) would be happy.

As for the question about tout economics, if more people want to go than there are tickets available, there is a market for them. But their margin's going to drop, as there are far fewer people with that much money and that little sense. In turn that makes it more risky to tout, but make no mistake, there'll be the same amount as always.

[thejimbola]

So, since we know radiohead are headlining, under them will be bands they like. It wonlt be lostprohets or offspring (thankfully). Who do you think it will be? i reckon Morrissey.

[Englishdragon]

they really shouldnt have KOL, arctic monkeys and radiohead, its to indie for R/L.

They need one break up band and thats got to be greenday or AC/DC imo.

so arctics, KOL and AC/DC or Greenday.

Id buy a ticket for that, i wont if its pure indie.

[moz4pm]

If that happens I am staying in the campsite all day with a pair of industrial strength ear muffs

[VCK]

Oasis Pulp Stereophonics - 2000

You could almost say 2007 - Smashing Pumpkins , Razorlight, RHCP nothing heavy there

R/L doesnt HAVE to have a heavy headliner, or heavy acts. Also anybody who decides not to get a ticket on 3 indie acts when there is 120 acts, and a punk stage, is a bit daft

Edited February 23, 2009 by VCK

[thejimbola]

how very foolish of you

[thejimbola]

Oasis Pulp Stereophonics - 2000

You could almost say 2007 - Smashing Pumpkins , Razorlight, RHCP nothing heavy there

R/L doesnt HAVE to have a heavy headliner, or heavy acts. Also anybody who decides not to get a ticket on 3 indie acts when there is 120 acts, and a punk stage, is a bit daft

[noalarms]

If it's Radiohead KoL and Arctics then Sub will be

The Strokes Blink 182 and Klaxons I reckon.

[Role Model]

If it's Radiohead KoL and Arctics then Sub will be

The Strokes Blink 182 and Klaxons I reckon.

[noalarms]

I honestly can't see any of those being the sub headliners.

[thomasowen]

Would Blink play second though?

[noalarms]

Would Blink play second though?

[Role Model]

Who knows, I'd think they'd want to headline.

[AloneInDecember]

i'd agree with blink being too big, and surely klaxons are too small for a 2nd from top slot?

[noalarms]

I think Klaxons are Big enough now, especially with a second album coming out. They played the radio 1 tent 2 years ago and filled it against Smashing Pumpkins and then sold out a UK tour in under an hour. That seems pretty big to me.