Headliners 2015

[Rose-Colored Boy]

Yes but to ageing thirteen year old girls.

plenty of them at Glasto

I don't know with just three of them its time to pack it in or GB should go solo

GB's been 'going solo' since 2011

A Radio 2 version of Mumford and Sons.

Edited December 12, 2014 by Zac Quinn

[russycarps]

Do you really think they wont be in some future year (assuming they continue to inflict themselves on the world)?

I'm just putting the idea out there - its a commercial operation first and foremost. Just because it currently sells out like it does now doesnt mean that'll always be the case. Punters have endless choice nowadays. Glastonbury has set itself up as the biggest festival in Europe and as part of that has to continue to persuade us that its the ticket we all want. When you set the bar at the Stones you need to keep reaching. And pop bands have the exposure.

I dont like it anymore than you do - but that Sunday night headliner slot is open for the big pop shows. We're talking about Taylor Swift as it is.

I dunno, I just think there is a "credibility line". I think (hope!) take that, one direction, katy perry etc are on the wrong side of it. Beyonce and taylor swift I suppose (arguably) straddle the line.....

you're probably right though, I just dont want to accept it!

Edited December 12, 2014 by russycarps

[Gnomicide]

Like any sane person, I've never been a fan of Take That. They've managed the transition well from manufactured boy band playing to clubs full of screaming men to boy band with a few of their own tunes playing to arenas full of screaming teenage girls to man band with mainly their own tunes playing to stadiums full of screaming mums BUT they probably have one song that could be described as half decent and that latest one (complete with synchronised dad dancing) is an embarrasment.

All in all... shite.

[fatyeti24]

Too many people being reasonable in here, which is not the reason I come to this forum.

So let me be the one to say it:

FUCK TAKE THAT. FUCK THEM RIGHT IN THE EARS.

[dentalplan]

A Radio 2 version of Mumford and Sons.

I think the Radio 2 version of Mumford and Sons are Mumford and Sons!

[russycarps]

Like any sane person, I've never been a fan of Take That. They've managed the transition well from manufactured boy band playing to clubs full of screaming men to boy band with a few of their own tunes playing to arenas full of screaming teenage girls to man band with mainly their own tunes playing to stadiums full of screaming mums BUT they probably have one song that could be described as half decent and that latest one (complete with synchronised dad dancing) is an embarrasment.

All in all... shite.

a million love songs, right?

Imagine that gorgeous melody floating out over a packed pyramid field. It HAS to happen.

[Rose-Colored Boy]

I think the Radio 2 version of Mumford and Sons are Mumford and Sons!

Radio 1 are very big supporters of Mumford and Sons..

[Ted Dansons Wig]

At least if its Take That we wont have an endless thread on the rights and wrongs of moshing.

[The Nal]

Whats the song they did for the supermarket? Everyone knows that song. What a sin-a-long that would be!

[Rose-Colored Boy]

At least if its Take That we wont have an endless thread on the rights and wrongs of moshing.

Although we would have an endless thread on tax dodging...I know which I'd prefer

[Space Shanty]

This lot would seriously damage the credibility of Glastonbury, certainly in my eyes.

Absolute gash of the highest order.

There is no reason in the world why they should play... ever

[Gnomicide]

Whats the song they did for the supermarket? Everyone knows that song. What a sin-a-long that would be!

that's the one.

SHIIIIIIIIIIINE!

[The Nal]

that's the one.

SHIIIIIIIIIIINE!

Just noticed by Freudian "sin-a-long" typo!

But yeah, that tune would remind me of women talking to butchers at the supermarket which is exactly what a Glasto headliner should be about really.

Edited December 12, 2014 by The Nal

[Rose-Colored Boy]

A gazillion miles ahead of anything on the new record, doesn't even feel like the same band

[Purple aki squat]

Too many people being reasonable in here, which is not the reason I come to this forum.

So let me be the one to say it:

FUCK TAKE THAT. FUCK THEM RIGHT IN THE EARS.

Is that an anagram?

[The Nal]

A gazillion miles ahead of anything on the new record, doesn't even feel like the same band

It sounds like a Rutles B Side.

Edited December 12, 2014 by The Nal

[Ted Dansons Wig]

Lionel Richie, Taylor Swift then Take That to finish.

A Sunday night to remember

[Rose-Colored Boy]

Lionel Richie, Taylor Swift then Take That to finish.

A Sunday night to remember

Never before have there been seen as many pianos in one day at a festival.

[CaledonianGonzo]

Lionel Richie, Taylor Swift then Take That to finish.

A Sunday night to remember

Like it or not it'd be a strong set of bookings. It's all about contrasts and I'd have no beef with it if there was more heavy-duty stuff scheduled on the other days.

[Frankly Mr Shankly]

But yeah, that tune would remind me of women talking to butchers at the supermarket which is exactly what a Glasto headliner should be about really.

Tell that to Morrissey.

[The 38 year old virgin]

Take that, Taylor Swift and Florence and the Machine headliners

For the love of God

[The Placid Casual]

Take that, Taylor Swift and Florence and the Machine headliners

For the love of God

Booooooooooooo

[Squonk]

Remember. East 17 have headlined before, ok - it was on a Thursday night in the dance text but it still counts!

[chrislfc]

Peter Gabriel is still doing the business out there.

Any hopes?

[dentalplan]

Take that, Taylor Swift and Florence and the Machine headliners

For the love of God

Florence is this generation's Kate Bush or PJ Harvey. Get her on that stage!