Bestival 2012 Headliners

[Dave The Hedgehog]

I think it was suggested last year that Brian Wilson's last ever UK festival performance was at Bestival, which made it all the more special when I saw him. Wasn't great though, if I'm honest, and the support band did most of the work. I honestly couldn't see The Beach Boys at Bestival. Glastonbury, maybe, if it was on, but not Bestival, mainly for reasons of cost but also because of prestige.

EDIT - apologies for the double post.

Edited March 2, 2012 by Dave The Hedgehog

[Kowalski]

Blur must be a reasonable shout?

[rexclark]

Blur must be a reasonable shout?

[Paul ™]

Isn't their Hyde Park gig being billed as their only major UK show this year?

Though suppose 'show' could mean non-festival, knowing promoters 'exclusive' chat.

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

I do wonder why the third headliner's being announced so late (in May)? Surely the organisers want to sell out asap? Could leaving the announcement so late run the risk of those who are undecided committing to other festivals where the lineup has already been announced?

The third act must be booked otherwise would Rob da Bank wouldn't be so specific to confirm May as the date?

I did read that Prince is particularly difficult to nail down and only takes bookings on short notice. Maybe that's it?

That said, by my completely illogical powers of deduction, I'm going Chase & Status to follow The XX and Blur after Sigur Ros :-)

[Joe-]

I do wonder why the third headliner's being announced so late (in May)? Surely the organisers want to sell out asap? Could leaving the announcement so late run the risk of those who are undecided committing to other festivals where the lineup has already been announced?

[LondonTom]

Opinions mate I like them and would like to see them Just thought I would have my say

[kaosmark2]

If you like Keane your opinion on ..music...and well anything actually is completely invalidated. #fact

[Joe-]

I like Keane. Fuck you guys. I should note, their first 2 albums only.

Edited March 3, 2012 by Joe-

[kaosmark2]

I like Keane. Fuck you guys. I should note, their first 2 albums only.

[Joe-]

Hey, man, I aint fat.

[kaosmark2]

Hey, man, I aint fat.

[Joe-]

I meant the lead singer of Keane

[eFestivals]

I do wonder why the third headliner's being announced so late (in May)?

I'm pretty sure I know who and the reason why .... but you'll have to wait a few weeks before I tell you.

[rhubarb]

I think the Ting Tings played under Bloc Party on the Other Stage that year didn't they? As opposed to headlining.

Edited March 3, 2012 by rhubarb

[Paul ™]

I'm pretty sure I know who and the reason why .... but you'll have to wait a few weeks before I tell you.

[Dave The Hedgehog]

You bloody tease.. is this the Friday or Sunday headliner btw?

[Paul ™]

Hmm interesting.

Wonder why the delay till May? Guess if tickets ain't sold out by then, it gives it a boost at the start of festival season to announce.

Or could it be contractual reasons? Am assuming he must have them all booked by now?

[Joe-]

I'm pretty sure I know who and the reason why .... but you'll have to wait a few weeks before I tell you.

[smogo]

Hmm interesting.

Wonder why the delay till May? Guess if tickets ain't sold out by then, it gives it a boost at the start of festival season to announce.

Or could it be contractual reasons? Am assuming he must have them all booked by now?

[Joe-]

*cough* The Knife *cough*

[Dave The Hedgehog]

Possibly an old band that's reforming, but not announcing it until the stars (and press releases) are aligned in May?

[smogo]

Surely though, if the May announcement is for the Friday headliner, it can't be anybody 'that' big can it? Saturday and/or Sunday tends to be the big one at Bestival.

[dingbat2]

It's going to be announced in May, or by May?

... Brian May

... Queen

.... Bored on a Saturday morning...

[Joe-]

Please not Queen, Brian May needs to give it a rest. A song with Dappy (of all people!?) and then replacing Freddie with some guy who was in an American reality TV singing contest. Blah.