Other Stage Headliners 2015

[dentalplan]

you think? which ones? last time around they only co-headlined Reading and Leeds and subbed second stage at TITP, and that was amongst all the comeback hype. i'd have thought they'd be getting offered even lower slots these days, if any. subbing the likes of IOW seems most likely i'd say

Wasn't quite a comeback as they'd headlined UK festivals the year before. It wasn't really like they subbed the second stage at T, it was more of a headliner below dance act wasn't it? Plus Beyoncé headlined Glastonbury and subbed that year. Coheadlining is still headlining too.

I could see them headlining IOW, personally, with the proximity to Primavera. No chance for Glastonbury as they chase the money, as Scruffy said.

[TomViolence]

The Strokes were so disappointing at Reading (mainly down to Julian) but I'd be tempted to watch them again depending on who else was on

[russycarps]

The National could certainly do it but they will surely be taking next summer off.

Sigur Ros would be the ultimate.

Hearing Popplagio live last thing in a headline slot at Glasto would be incredible.

Leftfield should be back with a new album before next summer too.

Must be in line to play somewhere in a big slot

I'd love for michael eavis to get his big hairy swingers out and give sigur ros the pyramid headline gig. It would be a huge shock and much more exciting than muse/foo fighters etc. And they could easily pull it off.

They are big enough, have headlined massive shows and played madison square garden.

[Matt42]

I'd love for michael eavis to get his big hairy swingers out and give sigur ros the pyramid headline gig. It would be a huge shock and much more exciting than muse/foo fighters etc. And they could easily pull it off.

They are big enough, have headlined massive shows and played madison square garden.

I second this, improbable but it would be beautiful

[Space Shanty]

I'd love for michael eavis to get his big hairy swingers out and give sigur ros the pyramid headline gig. It would be a huge shock and much more exciting than muse/foo fighters etc. And they could easily pull it off.

They are big enough, have headlined massive shows and played madison square garden.

Yep, for me that would be the ultimate headline call for the Pyramid.

Brave, but they would nail it more than any other act I can think of, and as you say they are big enough.

They are absolutely mesmerising live, and after Radiohead in 2003, they are just about the only act I can imagine giving me the same amazing experience.

Come on Michael, give Jonsi a shout

[kingcrawler]

Wasn't quite a comeback as they'd headlined UK festivals the year before. It wasn't really like they subbed the second stage at T, it was more of a headliner below dance act wasn't it? Plus Beyoncé headlined Glastonbury and subbed that year. Coheadlining is still headlining too.

I could see them headlining IOW, personally, with the proximity to Primavera. No chance for Glastonbury as they chase the money, as Scruffy said.

Yeah they asked to not go on last at T that year. Meant they were up against Beyonce and Chase & Status rather than Primal Scream and Coldplay which made far more sense.

[notonmywatch]

strokes opposite swift, hmmmmmmmmmmmm

I honestly don't know what I would do

[The 38 year old virgin]

I honestly don't know what I would do

Go to the park

[mgc07]

Now know for sure SOAD and Faith no More are touring next year, would love to see one of them

[liamglastocrowhurst1]

This may be a bit of a long shot but would be awesome. What about frank turner?

[eastynh]

Yep, for me that would be the ultimate headline call for the Pyramid.

Brave, but they would nail it more than any other act I can think of, and as you say they are big enough.

They are absolutely mesmerising live, and after Radiohead in 2003, they are just about the only act I can imagine giving me the same amazing experience.

Come on Michael, give Jonsi a shout

Yep, for me that would be the ultimate headline call for the Pyramid.

Brave, but they would nail it more than any other act I can think of, and as you say they are big enough.

They are absolutely mesmerising live, and after Radiohead in 2003, they are just about the only act I can imagine giving me the same amazing experience.

Come on Michael, give Jonsi a shout

What constitutes big enough to headline Pyramid? I do not mind Sigur Ros but they are more suited to somewhere like Jodrell Bank.

[russycarps]

What constitutes big enough to headline Pyramid? I do not mind Sigur Ros but they are more suited to somewhere like Jodrell Bank.

why are they?

[theDandy]

I'd love for michael eavis to get his big hairy swingers out and give sigur ros the pyramid headline gig. It would be a huge shock and much more exciting than muse/foo fighters etc. And they could easily pull it off.

They are big enough, have headlined massive shows and played madison square garden.

YES.

[Space Shanty]

What constitutes big enough to headline Pyramid? I do not mind Sigur Ros but they are more suited to somewhere like Jodrell Bank.

I don't agree that they're not big enough.

They've played huge gigs worldwide and headlined or sub-headlined many other major festivals.

Pukkelpop, Electric Picnic, Roskilde, Rock Werchter, Coachella etc.

There is no doubting their pedigree or ability to headline.

It would also be a notable nod of appreciation in the direction of something a bit leftfield.

A Pyramid headline set offers the chance for a spectacle as much as anything else and Sigur Ros offer that in spades.

Radiohead's biggest ever gig before headlining Glasto in 1997 was the RDS in Dublin.

If that was today, a lot of people would be dismissing their 'right' to headline.

Yet it's rightly held up as one of the greatest headline sets ever seen.

Risk and reward

Edited November 12, 2014 by Space Shanty

[eastynh]

why are they?

Because I personally do not think they are anywhere near big enough to headline the Pyramid and their music can get a bit repetitive. I think they would make a lot of people run for the hills (or other stages).

They were perfect at Jodrell Bank. The venue is fantastic for a gig and I would go as far as you could not get a better venue for a gig. In front of their own fans at a Jodrell Bank they were magical. I do not think they would have the same effect at Glastonbury.

But Doves and elbow have both played Jodrell Bank so maybe I am wrong in that Sigur Ros could not perform on the Pyramid. I just think both Doves (who I love) and Elbow (who bore me shitless) have more songs so to speak.

[Space Shanty]

Because I personally do not think they are anywhere near big enough to headline the Pyramid and their music can get a bit repetitive. I think they would make a lot of people run for the hills (or other stages).

They were perfect at Jodrell Bank. The venue is fantastic for a gig and I would go as far as you could not get a better venue for a gig. In front of their own fans at a Jodrell Bank they were magical. I do not think they would have the same effect at Glastonbury.

But Doves and elbow have both played Jodrell Bank so maybe I am wrong in that Sigur Ros could not perform on the Pyramid. I just think both Doves (who I love) and Elbow (who bore me shitless) have more songs so to speak.

There was a lot of fuss about Sigur Ros' ability to make the transition to main stage at Rock Werchter in 2008.

They blew the place away.

I've seen them headline a couple of festivals and I can back that up.

Glasto has a history for taking a chance here and there on headliners.

They took a bit of stick in the early 90s for giving the big dance acts their go headlining the major stages.

And last year it happened with Metallica as well (who I really enjoyed).

No reason why they shouldn't do it again here

Edited November 12, 2014 by Space Shanty

[eastynh]

There was a lot of fuss about Sigur Ros' ability to make the transition to main stage at Rock Werchter in 2008.

They blew the place away.

I've seen them headline a couple of festivals and I can back that up.

Glasto has a history for taking a chance here and there on headliners.

They took a bit of stick in the early 90s for giving the big dance acts their go headlining the major stages.

And last year it happened with Metallica as well (who I really enjoyed).

No reason why they shouldn't do it again here

I am maybe a bit biased here but I think there are a few British Bands such as New Order, Depeche Mode and James that deserve a high slot at Glastonbury before Sigus Ros.

Edited November 12, 2014 by eastynh

[russycarps]

Because I personally do not think they are anywhere near big enough to headline the Pyramid and their music can get a bit repetitive. I think they would make a lot of people run for the hills (or other stages).

They were perfect at Jodrell Bank. The venue is fantastic for a gig and I would go as far as you could not get a better venue for a gig. In front of their own fans at a Jodrell Bank they were magical. I do not think they would have the same effect at Glastonbury.

But Doves and elbow have both played Jodrell Bank so maybe I am wrong in that Sigur Ros could not perform on the Pyramid. I just think both Doves (who I love) and Elbow (who bore me shitless) have more songs so to speak.

I think you're underestimating their size. They've headlined festivals, played madison square garden etc.

You may well be right about some of the pyramid crowd not appreciating them though, but that says more about the current crowd than the band. Everyone knows hoppipolla though.

Their latest album is a departure from their older stuff (more dancey) so they do have more variety now too.

The only shame is that Kjartan has left the band, and I think they will be poorer because of that.

Foo fighters or sigur ros, which would be a more exciting booking? Its a shame that glastonbury has backed themselves into a corner where only huge mainstream acts can be considered.

Edited November 12, 2014 by russycarps

[eastynh]

I think you're underestimating their size. They've headlined festivals, played madison square garden etc.

You may well be right about some of the pyramid crowd not appreciating them though, but that says more about the current crowd than the band. Everyone knows hoppipolla though.

Their latest album is a departure from their older stuff (more dancey) so they do have more variety now too.

The only shame is that Kjartan has left the band, and I think they will be poorer because of that.

Foo fighters or sigur ros, which would be a more exciting booking? Its a shame that glastonbury has backed themselves into a corner where only huge mainstream acts can be considered.

Personally I would watch Sigur Ros. This maybe the wrong thing to say but I hope you kind of get my drift, Sigur Ros tend to be a more listening to band rather than an enjoy yourself at a festival band.

I do not think they have the hits so to speak that would do them justice on the main stage at Glastonbury.

[russycarps]

Personally I would watch Sigur Ros. This maybe the wrong thing to say but I hope you kind of get my drift, Sigur Ros tend to be a more listening to band rather than an enjoy yourself at a festival band.

I do not think they have the hits so to speak that would do them justice on the main stage at Glastonbury.

Yeah the organisers obviously agree with you rather than me on this one unfortunately.

but then they havent even been at glastonbury at all for 10 years so maybe the festival just hates them!

It's just depressing to see this years rumours. I'd like to see someone a bit different given the gig.

[Space Shanty]

I think you're underestimating their size. They've headlined festivals, played madison square garden etc.

You may well be right about some of the pyramid crowd not appreciating them though, but that says more about the current crowd than the band. Everyone knows hoppipolla though.

Their latest album is a departure from their older stuff (more dancey) so they do have more variety now too.

The only shame is that Kjartan has left the band, and I think they will be poorer because of that.

Foo fighters or sigur ros, which would be a more exciting booking? Its a shame that glastonbury has backed themselves into a corner where only huge mainstream acts can be considered.

It used to be the case that a major Glasto booking was the boost some lesser-known but brilliant acts needed to take the step towards becoming a household name.

A major slot at Glasto was the seal of approval from people who knew their music.

Now it seems you need to be a huge record-seller before a lot of people think you are worthy of such a slot.

It's gone in the wrong direction, increasingly so as Glasto itself has become to place to be even if you listen to very little outside chart music.

I'm not saying pop music has no place at Glasto.

The festival needs to be all inclusive.

But headline slots should, I think, be the preserve of acts who will be remembered well into the future for their contribution to music.

The vast majority of current pop acts are manufactured nonsense

[theDandy]

Surely it should be about the actual show and performance rather than the known songs? Sigur Rós would blow Glastonbury away, and they'd blow Doves, James, Elbow all out of the water in terms of a headlining slot.

Edited November 12, 2014 by BenjKJDandy

[Supermerv]

Mark Ronson, new material out next year, maybe DJ slot or maybe with a full band

[Space Shanty]

Surely it should be about the actual show and performance rather than the known songs? Sigur Rós would blow Glastonbury away, and they'd blow Doves, James, Elbow all out of the water in terms of a headlining slot.

That's my thinking as well, but it's probably not the priority for the organisers that it is for us.

Maybe I'm wrong... hope I am.

The way their music builds and builds would be incredible to hear on that stage and you can be guaranteed even the naysayers would have goosebumps at Glosoli, Hoppipolla and Popplagio.

That's not even taking into account their stage show, light show, silhouette curtain etc.

They could do The Rains of Castamere for the Game of Thrones fans as well... plenty of people would love that

Edited November 12, 2014 by Space Shanty

[eastynh]

Surely it should be about the actual show and performance rather than the known songs? Sigur Rós would blow Glastonbury away, and they'd blow Doves, James, Elbow all out of the water in terms of a headlining slot.

Doves and Elbow you may be correct on. I love doves but that was mainly because I loved sub sub and then followed their career. Elbow bore me shitless.

I also said bands like New Order and Depeche Mode deserve a high slot at Glastonbury before Sigur Ros.

In regards to James, never ever ever are Sigur Ros blowing James away. Not only are James a far better live proposition but they have far better songs and a far better back catalogue. I have seen both bands live and Sigur Ros do not come anywhere close to James.

Never in a million years would Sigur Ros get a reaction from fans at a gig like James

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJ_NFJdvaLg

James gig

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbPWi1gshzI

Sigur Ros gig

The James gig makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end.

Now I like Sigur Ros but there is no way they would blow James away.