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I thought The Black Keys were great in 2012, but they were a hell of a lot better on their arena tour a few months later. I get the impression they weren't used to those massive outdoor shows at that stage. Definitely think they could pull off a headline slot with another big album.

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NME to sub headline in 2 years? Bit of a big jump but this is R&L so I wouldn't be surprised if it did happen

NME headline is equivalent to 3rd on main stage isn't it? With a popular album I could see them being a sub, although it would be the weak sub if they were to play.

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NME headline is equivalent to 3rd on main stage isn't it? With a popular album I could see them being a sub, although it would be the weak sub if they were to play.

Not really. It's equivalent to anywhere between 2nd-5th depending on the band. You get a few cult older acts like Pumpkins/Pixies/NIN/Faith No More who could end up headlining the tent but would play 2nd or 3rd, and then you get newer acts with one hit album who wouldn't be even considered for a top 3 spot. Placings aren't equivalent just by some formula.

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2nd? 5th? It's always appeared to be 3rd/4th. And yeah obviously a band with more albums is likely to be higher on main stage. Formula? Doesn't everyone go off a 5 year rule or something? Formulas don't work because certain bands may or may not be relevant by the next time they play. I was just suggesting why Alt-J could sub, not that I think it will happen nor do I think it should happen

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2nd? 5th? It's always appeared to be 3rd/4th. And yeah obviously a band with more albums is likely to be higher on main stage. Formula? Doesn't everyone go off a 5 year rule or something? Formulas don't work because certain bands may or may not be relevant by the next time they play. I was just suggesting why Alt-J could sub, not that I think it will happen nor do I think it should happen

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But nah, people brought up the 5 year rule but it gets mocked even more than it gets used.

That's the thing, the formulas don't work. I think it'd take quite a lot for Alt-J to end up subbing, it's quite a big slot. NME headline definitely isn't directly comparable to any particular mainstage slot.

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But nah, people brought up the 5 year rule but it gets mocked even more than it gets used.

That's the thing, the formulas don't work. I think it'd take quite a lot for Alt-J to end up subbing, it's quite a big slot. NME headline definitely isn't directly comparable to any particular mainstage slot.

Yeah they'd need a massive album and even then it probably wouldn't happen. Like I say it shouldn't and probably won't happen. Thank god

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I've personally always seen NME headliners to be around 3rd or 4th main size but obviously everything went in the shitter last year.

It is the typical size, but you get some who wouldn't be anywhere near that (ATDI) and then other bands who sub but could realistically headline NME (NIN).

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