Latitude...

[DragKnuckles]

As per Simon Taffe's interview recently:

"We didn't think that Latitude was much of a threat because it was three months away from us, but now it's doing exclusives that far ahead in the season. There's bands that we could have got that now we can't get, so that's a bit of a shame" (Link)

Does this mean that ALL of the following "EotR" type bands will definitely not be at our little fest this year?

• Belle & Sebastian

• Rodrigo Y Gabriela

• The National

• Grizzly Bear

• Richard Hawley

• Jonsi

• Archie Bronson Outfit

• Midlake

• Lupen Crook

• Noah and the Whale

• Etc Etc Etc

Can't believe that the lower billing will also have exclusivity...surely not? I have done a search on some of them above and it seems that they are only (at this stage) playing Latitude + overseas. I for one would have welcomed at least 3 of the above with open arms to EotR!

Edited March 26, 2010 by DragKnuckles

[arteet]

Doubt it, The National are playing Glastonbury so defo arent exclusive, Jonsi is playing somewhere else too I think. I also thought I had read on here that The National were a possibility of EotR?

[Infinite Jest]

And Belle and Sebastian are curating ATP in December.

[shoebox]

They really have picked up some top bands this year. I hope it doesn't bode too badly for EotR and I doubt it will. There's enough quality out there and I'm EotR will do us proud. Was kind of hoping for some news today though, shame it hasn't come.

[Elfy]

The National are playing Glastonbury

[M.G.Frogworthy]

I suppose some lucky buggers are going to Latitude and EOTR - hang on a minute, that would be me then. ( This was typed wearing a smug expression )

[MattL80]

The EOTR lineup as it stands at the moment is enough for me. The fact there are still several announcements to be made just adds to the excitement.

I would love to go to Latitude aswell, but fear I will have to settle for EOTR and Glastonbury. Shame .

Oh, and free Rage against the machine tickets. Bring on the summer.

[geofelgie]

I suppose some lucky buggers are going to Latitude and EOTR - hang on a minute, that would be me then. ( This was typed wearing a smug expression )

[fogged]

I'm hoping to get to Latitude, EotR AND Green Man. But that depends on some kind people letting me into a couple of them for free... EotR is paid for though - forum camp, here I come again!

Can't say no to Flaming Lips, Joanna Newsom and Beirut, right?

But yes, Latitude looks amazing this year (not that is wasn't that way the last couple of times). My hope is for The National to headline EotR. And Tom Waits, of course...

Edited March 27, 2010 by fogged

[Elfy]

I suppose some lucky buggers are going to Latitude and EOTR - hang on a minute, that would be me then. ( This was typed wearing a smug expression )

[DragKnuckles]

Aaaah...you are all lucky b*ggers...I am (fortunately or unfortunately) getting married this year and thus EotR is my only festival (won't even get to one day of The Great Escape this year - sorry Swindles)...life seems to always get in the way of fun eh! Have fun watching Stevie Wonder et al

[Elfy]

I am getting married this year

[DragKnuckles]

Will Mrs Knuckles be coming to EOTR with you?

Edited March 31, 2010 by DragKnuckles

[to-me-to-you]

Yesterday's Greenman announcement really caught my attention and i haven't seen any other line up to rival it yet http://www.greenman.net/lineup/2010 beirut, flaming lips, joanna newsom, f**k buttons and loads of other announced yesterday. i'm loving the mix they've been going for the past couple of years.

think i'll try and get to glasto and gm and eotr if poss

[M.G.Frogworthy]

Deep down she is a JAZZ-fiend and I think the banjo-twiddle atmosphere of EotR just doesn't grab her...shame all round.

Edited March 31, 2010 by M.G.Frogworthy

[DragKnuckles]

Blimey Latitude...

Now they also have the Marling, the Mumfords and Sweet Billy P!

This is turning out to be an UBELIEVABLE lineup...especially after the Grace Jones ridiculousness of last year!

[Corporal Clegg]

Yeah i'm regretting not going to Latitude this year.Wanted to try something different for this year so left Latitude out of my plans!

[ljsawyer]

Meh, none of the latest additions catch my attention as something I'd want to see at EOTR so I'm personally not worried about exclusivity deals or bands not sticking around until September. So many great bands that we could still get as well - line-up's already amazing as it is and it'll get even better. Next announcement tomorrow possibly?

[shoebox]

I was hoping today, what with tomorrow being Good Friday and a non work day, but that looks unlikely now. Surely something must be imminent.

But like you say, it's a fantastic line-up already and will only get better.

[DragKnuckles]

Meh, none of the latest additions catch my attention as something I'd want to see at EOTR...

[ljsawyer]

I saw the Marling in 2008 and the Mumfords in 2009 so not too bothered about them re-attending but Sweet Billy P would be perfect for EotR and I have never seen them live before...I therefore beg to differ with your "meh"

[im dracula]

I was going to sell my Latitude ticket to buy my end of the road one, but in the end i decided to keep both hurr hurr hur.

To be honest though, i am alot more excited for the lineup at EOTR over Latitude.