Radiohead 2022?

[Mouseboy11]

Just got back from Green Man, caught a bit of BC Camplight and ended up stood next to Thom Yorke. He said that Radiohead are going to be playing next year and probably The Smile too although didn’t say if they were headlining.

 

(I wasn’t sure it was him at first but then he started doing the Lotus Flower dance to I Only Drink When I’m Drunk)

[Hugh Jass]

@stuartbert two hats - Fetch the dog pic.

[JSmurphy]

Fri/Sat/Sun of QotSA, Paul McCartney & Radiohead? GOAT lineup tbh.

[parsonjack]

5 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said:

@stuartbert two hats - Fetch the dog pic.

🤣

[FloorFiller]

I have absolutely no idea if this is a piss take or not because of the final line…

But I’ll go for the bait: It seems far too soon for them to be back headlining, especially after actively avoiding headlining between ‘03 and ‘17 because they didn’t want to be seen as a house band. I’m sure members will be there in some capacity as they always are, and The Smile being there instead of Thom solo seems a good bet, but not the full band headlining. 

[the wonderwhy]

He was definitely there as my mate saw him waiting for Black Midi. Apparently he was enjoying a Bootlegger pilsner, proper bloke. 

[Hutchmaster]

I can't see Radiohead headlining, but I think it's a safe assumption The Smile will be there as will EOB, so I wouldn't bet against a secret Park set or something with them three or EOB joining The Smile for a couple of songs.

[Matt42]

Oh lord.

 

(have a feeling it’s just the smile)

Edited August 23, 2021 by Matt42

[Euphoricape]

I will be so happy if radiohead play next year. Will be 5 years since they headlined so I can't see why not.

[scatteredscreens]

Wasn't ready to be reading this today. 

[Somto Unigwe Raphael]

Hope not. Would rather have J. Cole if we have to have anyone like that.

[Matt42]

I think it’s more likely the smile will be billed and Radiohead will play as a secret set rather than the other way round.

in my opinion this would be a really nice alternative to that Mumfords subbing the pyramid rumour. @Hugh Jass

Edited August 23, 2021 by Matt42

[scatteredscreens]

Maybe he just meant Radiohead will be there as attendees? 😅 Like they all seemingly are every year 

[scatteredscreens]

I will say though, that I have memory of someone on here in about, 2019? Not too long after the fest that year that ME claimed Radiohead were gonna be at 2020 in some capacity. So maybe it's a carry over from that, not expecting a headlining slot though. 

[Hugh Jass]

7 minutes ago, Matt42 said:

I think it’s more likely the smile will be billed and Radiohead will play as a secret set rather than the other way round.

in my opinion this would be a really nice alternative to that Mumfords subbing the pyramid rumour. @Hugh Jass

Radiohead won't sub - Thom Yorke is scared of big crowds.

[SwedgeAntilles]

42 minutes ago, Mouseboy11 said:

Just got back from Green Man, caught a bit of BC Camplight and ended up stood next to Thom Yorke. He said that Radiohead are going to be playing next year and probably The Smile too although didn’t say if they were headlining.

 

(I wasn’t sure it was him at first but then he started doing the Lotus Flower dance to I Only Drink When I’m Drunk)

 

[Chapple12345]

Reckon it'll either be him solo or The Smile, Radiohead headlining only 2 festivals after they last did it would be quite underwhelming, especially as they have no new material to go off 

[jparx]

1 hour ago, Mouseboy11 said:

Just got back from Green Man, caught a bit of BC Camplight and ended up stood next to Thom Yorke. He said that Radiohead are going to be playing next year and probably The Smile too although didn’t say if they were headlining.

 

(I wasn’t sure it was him at first but then he started doing the Lotus Flower dance to I Only Drink When I’m Drunk)

Mega scoop dude! Hilarious that he actually does that dance irl.

Playing as in playing Glastonbury, or just back touring?

Edit: sorry just to re-read and it's clear you meant Glastonbury. Very weird...surely they're not headlining again after a one festival (albeit 4 year) gap? But the only other option would be a secret set, and I doubt he'd be spilling those beans.

Edited August 23, 2021 by jparx

[Somto Unigwe Raphael]

“Radiohead are playing Glastonbury and maybe The Smile as well” - Thom Yorke

”I think he means The Smile are playing, not Radiohead” - eFestivals users

[CaledonianGonzo]

That's a genuine quote from the lad Thom so it seems irrefutable.

[dentalplan]

I think we know @Mouseboy11 well enough to know that our man was off his head and some short bloke with a greasy ponytail was having him on.

[Mouseboy11]

Just got back and got signal again, can finally post the pic I managed to snap! Strange guy irl 

[Hugh Jass]

Just now, Mouseboy11 said:

Just got back and got signal again, can finally post the pic I managed to snap! Strange guy irl 

He's the fella with the horns, right?

[dentalplan]

Look, Jonny Greenwood’s there as well.

[SwedgeAntilles]

I wouldn't put too much stock in anything Thom said, looks legless in that pic.