Benicassim 2017

[gregory]

17 minutes ago, andytommo said:

Thu - Elbow & De La Soul

Fri - The Stone Roses & Courteeners

Sat - Red Hot Chili Peppers & The Weeknd

Sun - Fat Boy Slim & Hinds

 

The Weeknd seem to be headline status in 2017 so doubt they'd play second tier, would like to be wrong though!

[the wonderwhy]

The Libertines are going to be around again next summer so I guess they could make a quick return. Would certainly go down well with the crowd 

[gregory]

17 minutes ago, MattDavies__ said:

The Libertines are going to be around again next summer so I guess they could make a quick return. Would certainly go down well with the crowd 

Are they? Says who?

[EamerRed]

It's apparently not the Roses btw

[AAlex]

36 minutes ago, EamerRed said:

It's apparently not the Roses btw

Idve thought if it was we'd have seen some teasing or at least a lemon on a billboard somewhere. It was said previously Beni aren't in charge of when Roses gets announced as they want to announce a load of European dates together, so maybe The Weeknd tomorrow, Roses after new year?

[EamerRed]

Well from what I've read it's not the Roses at all, just some private Facebook group, could be nonsense though.

[DDave]

37 minutes ago, alexlloyd said:

Idve thought if it was we'd have seen some teasing or at least a lemon on a billboard somewhere. It was said previously Beni aren't in charge of when Roses gets announced as they want to announce a load of European dates together, so maybe The Weeknd tomorrow, Roses after new year?

It wouldn't be surprised to see hardly any European festival dates for the Roses next year. The last round of European festivals they did didn't go down amazingly well in certain countries.  Can't see the clamour of festivals trying to book them this time with the asking price they charge and not much extra material in tow. Benicassim seems the obvious festival for them given the demographic of the festival goers and the dates.

Edited December 19, 2016 by DiscothequeDave

[AAlex]

14 minutes ago, DiscothequeDave said:

It wouldn't be surprised to see hardly any European festival dates for the Roses next year. The last round of European festivals they did didn't go down amazingly well in certain countries, Ireland and Spain aside. Can't see the clamour of festivals trying to book them this time with the asking price they charge and not much extra material in tow. Benicassim seems the obvious festival for them given the demographic of the festival goers and the dates.

I'm just going on what I've read here really, maybe a few arenas rather than festivals? 

Would like it to be tomorrow when Roses get announced to confirm I've got two high profile headliners to look forward to, but I wouldnt panic if it's The Weeknd tomorrow, who seems a likely option.

[DDave]

4 minutes ago, alexlloyd said:

I'm just going on what I've read here really, maybe a few arenas rather than festivals? 

Would like it to be tomorrow when Roses get announced to confirm I've got two high profile headliners to look forward to, but I wouldnt panic if it's The Weeknd tomorrow, who seems a likely option.

Arenas makes more sense. the June/July festivals have pretty much sorted most of their headline spots and most of the August ones are probably unlikely to book them again. 

[the wonderwhy]

9 hours ago, gregory said:

Are they? Says who?

There's lots of talk they're doing medium-ish British festivals next summer. Got a new album in the works anyway. 

[gregory]

5 hours ago, EamerRed said:

Well from what I've read it's not the Roses at all, just some private Facebook group, could be nonsense though.

They are announcing a private Facebook group?

[EamerRed]

6 hours ago, gregory said:

They are announcing a private Facebook group?

No, sorry, poor wording. I got the info from some private Facebook group, which is often reliable but often susceptible to bollocks. They're quite certain that the Roses aren't playing Beni.

[gregory]

Just now, EamerRed said:

No, sorry, poor wording. I got the info from some private Facebook group, which is often reliable but often susceptible to bollocks. They're quite certain that the Roses aren't playing Beni.

Yeah i'd say that's bollocks then as the hinds snapchat leak is pretty legit and likely, + their already announced UK shows the week before. I'm not a Roses fan so I hope you're/they're right, but I think they will play. Not sure if they'll be announced today however...

[gregory]

  

[EamerRed]

I wonder what time we can expect it. Was thinking half past (as the 'tomorrow' tweet was at that time), probably not until 11 or 12 though it seems.

[gregory]

I reckon in 20 mins. Midday seems pretty standard for Spanish festival announcements

[andytommo]

3 minutes ago, gregory said:

I reckon in 20 mins. Midday seems pretty standard for Spanish festival announcements

Yes, FIB usually make all of their announcements at Midday, Spanish time, so 11am UK time.  11 minutes and counting...................................

[gregory]

While we wait, and take it with a pinch of salt, from a random twitter; "The Weeknd, Stone Roses, Foals, M.I.A., Stormzy"

[gregory]

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Hoy a las 12 en @Siglo21_Radio3 nuevas confirmaciones para el @fiberfib #FIB2017

Confirmed; 6 mins it is!

[andytommo]

The Weeknd + Foals

[gregory]

 

[gregory]

Pretty cool Foals aren't headlining, even after topping Reading&Leeds this year. Makes me hopeful for more great acts and headliners

[AAlex]

5 minutes ago, gregory said:

 

Very happy with that did not expect to see Foals there, presumably they aren't a headliner either given their much smaller standing on the poster? which leaves two spots free.

roses - RHCP - Weeknd - ???

 

[andytommo]

2 minutes ago, alexlloyd said:

Very happy with that did not expect to see Foals there, presumably they aren't a headliner either given their much smaller standing on the poster? which leaves two spots free.

roses - RHCP - Weeknd - ???

 

THE WEEKND AND FOALS ADDED TO THE LINE UP

FIB Benicassim Festival is thrilled to announce another amazing headliner and more great acts joining the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS in Benicassim, Spain between July 13 and July 16, 2017. Watch out for more big announcements in the New Year!!

Let’s start with the news that the hottest act in the world today, THE WEEKND will be headlining FIB!

The alternative RnB revolutionary from Toronto, THE WEEKND has been breaking records with the release of his third album “Starboy” – a number 1 Billboard album which has earned him the title of the most streamed artist of 2016. Following on from hit singles ‘The Hills’, ‘Earned It’ and ‘Can’t Feel My Face’, his latest single Starboy has quickly become the track of the year, ensuring that The Weeknd’s headline performance at Benicàssim will be truly unmissable.

Joining The Weeknd are one of the most influential bands of their generation; Foals.

Their endless creativity and ferocious live shows have seen the Oxford five-piece behind hits ‘My Number’, ‘Mountain At My Gates’ and ‘Spanish Sahara’, rise through the ranks to position themselves as one of the most unmissable live acts in the world. Foals celebrate their unstoppable ascent to greatness next summer with a performance set to go down in Benicàssim history.

 

[rpfranks]

That's a great announcement for me. Not fussed on RHCP but The Weeknd and Foals definitely swinging it in my favour, looks like a return could be on the cards after all. Knew you wouldn't let me down, FIB