Headliners 2015

[zero000]

I can't see QOTSA ever headlining. They're in a similar situation to The National. They've built up a seriously solid, dedicated fan base simply by sticking it out so long, but they'll never have the broad appeal to make it above Glastonbury subs.

The difference is that the national only appeal to terminally dull pitchfork readers.

[Muppetmark]

No One Knows any qotsa songs . My Little Sister kind of likes them though

That was ... Like clockwork

[swede]

That was ... Like clockwork

I thought it was....sick,sick,sick

[Superscally]

No, away with your doom-mongering, His Other headline set didn't set the world on fire, even against a polarising headliner, his stock is already falling. Flash in the pan with a shit live reputation.

...who far more people care about than Paramore, who've rattled around for years doing absolutely nothing over here. I found it incredible that they were joint headliners with QOTSA when QOTSA are far more respected and popular. I couldn't imagine Paramore ever playing Glastonbury unless they made an album that was liked by anyone else apart from current or former angst ridden teen girls or people who like angst ridden teen girls.

[Amy Lawn]

...who far more people care about than Paramore, who've rattled around for years doing absolutely nothing over here. I found it incredible that they were joint headliners with QOTSA when QOTSA are far more respected and popular. I couldn't imagine Paramore ever playing Glastonbury unless they made an album that was liked by anyone else apart from current or former angst ridden teen girls or people who like angst ridden teen girls.

Jake Bugg just subbed Reading & Leeds, Paramore just headlined it. Good day, sir.

[Superscally]

Yes - which was weird. I bet you a dime a dollar there were more people at Glastonbury for Jake Bugg than there were for Paramore at Leeds. I know this because my mate who was watching Queens of the Stone Age said he'd never seen an exodus like it at the end of QOTSA's set. I also bet you that Jake Bugg will pull more than them at Leeds tonight.

[Mardy]

Is Jake Bugg's fanbase not fairly heavily populated with 'current or former angst ridden teen girls'? Always seemed that way to me.

I genuinely think that now the novelty of the first album has worn off, he's going to find it tough to sustain his profile. I'm not sure that he's really built on that first album buzz. The second didn't do as well, did it? (Genuinely don't know, just going on my gut feeling)

[mgc07]

QOTSA are still a good band making good albums but I think them changing the lineup all the time has dented their live show a little, I don't know what it is but I'm not sure they are not quite as charismatic or have as much energy as they used to. I think if Nick Oliveri was still in the band they might have been a lot more popular now as he was quite a recognisable figure. Maybe it's Josh Home's laid back approach to being a front man that makes him a bit more unnoticed than others. They are still good enough to headline festivals though and are in my opinion in the top ten rock bands of the 21st century.

[dentalplan]

Yes - which was weird. I bet you a dime a dollar there were more people at Glastonbury for Jake Bugg than there were for Paramore at Leeds. I know this because my mate who was watching Queens of the Stone Age said he'd never seen an exodus like it at the end of QOTSA's set. I also bet you that Jake Bugg will pull more than them at Leeds tonight.

The exodus before Jake Bugg at Glastonbury was sizeable too.

The second didn't do as well, did it? (Genuinely don't know, just going on my gut feeling)

Critically? No. Commercially? No.

[Superscally]

But Jake Bugg was up against Metallica. Paramore were up against the Courteeners!

[Mouseboy11]

Can't see Paramore playing at Glastonbury anytime soon, they don't really fit. Pop-punk doesn't really suit Glastonbury.

[showmethestones]

Wishlist

Friday

Main: Foo Fighters subbed by Rise Against

Other: Paul Weller subbed by Johnny Marr

Saturday

Main: Anthrax or Megadeth subbed by Lamb of God and Bullet for My Valentine

Other: Of Monsters and Men subbed by Pollaponk

Sunday

Main: Keane subbed by The Killers

Other: Emile Sande subbed by Jesse Glynn

Realistic Prediction

Pyramid Stage: Fleetwood Mac, Foo Fighters, The Killers

Other Stage: Lady Gaga, Foster the People, Emile Sande

(bar Fleetwood Mac these are all dependent on a new album in Autum/Winter)

Keane, fuckin Keane hahaha have a fuckin look at yourself you twat

[Anarion]

Keane, fuckin Keane hahaha have a fuckin look at yourself you twat

It was just his wishlist...

[Gnomicide]

Can't see Paramore playing at Glastonbury anytime soon, they don't really fit. Pop-punk doesn't really suit Glastonbury.

Why not? I'd have thought every type of music suits Glastonbury.

[Winslow Leach]

The difference is that the national only appeal to terminally dull pitchfork readers.

I'd suggest that QOTSA only appeal to immature Kerrang readers, but it's too early in the day for that sort of reductionist stereotyping.

[mgc07]

It was just his wishlist...

haven't Keane packed it in

[dentalplan]

I'd suggest that QOTSA only appeal to immature Kerrang readers, but it's too early in the day for that sort of reductionist stereotyping.

Arcade Fire headlined and they only appeal to people who sell clothes on Etsy!

[Winslow Leach]

Arcade Fire headlined and they only appeal to people who sell clothes on Etsy!

Dolly Parton played and she only appeals to people who live in the mountains and marry their banjos.

[Amy Lawn]

Arcade Fire headlined and they only appeal to people who sell clothes on Etsy!

Nah, the Etsy lot are dubstep fans. Arcade Fire fans are selling vintage bikes, but not through the internet, by putting up twee hand-drawn posters outside the local organic food shop.

[dentalplan]

Nah, the Etsy lot are dubstep fans. Arcade Fire fans are selling vintage bikes, but not through the internet, by putting up twee hand-drawn posters outside the local organic food shop.

Sounds like Regine.

[Mouseboy11]

Why not? I'd have thought every type of music suits Glastonbury.

While you're right, I don't think they as a band or the genre have the appeal at Glastonbury to play the slot they'd warrant. Which is either headliner or sub.

Edited August 25, 2014 by Mouseboy11

[Acid_Haze]

Pyramid Stage:

Friday:

Foo Fighters

Adele

Saturday:
ACDC

Noel Gallagher

Sunday:

Fleetwood Mac

Florence & The Machine

Other Stage:
Friday: The Flaming Lips

Saturday: Alt-J

Sunday: Foals

I suspect it'll be an 'F' filled year

Edited August 25, 2014 by Drowningfish6

[Amy Lawn]

Bro, Adele isn't going to sub.

[mattgimmeshelter]

if adele played she'd probably be touted as the biggest act there

[Sketchead]

Sunday headline slot for Adele if she plays I'd imagine. Local day-tripper heaven.