Rock Werchter 2016

[Bilbo Baggins]

I'm sure I read somewhere that it takes about 4 hours to dismantle their set, So I'm guessing (hoping) they will be the last act on Friday, maybe Co-headlining with another band? But that might just be wishful thinking from my side 

[thetime]

Just a quick question guys.

How much do you pay in GBP for a combi and camping from the Wednesday this year?

[GodlikeYeezus]

160 last year, can't see it being too different

[lightning1000]

The exchange is currently 1.37 to GBP. 

Just bought some euro's today. Can't see it changing much before tickets go on sale.

[thetime]

Cheers, still  cheap with the current exchange rate.

[thewayiam]

The exchange is currently 1.37 to GBP. 

Just bought some euro's today. Can't see it changing much before tickets go on sale.

Think that is only in certain places, certainly not that high in smaller towns.

[lightning1000]

That was from the post office, pretty sure their rates are standardised 

[gazza_20]

That was from the post office, pretty sure their rates are standardised 

Unsure, online it only says 1.34, 1.35 for 1000 or more. Euro exchange is only 1.36 which is decent.

[foolee]

Deciding to have a little prediction before anymore announcements are made:

Thurs/Main: Netsky / Foo Fighters / Ben Howard / Skunk Anansie / Stereophonics / Dropkick Murphys / Gary Clark Jr.

Klub C: Digitalism / Years & Years / Everything Everything / Action Bronson / Float Fall / Pond

Barn: Tame Impala / Rudimental / Two Door Cinema Club / Cage The Elephant / Kurt Vile / Daughter

 

Fri/Main: Rammstein / Triggerfinger / Imagine Dragons / James Bay / Graveyard / Bring Me The Horizon / Lindemann

Klub C: LCD Soundsystem / Richard Hawley / Leon Bridges / Courtney Barnett

Barn: Wilco / Foals / The Last Shadow Puppets / Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls / Wolf Alice / Benjamin Booker

 

Sat/Main: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis / Coldplay / Bastille / Sam Smith / Jessie J / All Time Low / Father John Misty

Klub C: Twenty One Pilots / Jamie XX / Gregory Porter / Metric / BADBADNOTGOOD / Lapsley

Barn: New Order / Bloc Party. / Parov Stela Band / Guy Garvey / Slaves / Nothing But Thieves

 

Sun/Main: Editors / The National / dEUS / Biffy Clyro / The Hives / Ryan Adams / The Arcs

Klub C: Kraftwork 3D / The 1975 / Sigma / Ibeyi / Glass Animals

Barn: Hurts / Trixie Whitley / Chvches / The Maccabees / Royal Republic / JD McPherson

[thetime]

@foolee are foos back in the picture? I thought they were ruled out.

[foolee]

@foolee are foos back in the picture? I thought they were ruled out.

Pinkpop organiser has stated they aren't fulfilling there 2015 commitments in 2016 but I fail to believe Foo Fighters will only tour there album for 1 year and not play dates they have cancelled. It would be most unlike them and would mean Foo's not playing a single show in Belgium on there Sonic Highways album and they have played Belgium at least once every album cycle. They're also still a SR for Glastonbury and I'm sure Neil would have put them down to a R by now if he heard they weren't coming back and if they play Glasto they'll play RW. But maybe I'm just being stubborn and can't face the fact they won't headline when I really want them too, until 4 headliners are announced they'll be staying in my predictions! 

P.s sorry if that was a bit long winded!

[lightning1000]

Yeah, the thing that rw has going for it that pink pop doesn't is that it's right after Glastonbury. I'd be shocked if the foos aren't headlining Glastonbury in 2016

[Dietediet]

In other (and better) news: 

- Twenty One Pilots ruled out: US tour during Werchter

- Macklemore changed to 'unlikely: playing Belgium's biggest arena in Spring, would already be a surprise if they could sell that out, let alone combine with a high Main Stage slot 3 months later

[lightning1000]

Both good news for me.... Saw twenty one pilots a couple of years back at download and thought they were awful. Macklemore looks like quite fun but not really my thing and would prefer him not to take up a high spot. 

[thetime]

Seeing editors in Brussels on Saturday, so they may let something slip about there summer plans.

[thewayiam]

Pinkpop organiser has stated they aren't fulfilling there 2015 commitments in 2016 but I fail to believe Foo Fighters will only tour there album for 1 year and not play dates they have cancelled. It would be most unlike them and would mean Foo's not playing a single show in Belgium on there Sonic Highways album and they have played Belgium at least once every album cycle. They're also still a SR for Glastonbury and I'm sure Neil would have put them down to a R by now if he heard they weren't coming back and if they play Glasto they'll play RW. But maybe I'm just being stubborn and can't face the fact they won't headline when I really want them too, until 4 headliners are announced they'll be staying in my predictions! 

P.s sorry if that was a bit long winded!

This is the thing, he hasn't put them up as anything gor Pinkpop obviously but since then, info direct from the fest, he has also chosen to continue with info he had not that long ago putting them there. I agree with lightning as well that while Werchter are lucky to only be the week after, Glasto can also be lucky with things like this also being the week before. I think it could just come down to tbey aren't free then and given their touring last year, they don't have incentive either between Pinkpop and Glasto as they toured to fuck already. I can see it being a mini trip like UK big shows were.

[Noeliam]

Hello,

I'm considering going there and I might go alone. I did Sziget the last two years and am fully aware that Werchter is mostly about the music. I'd like to go because I'm frustrated that many bands will only tour Europe in june (I wanted to see Muse last year so badly!). Do you think Sigur Ros/M83/The XX are likely to come?

[e2p2]

Hello,

I'm considering going there and I might go alone. I did Sziget the last two years and am fully aware that Werchter is mostly about the music. I'd like to go because I'm frustrated that many bands will only tour Europe in june (I wanted to see Muse last year so badly!). Do you think Sigur Ros/M83/The XX are likely to come?

RW doesnt seem to mind booking the same acts so I think that everyone who ever played there,  especially lately ( those acts you mentioned played there in 2012 or 2013) is an option,  so if they'll have a new album and be around there is a good chance they'll play. 

Edited October 27, 2015 by e2p2

[lightning1000]

It appears pearl jam will be touring the east coast in April, Europe in late June, then west coast States August. I would think that would make them pretty likely for RW again, which makes me very happy 

Edited October 27, 2015 by lightning1000

[Red Day]

Pearl Jam...Hope you're correct

[heti]

Pearl Jam would be a dream come true ! 4th time seeing them at RW for me

 

Edited October 27, 2015 by heti

[Tremousse]

+1 (PJ fan here too)

Edited October 27, 2015 by Tremousse

[Noeliam]

RW doesnt seem to mind booking the same acts so I think that everyone who ever played there,  especially lately ( those acts you mentioned played there in 2012 or 2013) is an option,  so if they'll have a new album and be around there is a good chance they'll play. 

Thanks! M83 and The XX will definitely have an album out. For the first, I've got in contact with their agent by mail and he confirmed to me that M83 will be touring next year.

 

[Dietediet]

Open'er, Rock Am Ring, Tinderbox and Northside all bringing headliners this week. Sounds like we'll learn a lot this week (even if RW doesn't bring any). 

[e2p2]

It appears pearl jam will be touring the east coast in April, Europe in late June, then west coast States August. I would think that would make them pretty likely for RW again, which makes me very happy 

I can't see it happening but It would be awesome if its true!