Bestival 2011

[kaosmark2]

Sorry if he's been suggested / ruled out before, but could Adam Ant be a possibility? Maybe a bit risky, but I can't think of many bands playing festivals this summer who would tie-in with the fancy dress theme much better...

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Sorry if he's been suggested / ruled out before, but could Adam Ant be a possibility? Maybe a bit risky, but I can't think of many bands playing festivals this summer who would tie-in with the fancy dress theme much better...

[Dziekanowski]

He was due to play Rebellion festival and a week later he changed his mind and cancelled not the most reliable booking and his tour was of tiny venues that didn't even sell out.

[davidames100]

Adam Ant's playing Latitude but not headlining any stage so can't see it'd be him, but agree it'd be fun!

[kaosmark2]

He was due to play Rebellion festival and a week later he changed his mind and cancelled not the most reliable booking and his tour was of tiny venues that didn't even sell out.

Edited June 17, 2011 by kaosmark2

[DavidWM]

Would Adam Ant really be a headliner? I'd put him on about the same musical level as the Village People

[hoils]

Would Adam Ant really be a headliner? I'd put him on about the same musical level as the Village People

[Dave The Hedgehog]

As with almost all the suggestions on this thread (Janes Addiction? Ffs!), of course he's not big enough to be headlining. As I've said previously, it's going to be Elton John. And it's going to be brilliant.

[Zacko]

The Pretenders swiftly followed by Garbage have just come on shuffle, no idea if either would be viable or even touring (I think I read Garbage were planning on touring this year though) but both fit the criteria to a certain extent I would say.

[pipedown27]

Primal Scream, Take That, Kasabian (new album due out shortly after), Weezer, Girls Aloud.

One of them will do nicely.

[davidames100]

Primal Scream, Take That, Kasabian (new album due out shortly after), Weezer, Girls Aloud.

One of them will do nicely.

[pipedown27]

Can't see it being any of them for various reasons but Primal Scream are already on the bill so it's a fairly safe vey it won't be them!

[saints15]

Off topic but i can no longer go so i have a weekend ticket available, not looking to make a profit so if anyone wants to buy one for facevalue then let me know

[davidames100]

I know but I'd be delighted if they just bumped them up to top the bill.

Absolutely brilliant live!

[pipedown27]

Oh I see - I saw their Screamadelica show at Brixton and it was amazing, would be a deserved headliner but I'm happy enough with the late slot after The Cure!

[davidames100]

I wouldn't be going to Bestival id The Cure weren't playing.

Never seen them. Really want to see them before I die.

Travelling all the way frmo East Kilbride in Scotland

[pipedown27]

The Cure have some hardcore fans. I don't think I've ever been to a festival for one act on the bill (well, other than things like Wireless and HRC but they're not the same). I admire your devotion and hope they make it a worthwhile trip, I'm sure they will! Also sure you'll find plenty of other good stuff to see and do to make it even better!

[Dave The Hedgehog]

The Cure have some hardcore fans.

[DavidWM]

Take That has to be the worst suggestion so far. I wouldn't have paid for a Bestival ticket if I wanted to see 40 year old shirtless men dancing around singing pop music. And Girls Aloud are only marginally better.

[Dave The Hedgehog]

Take That has to be the worst suggestion so far.

[DavidWM]

Bestival has a demographic, and Take That are far from it. 99% of avid Take That fans are 13-16 year old girls or older women with questionable mental ages. I like to think Bestival has a standard, and doesn't want to take the same path V festival did (from indie festival to cheesy pop music).

It wouldn't be a good booking, it would turn the festival into a laughing stock

[pipedown27]

Stereophonics would be fantastic.

[pipedown27]

Bestival has a demographic, and Take That are far from it. 99% of avid Take That fans are 13-16 year old girls or older women with questionable mental ages. I like to think Bestival has a standard, and doesn't want to take the same path V festival did (from indie festival to cheesy pop music).

It wouldn't be a good booking, it would turn the festival into a laughing stock

[edfirth]

& UK festival exclusive to R1BW.

Who the hell is left!!!???

The Darkness? Thinking Justin was a bit of a diva, waiting for after Download performance. Can't see it myself, just a suggestion. Or could I?

[Dave The Hedgehog]

Bestival has a demographic, and Take That are far from it. 99% of avid Take That fans are 13-16 year old girls or older women with questionable mental ages. I like to think Bestival has a standard, and doesn't want to take the same path V festival did (from indie festival to cheesy pop music).

It wouldn't be a good booking, it would turn the festival into a laughing stock

Edited June 21, 2011 by Dave The Hedgehog