MCR

[saints15]

Blink are playing Sat and not headlining.

[metallimuse]

http://www.efestivals.co.uk/news/11/110222c.shtml It's annoying that the article hasn't stated who is headlining but based on where it says MCR in the article, they probably won't be. This has surely reduced the changes of them headlining R&L though, as Melvin has said they will be UK exclusives rather than just English

[mb23]

I always assumed what melvin meant was that reading's headliners wouldn't be HEADLINING anywhere else in the UK, not playing. But hey, maybe I'm wrong, I for one would be very happy if they didn't headline! no really bothered if they sub, but what do people think about them headlining NME instead?

[jump]

It's actually UK:

But you're right it still doesn't rule them out of headlining. You could hardly say they're 'staggeringly good' if they're subbing elsewhere though. I think there'll be another twist yet.

[SamSheppard]

I always assumed what melvin meant was that reading's headliners wouldn't be HEADLINING anywhere else in the UK, not playing. But hey, maybe I'm wrong, I for one would be very happy if they didn't headline! no really bothered if they sub, but what do people think about them headlining NME instead?

[blue4life]

I always assumed what melvin meant was that reading's headliners wouldn't be HEADLINING anywhere else in the UK, not playing. But hey, maybe I'm wrong, I for one would be very happy if they didn't headline! no really bothered if they sub, but what do people think about them headlining NME instead?

[Dukeeyyy]

I always assumed what melvin meant was that reading's headliners wouldn't be HEADLINING anywhere else in the UK, not playing. But hey, maybe I'm wrong, I for one would be very happy if they didn't headline! no really bothered if they sub, but what do people think about them headlining NME instead?

[purplehaze81]

UK Exclusive means not playing elsewhere in the UK and they are playing elsewhere, and every other R&L have been English exclusive.

People read that article and saw what they wanted to think and not what it said.

[saints15]

He said: "the three headliners for the August festivals will not be headlining UK festivals elsewhere this summer". What is unclear about that? It means MCR are still not ruled out as they're not headlining anywhere else.

[SamSheppard]

He also said that they are 'outstanding' an 'outstanding' headliner surely wouldn't be playing at TITP but not headlining there

[jump]

He said: "the three headliners for the August festivals will not be headlining UK festivals elsewhere this summer". What is unclear about that? It means MCR are still not ruled out as they're not headlining anywhere else.

[Dave The Hedgehog]

He said: "the three headliners for the August festivals will not be headlining UK festivals elsewhere this summer". What is unclear about that? It means MCR are still not ruled out as they're not headlining anywhere else.

[saints15]

Then why do you and other people have trouble understanding it in the 1st place then, if they were UK exclusive they wouldn't be apppearing (headliner or not) at another UK festival.

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

Surely it would seriously damage Reading's credibility though to have a headliner who subbed at a less-reknowned festival?

Either way, by keeping any announcements close to their chest only giving a statement which can be interpreted several ways they've really cranked up the levels of speculation this year. I just hope it's not a massive anti-climax come the end of March.

[saints15]

I just hope it's not a massive anti-climax come the end of March.

[Dave The Hedgehog]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/12265342

[jump]

Surely it would seriously damage Reading's credibility though to have a headliner who subbed at a less-reknowned festival?

Either way, by keeping any announcements close to their chest only giving a statement which can be interpreted several ways they've really cranked up the levels of speculation this year. I just hope it's not a massive anti-climax come the end of March.

[jump]

To be fair, Jump, even the article you posted is vague at best. If the NME are making up the idea that he means UK exclusives, you're making up the idea that it means 'English' exclusives because all that article says is "He confirmed that they would not be headlining any other festivals this summer" - I could easily turn that around and take it to mean that the headliners won't be playing at any other festival in the world.

Edited February 22, 2011 by jump

[sm93]

I'm so pleased to buildup to the line-up announcement has got exciting again. This is fun.

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

It will be

[Dave The Hedgehog]

That is the article everyone is talking about and this was all discussed when it was 1st posted, does it mean world exclusive, can they sub-headline elsewhere etc and I thought all this was sorted out back then.

It's English exclusive as every year the R&L headliners are English exclusive.

[saints15]

Based on the NME article http://www.nme.com/news/various-artists/54670 "As well as describing his bookings as "staggeringly good", he told BBC Newsbeat that the three headliners for the August festivals will not be headlining UK festivals elsewhere this summer."

Unfortunately the announcement for TITP today probably hasn't changed anything

[Dave The Hedgehog]

Unfortunately the announcement for TITP today probably hasn't changed anything

[jump]

Well what I mean is, unless he explicitly says 'they are English exclusives', what he actually said is open to any sort of interpretation - so people can deduce from it what they like and do with it exactly what Melvin wants them to do with it, and that's talk about what he means and get people guessing, get the buzz going, etc. There's no point basis all of my judgement on something that isn't crystal clear.

We'll probably find out in 2 or 3 weeks anyway so it's not long to wait.

[jump]

Based on the NME article http://www.nme.com/news/various-artists/54670 "As well as describing his bookings as "staggeringly good", he told BBC Newsbeat that the three headliners for the August festivals will not be headlining UK festivals elsewhere this summer."

Unfortunately the announcement for TITP today probably hasn't changed anything

Edited February 22, 2011 by jump