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I think I'm angry that those spaces went to waste, when there's a gazillion people who'd love to have their wristbands.    I probably shouldn't say this on here but take the pass outs and sell the wristbands to some mates... give them away if you like. Just don't leave empty spaces 🙂 

GFL appear to want a global brand and to be able to give large sums of money to charity. Regardless of what we think, they're running the show and can easily justify the decisions they make.   If they want to take this path, I think they should introduce something similar to dynamic pricing, with people choosing which 'queue' to be in.   Say 50% of tickets sold at face value. 25% of tickets available at 25% premium (£475ish) 10% of tickets available at 50% premium (£550ish) 5% of tickets available at 75% premium (£650ish) 5% of tickets available at double the price (£750ish) 2.5% of tickets available at triple price (£1,100ish) 2.5% of tickets to the highest bidders.   Perhaps proportions/costs could be tweaked, but you get the drift. More money for the festival to spend, option to cut capacity if they wanted. Charities get more money.   Being realistic, those with money are already paying a premium to gain entry and those without money are mostly excluded.   I don't think a system like this would dramatically alter the make up of the audience or vibe. There's enough going already who would happily pay more, just as well exploit the festival's potential to the maximum (it's giving to charity after all).   I'm not suggesting VIP tickets, exclusive facilities, privileges and all that nonsense. A ticket remains a ticket and people are just buying admission, same as ever.   The festival could very much justify their actions, as ultimately charities get more money...

So it seems like who are almost 100% are Post Malone and Chappell Roan headlining, and possibly Justice.   Bunch of others under negotiations including Charli xcx and Wet Leg. Wet Leg already seems like a likely name as they're officially touring in Europe in August.

My argument doesn’t just rely on simply monthly listeners. Depends where those listeners are located. She’s also British and a fast rising star. Fits EE’s wish to have more female headliners too.    Not sure why you are getting angry about this? Or why this has to be a battle? Wind yer neck in. 

That is incredible.