2014 Headliner predictions

[arcade fireman]

You could say that about half the acts that headline the Pyramid though.

[matt2007]

Rihanna, The KIllers, Mumford & Sons, headlined this year. I'd say the outlook is not too good for you there, old bean. V slid into the shits a while ago, R&L are going the same way, T is somewhere between the two. With the big festivals now becoming just the thing kids do to get pissed up after school/college has finished, like a wetter Magaluf, I reckon they'll all be completely intolerable in about 5 years. It's a shame.

[DomDom1984]

Not really, most of the older Pyramid acts have occupied a place that Depeche Mode don't. You'll still see lots of teenagers these days discovering the Stones, Springsteen, Neil Young, Stevie Wonder, Bowie and of course The Beatles/McCartney. For that reason they'd attract lots of fans young and old. Don't think you can say that anywhere near as strongly about Depeche Mode. Weak headliners IMO.

[jackarmy]

Headliners who have never played before?

Could this finally be Metallica's year?

[Amy Lawn]

They'll never headline Glastonbury. Neither will Pearl Jam or Rage Against The Machine...

[DomDom1984]

Because of the whole "wishlist" thing with Eavis, I'm not sure I'd rule out anyone who has headline status.

[coma girl]

The Cribs had better headline Park Stage or get a similar slot (please don't stick them on John Peel), I need to fill my quota of averaging 5 Cribs shows a year somehow, you know.

[Big Vern]

Not really, most of the older Pyramid acts have occupied a place that Depeche Mode don't. You'll still see lots of teenagers these days discovering the Stones, Springsteen, Neil Young, Stevie Wonder, Bowie and of course The Beatles/McCartney. For that reason they'd attract lots of fans young and old. Don't think you can say that anywhere near as strongly about Depeche Mode. Weak headliners IMO.

[DL50]

So apart from Depeche Mode and Fleetwood Mac who else is everyone seriously considering?

If we're sticking to the 'all three have never played before' statement then the other ones i can think of would be:

Kanye West - Been mentioned a few times, i think it would be too much of a risk alongside those other 2 though

The Stone Roses - don't seem to be mentioned enough on here, never played before and supposedly have new material so surely they are contenders?

Prince - Purely because Eavis always says he is on the wishlist

Apart from that the only bands i can think of that haven't headlined are Metallica, Pearl Jam etc that i just dont think would work

I'd love to see Arcade Fire headline next year!

[thewayiam]

So apart from Depeche Mode and Fleetwood Mac who else is everyone seriously considering?

If we're sticking to the 'all three have never played before' statement then the other ones i can think of would be:

Kanye West - Been mentioned a few times, i think it would be too much of a risk alongside those other 2 though

The Stone Roses - don't seem to be mentioned enough on here, never played before and supposedly have new material so surely they are contenders?

Prince - Purely because Eavis always says he is on the wishlist

Apart from that the only bands i can think of that haven't headlined are Metallica, Pearl Jam etc that i just dont think would work

I'd love to see Arcade Fire headline next year!

[arcade fireman]

Depends on the type of music that influences them. As I like electronic music, a lot of the gigs I go to of that genre have young kids there who already love Depeche Mode, Kraftwerk, Jarre etc

[GlastoSimon]

I'll go for Depeche Mode - Fleetwood Mac - Arcade Fire, in that order.

I can't imagine that the Eavii aren't at least considering AF for next year, if they don't do it in '14 or '15 I don't think they'll ever do it.

Depeche Mode would at least be an interesting booking (as opposed to Kasabian et al), and in terms of attracting foreign viewers it would be brilliant for Glasto. Few great songs as well. Sounds like Fleetwood Mac are pretty much a done deal.

Is there still a serious suggestion of AC/DC? Or has that talk died down?

Edited September 22, 2013 by GlastoSimon

[DomDom1984]

I think it could be Prince. He'll probably be touring as he has more new material on the go, and he's definitely one that they want, and he's not adverse to doing festivals.

[storm]

I'm sure they'd be great but let's get more personal and pretend The Sisters of Mercy are rumoured to be headlining the Sunday. I'd be very happy in the middle of an empty Pyramid field watching them on my own.

[Magic Bus]

Interesting to note that David Bowie has done a collaboration with AF on their latest album ......

[DL50]

I'll go for Depeche Mode - Fleetwood Mac - Arcade Fire, in that order.

I can't imagine that the Eavii aren't at least considering AF for next year, if they don't do it in '14 or '15 I don't think they'll ever do it.

Depeche Mode would at least be an interesting booking (as opposed to Kasabian et al), and in terms of attracting foreign viewers it would be brilliant for Glasto. Few great songs as well. Sounds like Fleetwood Mac are pretty much a done deal.

Is there still a serious suggestion of AC/DC? Or has that talk died down?

[Bobs]

So apart from Depeche Mode and Fleetwood Mac who else is everyone seriously considering?

If we're sticking to the 'all three have never played before' statement then the other ones i can think of would be:

Kanye West - Been mentioned a few times, i think it would be too much of a risk alongside those other 2 though

The Stone Roses - don't seem to be mentioned enough on here, never played before and supposedly have new material so surely they are contenders?

Prince - Purely because Eavis always says he is on the wishlist

Apart from that the only bands i can think of that haven't headlined are Metallica, Pearl Jam etc that i just dont think would work

I'd love to see Arcade Fire headline next year!

[GlastoSimon]

Were AC/DC being seriously discussed?? I think they would be a bit cringy at Glastonbury

Edited September 22, 2013 by GlastoSimon

[frostypaw]

That's a good point - after seeing that Neil Young crowd I think all bets are off, astonishing

[DomDom1984]

Prince confirmed his Werchter show last year way before the six week point, so that one is fairly nonsense.

[Gucci Piggy]

Stones is too far past its sell by date imho! not bias because i didn't really enjoy their show when i saw them, but it'll be 3 years since the reformation, 3 years with no new material and 3 years where anyone who's wanted to see them, well they simply have! Not to mention headline slots at IOW, V and T among others, what'd be special?

And Hasn't Eavis tried to book Prince most recently in 2011, but he refused to do it because Prince won't confirm a show until 6 weeks before?

Is anyone considering Depeche Mode anymore? I know they were SR at one point, but now? I Can't see it.

I don't like Kanye, and i saw him on Jools the other night and he was hopeless, whilst i'm on Jools Holland, Kings of Leon have gone from a very exciting band, to mainstream, to utterly dull now haven't they? Christ.

I could see Gaga though, potential the biggest pop artist in the world, and on the back of a new album? It'd be a huge coup for the festival even though i'm not a huge fan!

[DomDom1984]

Also worth noting that Prince announced gigs in Europe for August this year in March.

[DL50]

I agree that demand for the Stone Roses will be a lot lower now, even with new material next year, just thought that now they have grabbed their money over the last 2 summers they may finally want to get round to Glasto, and the fact that they havent played before makes them an option.

As for Gaga, i really fucking hope not!

Are people still considering Elbow at all or has the Eavis quote ruled them out???

[DomDom1984]

I'd hope they've been ruled out. The idea of them headlining a festival is quite frightening.

[GlastoSimon]

I agree that demand for the Stone Roses will be a lot lower now, even with new material next year, just thought that now they have grabbed their money over the last 2 summers they may finally want to get round to Glasto, and the fact that they havent played before makes them an option.

As for Gaga, i really fucking hope not!

Are people still considering Elbow at all or has the Eavis quote ruled them out???