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Writing an album about Matty Healy will also do that.

Absolutely get that read too. I think it's a logical read - massive album, hefty back catalogue as you say, and has cut her teeth on this site. I don't think she's a bad shout at all to play.   My concern comes down to her live pulling power right now. The arena tour is sold out, but it didn't shift until the album really took off. I'm finding it tough to gauge her complete currency in the landscape of who else we have - ergo, I'm leaning towards her being that very strong Pyramid sub or Other headline.   With you, to be fair. I still don't quite get Fred again..'s seismic draw, but despite a lack of out-and-out chart smashes - the factor that usually helps sway pop picks - or albums - the factor that usually helps sway rock shouts - his live draw appears to be astronomical right now. Sunset the other year on the Other stage, if anything, is now an essential part of his story.   And I'd like to think so, but have this disarming sense they could miss the boat if not this time around too.

Not again, Henry! 😁

That's great for the people who see it.   How it impacts people will vary dramatically - the farmers who can rent out their fields will be quids in, the local B&Bs likewise. Others won't see a benefit, at least not directly or in a way that they attribute to the festival.

The Teletech take over was my favourite thing last year. Hoping for more of the same this year.