RockNess 12' Headliners?

[Kowalski]

SHM or Coldplay would be atrocious. Coldplay in particular would be a waste of money that they should be spending beefing up the undercard IMHO.

[Poleski]

SHM or Coldplay would be atrocious. Coldplay in particular would be a waste of money that they should be spending beefing up the undercard IMHO.

[hazzamid11]

Looking at the 3 sub acts announced for IOW, chances of 1 of either Biffy, Elbow or NGHFB as a headliner. Would Rock Ness give Biffy a headline slot this year?

[chickenfire]

They should.

Biffy were amazing when the headlined Sonisphere last year and I thought they would only be headlining from now on everywhere but apparently not.

I still think Biffy Could be headlining T in the Park this year though.

[pancake70]

I wonder what the chances of elbow are? Would be a amazing headliner.

[rexclark]

I wonder what the chances of elbow are? Would be a amazing headliner.

[Joe-]

Elbow would be incredible, really really good shout I reckon. Biffy too. Noel Gallagher, not so much. But that's my opinion.

I thought, Elbow, Moby and Massive Attack for headliners. Then on the second stage, Justice, XX and Sigur Ros can headline.

That's what I'd like, anyway.

[Gingo]

I really don't think Coldplay would play a festival like Rockness after playing TITP it just doesn't seem in their nature to go down a step stature wise but stranger things have happened

[rockaholic]

Just seen on Ent24 website that Deadmau5 is playing Belfast thursday 7th june...........

With that and "rumoured" on virtual festivals seems a pretty good chance Joel will play this year!

[Joe-]

Deadmau5 would be pretty epic, I've always thought he'd be pretty good to see live.

[rexclark]

Deadmau5 would be pretty decent. Second Stage headliner perhaps or even subbing the Main.

[gordong]

If Deadmau5 is playing, he would 100% headline. I can imagine really expensive now and with his stage show, he couldn't sub someone.

[duncan123]

Im convinced Franz Ferdinand will be playing Rockness 2012. They've just been announced for Primavera Sound in Spain the week before, and are not playing the sister festival (Optimus Primavera). OP is the same weekend as Rockness. It seems like they must have a reason for not playing in Portugal and I think headlining Rockness is that reason.

[rexclark]

Could definately see Franz playing and I think they'd be a good addition to the line up. would they headline? They're certainly not as big as they were before. Perhaps subbing the main stage would suit best.

[Chiefski]

Depends on how well their new album sells, but think they could still headline. Would welcome them in anycase, always been a decent band, just fell of the radar a bit.

[Eh Ah Ken]

If Deadmau5 is playing, he would 100% headline. I can imagine really expensive now and with his stage show, he couldn't sub someone.

[gazza_20]

Justice, Deadmau5, Franz Ferdinand. The guy posting about reasons for playing Rockness has a point.

[Kyelo]

Not necessarily my preference but possible and would get the crowds in without being too predictable or over done...

Mainstage

Noel Gallagher, Deadmau5, Primal Scream

2nd Stage

Swedish House Mafia, Biffy Clyro, Justice

[Joe-]

Primal Scream would be epic but I bet Mani will be too busy with Stone Roses.

edit, Just read that he left Primal Scream, so I guess the others could play if they wanted to.

Edited December 6, 2011 by Joe-

[chickenfire]

Not necessarily my preference but possible and would get the crowds in without being too predictable or over done...

Mainstage

Noel Gallagher, Deadmau5, Primal Scream

2nd Stage

Swedish House Mafia, Biffy Clyro, Justice

[gazza_20]

Franz Ferdinand just announced to be in the UK at Victoria Park Saturday 2nd June

[gordong]

Will be gutted if Franz Ferdinand are announced. They are probably worthy and all that, but I just wouldn't want them taking up a headliner spot.

[Gingo]

Primal Scream would be epic but I bet Mani will be too busy with Stone Roses.

edit, Just read that he left Primal Scream, so I guess the others could play if they wanted to.

[Kyelo]

Swedish House Mafia are bigger than Deadmau5 and I think that Biffy Clyro are bigger than Primal Scream so this line up has no chance of happening.

Edited December 6, 2011 by BenchBuddah

[chickenfire]

Going by this years festivals Biffy play in lesser slots than Primal Scream(Glasto Primal headlined 2nd stage whilst Biffy were 3rd down main which is equivalent of 2nd down 2nd)and the fact Biffy tour all the time and play everywhere would make Primal Scream a better headliner.

As to Deadmau5 and Swedish House Mafia in terms of sales they are much and such and were playing the same slots as each other this year(TITP)however SHM have gone down a more poppy, mainstream route and because of that I wouldn't have them headlining.

Like I said it wasn't my preferred choice but those that I said would appeal to a broad spectrum without being repetitive and would keep Rockness from being too predictable.

Saying all that, going by last years line-up it will be more gash.