2020 headliners

[Guest]

Is there actually a Kendrick/Macca/Swift rumour or is it just something that has been repeated so many times here that people have convinced themselves that there is.

[a6l6e6x]

If we don't get Taylor after all this we riot

[Guest]

FWIW I reckon it’ll be Coldplay, Paul McCartney and Taylor Swift at this point.

[Giraffe Man]

9 minutes ago, Brave Sir Robin said:

Michael said something about him coming back didn't he? Promise of the Real scoping the place out this year?

New album out Friday is a Crazy Horse one, Nils Lofgren replacing Frank on Guitar. No 2020 dates as yet but we can dream.

[mufcok]

4 minutes ago, SomeoneListeningIn said:

Is there actually a Kendrick/Macca/Swift rumour or is it just something that has been repeated so many times here that people have convinced themselves that there is.

My understanding is that McCartney is based on his and Michael's comments, Swift is based on her tour dates and Kendrick due to his odds at the bookies

[jparx]

1 minute ago, SomeoneListeningIn said:

Is there actually a Kendrick/Macca/Swift rumour or is it just something that has been repeated so many times here that people have convinced themselves that there is.

Yesterday, someone claimed a friend knew a roadie for Macca's band and they said they were playing. Another user posted before that claiming they heard Kendrick, Aerosmith, Noel and Taylor were booked. 

Might be a load of BS, but given the lack of info we've had until now, it's a start at least.

[mufcok]

11 minutes ago, SomeoneListeningIn said:

FWIW I reckon it’ll be Coldplay, Paul McCartney and Taylor Swift at this point.

9/1 on skybet if you fancy a punt

[kingcrawler]

9 minutes ago, SomeoneListeningIn said:

Is there actually a Kendrick/Macca/Swift rumour or is it just something that has been repeated so many times here that people have convinced themselves that there is.

Nah I don’t think so. I think Kendrick comes from the info that someone posted about Kendrick Lamar, Aerosmith and Taylor Swift being booked. They also thought that McCartney might be playing but I don’t think that was based on anything. Any Kendrick info is separate to the McCartney rumours, so I’d be more inclined to go with your prediction of Coldplay, Paul McCartney and Taylor Swift. 

[eFestivals]

10 minutes ago, mufcok said:

McCartney is based on his and Michael's comment

in other words there's nothing to base Macca on.  

[mufcok]

1 minute ago, eFestivals said:

in other words there's nothing to base Macca on.  

Oh come on! My hopes are back to an all time high 

[FuzzyDunlop]

Its going to be bastard Coldplay isn't it?

 

[stuie]

33 minutes ago, Matt42 said:

Kendrick Lamar / Paul McCartney / Taylor Swift

 

What's the likelihood of 3 solo artists?  No bands?

I can't see that.

[Matt42]

6 minutes ago, stuie said:

 

What's the likelihood of 3 solo artists?  No bands?

I can't see that.

I said this yesterday. Happened before in 1989!

[jparx]

9 minutes ago, stuie said:

 

What's the likelihood of 3 solo artists?  No bands?

I can't see that.

I know Paul McCartney is billed as a solo, but he very much plays as a band. 

Not sure it matters a jot anyway. Can't see them booking two of them, then turning down the other because they don't want three solo acts. Kendrick, Macca and Taylor would be an all time massive trio.

Edited October 23, 2019 by jparx

[eFestivals]

7 minutes ago, mufcok said:

Oh come on! My hopes are back to an all time high 

it's always dodgy to put any faith in what Michael says, particularly so far away from the fest.

[Mattymooz]

Tbh this may be the most excited I have ever been for lineup news (tho I probably say that every year). Other than Taylor it really could be anyone, favourites are being rule out all over the place and no real rumours either. Gonna be real interesting when we finally see who is playing

[stuie]

10 minutes ago, Matt42 said:

I said this yesterday. Happened before in 1989!

I was just going to have a look and see if/when it last happened!  You saved me some time there!

10 minutes ago, jparx said:

I know Paul McCartney is billed as a solo, but he very much plays as a band. 

Not sure it matters a jot anyway. Can't see them booking two of them, then turning down the other because they don't want three solo acts. Kendrick, Macca and Taylor would be an all time massive trio.

I guess that depends which one(s) they've booked first.  It certainly doesn't fit with recent history of headliner bookings to have three solo artists as Matt says above.  I think it's definitely something that they consider to make sure all three headliners are different - not only musical genre.

[CJTM]

FWIW, didn't think Elton was spectacular live in Walsall a few years back.

Billy Joel is where it is most certainly is at people of eFests

[Hugh Jass]

4 minutes ago, CJTM said:

FWIW, didn't think Elton was spectacular live in Walsall a few years back.

Billy Joel is where it is most certainly is at people of eFests

I was at that Bescot gig and really enjoyed it.

Seeing Reg at the O2 next November so while no GF is disappointing it isn't the end of the world for me.

[Crazyfool01]

well that sorts any potential Elton /PSB  clash out .... potentially 

[CaledonianGonzo]

Similarly not regretting going belt and braces for Reg.

[Hugh Jass]

The real cat among the pigeons would be if Macca was ruled out.

[Crazyfool01]

2 hours ago, Doug85 said:

These new avatars mess with my head! 

sorry about that ... hes firmly stuck/nailed on .... I tried to change it in light of the announcement and im getting a minus 200 error .... so its staying for a while it looks like ...  

[CaledonianGonzo]

1 minute ago, Hugh Jass said:

The real cat among the pigeons would be if Macca was ruled out.

That would firmly see people become the Joker.

And by 'people' I mean myself.

[Hugh Jass]

Trying to think of any suitably huge alternatives....

Main one that jumps out that we know for a fact are active next year is GnR.

Massive, never played before, rock to go alongside Kendrick and Taylor...