Headliners 2015

[Gucci Piggy]

This is so stupid that it can't he anything but a cover up.

[briddj]

and why would Glastonbury care about those ticket sales?

there's plenty of artists announced already playing elsewhere throughout the summer...

as paulmuchmore said, if they're not exclusives, then there's nothing stopping Glastonbury from announcing. why wouldn't TITP hold back announcing Noel until after Calling, for example...

BST and Clapham Common can be considered the artist's own gigs rather than as part of a wider festival - ticket sales may affect the final payout they receive.

[paulmuchmore]

I'll give you the perfect example.

I might go and see Noel at Clapham Common. But it's the week after Glastonbury and if he's on at Glasto I won't bother.

Other people not going to Glastonbury will likely just say "oh we'll just watch him on the BBC" rather than pay £65 + beer and travel for Clapham Common.

The later they leave the announcement for Glasto, the more people they hope will buy for Clapham Common who might have been swayed.

That is not at all to say that the number of people who could be swayed not to go by Noel being on at Glasto is high, but it's the kind of consideration the promoter will make to save ticket sales.

Copy the same situation for Blur and BST, and to a lesser extent IOW.

I absolutely get that, but it wasn't really my point.

My point was that this never has really been that much of a consideration in previous years, except with exclusivity agreements, like Metallica. In fact, Glastonbury quite often are sharing their headliners with other festivals, and that hasn't held back the announcements until June before just because people may not buy a ticket to another festival because it'll be on the BBC.

Glastonbury, and the act themselves, probably wouldn't care about the sales of another festival too much.

[Purple aki squat]

Struggling to keep up on here.

IMO this June 1st thing is just to do with the contract Fleetwood Mac have signed with IOW. Once June arrives they are free to sign up to whatever they want without damaging ticket sales for IOW.

All this collaboration stuff is bollocks. Like they'd take a chance on something that important.

No chance.

[ghostdancer1]

BST and Clapham Common can be considered the artist's own gigs rather than as part of a wider festival - ticket sales may affect the final payout they receive.

Noel isn't playing BST.

if Clapham is his own gig and his payout if dependent on ticket sales (which i very much doubt, promoters usually pay a set fee to the artist), then why were TITP allowed to announce Noel ages ago?

[Nickyboy]

My nightmare scenario is its Jools Holland and his big band and a few 'guest' singers. A bit like the Hootenanny show, but somehow more crappy

[briddj]

The other possibility in this increasingly crazy world we're in, is that IF they are considered joint headliners then the Special Guests would remain TBA until both could be announced together.

And if the delay is on Blur and BST then Noel cannot be announced until Blur can be.

[Martin Ashford]

I have sad news. My Mum passed away this afternoon.She died peacefully in hospital.I'd be pleased if you would all have a drink in her honour at Glastonbury, any time, any place.Your discussions with me over the last few months have helped me to cope with the inevitable. Thanks guys.Now bring on the rest of the line up!

[Slugworth]

Sting and AC/DC? Two Geordies singing together?

Jimmy Nail and Cheryl Cole. Another option.

[briddj]

Noel isn't playing BST.

if Clapham is his own gig and his payout if dependent on ticket sales (which i very much doubt, promoters usually pay a set fee to the artist), then why were TITP allowed to announce Noel ages ago?

BST is quite obviously in reference to Blur....

[Slugworth]

I have sad news. My Mum passed away this afternoon.She died peacefully in hospital.I'd be pleased if you would all have a drink in her honour at Glastonbury, any time, any place.Your discussions with me over the last few months have helped me to cope with the inevitable. Thanks guys.Now bring on the rest of the line up!

Sorry to hear that Martin.

[Rose-Colored Boy]

I have sad news. My Mum passed away this afternoon.She died peacefully in hospital.I'd be pleased if you would all have a drink in her honour at Glastonbury, any time, any place.Your discussions with me over the last few months have helped me to cope with the inevitable. Thanks guys.Now bring on the rest of the line up!

Awfully sorry to hear that, Martin. Thoughts with you and yours.

[Mouseboy11]

I have sad news. My Mum passed away this afternoon.She died peacefully in hospital.I'd be pleased if you would all have a drink in her honour at Glastonbury, any time, any place.Your discussions with me over the last few months have helped me to cope with the inevitable. Thanks guys.Now bring on the rest of the line up!

Very sad to hear that Martin, will have a drink in her honour. Thoughts with you and your family.

[briddj]

In other news, June 1 is 38 DAYS AWAY.

In fact it will be an evening announcement most likely which puts us in total 39 DAYS OF MADNESS AWAY FROM SANITY.

[ghostdancer1]

BST is quite obviously in reference to Blur....

ok, well i'm not talking about Blur, i'm talking about NGHFB.

Noel and Blur playing together is pretty far fetched and extremely unlikely.

as it stands, there's no reason why if NGHFB are palying Glastonbury, that they'd have to hold it back, as other festivals haven't...

[Hugh Jass]

I have sad news. My Mum passed away this afternoon.She died peacefully in hospital.I'd be pleased if you would all have a drink in her honour at Glastonbury, any time, any place.Your discussions with me over the last few months have helped me to cope with the inevitable. Thanks guys.Now bring on the rest of the line up!

Sorry to hear of your loss Martin.

[ghostdancer1]

I have sad news. My Mum passed away this afternoon.She died peacefully in hospital.I'd be pleased if you would all have a drink in her honour at Glastonbury, any time, any place.Your discussions with me over the last few months have helped me to cope with the inevitable. Thanks guys.Now bring on the rest of the line up!

sorry to hear that Martin, condolences to you and your family.

will have a cider in her memory.

[Friendly Banter]

What a year to go. This third headliner is sounding like something special. The lineup is arguably the best in the world this year. Only a hair over 60 days!

[Rose-Colored Boy]

In other news, June 1 is 38 DAYS AWAY.

In fact it will be an evening announcement most likely which puts us in total 39 DAYS OF MADNESS AWAY FROM SANITY.

Do you not remember the April 1st ridiculousness? Anyone pinning their hopes on June 1st is a fool. It'll come when it comes.

[brettredmayne]

I've got all my hopes in with Blur and oasis now

[Boopickledaddy]

I have sad news. My Mum passed away this afternoon.She died peacefully in hospital.I'd be pleased if you would all have a drink in her honour at Glastonbury, any time, any place.Your discussions with me over the last few months have helped me to cope with the inevitable. Thanks guys.Now bring on the rest of the line up!

Sorry for your loss. Hope you are surrounded by family and friends tonight and over the next few weeks. Will have a few drinks in her honour tonight. Take care

[JayBalls]

I have sad news. My Mum passed away this afternoon.She died peacefully in hospital.I'd be pleased if you would all have a drink in her honour at Glastonbury, any time, any place.Your discussions with me over the last few months have helped me to cope with the inevitable. Thanks guys.Now bring on the rest of the line up!

Very sorry to hear that

[briddj]

ok, well i'm not talking about Blur, i'm talking about NGHFB.

Noel and Blur playing together is pretty far fetched and extremely unlikely.

as it stands, there's no reason why if NGHFB are palying Glastonbury, that they'd have to hold it back, as other festivals haven't...

I don't think there's any chance of them playing together.

I think there's every chance of NGHFB followed by Blur as joint headliners.

[brettredmayne]

I don't think there's any chance of them playing together.

I think there's every chance of NGHFB followed by Blur as joint headliners.

Why it, Noel will know what media attention that will get. 20 years since roll with it and country house

[Zero_Newnab]

I have sad news. My Mum passed away this afternoon.She died peacefully in hospital.I'd be pleased if you would all have a drink in her honour at Glastonbury, any time, any place.Your discussions with me over the last few months have helped me to cope with the inevitable. Thanks guys.Now bring on the rest of the line up!

Sorry for your loss.