Who would you like to headline in 2018

[jamj]

Just had the email through that asks you for your suggestions for 2018, it also says they've sold half of next years tickets already

[t2t]

On 8/3/2017 at 9:54 PM, Toon Army said:

not headliners, but I'd love to see an old punk band there. Loads still gigging. Skids, Buzzcocks, Stranglers, Rezillos, Penetration, Upstarts, SLF.  Not so punkish but Echo and the Bunnymen, Squeeze

big shout for SLF

I put them down every year on the "who do want at kendal" poll 

[Pooly JP]

Another vote for SLF.

also had email about suggestions for 2018 but that says sign in via facebook to leave your thoughts, no good to me as i dont use it.

Judging by the bemused looks i got of people during this years festival when asked if i was on Facebook I'm beginning to think i'm the only person not on there.

[RossendaleR]

Did my usual the Cult & Spear of Destiny, plus the Killers and the Human League this time.

[4AssedMonkey]

PSB are awesome live but it needs to be dark or in a tent for the light show to have impact.  Can't see them having a headline spot really. Be great headlining the Woodlands though. 

I'd punch myself in the balls to see Depeche Mode at a festival. Possible for next year? They are on the road....

Black Grape also touring with new material in 2018. That would be worth a watch. Not sure where they'd slot in though.

If I could pick ANY 3 from a wish list, I'd probably go Depeche Mode, Doves and Jeff Lynne's ELO.  Neeeeevveeeer gonna happen though. Boo.

 

[MandogMillionaire]

Richard Ashcroft?

[Port-a-loo Pete]

I missed a bit of hip hop this year, after having the likes of Snoop Dogg, Public Enemy and Sugarhill Gang in recent years I'd like to see a 50 Cent or Eminem next year. I also echo the thoughts that the Prodigy would be awesome. As for saying KC couldn't afford acts, surely if they can afford the likes of Snoop Dogg, Noel Gallagher then there can't be too many acts out of their reach ??

[Danos6]

I reckon Mumford and Sons might make an appearance and maybe Paolo Nutini.

Rick Astley as the token oldie act

[Peanutsinger]

On 21/08/2017 at 11:29 AM, Danos6 said:

I reckon Mumford and Sons might make an appearance and maybe Paolo Nutini.

Rick Astley as the token oldie act

As long as Rick brings along his new best friends. 

There's some colourful language at the start. 

 

[ramragon]

Maybes not headline acts but I caught Band of Horses and Jesus and Mary chain at a festival last weekend and they were both excellent, 

[Comfy Bean]

No idea on cost or popularity with the yoof but went to see Sleaford Mods last night and for me they would be a brilliant booking to headline Calling Out. 

 

[jamj]

So.....when are we starting the line up game then!? 

[bottonrob]

On 10/10/2017 at 8:40 PM, jamj said:

So.....when are we starting the line up game then!? 

I believe we have to wait for the royal decree from @ramragon

[ramragon]

2 hours ago, bottonrob said:

I believe we have to wait for the royal decree from @ramragon

It's normally January I start that but I can kick it off early, probably a 4 month wait till the 1st announcement though ! 

I went to Electric Fields the other month and caught Jesus and Mary Chain, couldn't see them headline Kendal but they were excellent.

[jamj]

eeeeeh  @ramragon no hurry from me, I think I'm just chompin at the bit......maybe far too early to be fair.......BUT like you've said you've seen noted acts this year....what is seen and is good is surely to be noted by various others and booked accordingly! subject to dates of course.......we totally missed KC this year for the 1st in 6yrs and are already having our own 'lets guess and probs be miles off' line up conversations already 

[ramragon]

On 10/10/2017 at 8:40 PM, jamj said:

So.....when are we starting the line up game then!? 

There you go mate, line up thread started. 

You after the pints this year ?

[Wilko888]

Anyone think catfish and the bottlemen could headline I see they have the Cardiff gig the same weekend?

[festival fan from fife]

On 12/24/2017 at 3:10 PM, Wilko888 said:

Anyone think catfish and the bottlemen could headline I see they have the Cardiff gig the same weekend?

I’d be happy with them headlining one of the nights.

[rhubarb]

My headliner guess would be;

Thurs - shed seven

fri - catfish & the bottlemen

sat - Nile Rogers & Chic or the Libertines

sun - Liam Gallagher

 

[Huckleberry Fat]

Shed Seven

The Go! Team

Nadine Shah

The The

[tezshields]

I’d be well pleased with some 90’s dance headliner like The Prodigy or The Chemical Brothers but I just can’t see it happening. I’d take Ocean Colour Scene or White Lies but only as a Thursday nighter. For me they fit the Franz Ferdinand and Happy Mondays gap left last year. Overall I’m quietly hopeful for a few nice surprises.

[Comfy Bean]

1 hour ago, tezshields said:

I’d be well pleased with some 90’s dance headliner like The Prodigy or The Chemical Brothers but I just can’t see it happening. I’d take Ocean Colour Scene or White Lies but only as a Thursday nighter. For me they fit the Franz Ferdinand and Happy Mondays gap left last year. Overall I’m quietly hopeful for a few nice surprises.

Could see OCS happening. Mind the fella was really ill when they did the acoustic thing in the muddy year. The really muddy one I think it was. Was strange atmosphere as he was clearly struggling .

[bottonrob]

10 hours ago, Comfy Bean said:

Could see OCS happening. Mind the fella was really ill when they did the acoustic thing in the muddy year. The really muddy one I think it was. Was strange atmosphere as he was clearly struggling .

Strange atmosphere? Think you were at a different set sir. That moment when he clearly couldn't do the chorus so all of us sang for him and he just played and smiled was just amazing

[LOCHLAND5]

30 minutes ago, bottonrob said:

Strange atmosphere? Think you were at a different set sir. That moment when he clearly couldn't do the chorus so all of us sang for him and he just played and smiled was just amazing

If Cnumbty was singing that’s why it would of been weird around him ! Everyone looking at him thinking shut the feck up you tuneless muppet ! Ha ha ! 

[Comfy Bean]

4 hours ago, bottonrob said:

Strange atmosphere? Think you were at a different set sir. That moment when he clearly couldn't do the chorus so all of us sang for him and he just played and smiled was just amazing

Oh I agree mate. Did the sun not also come out between monsoons?

I vaguely remember the feeling was he wouldn’t be able to finish the set and feeling sorry for the fella.

I always like a bit of OCS :-)