What audience?

[XrtVra]

This lineup, if we assume it is what everyone/most people have seen, is quite different to other years, it makes me question who it actually appeals to

It doesn't appeal to the masses, with no Kings of Leon, Arctic Monkeys, etc - sure, Muse are playing, but I wouldn't say that brings in the same amount, maybe on day tickets.

It doesn't appeal to pop-punk enthusiasts, MCR is no substitute for the likes of Blink and Greenday, and what, Offspring and New Found Glory? Gee, that's gonna draw the crowds in :|

It certainly doesn't appeal to any "metal" or, proper rock, as it hasn't for years

Theres a fair spattering of indie, Strokes, Pulp, Interpol, The National, and some good suprises like Jane's Addiction, and DFA 1979

And theres a lot of nme "there are up and coming" but really, we will have forgotten them in 2 years time

It doesn't appeal to regular leeds goers, with constant repetition of Frank Turner, Crystal Castles, Enter Shikari, Bombay Bicycle Club etc - anyone who's been to leeds more than 3 times will probably have had the chance to see a number of the bands on the lineup a few times before.

This lineup seems so unsure of itself and where it stands that I can see alot of people liking around 3-5 bands, but then realising that they don't really want to shell out £205 for a festival where most of the bands they won't like. I can't see this selling out for weeks.

[Paul ™]

Wrong sub forum

[Matticus]

it doesnt appeal to anyone, which is what they want. They can literally put shit on the stage all day, and the pop culture junkie's will lap it up and go because theyve been told its cool to go to festivals.

[XrtVra]

95% sure I posted this in the Leeds/Reading forum and it got moved.

Ah well, ignore it.