2015

[Matt42]

i don't think it has anything to do with him favouriting the tweet, but i also think it's Blur

mainly because I can't think who else could realistically do it..

[FloorFiller]

mainly because I can't think who else could realistically do it..

unless it does end up being somebody totally out of nowhere like Prince, but that seems far too strong (although of course it could also be somebody out of nowhere who's incredibly underwhelming - Killers, KOL etc)

[DomDom1984]

Killers or KOL are big possibilities btw.

[FloorFiller]

Killers or KOL are big possibilities btw.

both headlined in the past two years so i doubt it - was just an example of poor bookings that could be made

[sisco]

GIddings Favs or Retweets a lot. He also done the same about Depeche Mode a couple of days ago and I was told a couple of months ago that there was no chance of them doing Glastonbury so I would presume the info is the same for IOW (Neil knows my source on that one).

Although saying all this....... I also think it's Blur. The Solo account on the IOW forums was very sure it would sell very well due to the headliners.

They also took away day tickets that I presumed meant they were focusing people to come for the whole weekend rather than just on the Fleetwood Mac or whoever the 2nd headliner is day! (And they probably need another big one to make this happen)

Edited March 20, 2015 by sisco

[eFestivals]

Although saying all this....... I also think it's Blur. The Solo account on the IOW forums was very sure it would sell very well due to the headliners.

I've heard whispers that the last act is bigger than FM, so if that's true it should sell well.

Whether or not that's Blue I don't know. I've heard stuff which should be reliable that it won't be, tho it's quite possible matey has told deliberate porkies to keep it under wraps.

I'm having trouble settling on a name of who it might be instead, but there are plenty of other realistic options.

[The60ftOctopus]

I've heard whispers that the last act is bigger than FM, so if that's true it should sell well.

Whether or not that's Blue I don't know. I've heard stuff which should be reliable that it won't be, tho it's quite possible matey has told deliberate porkies to keep it under wraps.

I'm having trouble settling on a name of who it might be instead, but there are plenty of other realistic options.

ALL RISE

[FloorFiller]

bigger than FM!? debatable of course but i struggle to think of many realistic acts who are bigger than FM - Blur perhaps. Prince maybe. i'm out...

[the wonderwhy]

AC/DC? But then didn't they get ruled out?

[TheSilence]

A lot of acts could be considered "bigger" than FM.

[TheSilence]

The fact both Taylor Swift AND Blur haven't been announced for any other festivals bar BST yet haven't been announced as festival exclusives screams two things to me:

TS for Glasto

Blur for IOW

[FloorFiller]

The fact both Taylor Swift AND Blur haven't been announced for any other festivals bar BST yet haven't been announced as festival exclusives screams two things to me:

TS for Glasto

Blur for IOW

Taylor is also doing that Radio One Big Weekend thing, but i don't know if that could be considered a proper festival. i think you're right though - but i guess some would debate whether Taylor would be an outright headliner at Glastonbury or somewhere else on the bill. she could easily do either. Blur for IOW though, definitely

[DomDom1984]

The fact both Taylor Swift AND Blur haven't been announced for any other festivals bar BST yet haven't been announced as festival exclusives screams two things to me:

TS for Glasto

Blur for IOW

I still don't buy that Swift is Headlining. I'm still going with Elton, with Swift subbing.

[DomDom1984]

Oh, is Florence free on the Saturday? Think they'll sub too.

[kingcrawler]

I still don't buy that Swift is Headlining. I'm still going with Elton, with Swift subbing.

Elton John's in Germany on the Sunday so won't be him.

Oh, is Florence free on the Saturday? Think they'll sub too.

For Glastonbury? Yeah she's free all weekend.

[dentalplan]

The Strokes is the first time they've called it a 'UK festival exclusive' in the three years and that includes stuff like Black Sabbath, Neil Young, The Libertines and stuff. Doesn't really mean they're otherwise at a UK festival.

[TheSilence]

The Strokes is the first time they've called it a 'UK festival exclusive' in the three years and that includes stuff like Black Sabbath, Neil Young, The Libertines and stuff. Doesn't really mean they're otherwise at a UK festival.

Yeah but if they're doing it this year for The Strokes, you'd think they'd do the same for Blur- if they also weren't doing any other festivals, no?

[thewayiam]

The fact both Taylor Swift AND Blur haven't been announced for any other festivals bar BST yet haven't been announced as festival exclusives screams two things to me:

TS for Glasto

Blur for IOW

It may be but I don't see Taylor headlining. Realistically, when Beyonce headed she was an original Coldplay sub and has sold the same amount of tickets as Taylor with ease.

[dentalplan]

Yeah but if they're doing it this year for The Strokes, you'd think they'd do the same for Blur- if they also weren't doing any other festivals, no?

Not really. Could say the same for The Who and they're not doing any festivals unless they're doing this also.

[TheSilence]

Not really. Could say the same for The Who and they're not doing any festivals unless they're doing this also.

Shit. I forgot about the who and I've got tickets for it.

The Who could be considered bigger than FM

[Matt42]

dunno if they are the equivalent of Neil on the IOW forums but 'base camp' say they are sure the final headliner is blur.

[kingcrawler]

Blur are ruled out of Glastonbury now so this seems even more likely.

[FloorFiller]

yep, thought it was gonna be them before but this seals the deal. would be surprised if it's anybody but Blur. very strong headliners for IOW this year if true

[notapseudonym]

Bigger announcement than Fleetwood Mac? Announcement being made on the 27th? This happening on the 27th also?

http://www.nme.com/news/morrissey/83463

(Yeah it's probably Blur.)

[Gucci Piggy]

If it's Blur then that's a good last minute replacement for Green Day