Next Announcement 2017 Thread

[stuartbert two hats]

12 minutes ago, The Nal said:

Twice as many bands, halving the set times so all bands can just do medleys of their songs. 

Judging by the recent setlist, that explain why they've booked The Jacksons.

[Quark]

1 hour ago, Untz said:

Or the fifth option: standard Eavis hyperbole.

Maybe, but this year their hyperbole is the best it's ever been

[big__phil]

2 minutes ago, Quark said:

Maybe, but this year their hyperbole is the best it's ever been

I hear Michael thinks it'll be the best hyperbole yet.

[Heather90]

Or a ban on solo artists? Bands only

[DropBeat]

Excited at the thought of a really strong line up. Can't wait for spring and more information!

Tallies with some of the rumours of strong subs etc. and Emily's earlier teasing of a strong line up at the Park.

Double the clashes, double the fun!

 

[kalifire]

I agree we're in for a strong year. I don't think there'll be any more music than usual, but it's entirely possible we could have several bands/artists who could realistically sub. Look at Barry Gibb and Diana Ross, for example. It's quite possible we could get both this year, whereas either could easily take the legend slot.

[CaledonianGonzo]

Honestly - if they have:

Gibb

Gaga

D-Ro

Brian Wilson

(and Green Day, albeit that one strikes me as least likely)

all showing up in supporting roles then they can take a bow.

Factor in recent developments re Toots and The Jacksons and my cup overfloweth.

[thewayiam]

1 hour ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Honestly - if they have:

Gibb

Gaga

D-Ro

Brian Wilson

(and Green Day, albeit that one strikes me as least likely)

all showing up in supporting roles then they can take a bow.

Factor in recent developments re Toots and The Jacksons and my cup overfloweth.

We should remember that given the lack of money chucked their way that it can be as strong as they want it as long as artists agree to play. I think DiRo will be 4th down and Gibb probably 6th.

It's the final sub I can't be definite of.

But RH, FF, Ed, The XX, Gaga, someone else fair big? Barry Gibbons and Brian Wilson that is big. Add the unlikely in my view too GD.

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

Have they announced when the resale will be yet? If they haven't it must be imminent, surely? Maybe @Gnomicide can provide some non-patterned facts?

[kalifire]

I didn't think they announced the resale until after balance payments have closed.

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

9 minutes ago, kalifire said:

I didn't think they announced the resale until after balance payments have closed.

Balance payments are due in the first week of April, they've usually told us the resale date well before then if I remember correctly

Edit: apologies @kalifire, thanks to the power of the Thingy I can see that the last few resale date announcements were:

2016: 8th April

2015: 8th April

2014: 31st March

2013: 18th March

Edited February 17, 2017 by SPTFRE

[nikkic]

Hyperbole or not, it's exciting. The line up really is shaping up very well. 

Could be the strongest one yet. 

[Hugh Jass]

17 minutes ago, SPTFRE said:

Have they announced when the resale will be yet? If they haven't it must be imminent, surely? Maybe @Gnomicide can provide some non-patterned facts?

Resale date won't be announced until after balance week.

Hypothetically if everyone paid their balances then there would be no resale.

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

2 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said:

Resale date won't be announced until after balance week.

Hypothetically if everyone paid their balances then there would be no resale.

Yeah, I consulted The Thingy and it put me straight. God only knows what I was thinking for a minute there

[Gnomicide]

#AHTT

[CaledonianGonzo]

47 minutes ago, thewayiam said:

I think DiRo will be 4th down and Gibb probably 6th..

For context, Barry Gibb is a way bigger artist than any of the acts who've subbed in recent years.

 

[thewayiam]

4 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

For context, Barry Gibb is a way bigger artist than any of the acts who've subbed in recent years.

 

Can't deny it although I'd never predict him to be a sub.

[CaledonianGonzo]

I’m repeating myself from elsewhere, but I believe that the bookings should mandate the running order and not vice versa.  Just because they’ve recently had folk like Tame Impala and Beck subbing doesn’t mean that they shouldn’t tweak the formula when they land a big fish like Baz.

[dentalplan]

46 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

I’m repeating myself from elsewhere, but I believe that the bookings should mandate the running order and not vice versa.  Just because they’ve recently had folk like Tame Impala and Beck subbing doesn’t mean that they shouldn’t tweak the formula when they land a big fish like Baz.

Too logical. Kaiser Chiefs sub.

[incident]

1 hour ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

For context, Barry Gibb is a way bigger artist than any of the acts who've subbed in recent years.

While that's a justifiable statement in most respects, the real question is where do they fit best.

 

50 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

I’m repeating myself from elsewhere, but I believe that the bookings should mandate the running order and not vice versa.  Just because they’ve recently had folk like Tame Impala and Beck subbing doesn’t mean that they shouldn’t tweak the formula when they land a big fish like Baz.

Nah. I'll go for the easy example. In 2014, Dolly Parton was a way bigger artist than at least 2 of the headliners and arguably all 3, but she absolutely should not have headlined. The best fit for her was playing on a sunny sunday afternoon, and it worked a treat.

[CaledonianGonzo]

Working on the assumption here that it's Diana Ross doing Sunday Teatime / Legend and not Baz.

If The First Lady of Motown isn't on the bill then, yes, that's the obvious slot for B-Gizzle.

[Gnomicide]

Break out Dusty Bin...

On Foo Fighters website you are presented with an option to check in. You're then presented with a boardong card for Obelix Airlines. Obelix/Pyramid picture included. The date is 21st Feb so.... announcement on Tuesday? 

To get any further though you need to enter details AND a unique code, no idea how to get a code.

Edited February 17, 2017 by Gnomicide

[JoBalls]

4 minutes ago, Gnomicide said:

Break out Dusty Bin...

On Foo Fighters website you are presented with an option to check in. You're then presented with a boardong card for Obelix Airlines. Obelix/Pyramid picture included. The date is 21st June so.... announcement on Tuesday? 

To get any further though you need to enter details AND a unique code, no idea how to get a code.

I'm confused where 21st June is mentioned?

Is anyone here signed up too FF mailing list? Maybe that's where the code is?

[dentalplan]

10 minutes ago, Gnomicide said:

Break out Dusty Bin...

On Foo Fighters website you are presented with an option to check in. You're then presented with a boardong card for Obelix Airlines. Obelix/Pyramid picture included. The date is 21st June so.... announcement on Tuesday? 

To get any further though you need to enter details AND a unique code, no idea how to get a code.

[Gnomicide]

6 minutes ago, JoBalls said:

I'm confused where 21st June is mentioned?

Is anyone here signed up too FF mailing list? Maybe that's where the code is?

Sorry, meant 21 Feb, edited now.