Feeder

[John Slater]

V Festival have just updated their website announcing that Feeder will play the Festival.

http://vfestival.com/artists/artist/feeder

Edited April 12, 2010 by John Slater

[Andy0808]

does everyone really like how they bigged up this announcement saying extra Artists being announced notice the 's' at the end of artist.

and then it was a poor announcement to the extent that its the main stage opener

[John Slater]

does everyone really like how they bigged up this announcement saying extra Artists being announced notice the 's' at the end of artist.

and then it was a poor announcement to the extent that its the main stage opener

[OliOliOli]

Feeder are the worst live band that I have ever seen...EVER

[OliOliOli]

Feeder are the worst live band that I have ever seen...EVER

[John Slater]

I feel let down, all V want to do is create hype, and the first time it did, but now its annoying.

[luckysalt]

Feeder are the worst live band that I have ever seen...EVER

[jonnyx]

Opening the main stage, is where they deserve to be.

As Lucky’ said, they’ve been shit for years.

[boffy12]

they must be awful live if they have been put there they have so many good songs

[j...rox]

Basically they're going to be playing most of their side-project called Renegades which has spawned 2 new eps. Their recent gigs have had older songs from Polythene area as well as the new songs, and none of the big well know ones. In essence going back to basics. I imagine their V set will consist of half new and half older and bigger stuff.

[redmad1971]

the only song i remember of theirs is buck rogers and thats cos it was in a video game.

[jimmyd93]

the only song i remember of theirs is buck rogers and thats cos it was in a video game.

[RacheyC]

OMG Feeder are playing?

I hate Feeder. That's it. It's ruined the whole festival for me. I'm selling my ticket. I'm never going to a V again. *flounces out of the forum and goes in search of tr00 rock* *comes back because she forgot her pen*

Wow, that's quite liberating. I might flounce more often.

[ride111]

My mate saw them at Leeds a couple of years ago and said they were ace. I'll see them because they do have some good tunes.

[brfcstar]

Last time i saw Feeder they were great. Really good addition to start the day with.

Edited April 13, 2010 by brfcstar

[Benj]

Feeder are the worst live band that I have ever seen...EVER

[A-legs]

Just a day and buck rodgers to kick off a sunny day

Thats the way too do it

[adustlandfairytale]

Jesus opening the main stage! Passion Pit above them, REALLY

2008 T in the Park they were only below Headliners Chemical Brothers on the NME stage

[Music nut]

been thinking about the hole feeder scenario, and i agree strongly with the point as to why they are so low down? and dito to the magic numbers? just doesnt make sense to me, especially for feeder. So many well known tracks. Surely bigger than passion pit? Dont get me wrong im delighted they're playing, and think its a great way to open the day, but a 30 minute session is no where near long enough, especially if they are going to play new material. Just though id have a quick rant! My Bad

[Flaminglippy]

been thinking about the hole feeder scenario, and i agree strongly with the point as to why they are so low down? and dito to the magic numbers? just doesnt make sense to me, especially for feeder. So many well known tracks. Surely bigger than passion pit? Dont get me wrong im delighted they're playing, and think its a great way to open the day, but a 30 minute session is no where near long enough, especially if they are going to play new material. Just though id have a quick rant! My Bad

[theramm]

Anyone saying Feeder are the worst live band they've ever seen is either letting personal taste cloud their objectivity or hasn't seen many bands. They're a pretty tight live act that absolutely ripped it at Leeds in 08', they were 3rd from top (originally 4th from top but Slipknot pulled out). The Download headline spot is misleading though as they were meant to sub but Foo Fighters pulled out last minute to play Wembley shows on their own, leaving Download no choice but to promote the sub-headliner to the top spot.

Strange stage positioning for them though, V have a habit of putting established acts in poor spots. Idlewild in 05'/06' were 1st or 2nd on & got 25 minutes? Mental considering the dross that was on later n the day. IMO Feeder are a safe act to put on mid-afternoon. If the lower bands haven't delivered you know Feeder can play a 50 minute set, thrashing out the hits & getting a crowd going.

[staffsknot]

With the exception of Bjorn Again / McFly there is normally a safe pair of hands to open the festival and get people going - The Goo Goo Dolls in 2007, The Stranglers 2008, oops moment in 2009 - well actually Bjorn Again have songs everyone knows and now Feeder. It sounds about right.

I can also say Feeder can either be brilliant or go through the motions, it all depends on how up for it they are. I remember seeing them doing a great set, but also have seen them basically rush through their songs when the sound quality was dire.

Anyway should be a good way to start the day shouting CD player player player player... all while drinking cider from an apple instead.

[dizzy_telford]

Just a day and buck rodgers to kick off a sunny day

Thats the way too do it

[j...rox]

On a side note who is the worst band you have ever seen. Mine would have to be Frankmusic, Fujiya & Miyagi (who supported Editors earlier this year) or The Virgins. All actually dreadful.

[j...rox]

Add Ladyhawke to that list, although that was at One Big Weekend where most bands drop effort apart from Doves who were out of this world.