I Have Been Told The Headliners and Subs

[rexclark]

Just looking at their Facebook page and reading various posts it does look as though they will have a new record out this year so I guess its probably plausible this time around as they would have something to promote. It would prob be the only way they could headline Reading as well doing it on the second stage as they have been 2nd from top three times before and throw in a 3rd from top in 1996 as well so its obvious to say that prob won't headline the main stage.

[eFestivals]

Still if you reckon they'll headline then you're most probably right, you know more than any of us lot or those who claim to be "in the know" anyway!

I'm not certain that they'll headline and never have been - but it is the case that I got their name as a headliner from two different sources, both of whom have a proven history of getting accurate info for these sorts of things. As I've always said, because of these sources, I think what I've been told is more likely to be right than wrong.

And while there's a lot of MCR haters posting here, it's still the case that they're a very popular band, more than capable of headlining - stuff like them recently winning NME's best album, for example.

If/when I get any further info which I believe to be good, then my views might change on who the headliners are. But as things stand, what the OP of this thread has said conflicts with stuff I've heard from various directions - and as I know my own sources and their history of being right and where their info has been sourced from, my belief is obviously more with my sources than with an anonymous person who has posted here who has not said where his stuff has come from.

But I'm not so daft as to think my sources could be wrong and this poster could be right. I'm dealing with unofficial stuff, after all.

[jump]

When The tears was announced they didnt even have an album to their name.

TBH a lot of bands headline the nme tent after 1 album, Beady Eye and Mumford and Sons (who would have 2 albums by that point) wouldn't surprise me as the headliners

[Benj]

agreed 100%, I'd rather MCR headlined to be honest, at least thats something different and showing some balls.

Also if Strokes clashed with Offspring I'd be gutted, Strokes are the only (rumoured) mainstage headliner I have any interest in

[Benj]

And while there's a lot of MCR haters posting here, it's still the case that they're a very popular band, more than capable of headlining - stuff like them recently winning NME's best album, for example.

[jump]

The NME likes MCR?! Well I never, things have obviously changes on that shite ship since I was 20

[Keva]

So The Offspring headlining the NME stage.. on the Saturday (reading) ?!?!?! That's the most idiotic clash with the lockup headliner ive ever heard! If anything it should be the Sunday.

[mb23]

Hmmmm .... that's contrary to what I've heard from one of the bands on the bill.

All the same I don't totally discount the possibility that you're correct. You might be. But as things stand I don't think you are.

[kev1664]

You say that's contrary to what you've heard from one of the bands. I presume you mean MCR, but does that mean you know that the Prodigy and Beastie Boys are definately playing?

[j-j-j-j-joe!]

You say that's contrary to what you've heard from one of the bands. I presume you mean MCR, but does that mean you know that the Prodigy and Beastie Boys are definately playing?

[tom1989]

didnt the prodigy say that their gig at bestival last year was there last gig for a very long time i think they said at least a couple of years so im not sure if theyre playing

[Bisque]

didnt the prodigy say that their gig at bestival last year was there last gig for a very long time

Edited March 3, 2011 by zerocouch

[jump]

didnt the prodigy say that their gig at bestival last year was there last gig for a very long time i think they said at least a couple of years so im not sure if theyre playing

[Bisque]

Prodigy are touring the US with Linkin Park.

[jump]

I thought it was Pendulum?

[Bisque]

Nah...

http://www.theprodigy.com/the-prodigy-gigs/the-prodigy-tour-dates

I also spotted a few Euro festival dates on their page.

Edited March 3, 2011 by zerocouch

[John92]

Prodigy are playing the Spanish creamfields in august, so they are playing shows..

Edited March 3, 2011 by John92

[eFestivals]

You say that's contrary to what you've heard from one of the bands. I presume you mean MCR, but does that mean you know that the Prodigy and Beastie Boys are definately playing?

your presumptions are wrong.

Word I'm hearing about the Beasties is that one has cancer and they're not playing shows, but it's possible that info is out of date.

[Leyser]

Beasties have said that their new album is set for release in Spring 2011, I have heard May 3rd. Not sure if MCA has recovered fully as there has been no tour info released

[Vacant0]

The most up to date info I could find was this: http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/12126581

Dated January 6th - says:

Speaking to Radio 1's Zane Lowe, Mike D said: "It's still delayed - the first one. The second one is coming out as originally scheduled."

He added that Yauch's all-clear following his illness was "a good thing" and that "we're really happy about it".

With regards to touring Hot Sauce Committee II, he said the band was "open" to that suggestion.

"We're still going to have to see how he's [Yauch] doing."

[jump]

The most up to date info I could find was this: http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/12126581

Dated January 6th - says:

Speaking to Radio 1's Zane Lowe, Mike D said: "It's still delayed - the first one. The second one is coming out as originally scheduled."

He added that Yauch's all-clear following his illness was "a good thing" and that "we're really happy about it".

With regards to touring Hot Sauce Committee II, he said the band was "open" to that suggestion.

"We're still going to have to see how he's [Yauch] doing."

Edited March 3, 2011 by jump

[Vacant0]

A week later he said he still had cancer though.

[stuuu]

http://www.theprodigy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=5225

No Prodigy

[jump]

http://www.theprodigy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=5225

No Prodigy

[Hart Attack]

My poster again.