Latitude 2018

[AAlex]

CHVRCHES are at NOS Alive on the Friday but seem to be one of the only major acts not shared with Mad Cool (so far). I don't know how many major acts there are left for Mad Cool, surely not many, so if they haven't been booked for that there must be a reason, which could be Latitude...

Looking at the Mad Cool line up, could Massive Attack be a contender? Maybe even Jack Johnson...

Edited January 23, 2018 by alexlloyd

[Guest]

12 minutes ago, alexlloyd said:

Looking at the Mad Cool line up, could Massive Attack be a contender? Maybe even Jack Johnson...

Pretty sure the Massive Attack eden session shows are meant to be their only outdoor UK dates this year.

[cdm22]

Thom Yorke added to Sonar line up. Thats got to be a possibility after the secret set a few years ago.

Edited January 23, 2018 by cdm22
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[the wonderwhy]

22 minutes ago, alexlloyd said:

CHVRCHES are at NOS Alive on the Friday but seem to be one of the only major acts not shared with Mad Cool (so far).

Also Friendly Fires, who are probably a good shout for this 

[evannn]

I’m hoping for a good electronic headliner in the 6music tent to oppose any dross headliner on mainstage. Bonobo or Four Tet for me please

Can also imagine Editors and one of Everything Everything/St Vincent in the other tent slots

[scatteredscreens]

45 minutes ago, cdm22 said:

Thom Yorke added to Sonar line up. Thats got to be a possibility after the secret set a few years ago.

Hope so. Would love to see him on his own. I've got a feeling Mr Yorke could appear at Latitude, Field Day, or maybe even Bluedot.

[Jacko45]

Missed Latitude last year, absolutely gutted but Lineup just wasn't for me, not even slightly. 

I love Latitude but since 2014 in my opinion the quality of music has decreased massively. 

Went in 2014, 2016 and its by far the friendliest atmosphere in the country for me. 

Praying this year they get some top quality back. 

[finn_with_1_n]

If CHVRCHES aren't available for the Friday R+L Trial Run Slot, then who will it be? I assumed they'd only get away headlining this if they were on the Friday night

[Amy Lawn]

Got to be Chvurches hasn't it? They turned in a headline worthy set in 2016, should nail it this time.

[johnl]

Plan B is around. He could play as long as he picks an appropriate set list....

[Hawky]

Looking across European festivals in July there's still lots to be announced yet. Beni have only just had their line-up leaked.

I'm sure it'll be fine. 

 

On Friday I'll look around and do a breakdown of who's around.

[Gucci Piggy]

1 hour ago, finn_with_1_n said:

If CHVRCHES aren't available for the Friday R+L Trial Run Slot, then who will it be? I assumed they'd only get away headlining this if they were on the Friday night

I don't think it really matters. They're as big as Fleet Foxes, surely?

[MT21]

List of potentials? 

[the wonderwhy]

24 minutes ago, MT21 said:

List of potentials? 

Nae chance of Depeche Mode and I think we've decided Snow Patrol are unlikely now but the rest are all probably decent shouts to be on the lineup somewhere, yeah. Tho I'm still of the mind Florence wouldn't do it. 

[finn_with_1_n]

45 minutes ago, Gucci Piggy said:

I don't think it really matters. They're as big as Fleet Foxes, surely?

That's a good point. I like Chvrches so wouldn't mind them to headline any night. Tbh I think a lot of bookers and journalists overestimated how popular Fleet Foxes would be in 2017. Headlining Latitude and failing to sell-out 2 nights in Brixton while Mac DeMarco and FJM easily could and they were at EOTR, is embarrassing for both FF and Latitude

[Gucci Piggy]

17 minutes ago, the wonderwhy said:

Nae chance of Depeche Mode and I think we've decided Snow Patrol are unlikely now but the rest are all probably decent shouts to be on the lineup somewhere, yeah. Tho I'm still of the mind Florence wouldn't do it. 

What's this bit about?

[Gucci Piggy]

11 minutes ago, finn_with_1_n said:

That's a good point. I like Chvrches so wouldn't mind them to headline any night. Tbh I think a lot of bookers and journalists overestimated how popular Fleet Foxes would be in 2017. Headlining Latitude and failing to sell-out 2 nights in Brixton while Mac DeMarco and FJM easily could and they were at EOTR, is embarrassing for both FF and Latitude

Aye I was sure they weren't big enough to headline last year. Was surprised when they were announced.

[the wonderwhy]

3 minutes ago, Gucci Piggy said:

What's this bit about?

Well they're at NOS and Mad Cool that weekend. 

Tho I've just realised that only actually takes up one of the Latitude days 

[evannn]

2 hours ago, finn_with_1_n said:

That's a good point. I like Chvrches so wouldn't mind them to headline any night. Tbh I think a lot of bookers and journalists overestimated how popular Fleet Foxes would be in 2017. Headlining Latitude and failing to sell-out 2 nights in Brixton while Mac DeMarco and FJM easily could and they were at EOTR, is embarrassing for both FF and Latitude

I think this was in part latitude’s fault, putting them against a strong household name in Fatboy Slim. Especially on Sunday following mumfords, I imagine lots of the campervan brigade were either in the 6music or travelling down the A12 by that point. Was a bit embarrassing when I turned up to see FF halfway through and eased my way to the front where my pals were

[Amy Lawn]

3 hours ago, Gucci Piggy said:

Aye I was sure they weren't big enough to headline last year. Was surprised when they were announced.

blew the budget on private backstage bathrooms for Country Winston & The Lads. I hear they insisted on one each, all with a bidet.

[Smeble]

9 hours ago, evannn said:

I think this was in part latitude’s fault, putting them against a strong household name in Fatboy Slim. Especially on Sunday following mumfords, I imagine lots of the campervan brigade were either in the 6music or travelling down the A12 by that point. Was a bit embarrassing when I turned up to see FF halfway through and eased my way to the front where my pals were

Well this is one campervaner who was at fleet foxes, and I quite enjoyed them despite them not really being on my radar before then. They were one of only 4 bands I saw during the weekend. 

[gregory]

What about Chic featuring Nile Rodgers to headline? They're around... 

[evannn]

1 hour ago, Smeble said:

Well this is one campervaner who was at fleet foxes, and I quite enjoyed them despite them not really being on my radar before then. They were one of only 4 bands I saw during the weekend. 

They were good, weren’t they. Who/what else did you see, out of interest?

[WMWMOfficial]

I believe that if you are to look at the Dour Festival 2018 line-up in Belgium, plus the Bilbao BBK Live 2018 line up in Spain, that might be a good starting point to put your hopes on

[WMWMOfficial]

And oh my gosh, Justice and The Chemical Brothers have a MIGHTY chance of being there! I wouldn't be surprised in the slightest if they were announced! That would be a godsend to have either of them at Latitude Festival!