Other Stage Headliners 2015

[Slugworth]

Just been watching Skrillex videos from last year. (Still can't believe i choose Arcade Fire, but anyway im over that.) It got me thinking how Major Lazer could be a possibilty. Anyone know if they are pre-occupied elsewhere?

Edit. Just checked and they are free Friday and Saturday. But i guess if The Chems are nailed on it pretty much rules them out.

Edited March 13, 2015 by Slugworth

[Untz]

I accidentally caught a bit of Major Lazer in 2013 while walking past West Holts. I don't think I understood what was going on; it was all air horns and shouting and not that much music. I went and hid in an iceberg in the Greenpeace field.

And it was dead because some doddery band were on the Pyramid.

[Divein]

Just been watching Skrillex videos from last year. (Still can't believe i choose Arcade Fire, but anyway im over that.) It got me thinking how Major Lazer could be a possibilty. Anyone know if they are pre-occupied elsewhere?

Edit. Just checked and they are free Friday and Saturday. But i guess if The Chems are nailed on it pretty much rules them out.

I think Jack U (skrillex and diplo) will play somewhere like sonic instead of Major Lazer. Then either of them may DJ as well.

[Slugworth]

I accidentally caught a bit of Major Lazer in 2013 while walking past West Holts. I don't think I understood what was going on; it was all air horns and shouting and not that much music. I went and hid in an iceberg in the Greenpeace field.

And it was dead because some doddery band were on the Pyramid.

They smashed it at Bestival last year. Thoroughly enjoyable.

[Slugworth]

I think Jack U (skrillex and diplo) will play somewhere like sonic instead of Major Lazer. Then either of them may DJ as well.

Was thinking would Skrillex be there? I think he will be, like Fatboy Slim, a permanent Glasto fixture from now on. He loves the place.

[LondonTom]

I accidentally caught a bit of Major Lazer in 2013 while walking past West Holts. I don't think I understood what was going on; it was all air horns and shouting and not that much music. I went and hid in an iceberg in the Greenpeace field.

And it was dead because some doddery band were on the Pyramid.

I caught them at Bestival last year, as I do enjoy some of their songs on rercord....but yeah thats pretty accurate description, very little music going on....was just weird. I've never felt so out of touch and confused at an act before!

[Mezhyp1]

Bloc Party have started recording a new album

http://www.nme.com/news/bloc-party/83595?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=blocparty

Would be a great way to comeback and show piece a couple of new tracks, probably too early for this year unfortunately

[Chewie]

Bloc Party have started recording a new album

http://www.nme.com/news/bloc-party/83595?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=blocparty

Would be a great way to comeback and show piece a couple of new tracks, probably too early for this year unfortunately

10 years since silent alarm came out...

[Winslow Leach]

Bloc Party have started recording a new album

http://www.nme.com/news/bloc-party/83595?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=blocparty

Would be a great way to comeback and show piece a couple of new tracks, probably too early for this year unfortunately

If you had said to me back when Silent Alarm came out that Bloc Party would decline in popularity and quality to the extent that they have, I'd have asked you what you'd taken.

[Stokesy10]

If Alt J and Libertines are at Glastonbury this year I will be one of the happiest people there That'd be two of my handful of definites, leaving a large amount of time available for exploring parts I've not had the chance to in the past. The two times I've been, there've been so many acts I've wanted to see.

[Stokesy10]

Block Party would be a superb Other Stage act. Fingers crossed for that. My PERFECT scenario would be Friday: Libertines. Saturday: Alt-J. Sunday: Prodigy.

[FloorFiller]

If Alt J and Libertines are at Glastonbury this year I will be one of the happiest people there That'd be two of my handful of definites, leaving a large amount of time available for exploring parts I've not had the chance to in the past. The two times I've been, there've been so many acts I've wanted to see.

conversely, if Alt-J are there that's one less clash i have to worry about (and they almost definitely will be there)

[neil999]

if the 3 american headliners are happening, am going with 3 british headliners for other stage alt j, bloc party, faithless/chemical bros/prodigy(although i suppse we could have 2 dance acts)

[roughbloke]

I reckon we could get

The Prodigy/ Alt J/ Ben Howard.

[FloorFiller]

I reckon we could get

The Prodigy/ Alt J/ Ben Howard.

reckon Chemical Bros are more likely than Prodigy, but considering it looks like i may be at the Pyramid for all three nights, that'd do me just fine

[roughbloke]

reckon Chemical Bros are more likely than Prodigy, but considering it looks like i may be at the Pyramid for all three nights, that'd do me just fine

Prodigy subbing Kanye?

[kingcrawler]

I reckon we could get

The Prodigy/ Alt J/ Ben Howard.

Both Alt-J and The Prodigy can only play Sunday and Ben Howard can't do Friday so it won't be them.

[Matt - Ed Banger Records]

Could it be Bjork / Ben Howard / Chemical Brothers?

[marcwilson87]

This is optimistic - but what about Black Sabbath? Sure they are massive, but never played and are doing a final tour...

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/black-sabbath-to-record-new-album-plan-final-tour-20140929

Optimism, sure. Also - Pearl Jam?

Both massive bands, but can't see them ever being asked to headline the Pyramid.

[FloorFiller]

This is optimistic - but what about Black Sabbath? Sure they are massive, but never played and are doing a final tour...

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/black-sabbath-to-record-new-album-plan-final-tour-20140929

Optimism, sure. Also - Pearl Jam?

Both massive bands, but can't see them ever being asked to headline the Pyramid.

no chance - both are main stage festival headliners, but it's unlikely Glastonbury would go for either for a myriad of reasons

[marcwilson87]

no chance - both are main stage festival headliners, but it's unlikely Glastonbury would go for either for a myriad of reasons

I did think that, but after Metallica last year I thought perhaps there was more chance. Pearl Jam, for example, are not really heavier than QOTSA and they did it? Both look like they'll be playing somewhere in the world this summer and none have be announced for any festivals here.

Basically, I'm dreaming and will continue to do so until they aren't on the line up poster.

[feline]

Taylor Swift / Chemical Brothers / Alt J?

[FloorFiller]

Taylor Swift / Chemical Brothers / Alt J?

Taylor's far too big for Other and is too much of a typical Pyramid act

[feline]

Taylor's far too big for Other and is too much of a typical Pyramid act

I know I'm new to this whole thing but why does that dictate who goes where? Surely Glasto booking Kanye has just shown that they're not sticking to 'typical' at all. She's available and I don't really see why she wouldn't.

Edited March 17, 2015 by feline

[dentalplan]

I did think that, but after Metallica last year I thought perhaps there was more chance. Pearl Jam, for example, are not really heavier than QOTSA and they did it? Both look like they'll be playing somewhere in the world this summer and none have be announced for any festivals here.

Basically, I'm dreaming and will continue to do so until they aren't on the line up poster.

It's not really about either being too heavy; it's that they're both too big for the Other Stage and neither are touring this summer to even headline the main stage.