Headliners 2016

[thewayiam]

well the fact that Mr. Reading Festival himself said that Foals are future headliners a couple of years ago - seriously, if they don't get the push up to headliner next year, who else fill? take Glastonbury out of the equation for a second because they're clearly gonna do Reading/Leeds first, even if it isn't next year (although it will be)

and even though i thought this album by Foals would get to number one, i'm sure by the time their chance to headline Glastonbury comes around (i.e. next album) they will've had a number one. they're the next British band to get the step up, and i'll be damned if somebody else gets their first

 

He said the same after this years festival man if you watch the interview. There is no difference between saying it then and now. I'm not saying this because I think they're a crock of shite, I'm saying it as I don't see anything from them to have that headline slot  and I think your 1st 3 lines says it all if they do in, who else is going to do it. How the hell are they honestly going to make an undercard for Foals not look like something thrown together.

 

Correct me if I'm wrong but I'm pretty sure the whole 'Thom thinks the Pyramid has bad sound' thing is complete hearsay from one guy on here who claims they met him at a coffee shop or something. Really don't think we should be discounting them based on that alone. Radiohead and Glastonbury are a natural fit and it's about time they came back.

 

 

To be honest, it seems that long they've been away I'm just not sure Thom's bothered. They have had plenty of chances to do it since, most since have been picking up a slot about 6 years down the line, we're talking 14 years down the line. I thought it was nailed the other year but no so sure now.

Edited September 5, 2015 by thewayiam

[arcade fireman]

Not sure the exact reasons why they didn't headline Glasto last album cycle, but they weren't really on tour during Glasto time. That secret Park set they did was before any proper shows for the album, 2012 would have been an ideal time but for the fallow year and by the time 2013 rolled around the tour was over and AFP were touring. 

 

Hopefully the same won't happen for this album, if 2018 is indeed the fallow year then it shouldn't but if its 2017 instead then maybe. 

[GlastoSimon]

To be honest, if they're willing to play on the Park Stage in '11, surely the sound on the Pyramid would be acceptable? It's certainly improved. 

 

Would love them to do it, I thought the general consensus was that they didn't want to be the 'house band'. If the touring schedule works I see no reason why they wouldn't do it this time around. 

 

I agree though that if the dates work and they DON'T do it, they probably never will. 

Edited September 5, 2015 by GlastoSimon

[arcade fireman]

To be honest, if they're willing to play on the Park Stage in '11, surely the sound on the Pyramid would be acceptable? It's certainly improved. 

 

Would love them to do it, I thought the general consensus was that they didn't want to be the 'house band'. If the touring schedule works I see no reason why they wouldn't do it this time around. 

 

I agree though that if the dates work and they DON'T do it, they probably never will. 

Park Stage circumstances were very different though, they were just there to road test the new album and for a bit of a treat for their fans. I doubt the sound on the Pyramid would be that big an issue though - Radiohead have played V and Reading/Leeds since they last played Glasto. Hardly incredible amphitheatres themselves, plus I remember seeing them at Old Trafford Cricket Ground in '06. 

[dentalplan]

They've never seemed a band up for treading old ground when it comes to festivals. I read they chose to play V in '06 just because they'd never headlined it and wanted to tick it off, and probably a similar case with R+L a few years later, and maybe the same with doing the Park Stage a few after that. If that is true then I could only see them headlining a festival they haven't done in the UK yet and taking a step down to do Bestival or Latitude.

[Mardy]

It's problematic for them, i guess, because if they headline Glastonbury there's going to be so much in the way of expectations, based on previous appearances, that they can't possibly win. They're on a hiding to nothing by headlining. They avoid that by playing a secret set now and again.

[Mardy]

It's much smarter for them not to headline again.

[thewayiam]

To be honest, if they're willing to play on the Park Stage in '11, surely the sound on the Pyramid would be acceptable? It's certainly improved. 

 

Would love them to do it, I thought the general consensus was that they didn't want to be the 'house band'. If the touring schedule works I see no reason why they wouldn't do it this time around. 

 

I agree though that if the dates work and they DON'T do it, they probably never will. 

 

They are one of those bands that have done it and can now make so much money doing their own gigs. Unlike Chris Martin, Thom does love Glastonbury but clearly doesn't view it as the opportunity to take over any other. Radiohead were pulling off £80+ a ticket for their last tour and printed people's names on them to stop them going for ridiculous amounts in touting.

[thewayiam]

It's much smarter for them not to headline again.

 

This is it, it's a bit like Blur in 2009, many feel they should just leave that there as their moment as not dampen on it. Radiohead's 07 and defo 2003 are in there as some of the greatest ever shows for Glastonbury.

 

If not next year it won't happen, that being said I don't think it will anyway.

[dentalplan]

They are one of those bands that have done it and can now make so much money doing their own gigs. Unlike Chris Martin, Thom does love Glastonbury but clearly doesn't view it as the opportunity to take over any other. Radiohead were pulling off £80+ a ticket for their last tour and printed people's names on them to stop them going for ridiculous amounts in touting.

Why just Thom and Chris? Why not the rest of either band?

[thewayiam]

Why just Thom and Chris? Why not the rest of either band?

 

You know what I mean, Chris Martin is very vocal in it though.

[TomViolence]

Blur returning and Radiohead returning is incomparable as it has been soo long! There's also the fact they'll have 3 albums worth of new material to choose from.

[Purple aki squat]

I'd rather listen to Fitter Happier on repeat than Electioneering. Seriously though, I skip Electioneering, but I don't skip Fitter Happier. I think it's brilliant. "Pragmatism, not idealism" gets me every time.

Electioneering is boss.

Proper drumming

[the wonderwhy]

They've never seemed a band up for treading old ground when it comes to festivals. I read they chose to play V in '06 just because they'd never headlined it and wanted to tick it off, and probably a similar case with R+L a few years later, and maybe the same with doing the Park Stage a few after that. If that is true then I could only see them headlining a festival they haven't done in the UK yet and taking a step down to do Bestival or Latitude.

 

Can't wait to see 'em do Creamfields. 

[Mash011]

Foos smashed it tonight. Just a really fun live band. Whenever they get around to playing Worthy Farm, 2016 or otherwise, they're sure to do the same.

[thewayiam]

Foos smashed it tonight. Just a really fun live band. Whenever they get around to playing Worthy Farm, 2016 or otherwise, they're sure to do the same.

Always gets me a bit though how they say they're now doing an encore, they've got a lot of songs to play. They played 22 songs, it's the same as as regular headline set amount from a band that have a few albums.

[brettredmayne]

Would play 26 if Grohl did not have to talk to the crowd about how much he loves them

[stuartbert two hats]

What about the running around?

[Mash011]

The throne has wheels so there's a bit of simulated running around. I agree the encore thing is a bit daft as they did actually play a shorter set than they were allocated, came on 10 minutes late and finished 10 minutes early. Still, would smash Glastonbury and I think they're fairly likely to come back and do it next year.

 

Foo Fighters

Adele

Radiohead

 

Would be a killer set. I'd only be at one of them but can't deny its strength.

[dentalplan]

Can't wait to see 'em do Creamfields.

Bang Face Weekender

[thewayiam]

Would play 26 if Grohl did not have to talk to the crowd about how much he loves them

 

Yeah it was quite a few times by the sounds of it. Still, even at 25/26 it's not a massive set lol. I'm not digging at them just a lot of unneeded shit.

 

The throne has wheels so there's a bit of simulated running around. I agree the encore thing is a bit daft as they did actually play a shorter set than they were allocated, came on 10 minutes late and finished 10 minutes early. Still, would smash Glastonbury and I think they're fairly likely to come back and do it next year.

 

Foo Fighters

Adele

Radiohead

 

Would be a killer set. I'd only be at one of them but can't deny its strength.

 

It's undeniably a massive trio. I'd only maybe bet at 1, probably watch half hour of Adele.

 

Foo's did mention in their set about how they wanted to come back and he hates cancelling. If they do it great,if they don't, shit happens. I think R&L are going to have to agree to share as a one off this time though, forgetting The Libs here as it's actually booked.

[Zoo Music Girl]

Anyone else just hear Eavis on 6 music? They grabbed him at the independent music awards last night. He said next year's headliners are booked (bless him) and confirmed fallow year is 2018.

[Mezhyp1]

Anyone else just hear Eavis on 6 music? They grabbed him at the independent music awards last night. He said next year's headliners are booked (bless him) and confirmed fallow year is 2018.

According to an article on NME about words he was saying there, headliners are booked for the next 2 years, 4 returners and 2 new to it

[FloorFiller]

According to an article on NME about words he was saying there, headliners are booked for the next 2 years, 4 returners and 2 new to it

 

interesting! although undoubtedly a load of bollocks - like always, i think we can assume all these headliners have verbally said 'we'll do it' but haven't signed anything yet, and will mostly change over the course of the next year/two years

[dentalplan]

It is quite a reverse from the usual "three of the biggest bands to never have headlined" rubbish though. What happened to their big list of new headliners on the fridge? That is pretty interesting, if not somewhat disappointing.