Headliners 2015

[FrancisH]

Feels like last year and this year they've been scraping the bottom of the barrel, nothing particularly new... and don't say Metallica were new and interesting because they'd headline the opening of a packet of crisps given the opportunity.

[eastynh]

I'm not a fan, but my son likes them and it's his first Glastonbury so he would be happy.

I wonder if this would be a panic booking because they are getting nervous they aren't getting the headliners they really want.

I'm sure there will be something better elsewhere.

I do like OMD though. Fantastic picture.

[let's 'ave it!!!]

Can't bring myself to tell my wife about this.

This exactly, can't bring to tell my group about this, especially as 2 will be first timers and will want to see at least one Pyramid headliner!

[LaurieReid]

Not the most inspiring booking but could have been a lot worse (Swift, Madonna, Rhianna, Foos, Florence).

Granted we might also get one or two off that list but as of yet it's not that bad. We're pretty decent headlining last time and didn't play a lot of their new album then so will have a lot to add to that set.

[WS_Jack_III]

It's a bit early for the Eavii to be panicking and turning to their safety net no?

Was Mumford not a last resort? We didn't really hear about that until April time (I think, may have been slightly earlier), despite speculation.

This doesn't feel like a panic booking but maybe that's just me!

Mumford wasn't a last resort. They went global that year.

[Little Andy]

No one ever said it would be so hard

I'm going back to the start

[Daisygrubber]

I do like OMD though. Fantastic picture.

They have said they are doing festivals this year trying not to get my hopes up

[WS_Jack_III]

This exactly, can't bring to tell my group about this, especially as 2 will be first timers and will want to see at least one Pyramid headliner!

I've told my best friend and it has been a funny hour or so of him moaning and saying he is going to Block 9 all weekend.

[FloorFiller]

It's a bit early for the Eavii to be panicking and turning to their safety net no?

Was Mumford not a last resort? We didn't really hear about that until April time (I think, may have been slightly earlier), despite speculation.

This doesn't feel like a panic booking but maybe that's just me!

Mumfords weren't a last resort. they were ginormous at the time; they will've been booked for a long time. this feels like all other options have been exhausted and they were at risk of not having a big third headliner. Eavis definitely hinted at either Fleetwood or AC/DC being one of the headliners right after the last festival, so looks like Coldplay are the big marquee act replacing them

[pedmills]

Number of times headlined in the past 15 years:

[Gucci Piggy]

It's not gonna be their last ever gig. That quote really doesn't sound like they're splitting up; it was discussed to death when he said it. All he says is that he's treating it like the last album so that he puts his all into it. I've seen several bands say that's how they approach every gig.

[dentalplan]

Not the most inspiring booking but could have been a lot worse (Swift, Madonna, Rhianna, Foos, Florence).

None of those are worse or less inspiring. Not even T Swiddy.

[Purple aki squat]

Headliners ain't what they used to be.

Then again

[Gucci Piggy]

Mumfords weren't a last resort. they were ginormous at the time; they will've been booked for a long time. this feels like all other options have been exhausted and they were at risk of not having a big third headliner. Eavis definitely hinted at either Fleetwood or AC/DC being one of the headliners right after the last festival, so looks like Coldplay are the big marquee act replacing them

But if they have Foo Fighters do they really need another marquee act? Would have been much more interesting (and still wouldn't jeopardise future sales) to have people like Florence/Taylor Swift/Elton John alongside them, as much as I prefer Coldplay to the first two.

[willutalk]

It's not gonna be their last ever gig.

I wish it was.

[FloorFiller]

But if they have Foo Fighters do they really need another marquee act? Would have been much more interesting (and still wouldn't jeopardise future sales) to have people like Florence/Taylor Swift/Elton John alongside them, as much as I prefer Coldplay to the first two.

Taylor Swift (if she's the Sunday headliner) is a risky booking enough as it is, so sticking Florence alongside her would've raised a lot of eyebrows i feel. as for Elton, who knows? maybe he just wasn't available - as much as Coldplay are friends of the festival, i struggle to believe that Eavis would've gone to them if he hadn't totally run out of options. he can't have been thinking 'people are really hankering for another Coldplay headline slot'.

[pedmills]

Taylor Swift (if she's the Sunday headliner) is a risky booking enough as it is, so sticking Florence alongside her would've raised a lot of eyebrows i feel. as for Elton, who knows? maybe he just wasn't available - as much as Coldplay are friends of the festival, i struggle to believe that Eavis would've gone to them if he hadn't totally run out of options. he can't have been thinking 'people are really hankering for another Coldplay headline slot'.

Do you not think booking Coldplay again will do exactly that? It won't turn out to be a safe booking if everyone criticises them for it.

Edited February 3, 2015 by pedmills

[FloorFiller]

Do you not think booking Coldplay again will do exactly that? It won't turn out to be a safe booking if everyone criticises them for it.

do you honestly think joe public will think this is a bad booking? they'll eat this shit up. i bet some people want Coldplay as Glastonbury's yearly house band. it's a ridiculous booking if true but that's not gonna stop the crowd from being absolutely humungous (and undoubtedly the biggest of the weekend)

[eastynh]

They have said they are doing festivals this year trying not to get my hopes up

I am like that with New Order. I am having to try to save holidays at work as I know they will be playing at some point, but no idea when or where.

[WS_Jack_III]

"In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death, taxes and Coldplay at Glastonbury."

Another friend of mine.

[efcfanwirral]

Well good news for me on two counts....resale should be easier and should I be successful I'll get to have a few drinks and a singalong, and then be told how shit my music taste is when people ask who i saw later

But most importantly....I'm a lot more confident of actually being there now .

[Matt42]

Taylor Swift (if she's the Sunday headliner) is a risky booking enough as it is, so sticking Florence alongside her would've raised a lot of eyebrows i feel. as for Elton, who knows? maybe he just wasn't available - as much as Coldplay are friends of the festival, i struggle to believe that Eavis would've gone to them if he hadn't totally run out of options. he can't have been thinking 'people are really hankering for another Coldplay headline slot'.

Yup I agree, I think Coldplay are the result of them really struggling to get other bands.

[Daisygrubber]

I am like that with New Order. I am having to try to save holidays at work as I know they will be playing at some point, but no idea when or where.

Would love for them to play to, I don't think it's too much to ask for the both of them

[Matt42]

Why are people saying 'resale should be easier'?

That makes no sense at all considering Coldplay are massive ticket sellers, and if the foos are there too there's gonna be a fight in the resale!

[eastynh]

Would love for them to play to, I don't think it's too much to ask for the both of them

Kendal Calling may be our best hope for that scenario.