Lineup 2015

[dentalplan]

Aye but where can Foos realistically play unless Glasto decide they want them? Probably a bit too soon for R&L, and I doubt V will want them, and aside from those I think IOW would beat DL/Soni to them. Arctic Monkeys and Kasabian can play Glasto/V/R&L most years.

Don't know really, but I think Glastonbury will definitely get one, if not both of Muse and Foos. I could still see V Fest going for both personally. One could end up at IOW but they seem behind the pack at times when it comes to bookings. Having said that, RHCP looks to have been a very good booking, regardless of how their performance turns out.

[the wonderwhy]

It depends if Foos/Muse want to do other stuff, if they do IOW (and Glasto) have the upper hand because the likes of R&L, Download and V tend to want exclusives.

I think if RHCP put on a naff performance at IOW it'll put R&L off again. They'll probably go for one of the Killers or KOL again next week, always safe ticket shifters & haven't had either of them in a while.

[Gucci Piggy]

Don't know really, but I think Glastonbury will definitely get one, if not both of Muse and Foos. I could still see V Fest going for both personally. One could end up at IOW but they seem behind the pack at times when it comes to bookings. Having said that, RHCP looks to have been a very good booking, regardless of how their performance turns out.

Yeah I think Muse will be at Glasto. Dunno if they ever share headliners. Muse said they missed doing fests last year so I reckon they'll do them next year and no other outdoor shows. Probably fests and arenas in 2015 and stadiums in 2016.

[mattgimmeshelter]

I've got that gut feeling R&L might pull a blink 182 with the foos next year...

[dentalplan]

Would R&L actually book RHCP after the last time? I'd be happy with them as I haven't seen them before.

Proven seller with a new album, I think so.

Jack White? Or is that wishful thinking?

I'd say RHCP sound like the obvious but not probably not gonna happen choice.

Yeah that's wishful thinking.

Don't know what you mean by the second bit.

It depends if Foos/Muse want to do other stuff, if they do IOW (and Glasto) have the upper hand because the likes of R&L, Download and V tend to want exclusives.

I think if RHCP put on a naff performance at IOW it'll put R&L off again. They'll probably go for one of the Killers or KOL again next week, always safe ticket shifters & haven't had either of them in a while.

Arctics aren't exclusives. Green Day weren't. They'll take an exclusive when they can but they'll allow for it, same as IOW.

Killers and KOL won't be in the mix for next year's festivals, surely. It'd be after four and two years respectively of festivals and outdoor shows. It'd be a disaster for whoever booked them and in R+L's case, I don't think they want them two anymore otherwise they'd have already swooped in.

[the wonderwhy]

Arctics aren't exclusives. Green Day weren't. They'll take an exclusive when they can but they'll allow for it, same as IOW.

Killers and KOL won't be in the mix for next year's festivals, surely. It'd be after four and two years respectively of festivals and outdoor shows. It'd be a disaster for whoever booked them and in R+L's case, I don't think they want them two anymore otherwise they'd have already swooped in.

That's why I said tend. Either way IOW have had a hell of a lot more non-exclusives than any other major festival.

Don't think it matter with KOL or The Killers. The last KOL tour lasted like 5 years.

[justanothername]

R&L: The Black Keys, The Prodigy, Arcade Fire

Glasto: Fleetwood Mac, Muse, Florence

T: Florence, Coldplay, Kasabian
V: Mumford & Sons,Kanye West
Download: Metallica, Rage Against The Machine, Bullet For My Valentine
IOW: Kasabian, Mumford & Sons, Arctic Monkeys
Sonisphere: Slipknot, Tool (if they ever release that album), System Of A Down

[mattgimmeshelter]

IOW surely wouldn't pull a trio like that, it'd sell out quickly!

[Gucci Piggy]

IOW surely wouldn't pull a trio like that, it'd sell out quickly!

That's no stronger a trio than any festival books any other year?

[mattgimmeshelter]

That's no stronger a trio than any festival books any other year?

Mumford and sons most likely will be back after a hiatus

Arctic Monkeys will still have hype around them

Kasabian post glasto hype

it'd sell alot, and that's three of the UK's biggest bands in one weekend

[dentalplan]

I think Tool playing any European festival, new album or not, would be a pretty big surprise.

[Gucci Piggy]

Mumford and sons most likely will be back after a hiatus

I know. That doesn't suddenly make them massive. Their popularity will probably be lower than it was last year.

Arctic Monkeys will still have hype around them

Yes but they're still an act that play festivals most years, so there's nothing special about having an act of their size.

Kasabian post glasto hype

Kasabian will still be an average sized headliner.

There's no way in hell it's too strong to happen. Arctics/Stones/Mumford; Cure/Kasabian/Foos; Arctics/Coldplay/Foos; Prodigy/Metallica/Sabbath; Slipknot/Maiden/Rammstein; Prodigy/Maiden/Metallica. These are just about all as big as that trio.

[giantwagon]

R&L: Arcade Fire, The Vaccines, Muse

Glasto: The Black Keys, Fleetwood Mac, Foo Fighters

T: The Prodigy, The Black Keys, Florence and the Machine
V: Mumford & Sons, Kasabian
Download: Blink-182, Bullet For My Valentine, Metallica
IOW: The Prodigy, Coldplay, Foo Fighters
Sonisphere: Nine Inch Nails, Rage Against The Machine, System Of A Down

[mattgimmeshelter]

I really do not think Mumford and sons are gonna decrease in size, I think that's just what you hope happens so you don't have to hear much from them again

they've got a strong following and a fanbase, they won't go away for a while.

[mattgimmeshelter]

I really do not think Mumford and sons are gonna decrease in size, I think that's just what you hope happens so you don't have to hear much from them again

they've got a strong following and a fanbase, they won't go away for a while.

R&L: Arcade Fire, The Vaccines, Muse

Glasto: The Black Keys, Fleetwood Mac, Foo Fighters

T: The Prodigy, The Black Keys, Florence and the Machine
V: Mumford & Sons, Kasabian
Download: Blink-182, Bullet For My Valentine, Metallica
IOW: The Prodigy, Coldplay, Foo Fighters
Sonisphere: Nine Inch Nails, Rage Against The Machine, System Of A Down

why would the black keys play glasto two years in a row?

[giantwagon]

why would the black keys play glasto two years in a row?

Oh yeah, shit

[giantwagon]

Ignore me

Edited April 19, 2014 by gweb

[Gucci Piggy]

I really do not think Mumford and sons are gonna decrease in size, I think that's just what you hope happens so you don't have to hear much from them again

they've got a strong following and a fanbase, they won't go away for a while.

Well no I couldn't really care less. I hardly ever hear Mumford and Sons' music as I don't listen to the radio, so it really doesn't matter to me how big they are. I just don't think they're an act with lasting appeal. They're a shitty faux-folk band that will be nothing when that scene isn't fashionable any more.

[dentalplan]

I really do not think Mumford and sons are gonna decrease in size, I think that's just what you hope happens so you don't have to hear much from them again

they've got a strong following and a fanbase, they won't go away for a while.

Eventually it will happen, like every fad. Them intentionally going away for a couple of years gives off a signal that - as it continually does - music will change by the time they're back, so they'll have to either change their output up a bit or play the same style and hope that people are still interested.

[the wonderwhy]

I'm sure they said something about going more 'electronic' before this hiatus (or whatever it is)

[Gucci Piggy]

I'm sure they said something about going more 'electronic' before this hiatus (or whatever it is)

Yeah they did I think. Sounds even more shit that they are now.

[dentalplan]

I think they acknowledged they might need to change it up and suggested that as an option, not a definite. Changing styles and keeping a strong fanbase might be difficult though, might need a quiff and a leather jacket for insurance.

Edited April 19, 2014 by dentalplan

[Babyquack]

Gweb, putting Arcade Fire and Muse in your R&L prediction? What a dream. :')

[dentalplan]

:')

[Babyquack]

:')

Yes.