something DISTURBING from Wiki.

[Aberdeen83]

the good thing about jayz is that he diversifies his set to please the crowd (ive only watched the glasto show tho so correct me if im wrong)

99 problems breaking into ACDC... cant ask for a more than that lol.

[Poleski]

I saw him at Glasto and wasn't that impressed. Think the majority of the crowd went to see what all the fuss was about and imagine it would be the same at Rockness. Would prefer if they used the money that it would cost to bring him on another 2 or 3 good dance acts.

[Grant titp]

jay z would be amazing

[Grant titp]

Jay Z - former Glastonbury headliner(that's no small thing)and one of the biggest acts ever from his genre

[tweemo freak]

He's probably racist.

[Elbear]

Hey! Thats not a casual insult 2 be tossed about! I found it disturbing cuz........... HIS MUSIC SUCKS, NOT CUZ OF HIS RACE!

[Kyelo]

Sounds awful.

[Poleski]

i like the idea of rockness just being a dance (mainly electro orientated) and indie festival. trying to chuck loads of other genres in there will just turn the festival into a smaller t in the park

[Kyelo]

i like the idea of rockness just being a dance (mainly electro orientated) and indie festival. trying to chuck loads of other genres in there will just turn the festival into a smaller t in the park

[Poleski]

When was the last time T had a hip hop headliner or act that has sold that much?

Anyway we have had all manners of genres for Kelis to Placebo, ceilidh groups to dance groups. It is already mixed up although I do agree it should remain mainly dance but having Jay Z headline wouldn't make it less dance as he is only 1 act.

[Aberdeen83]

He's probably not booked to play but maybe the organisers are looking for acts that will help them sell more tickets this year. Not sure how close it has been to selling out in recent years but if they make the sight bigger with Aracdia etc then they will want to sell more tickets. Unfortunately dance orientated festivals in Scotland can struggle unless covering a number of genres and thats why I think the Indie acts are just as important at Rockness although not always my cup of tea. Someone like Jay Z could maybe add another couple of thousand ticket sales at least.

[Poleski]

He's probably not booked to play but maybe the organisers are looking for acts that will help them sell more tickets this year. Not sure how close it has been to selling out in recent years but if they make the sight bigger with Aracdia etc then they will want to sell more tickets. Unfortunately dance orientated festivals in Scotland can struggle unless covering a number of genres and thats why I think the Indie acts are just as important at Rockness although not always my cup of tea. Someone like Jay Z could maybe add another couple of thousand ticket sales at least.

[Aberdeen83]

yeah defo.

mind you with the right advertising, and if places and nights such as cab vol, sub club, snafu, death disco, pressure and colours really get behind the style of music you could see the market in scotland for the type of music dramatically increase.

dunno how close it has been to selling out previously. i presume it would have had over 20,000 last year yeah?

cant see it being far of selling out anyway

[Poleski]

Sounds good although I think Colours want as many people to go to Coloursfest and Pressure the slam tent at titp.

Check this out, few good nights

www.soslamsub.com

[tweemo freak]

Hey! Thats not a casual insult 2 be tossed about! I found it disturbing cuz........... HIS MUSIC SUCKS, NOT CUZ OF HIS RACE!

[Elbear]

Also, i like lots of balck acts. Maxim from The Prodigy is black and one of the greatest showmen ,vocalists and stage presences EVER! Also Carl Cox, Kele from Bloc Party and Benji Webb from Skindred (Ragga Metal! Weird but interesting) are all ace 2

[Kyelo]

Maxim.....one of the greatest showmen ,vocalists and stage presences EVER!

[blackg1000]

Also, i like lots of balck acts. Maxim from The Prodigy is black and one of the greatest showmen ,vocalists and stage presences EVER! Also Carl Cox, Kele from Bloc Party and Benji Webb from Skindred (Ragga Metal! Weird but interesting) are all ace 2

[Poleski]

Aye what you been smoking?

[tweemo freak]

Aye what you been smoking?

[rexclark]

I dont know..... its red

[Kyelo]

Doesn't really add much but this is on wikipedia-;"The Strokes have been confirmed to headline the event, meaning they will perform on either Friday 11 or Sunday 13 June, due to their performance the same weekend as headliners of the Isle of Wight Festival."

[Discobadger]

Doesn't really add much but this is on wikipedia-;"The Strokes have been confirmed to headline the event, meaning they will perform on either Friday 11 or Sunday 13 June, due to their performance the same weekend as headliners of the Isle of Wight Festival."

[tweemo freak]

Pinkish red?

[Elbear]

To add something to the topic, it would be a bit embarrising to share 2 headlines with Isle Of Wight.