Elbow to headline in 2014

[Amy Lawn]

I wont be watching Elbow, but if they do top the bill then good on them, and good on the Eavii for pushing them up. The Pyramid headliner each year does not have to be incredibig, in fact I'd prefer it if they weren't, obviously for cases like The Stones then it makes loads of sense to pull out all the stops, but I'd rather see Elbow get it than those washed up auld tossers calling themselves Fleetwood Mac. It's true that Elbow's music is pretty easy to fall asleep to, but there's passion in it, they've never tried to be attention-grabbing or sell out, and I can enjoy their music when I'm in the mood for it. There's nothing offensive about them, they've been around for a while, why shouldn't they get a shot at playing the biggest show of the year? And finally, taste a pint of Build A Rocket Boys and I guarantee you'll start finding it very hard to hold any ill-will towards them, lovely stuff.

[Craigston]

no it's not.

[PDAD]

I would add on recent performances that Ive seen of both bands, Radiohead and Elbow are POLES apart. Anyone who says they are the same doesn't know what they're fecking talking about

[markeee]

elbow doesnt overly excite me personally

[greenArmy12]

I loved Elbow's performance in 2011 and no band takes me back to Glastonbury when I hear them as much as Elbow but I don't think it's an overly imaginative headline act possibly even a bit of a lazy one, they are are a great sub act in my opinion but will watch them headline if there is noone better on at the time, I'd be pleased for them though they deserve their crack

[Craigston]

You could say the same about their material, not just their performances. Very very different.

Edited July 4, 2013 by Craigston

[eFestivals]

Can you clarify what you mean?

I'm meaning that gazza is talking his normal made-up twaddle that has no reference to the facts.

[Big Vern]

Elbow = perfect Glasto headliner imo. Very similar to Coldplay's history with the festival and I think they deserve their shot. They'll also put on a really feel good factor performance, made especially special by a sunny hot day. They gave me a Glasto moment in 2011 with One Day Like This to a warm dusky evening, it was magical, so good on em if they do headline. Cheers Efest for the heads up.

[arcade fireman]

i would certainly this so. nothing so show any sign i don't think of a new radiohead record next year. i think AFP are much more likely with a Radiohead return in 15.

some would find both of these way too slower bands etc

[funksoulfever]

Quite weird how many people in this thread say its a great idea for them to headline but wouldnt go see em

[thewayiam]

Apparently RH are returning to the studio in September, which means they could either have an album done by this time next year, or could at least headline on the back of a recent single or two and/or road test a new song or two in the set.

[ninetyeightytwo]

Quite weird how many people in this thread say its a great idea for them to headline but wouldnt go see em

[fightoffyour]

SR Friday Pyramid. Subbing Arcade Fire?

[FloorFiller]

SR Friday Pyramid. Subbing Arcade Fire?

[fightoffyour]

Hopefully TN are on Other stage at the same time

[LondonTom]

Boo I wanted something good something I'd enjoy before AF to get a decent spot!

Edited February 28, 2014 by LondonTom

[Bobs]

Great news this, because i don't like either, so can cross off two birds, with one stone!

Incidentally, the lineup is shaping to be fantastic.

[Trebor]

I say balls to all the Elbow haters on here. I'm looking forward to seeing them.

[dentalplan]

Boo I wanted something good something I'd enjoy before AF to get a decent spot!

[Englishdragon]

Neil

With all the new announcements and rumours do you think its because a line up announcement is imminent or because Emily and bands are just being a lot more open about Glasto this year.

There wasnt half as many SR or official confirmations last year I seem to remember it was a case of going from next to nothing to the whole line up out.

Edited February 28, 2014 by Englishdragon

[TomViolence]

Would probably watch Elbow, have enjoyed their festival sets in the past. But I just wanna know what's happening with Pixies! Might just get a field day ticket

[Monkismo]

Hopefully TN are on Other stage at the same time

[fightoffyour]

Yes The National. It would be surprising for them to bill TN, Elbow and AF together on Pyramid though. So maybe TN just aren't playing!

[Monkismo]

Yes The National. It would be surprising for them to bill TN, Elbow and AF together on Pyramid though. So maybe TN just aren't playing!

[Bobs]

Might be able to anyway.

Well I hope you like Skrillex then!