Lineup 2016

[Gucci Piggy]

7 minutes ago, VCK said:

I'm sure a while back someone mentioned the possibility of Florence and Foals co-headlining. Probably wouldn't happen but would make more sense than Foals and Disclosure. Although Florence is probably now past the point of not headlining festivals in the UK.

She's doing BST.

[Andre91]

I so hope that ADTR are part of this next announcement. Headlining the NME opposite Foals would be nice.

[Chavmeisterdeluxe]

45 minutes ago, Nick Aldous said:

I think it is well within reason for Kanye to headline. The last hip hop/rap act to headline was eminem back in 2013 and that was really well recieved. Also, we were told of the announcement not long after Kanye dropped what looks like to be SWISH's lead single? Then as always its the case of Glastonbury's sloppy seconds. I have also seen Melvin explain how the festival is aimed at the youth or "kids", and nowadays almost everyone from 14-20 is wearing Yeezy branded clothes. Dont know, it just makes a lot of sense. 

 

Also, isnt it a bit soon for biffy again? They havent released any new material since their last set, have they?

Biffy's new album is out in April so I'd imagine they'll be pretty close to dropping a single.

[justanothername]

45 minutes ago, Andre91 said:

I so hope that ADTR are part of this next announcement. Headlining the NME opposite Foals would be nice.

Nooo
Can't they be opposite Disclosure instead

[dentalplan]

2 hours ago, VCK said:

I'm sure a while back someone mentioned the possibility of Florence and Foals co-headlining. Probably wouldn't happen but would make more sense than Foals and Disclosure. Although Florence is probably now past the point of not headlining festivals in the UK.

omg

[conroy17]

It's Kanye

[kp1983]

3 hours ago, conroy17 said:

It's Kanye

source ?

[theramm]

Pearl Jam apparently have an Euro announcement coming soon.

[dentalplan]

7 minutes ago, theramm said:

Pearl Jam apparently have an Euro announcement coming soon.

They've a tour announcement. They're meant to have binned the European leg though but even if it did happen then I don't think it would have come to R+L.

[theramm]

I know they were originally meant to be in the late May/Early June but binned that announcement when the Paris attacks happened. Not sure if those dates will still stand (it was apparently 2 nights at the O2) or if the tour was pushed back. They'll sell those out in a day anyway so it's not like that's a problem.

They're due a return to R&L though.

[Cavan]

3rd album? Do you think these could play again if they do?

[Obiginnaw]

GnR apparently demanding £2million per show... To my shame and disappointment this pretty much puts them out of any running they had in the first place

[lightning1000]

They paid the libertines that to sub in 2010 

[dentalplan]

1 hour ago, Cavan said:

3rd album? Do you think these could play again if they do?

What's that got to do with a third album? Am I missing something here?

15 minutes ago, Obiginnaw said:

GnR apparently demanding £2million per show... To my shame and disappointment this pretty much puts them out of any running they had in the first place

I think they're actually asking for more.

[Andre91]

I'm hoping some bands gets announced for The Pit/Lock Up this month. 

Any of these would do me fine: Parkway Drive, Thrice, Deez Nuts, Grader, Real Friends, Creeper, Modern Baseball, Glassjaw, Man Overboard.

 

[Obiginnaw]

1 minute ago, dentalplan said:

 

I think they're actually asking for more.

I still live in hope, considering foals/disclosure will probably be one of the smaller prices it might open up a little extra in the budget? If they are asking for more then it's a pretty safe bet they're out of the equation 

[AndrewSmith]

14 hours ago, Chavmeisterdeluxe said:

Biffy's new album is out in April so I'd imagine they'll be pretty close to dropping a single.

Saw a tweet from one of their tour crew saying something was coming on 26th January, let me try and find it.

 

Edit - Nevermind, turned out to be Mike Vennart (the 2nd guitarist for Biffy) saying something about his other band and an album launch.

Edited January 19, 2016 by AndrewSmith

[Biogeneric]

Screw GnR, let's get some Taylor Swift.

[justanothername]

6 minutes ago, Andre91 said:

I'm hoping some bands gets announced for The Pit/Lock Up this month. 

Any of these would do me fine: Parkway Drive, Thrice, Deez Nuts, Grader, Real Friends, Creeper, Modern Baseball, Glassjaw, Man Overboard.

 

Yes on Creeper, Modern Baseball (double yes) and Glassjaw. Would also add to that list Spraynard (they're my new favourite band), Joyce Manor, Captain We're Sinking, The Story So Far, The Front Bottoms, Gnarwolves, Title Fight, The Hotelier, Arcane Roots, Pup, Four Year Strong, Knuckle Puck, Titus Andronicus, Set Your Goals, La Dispute, Forever Losing Sleep, Defeater, Heck, The World is a Beautiful Place... and of course The Wonder Years (Lock Up >>>>> Main). I'm probably going to be disappointed though  

[conroy17]

Hoping they give Mastodon & Glassjaw LU/Pit headlining slots.

Titus Andronicus & Title Fight would be incredible bookings, couldn't see them ever booking TWIABP though.

And I reckon they're gonna give Wonder Years a main stage slot this year.

[hamishrankin]

in terms of Biffy, they are in LA finishing their album, Si said in the Edinburgh interview that they are only out there until the end of this month. Unfortunately the Mike Vennart tweet is referring to British Theatre and not Biffy, however I do expect a biffy single within the next month. To conclude, I've got my money on Foals, which personally isn't what I would like.  

[thewayiam]

1 hour ago, Obiginnaw said:

GnR apparently demanding £2million per show... To my shame and disappointment this pretty much puts them out of any running they had in the first place

If R&L are using Foals/Disclore as a double then they will 100% pay £2mil without question. As said, they paid The Libs the same, plus GNR and Blink reformation the same year.

Whoever gets announced as the header I'd say it's fairly likely Imagine Dragons are coming with them.

[Andre91]

1 hour ago, justanothername said:

Yes on Creeper, Modern Baseball (double yes) and Glassjaw. Would also add to that list Spraynard (they're my new favourite band), Joyce Manor, Captain We're Sinking, The Story So Far, The Front Bottoms, Gnarwolves, Title Fight, The Hotelier, Arcane Roots, Pup, Four Year Strong, Knuckle Puck, Titus Andronicus, Set Your Goals, La Dispute, Forever Losing Sleep, Defeater, Heck, The World is a Beautiful Place... and of course The Wonder Years (Lock Up >>>>> Main). I'm probably going to be disappointed though  

TSSF, Gnarwolves, La Dispute and FYS would be awesome! Might be a long shot, but I'd be really happy with A Great Big Pile Of Leaves showing up. 

I also agree that I can see The Wonder Years getting a Main Stage slot. 

[atomised]

Guns n roses vegas dates are april 8th and.9th. Handy. Im out there for a week from the 5th

[meepmoop]

Starting to be convinced it might actually be Guns again...

who out of the suggested headliners would persuade people here to buy a ticket? Thinking only really Guns or Biffy myself