2013 Lineup

[OneTwo]

The fact people actually think DP just press play is ludacris, if your saying that do you think Fatboy Slim and The Chemical Brothers press play too. Going by that i think we could all be top DJ's in the world if it was just a case of pressing play

Edited April 9, 2012 by OneTwo

[The Mean Bean]

Nobody actually thinks DP just press play, that guy thought he was being smart.

[gazza_20]

Next year...

The Prodigy

Pendulum

Pearl Jam

Biffy Clyro

Green Day

Dizzee Rascal

is my guess. Although I guess Bloc Party could be booked as a headliner depending on how the new album goes. Same with Biffy.

[Gucci Piggy]

You have more chance IMO of Pendulum being where The Prodigy is, Biffy Clyro being where Pearl Jam are and I'm going to go for Jay Z to be where Green Day are. I don't think pendulum will btw, just based on that.

My actual thought is:

Bloc Party

Dizzee Rascal

Biffy Clyro

Mumford & Sons

Jay - Z

QOTSA

The thought that anyone thinks, wether it happens or not, that Bloc Party have not played this year, and won't headline on a new album next year is a bit silly, they said they'd headline at their last Leeds show I think someone said and they probably mean't it.

The fact anyone think with the likelyness of Biffy Clyro headlining T next year that they'll do anything but headline R&L is a bit silly too.

But Jay - Z is the huge headliner to book along side them, he'd be doing the same as Foo's in heading Radio1 weekend this year then R&L next year.

That also includes 3 headliners that have not touched the Uk circuit this year in tour or festival and two subs that have not either. The other one won't have a problem drawing people in.

[lightning1000]

If me and a mate dressed up in robot suits and played the DP greatest hits, how could you tell the difference ?

Edited April 9, 2012 by lightning1000

[Mouseboy11]

Off topic but how likely are Biffy to tour soon?

[LondonTom]

You have more chance IMO of Pendulum being where The Prodigy is, Biffy Clyro being where Pearl Jam are and I'm going to go for Jay Z to be where Green Day are. I don't think pendulum will btw, just based on that.

My actual thought is:

Bloc Party

Dizzee Rascal

Biffy Clyro

Mumford & Sons

Jay - Z

QOTSA

The thought that anyone thinks, wether it happens or not, that Bloc Party have not played this year, and won't headline on a new album next year is a bit silly, they said they'd headline at their last Leeds show I think someone said and they probably mean't it.

[Mouseboy11]

I agre on the Bloc Party thing, it's ridiculous.

[Andre91]

Yes Reading needs more hop hop! There aren't too many headline sized acts though imo, Jay-Z, Eminem, Dr.Dre, Kanye West and Dizzee Rascal. But there's plenty more to slot in! Cypress Hill, Wu-Tang Clan, Public Enemy, DMX, Nas, Lil' Wayne. And UK rappers like Bashy, Lethal Bizzle, Wiley, Skepta etc.

Edited April 9, 2012 by Andre91

[Yellow_Fellow]

Odd Future, Scroobius Pip, Aesop Rock, Busdriver too! Also DMX - PLEASE LET THIS HAPPEN.

[MAD HARRY 27]

One of my friends who's off to V said to me when the R&L lineup was announced, "£200 for tickets? Probably worth that just to see Foo Fighters!" and I reckon people would say exactly the same thing about Daft Punk!!!

If you gathered up a random group of teenagers/young adults (typical age of R&L punters) and played them The Pretender, Best of You, Learn to Fly etc I'd say that about 6 or 7 out of 10 would recognise them.

Play the same group One More Time, Harder Better Faster Stronger, Around The World, I'd be surprised if it wasn't 9 out of 10 people who knew it!

Through seeing how often they're played on the college jukebox (by people who are blissfully unaware that they aren't touring) I'd say they are easily popular enough and would probably the biggest headliner of the weekend. The hype of them barely playing only adds to the excitement

[Dan R]

People said that the cure would never be booked to headline R&L, and that pulp could only subheadline, but anything can happen, and Daft Punk are easily possible headliners. I don't think they're as popular as some people think but due to the fact they havent played live in the UK since 2007 and have a famous live set-up would shift a lot of tickets, maybe moreso than any of this years headliners.

And people say they aren't as big as the Prodigy,whp managed to sell out the 65,000 MK bowl after years of touring absolutely everywhere. So even if they were close to the size of prodigy then they could be headliners.

Though this doesn't really matter as I doubt they'll ever get booked for the fest

[jump]

The fact people actually think DP just press play is ludacris, if your saying that do you think Fatboy Slim and The Chemical Brothers press play too. Going by that i think we could all be top DJ's in the world if it was just a case of pressing play

[VCK]

If Festival Republic managed to wrangle the Roses from Glastonbury next year, it would be a massive coup and would be a statement of intent from Reading and Leeds, sending out the message that they have a lot of power.

If so though, please, please, please don't have Noel Gallagher subheadlining. Would be too predictable and his solo album's hugely overrated as well. Would love Pixies to sub them, I think those two bands back to back would be the greatest thing ever.

Edited April 10, 2012 by VCK

[jump]

Fuck Stones Roses seriously! Brown has been a weak singer for years and their last bunch of shows were so bad it forced them to quit, FR would of hopefully learnt their lesson from Red Hot Chilli Peppers and not book headliners that are horrible live.

[VCK]

I agree that Ian Brown's voice has gone from bad to worse, and was left disappointed by his performance in 2009, but Squire, Mani and Reni will be the ones holding it together as they're very tight musicians. We'll have to see how it goes this summer I guess. It will either be a huge triumph, or it will be a disaster. Part of me feels they should have left it alone anyway but then again, it is the Roses!

[Andre91]

I'd love The Stone Roses next year! I can see it happening too. I agree about Noel subbing, how predictable would that be get Weezer subbing them

[rug568]

If Festival Republic managed to wrangle the Roses from Glastonbury next year, it would be a massive coup and would be a statement of intent from Reading and Leeds, sending out the message that they have a lot of power.

If so though, please, please, please don't have Noel Gallagher subheadlining. Would be too predictable and his solo album's hugely overrated as well. Would love Pixies to sub them, I think those two bands back to back would be the greatest thing ever.

Edited April 10, 2012 by rug568

[Mouseboy11]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AabQn4vPIg8

Get it done FR

[Vieuphoria]

I too, would like The Stone Roses

[TheBoz]

My Prediction (Try not to shoot it down too much )

The Killers / Biffy Clyro / Pearl Jam

Dizzee / Editors / Soundgarden

[Vieuphoria]

I doubt Soundgarden would sub Pearl Jam. As good of a drummer Matt is, I can't see him playing 2 sets in a row.

[gazza_20]

I agree with all of this, except I don't see Jay-Z headlining.

Also, Biffy Clyro are playing 3 UK festivals this year so they are on the circuit.

[gazza_20]

I'd love The Stone Roses next year! I can see it happening too. I agree about Noel subbing, how predictable would that be get Weezer subbing them

[Gucci Piggy]

Sorry dude, slipped my bloody mind, Biffy Clyro are doing Download, Rock Ness and I can't remember the other one lol.