Headliners 2015

[Wooderson]

Again with the Gorillaz. It was ace.

[The Nal]

Again with the Gorillaz. It was ace.

In a small venue maybe. It was a snoozefest at Glasto. People were actually angry at how bad it was after! Too many gaps between songs and weakish tunes.

[FloorFiller]

Fair enough - just thought that there were other acts since then that would've better backed up his point - Springsteen or Gorillaz for example.

both of those acts didn't work for different reasons than it being their first shot at headlining - Springsteen just didn't really 'get' the festival (or at least that's what everybody seems to say) and Gorillaz set was obviously hobbled together at the last minute due to them being a replacement, whereas Arctics was down to lack of experience at headlining festivals.

Again with the Gorillaz. It was ace.

nah, it wasn't. had moments of greatness but as a whole it was a fucking slog to get through

Edited January 20, 2015 by FloorFiller

[LondonTom]

it wasn't a disaster but from what i've heard it didn't go smoothly - long gaps between songs etc that kind of spoilt the mood. think the band themselves said that they saw 2013 as a chance to make up for it

Pretty much still what they do

Only with sillier haircuts...

[the wonderwhy]

Arctics still isn't a great example though. They've done nothing but headline festivals over here since so it obviously wasn't that bad

[michael eavis' beard]

Again with the Gorillaz. It was ace.

Groove Armada was ace!

[benus80]

I would like to know who has a very great chance of headling as I would like to put a bet on and have a chance of getting some money back, as time is hard for me as I am working class unlike Mr blunt!

[Wooderson]

The poorly judged Lebanese orchestra interlude to one side it was a fascinating whirlwind of invention and madness. Lou, Mark E. Everyone around me went absolute mental when Snoop came out for Clint Eastwood. One of the coolest moments on the Pyramid in recent years for me.

[kalifire]

The less we know the more anticipation and discussion their is flying about, it's more exciting this way coming up to announcement time

Agreed, and it's really interesting to watch the ebb and flows of the discussion, which can lurch wildly from 'Bowie/Prince/Led Zeplin' to 'Florence/Foos/Take That'. I don't think anyone's got any clue at the moment - it could be the most amazing headliners line up ever, or a huge disappointment.

Personally I'm expecting an initial flurry of names to come out without much fuss in late March. If memory serves, they did it mid-way through balance payment week last year which seemed a bit late to me - far fairer to do it before people start confirming their places.

[ghostdancer1]

They'd been confirmed by then I think?

yep, Arcade Fire announced they were playing Glastonbury on Dec 19th.

[FuzzyDunlop]

Agreed, and it's really interesting to watch the ebb and flows of the discussion, which can lurch wildly from 'Bowie/Prince/Led Zeplin' to 'Florence/Foos/Take That'. I don't think anyone's got any clue at the moment - it could be the most amazing headliners line up ever, or a huge disappointment.

Personally I'm expecting an initial flurry of names to come out without much fuss in late March. If memory serves, they did it mid-way through balance payment week last year which seemed a bit late to me - far fairer to do it before people start confirming their places.

It was the friday at 8am ish in the balance payment week.

[Gucci Piggy]

I'm sure Metallica were made TBC on here on the day of the big announcement.

[dentalplan]

If they were much improved in 2013 then they must have been pretty damn shit in 2007.

Still can't believe I missed this for them...

[Slugworth]

Is it possible that the reason they have kept their cards so close is because they have the purple fella and don't want to cock it up?

[FloorFiller]

Is it possible that the reason they have kept their cards so close is because they have the purple fella and don't want to cock it up?

was talked about the other day. who knows? could well be, but christ i don't want to jinx it. Michael did explicitly say that Prince wasn't one of the headliners a while back didn't he? although it could all be misdirection - wouldn't want him to be almost booked and then back out yet again

[Slugworth]

was talked about the other day. who knows? could well be, but christ i don't want to jinx it. Michael did explicitly say that Prince wasn't one of the headliners a while back didn't he? although it could all be misdirection - wouldn't want him to be almost booked and then back out yet again

Ok, im sorry. Forget i mentioned it.

[Matt42]

Or they've booked three headliners that won't wow this board, but the reason why it's quiet is because they aren't really chasing anyone down. They've made the bookings and are now focusing on the lower bill?

What if AC/DC really are headlining, scratching my head to think of many other options than Flo/foos/eltonjohn/libertines etc

What if the libertines are the third headliner?

So many questions, hurry up march!

[Gnomicide]

Again with the Gorillaz. It was ace.

In a small venue maybe. It was a snoozefest at Glasto. People were actually angry at how bad it was after! Too many gaps between songs and weakish tunes.

Had a cracking conversation with some people by me about whether the guy on stage was playing a tuba or a euphonium. Heady days.

But overall, I enjoyed it.

[kalifire]

Is it possible that the reason they have kept their cards so close is because they have the purple fella and don't want to cock it up?

I think that's a very plausible theory, although it's more likely that they're in the process of trying to get him confirmed rather than having him booked already. If the latter, there'd be no secrecy needed. Oh god, who knows. The only down side to knowing nothing is your imagination gets carried away with all the possibilities...

[FloorFiller]

Or they've booked three headliners that won't wow this board, but the reason why it's quiet is because they aren't really chasing anyone down. They've made the bookings and are now focusing on the lower bill?

What if AC/DC really are headlining, scratching my head to think of many other options than Flo/foos/eltonjohn/libertines etc

What if the libertines are the third headliner?

So many questions, hurry up march!

i'm not expecting Prince - i'm expecting Foos / Florence / Elton / Libertines or something equally as disappointing - but fuck it, can't hurt to have a little lingering hope (although in reality, at least two poor Pyramid headliners is the dream for me so it wouldn't be disappointing at all)

[Beaver89]

Been quietly observing round these parts for a very long time and want to get involved more again after several years. The questionnaire answers had me beside myself at work while skiving.

Re Blunt. Odd to see opinions on equal opportunities flip flop compared to T-Day (not actually wanting to get involved with that debate - it's a toxic one, especially these days)

Florence could easily headline Glasto. And I really enjoyed Gorillaz and was actually quite upset by the floods of people streaming out screaming it was shit as opposed to leaving quietly to allow those who like them to enjoy it. A low gig point second only to being called a w*nker for walking out of Radiohead's KoL park set to find a lost friend.

I did make a post once upon a time about the release of information. Think it may have focused on full line up releases though rather than headliner releases. I'll see if I can find it.

I think Flo, Foos and Elton is a strong shout if slightly stealing Bestival's 2013 headliners - was there and they were good. Elton absolutely loved it

[Beaver89]

2008

1st Feb 08: Jay Z

8th Feb 08: The Verve and Kings of Leon

18th April 08: Some John Peel

28th April 08: Full Line Up

(No resale in '08, didn't sell out before it started)

2009

1st Feb 09: Balance deadline

23rd Feb 09: Bruce Springsteen

26th Feb 09: Blur

9th March 09: Neil Young

5th April 09: Ticket resale

22nd April 09: Kasabian confirmed (the '4th headliner')

25th May 09: Full Line Up

2010

23rd Nov 09: U2

12th Feb 10: Muse and Stevie Wonder

28th Feb 10: Balance deadline

7th April 10 : West Holts

11th April 10: Ticket resale

14th April 10: Full Line Up

29th April 10: Dance Village added

2011

11th Feb 11: Beyonce self confirms

15th Feb 11: Coldplay announced

23rd Feb 11: U2 announced

2nd Mar 11: Some acts

7th Apr 11: Balance deadline

13th Apr 11: West Holts

14th Apr 11: Full Line Up

17th Apr 11: Ticket resale

2013

17th Jan 13: Rokia Traore

27th Mar 13: Most of lineup (1st poster)

8th April 13: Balance deadline

21st April 13: Ticket resale

24th April 13: More Acoustic

26th April 13: Bobby Womack

30th May 13: Full lineup (barring BBC Introducing & Arcadia which came in June)

2014

19 December 13 - Arcade Fire

27 February 14 - Dolly Parton

1-7 April 14 - Payment window (UK)

4 April 14 - Initial Poster Reveal

27 April 14 - Resale

1 May 14 - Circus and Theatre

8 May 14 - Full Poster revealed

22 May 14 - Full Line Up (64 stages)

4 June 14 - Running times

I've copied this forward as I have never been able to quote between threads. With thanks to Brave Sir Robin for 2013, I did 08-11 way back and have added 14. This is only the official stuff mind.

Let the over analysis begin!

Tbh it looks like they are moving towards a mega reveal over the years rather than drip feeding. I wouldn't hold breath for any official announcement until March at least. But then it is awards season soon - someone usually blabs!

Edited January 20, 2015 by Beaver89

[Purple aki squat]

There's no way Florence is headlining.

Can't understand for a second why there's so much speculation that she is.

before anyone kicks off about Mumfords it's worth remembering that like it or not they had solda shitload of albums which is why they were booked. They got a big crowd as well.

Saw float few years back on other stage and it was horrendous, wailing and shouting.

No way I reckon.

Foo fighters, Bowie or Roses and Elton John is my guess.

If it's Florence it will make the metallica crowd look huge.

Rant over.

Prince and Roses please, is all I want.

Ta

[strummer77]

2014

27 February 14 - Dolly Parton

1-7 April 14 - Payment window (UK)

4 April 14 - Initial Poster Reveal

27 April 14 - Resale

1 May 14 - Circus and Theatre

8 May 14 - Full Poster revealed

22 May 14 - Full Line Up (64 stages)

4 June 14 - Running times

I've copied this forward as I have never been able to quote between threads. With thanks to Brave Sir Robin for 2013, I did 08-11 way back and have added 14. This is only the official stuff mind.

Let the over analysis begin!

Tbh it looks like they are moving towards a mega reveal over the years rather than drip feeding. I wouldn't hold breath for any official announcement until March at least. But then it is awards season soon - someone usually blabs!

Arcade Fire were definitely announced in December 13

[FloorFiller]

There's no way Florence is headlining.

Can't understand for a second why there's so much speculation that she is.

before anyone kicks off about Mumfords it's worth remembering that like it or not they had solda shitload of albums which is why they were booked. They got a big crowd as well.

Saw float few years back on other stage and it was horrendous, wailing and shouting.

No way I reckon.

Foo fighters, Bowie or Roses and Elton John is my guess.

If it's Florence it will make the metallica crowd look huge.

Rant over.

Prince and Roses please, is all I want.

Ta

it's definitely not Florence, but Bowie is realistic?! i'm not gonna write it off totally, but Florence headlining is far more likely than Bowie (or Roses for that matter, who at this point might as well have disbanded)