2014 Headliner predictions

[Amy Lawn]

Well they weren't exactly a resounding success.

[dentalplan]

At Reading 2012 I was very interested to see them headline a major festival. I was not totally sure they'd pull it off, but having headlined various other festivals they'd gained the experience to put on a pretty impressive show.

Now thinking Glasto Headline wise, for me I need them to bring out a terrific album before they'd be offered headline spot, as they deliver a show very well but not necessarily a calibre of music worthy of a headline set.

[JoBalls]

you're not talking about that picture that got put up on Facebook just before the festival that had some kind of weird Purple Rain / Glastonbury reference are you? that had everybody thinking he was gonna do a secret set at Shagri La? (i can't remember exactly what the picture was...)

[Bobs]

Kasabian would be a poor booking, imo. The only slot I could see them suiting would be an other stage headliner, I do not think that they are suitable as a Pyramid headline act at this point in their career.

The Roses would be magnificent, but I'm pretty sure I'd read previously that this was extremely unlikely (was it something Melvyn said earlier in the year?)

[DomDom1984]

They're an excellent live act, but it's worth noting that I went into the circle at the front for them at T two years ago, and didn't struggle to get into the third row of folk. This was as soon as they came on, I decided to take advantage of a weirdly small crowd. That said, it looked kinda mobbed outside the circle. God knows what they were doing out there.

[LondonTom]

nobody talking about the Roses?

[thesecretingredientiscrime]

Many may consider them a poor booking, but if they aren't suitable now, when will they be? For me they'd be great! But that's a matter of choice, a great back catalog, and from experience, are excellent headliners, and they put a great show on...

If LondonTom is lurking, expect his standard Kasabian headliner photo now!

Edited December 30, 2013 by thesecretingredientiscrime

[plaskins]

I'd be pretty damn happy with this scenario..

Fri - Arcade Fire

Other Stage - Metallica (where I'd probable be..)

Sat - Kasabian

Sun - ABBA

[Jackmypie]

Arcade Fire

Stone Roses

Abba

Can't say I'm an Abba fan but I know the words to most of their songs and I'd reckon they'd be brilliant for singalongs.

[dentalplan]

I'd be pretty damn happy with this scenario..

Fri - Arcade Fire

Other Stage - Metallica (where I'd probable be..)

Sat - Kasabian

Sun - ABBA

[Matt42]

who'd be happy with this?

Pyramid:

ARCADE FIRE KASABIAN EAGLES

ELBOW THE BLACK KEYS DOLLY PARTON

THE NATIONAL EXAMPLE LILLY ALLEN

Other:

CALVIN HARRIS OUTKAST METALLICA

It's a really strong lineup but I wouldn't be surprised if it happened. It feels pretty glastonbury... comment.

[music-fan4]

who'd be happy with this?

Pyramid:

ARCADE FIRE KASABIAN EAGLES

ELBOW THE BLACK KEYS DOLLY PARTON

THE NATIONAL EXAMPLE LILLY ALLEN

Other:

CALVIN HARRIS OUTKAST METALLICA

It's a really strong lineup but I wouldn't be surprised if it happened. It feels pretty glastonbury... comment.

[Zoo Music Girl]

What about Pixies?! Surely subbing AF or headlining

Not sure if Dolly would be that far down the bill though - maybe above Lily Allen?

[Matt42]

metallica wouldn't play and if they did it wouldn't be headlining the other stage...

[music-fan4]

*directs to metallica thread*

I don't believe it really either however... there's steam behind it.

[Matt42]

if you "don't believe it really" why did u put it in your prediction?

[DL50]

Where has the ABBA rumour come from???

Also coming round to the idea that Dolly Parton or The Eagles may be the Sunday headliner

[Alcatraz]

Where has the ABBA rumour come from???

[zero000]

Have foo fighters been ruled out for any reason? They're supposed to be touring this year. Plus they fit the criteria of a massive band, yet to headline Glastonbury.

[Matt42]

Something tells me they are giving the UK festivals a wide berth and come back in a big way in 2015.

I reckon they are one of the BST headliners... Just tossing it out there.

[willutalk]

Something tells me they are giving the UK festivals a wide berth and come back in a big way in 2015.

I reckon they are one of the BST headliners... Just tossing it out there.

[FloorFiller]

Yeah Friday night headliners with Qotsa subbing seems quite appealing for 2015. What are BST headliners by the way?

Edited January 1, 2014 by FloorFiller

[dentalplan]

Something tells me they are giving the UK festivals a wide berth and come back in a big way in 2015.

I reckon they are one of the BST headliners... Just tossing it out there.

[Matt42]

You might be right; that article in Q magazine said that Foo Fighters and Coldplay were rumoured for large outdoor events and there seems to be more and more of those every year even if it's not BST.

[eFestivals]

i don't know if Foo Fighters will ever do Glastonbury.

I do.

They already have.