Bestival 2015 headline guesses

[FloorFiller]

saw on Bestival's instagram today that Tame Impala are headlining the Big Top which surprised me as i thought they'd be subbing Main Stage (probably already common knowledge but it was news to me!). that'll be a great end to one of the nights!

[smogo]

It doesn't say they're headlining the Big Top, just that they're playing there on the Friday night.

Though they probably are headlining it.

Edited March 14, 2015 by smogo

[FloorFiller]

It doesn't say they're headlining the Big Top, just that they're playing there on the Friday night.

Though they probably are headlining it.

yeah i think i just assumed they were headlining it because... well they've gotta be, haven't they?

[smogo]

Yeah, I was being needlessly pedantic and picky. Sorry about that!

[dan8k]

I have a feeling it's Blur

[FloorFiller]

I have a feeling it's Blur

nah i don't see it... it'd fit the '90's' thing, but their current tour dates make them seem much more likelier for Glasto or IOW

[Staff_Sav]

Will Smith, or Bloodhound Gang

[DomDom1984]

I don't mind saying. Will Smith would be a massive selling point for me.

[LondonTom]

I don't mind saying. Will Smith would be a massive selling point for me.

It would be a complete bollocks of a headline slot, he has about 3 songs anyone cares about. Anyway, it doesn't like his gone back to rapping again really? Other than doing the odd Fresh prince on chat shows.

[jonodillieono]

It would be a complete bollocks of a headline slot, he has about 3 songs anyone cares about. Anyway, it doesn't like his gone back to rapping again really? Other than doing the odd Fresh prince on chat shows.

Men in Black

Getting Jiggy wit it

Miami

Switch

Wild Wild West

Girls ain't nothing but trouble

Summertime

Boom Shake the room

ignoring all the hits he has it'd be brilliant for the comedic factor on it's own

[Zacko]

I would be 1000% down for watching Will Smith.

[Slugworth]

I would be 1000% down for watching Will Smith.

Its not going to be Will Smith. I do agree though.

[DomDom1984]

Its not going to be Will Smith. I do agree though.

Not sure anyone actually believed it was Will Smith.

[Staff_Sav]

Not sure anyone actually believed it was Will Smith.

Of course not, but if enough people keep talking about it, then one year it might actually happen. If he's gonna play anywhere, bestival makes sense!

[smogo]

No, Camp Bestival would make more sense. Or that CBeebies festival or whatever it is in Hyde Park.

[Staff_Sav]

No, Camp Bestival would make more sense. Or that CBeebies festival or whatever it is in Hyde Park.

Haha, I will chase you around the internet on all forums until you accept Will Smith for his brilliance

[Colonel Bastard]

"There'll be a whole day and night dedicated to how electronic music and strings/orchestras and classical shizzle are colliding".

Not really headliner related, but Goldie & the Heritage Orchestra are playing 2 live shows at the southbank centre in July performing his Timeless album..... fits this pretty well, no?

Edited March 22, 2015 by Colonel Bastard

[Colonel Bastard]

My Headliner guesses would be:

Blur - new album, waiting to sell out Hyde park before being announced.

Morrissey- still touring despite illness, have heard RDB speak fondly of him in the past.

Stone Roses - Rumours rife of New material this year, 60s influenced sound would fit the theme,as would their association with the acid/2nd summer of love of 88/89.

Cypress Hill - Maybe not a headliner, but would fit the hip-hop slot nicely And are playing UK dates this year with talks of New material.

Aphex Twin - New(ish) album out, would fit the "Huge" Port headliner slot.

Reading these back, I've realise all of the above are more of a personal wishlist!

Edited March 22, 2015 by Colonel Bastard

[dentalplan]

My Headliner guesses would be:

Blur - new album, waiting to sell out Hyde park before being announced.

Morrissey- still touring despite illness, have heard RDB speak fondly of him in the past.

Stone Roses - Rumours rife of New material this year, 60s influenced sound would fit the theme,as would their association with the acid/2nd summer of love of 88/89.

Cypress Hill - Maybe not a headliner, but would fit the hip-hop slot nicely And are playing UK dates this year with talks of New material.

Aphex Twin - New(ish) album out, would fit the "Huge" Port headliner slot.

Reading these back, I've realise all of the above are more of a personal wishlist!

Blur and Stone Roses would be out of Bestival's range really. You're right about Cypress Hill, they could show up. I wouldn't count on Aphex Twin as I don't think he's planning on doing shows (at least not as Aphex Twin) anymore.

Morrissey's a very good shout considering his tour still had tickets to shift so might have been held back for that reason. Fits the '90's' clue by the poster a page or two back. I don't think he's still ill either.

[Slugworth]

In terms of the '90's' headliner,

Pearl Jam

Red Hot Chilli Peppers

Radiohead (unlikely)

Madonna

Prince

Blur

Depeche Mode

The Verve (even more unlikely)

Portishead

Guns n Roses

Was it a tweet that said it? I haven't seen it but im just listing potentials. It's got to be someone of the aboves status, hasn't it?

[Frankly Mr Shankly]

kylie.

[Slugworth]

kylie.

Harold on drums and Madge on keyboards would be excellent to coincide with the Neighbours 30 year anniversary.

I think you're right with Kylie though.

[dentalplan]

In terms of the '90's' headliner,

Pearl Jam

Red Hot Chilli Peppers

Radiohead (unlikely)

Madonna

Prince

Blur

Depeche Mode

The Verve (even more unlikely)

Portishead

Guns n Roses

Was it a tweet that said it? I haven't seen it but im just listing potentials. It's got to be someone of the aboves status, hasn't it?

None of those. Most are too big and the others aren't touring or are elsewhere.

It was a user that said it a page or two back. Wouldn't take long to find on this thread.

[Slugworth]

None of those. Most are too big and the others aren't touring or are elsewhere.

It was a user that said it a page or two back. Wouldn't take long to find on this thread.

I did see someone mention it. So was that just a guess or actual info?

[dentalplan]

Seemed like actual info but I dunno how much stock to place in it. I suppose we might have a bit better an idea what acts are in contention this week and it'll be announced by the end of this week or start of next.