TRNSMT Lineup 2019

[DomDom1984]

Oh, and pining for the artists of the past just goes to show that you're simply not willing to accept that music, and music festivals as a result, are moving on. There are some that don't do this, and those will probably wind up in deep shit down the line for not pushing new headliners and thus not convincing people that the new breed of acts are good enough.

Reading and Leeds is a good example of another festival that has evolved in a big way. They're great at pushing acts up, have changed the format, and are succeeding as a result. Older fans of the festival bemoan what it's become, but ultimately they're not what these festivals are aiming for anymore. They're being left behind. I have no problem with this.

[gfa]

Wait did Muse ever get ruled out? Surely they are in with a shout having not got a Scottish date? Although their stadiums haven’t sold out. Maybe RHCP too as a bigger headliner

[rawzyj]

38 minutes ago, RarerThanDandyB said:

Exactly my point. I mean you could go do the Celtic and Rangers tour and maybe look at the shops within Edinburgh and Glasgow though your right, ma give it a miss if Ezra is playing and its the Saturday...

i highly doubt my girlfriends enthusiasm would be there if i mention doing a tour of Ibrox when she thought she was going to a music festival hahaha

[gordo1701]

6 minutes ago, gfa said:

Wait did Muse ever get ruled out? Surely they are in with a shout having not got a Scottish date? Although their stadiums haven’t sold out

Yeah they've been ruled out, they're doing 2 dates in Italy that weekend 

[thecommon]

8 minutes ago, DomDom1984 said:

Oh, and pining for the artists of the past just goes to show that you're simply not willing to accept that music, and music festivals as a result, are moving on. There are some that don't do this, and those will probably wind up in deep shit down the line for not pushing new headliners and thus not convincing people that the new breed of acts are good enough.

Reading and Leeds is a good example of another festival that has evolved in a big way. They're great at pushing acts up, have changed the format, and are succeeding as a result. Older fans of the festival bemoan what it's become, but ultimately they're not what these festivals are aiming for anymore. They're being left behind. I have no problem with this.

You're right. Think people my age were spoiled with the great bands we got to see at festivals year on year. 

I know it's really w*nky to say but guys like Ezra etc. would never have been seen as a headline act a few years ago. Just goes to show how bad music is nowadays I think. 

[rawzyj]

23 minutes ago, thecommon said:

You see someone like George Ezra as the headliner of a music festival though? To me that's nuts. It's music for people that don't really like music. 

 

I think of the band's I've seen in the 10 years or so headline festivals, Metallica, The Strokes, REM, Pearl Jam, Muse etc. Guys like GeorgeEzra shouldn't ever be seen as a headline act. 

exactly my thought, yes he sells records but in my opinion not to people who would attend a festival, the only person i know who owns a george ezra album is my nan who got it for christmas. she said she liked him because she saw sir ian mckellan on one of his music videos. 

just because someone can sell a few cd's at christmas and sell gig tickets to a specific target audience doesnt mean they can headline a festival in my opinion. i dont think many george fans would look outside of V festival for a day out. this also died because they booked acts that sold out tours in the uk constantly but those fans didnt buy festival tickets. just like george ezra in my opinion.

if anyone who can sell tickets or CD's can headline then why are we not considering Andrea Rieu? didnt he sell thousands of tickets in an arena tour last year.?

Edited February 4, 2019 by rawzyj

[Threestripes]

4 minutes ago, DomDom1984 said:

Oh, and pining for the artists of the past just goes to show that you're simply not willing to accept that music, and music festivals as a result, are moving on. There are some that don't do this, and those will probably wind up in deep shit down the line for not pushing new headliners and thus not convincing people that the new breed of acts are good enough.

Reading and Leeds is a good example of another festival that has evolved in a big way. They're great at pushing acts up, have changed the format, and are succeeding as a result. Older fans of the festival bemoan what it's become, but ultimately they're not what these festivals are aiming for anymore. They're being left behind. I have no problem with this.

 

Do you not think trnsmt is getting left behind  because it’s limited because  of this shite about demographic ?why not just book the best acts around if that a rapper or dance act so be it.

The same young team that watch Gerry Cinnamon are the same people the would go watch any edm dj so that shouldn’t come in to play with trying to keep them away.

 

 

 

[DomDom1984]

3 minutes ago, Threestripes said:

 

Do you not think trnsmt is getting left behind  because it’s limited because  of this shite about demographic ?why not just book the best acts around if that a rapper or dance act so be it.

The same young team that watch Gerry Cinnamon are the same people the would go watch any edm dj so that shouldn’t come in to play with trying to keep them away.

 

 

 

I think the demographic thing is a bit disingenuous from the festival tbh. They were able to get the council to agree to let it happen because they said it was going to be different, so that says that dance acts and rappers won't be doing it. I don't buy that, and think the likes of Liam Gallagher, Gerry Cinnamon and them won't really attract people much better than the likes of Calvin Harris will. But it got them Glasgow Green so that's how it is.

[rawzyj]

5 minutes ago, Threestripes said:

 

Do you not think trnsmt is getting left behind  because it’s limited because  of this shite about demographic ?why not just book the best acts around if that a rapper or dance act so be it.

The same young team that watch Gerry Cinnamon are the same people the would go watch any edm dj so that shouldn’t come in to play with trying to keep them away.

 

 

 

Strongly Disagree.

[thecommon]

Just to add. There is nothing wrong at all with people disliking how festivals have changed. And I accept we all have to acknowledge it. 

When i first started going it was bands like Pulp, James, The Beastie Boys, Radiohead and Oasis - all quality bands.

A few years later they were replaced by bands like The Strokes, Arctic Monkeys,  Muse and even KoL and The Killers. 

Festivals had these newer headliners mixed in with the likes of Pearl Jam, Rage Agaisnt the Machine, REM and the likes.

At the time people didn't mind the change as quality was being replaced with quality.

That can't be said with the the likes of George Ezra. 

[Threestripes]

1 minute ago, thecommon said:

 

When i first started going it was bands like , The Beastie Boys, Radiohead and Oasis - all quality bands.

 

The dream line up.....

[wishyboz6]

Muse and Noel Gallagher have been ruled out. There really isn’t that much left that could headline. As said before, the only acts not to be ruled out have been KOL, RHCP, Ezra and Catfish. Can’t think of any other artists that would fit the bill for Trnsmt as a headliner. 

Also, let’s be absolutely, 100% clear here. It doesn’t matter of the quality of acts. They are going to book an artist that is going to sell tickets. They aren’t in this business to appease old farts that are harping for the good old days when “music was music”. I’m not an Ezra or Catfish fan, but they would sell a shittonne of tickets and that’s why they are going to headline. 

[DomDom1984]

With the introduction of streaming services and online sales, music has changed, and especially rock music. It's probably a lot harder now for guitar acts to get bigger than it's ever been. So there isn't much out there to push up. I think that's the one aspect of music where I do feel sorry for the younger generations, because growing up, it was completely different.

Festivals are trying to push newer headliners this year and it's good to see. Reading and Leeds have three headliners who haven't headlined a major before. Stormzy at Glasto ( who might not be big enough ), Ezra at IOW.

[Mattie123]

7 minutes ago, wishyboz6 said:

Muse and Noel Gallagher have been ruled out. There really isn’t that much left that could headline. As said before, the only acts not to be ruled out have been KOL, RHCP, Ezra and Catfish. Can’t think of any other artists that would fit the bill for Trnsmt as a headliner. 

Also, let’s be absolutely, 100% clear here. It doesn’t matter of the quality of acts. They are going to book an artist that is going to sell tickets. They aren’t in this business to appease old farts that are harping for the good old days when “music was music”. I’m not an Ezra or Catfish fan, but they would sell a shittonne of tickets and that’s why they are going to headline. 

It’s not kol mate

[thecommon]

4 minutes ago, DomDom1984 said:

With the introduction of streaming services and online sales, music has changed, and especially rock music. It's probably a lot harder now for guitar acts to get bigger than it's ever been. So there isn't much out there to push up. I think that's the one aspect of music where I do feel sorry for the younger generations, because growing up, it was completely different.

Festivals are trying to push newer headliners this year and it's good to see. Reading and Leeds have three headliners who haven't headlined a major before. Stormzy at Glasto ( who might not be big enough ), Ezra at IOW.

Very true.

I even annoy myself when I get annoyed at certain acts being looked at as headline acts nowadays. For me a day The Strokes are playing should still be selling out within seconds, we all know that isnt the case anymore though. 

[Threestripes]

9 minutes ago, wishyboz6 said:

Muse and Noel Gallagher have been ruled out. There really isn’t that much left that could headline. As said before, the only acts not to be ruled out have been KOL, RHCP, Ezra and Catfish. Can’t think of any other artists that would fit the bill for Trnsmt as a headliner. 

Also, let’s be absolutely, 100% clear here. It doesn’t matter of the quality of acts. They are going to book an artist that is going to sell tickets. They aren’t in this business to appease old farts that are harping for the good old days when “music was music”. I’m not an Ezra or Catfish fan, but they would sell a shittonne of tickets and that’s why they are going to headline. 

Who would be your preferred headlininers if you could pick anyone?

[DomDom1984]

I think people pining for festivals of old are better looking at smaller festivals. Because ultimately, those are the ones who are more able to stick to a certain type of music because they don't have the same responsibility to sell a boatload of tickets. They only need to attract a certain type of fan and a lot of them do a good job of that. There's loads of good stuff out there.

Major festivals are going to become more and more different as time goes on. I get the feeling that I'll be doing smaller festivals pretty much every year from now on, unless a day at TRNSMT or SS appeals, like The Killers did last year.

 

[thecommon]

14 minutes ago, wishyboz6 said:

They aren’t in this business to appease old farts that are harping for the good old days when “music was music”.

Boooooooooooooooooooooo

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[Threestripes]

Just now, DomDom1984 said:

I think people pining for festivals of old are better looking at smaller festivals. Because ultimately, those are the ones who are more able to stick to a certain type of music because they don't have the same responsibility to sell a boatload of tickets. They only need to attract a certain type of fan and a lot of them do a good job of that. There's loads of good stuff out there.

Major festivals are going to become more and more different as time goes on. I get the feeling that I'll be doing smaller festivals pretty much every year from now on, unless a day at TRNSMT or SS appeals, like The Killers did last year.

 

Totally agree

Cool Brittania was right up my street after last years line up.

This years is  a cluster**** that I still can’t believe they thought it was good.

[thecommon]

Due to work and holidays I've yet to attend TRNSMT - thought I was going to shed actual tears when I missed Kasabian. 

Got a feeling the undergrad could be decent. Surely they've booked Idles? I'd pay a full weekend ticket just to see their 30 minute set. 

[wishyboz6]

23 minutes ago, Threestripes said:

Who would be your preferred headlininers if you could pick anyone?

Doesn’t matter who I want, and that’s the point I’m making. If I could choose who’s on the current circuit to headline, I’d be going with Tame Impala, The Cure and Kings of Leon, however The Cure are already doing Summer Sessions and Tame Impala would be lucky to shift past 10k tickets. 

Who knows, maybe there is a few surprises and decent undercards. I’m not too fussed who will headline if there’s a decent enough undercard. There might be some decent acts headlining the smaller stage this year as Trnsmt becomes more popular.

Edited February 4, 2019 by wishyboz6

[rawzyj]

21 minutes ago, Threestripes said:

Who would be your preferred headlininers if you could pick anyone?

out of acts who seem to be active or mentioned this year, any of foo fighters, noel gallaghers high flying birds, catfish and the bottlemen, The Strokes, RHCP,  Biffy Clyro would do me nicely and should sell good tickets. however its all going to depend on the undercard this year i imagine

[DomDom1984]

Noel Gallagher did poor business the last time he did Summer Sessions when he'd already been touring the same album for ages, so I don't see DF ever doing that with him again. Better to get him at the start of a touring circle when he hasn't done everything under the sun.

 

[Stuielooie]

1 minute ago, rawzyj said:

out of acts who seem to be active or mentioned this year, any of foo fighters, noel gallaghers high flying birds, catfish and the bottlemen, The Strokes, RHCP,  Biffy Clyro would do me nicely and should sell good tickets. however its all going to depend on the undercard this year i imagine

Foos play Glasgow a month later

[rawzyj]

1 minute ago, DomDom1984 said:

Noel Gallagher did poor business the last time he did Summer Sessions when he'd already been touring the same album for ages, so I don't see DF ever doing that with him again. Better to get him at the start of a touring circle when he hasn't done everything under the sun.

 

i would have Noel down as the weakest draw out of the lot tbh, but if you stick him as a co headliner with another reasonably sized artist or have Gerry Cinammon Sub then ticket sales would probably do fine.