What surprised you the most from this years lineup.

[mrtourette]

That people thought the line-up was going to be better than it is.

[kaosmark2]

That people thought the line-up was going to be better than it is.

[mentalmat]

Yeah but we don't like the those acts either.

[justanothername]

I see. Maybe I'd took the comment out of context a bit. I agree with you there, except on jake bugg whom I like

[mentalmat]

I think it's nit picking a bit that's all.

[justanothername]

I think it's nit picking a bit that's all.

[dentalplan]

There is a difference between liking a band and them deserving a good spot. I like Jake Bugg but third is a better position for him as he is not big enough yet, especially when compared to sub headliners of previous years. Lets take Enter Shikari for example. I think they're great but I know that for them to sub this year would be stupid as they're just not big enough!

[kaosmark2]

Why do you think this forum knows more about where bands should be on the line up than the festival bookers?

[Gucci Piggy]

Because we're more enthusiastic on YouTube videos than Melvin.

[kaosmark2]

Because we're more enthusiastic on YouTube videos than Melvin.

[Gucci Piggy]

Speak for yourself. I'm deadpan and emotionless. The only way anyone can detect I'm alive is the abusive shouting whenever Thesilence or a pop-punk fan enters my tent.

[justanothername]

Why do you think this forum knows more about where bands should be on the line up than the festival bookers?

Fair point

Well justanothername was my only point of reference to be honest.

[Asdaprice]

I think FR putting people like Macklemore and Jake Bugg in 2nd slots is all to do with lack of alternatives and being cheaper options then pontially better / more widely accepted subs tbh

[Matt42]

Even if you hate him... Macklemore has one of the best music videos i've ever seen.

[Yellow_Fellow]

cheaper options

[Asdaprice]

Even if you hate him... Macklemore has one of the best music videos i've ever seen.

[kaosmark2]

Even if you hate him... Macklemore has one of the best music videos i've ever seen.

[justanothername]

I prefer the ...Like Clockwork videos to be honest

[Vieuphoria]

Several things.. in no order.

1. Just how badly they fucked up the entire lineup

2. Macklemore... but that was a pleasant surprise

3. Jake Bugg subbing... dire.

4. The Courteeners headlining NME. Worst booking of the year. Who's idea was it?