2024 Headliners

[Alex DeLarge]

Just now, Franky said:

Who the f**k is Dave 🤷‍♂️

Just had the most popular songs of both 2022 and 2023 in the UK. Grew up as a working class lad with a single mum after his dad was deported, taught himself piano as a teenager and started singing, rapping and producing music and became one of the most popular artists in the country organically. Came out to play his number one 'Funky Friday' with Stormzy during Stormzy's headline set. Brought up a 17 year old on stage to rap with him in 2017 at Glastonbury which went viral. Headlined Reading/ Leeds, won the 2019 Mercury Prize, worked with Hans Zimmer and David Attenborough on Planet Earth. Sold out an arena tour including two nights at the O2. 

[CaledonianGonzo]

2 minutes ago, charlierc said:

Maybe bring in a load of Twitch or Kick streamers as support acts.

MrBeast could blow up the Pyramid Stage and the streaming  numbers would easily surpass even what Coachella manages.

[Skip997]

Just now, CaledonianGonzo said:

MrBeast could blow up the Pyramid Stage and the streaming  numbers would easily surpass even what Coachella manages.

Oi!

That's KLF's job

[CaledonianGonzo]

All I'm saying is that mixing up the bill by taking the woman and the black guy off it and replacing them with old white men isn't the progressive step it may initially appear.

[Franky]

6 minutes ago, Alex DeLarge said:

Just had the most popular songs of both 2022 and 2023 in the UK. Grew up as a working class lad with a single mum after his dad was deported, taught himself piano as a teenager and started singing, rapping and producing music and became one of the most popular artists in the country organically. Came out to play his number one 'Funky Friday' with Stormzy during Stormzy's headline set. Brought up a 17 year old on stage to rap with him in 2017 at Glastonbury which went viral. Headlined Reading/ Leeds, won the 2019 Mercury Prize, worked with Hans Zimmer and David Attenborough on Planet Earth. Sold out an arena tour including two nights at the O2. 

Oooooo okay I saw the lad come on stage 👍 

 

Still wouldn’t have a clue who he was if he walked past me on the street or came on the radio. 

[Neil]

15 minutes ago, Franky said:

Chris Martin can fill in. 

Good shout 👏

[Franky]

8 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

MrBeast could blow up the Pyramid Stage and the streaming  numbers would easily surpass even what Coachella manages.

My lad thinks Mr Beast is some sort of modern day hero 🤦‍♂️

[Franky]

Just now, Neil said:

Good shout 👏

Not gonna lie, I was very proud of myself for that one 😂

[Neil]

11 minutes ago, Franky said:

Not gonna lie, I was very proud of myself for that one 😂

I'm out of upvotes for the day 

[Franky]

Just now, Neil said:

I'm out of upvotes for the day 

Me too 

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

1 hour ago, Franky said:

Power of positive thinking 💪🕺

Indeed. 

Conceive. Believe. Achieve. 

Edited January 30 by Supernintendo Chalmers

[themunn]

1 hour ago, Franky said:

Who the f**k is Dave 🤷‍♂️

Dave was bragging to his boss one day, "You know, I know everyone there is to know. Just name someone, anyone, and I know them."

Tired of his boasting, his boss called his bluff, "OK, Dave, how about Tom Cruise?"

"No dramas boss, Tom and I are old friends, and I can prove it." So Dave and his boss fly out to Hollywood and knock on Tom Cruise's door, and Tom Cruise shouts,

"Dave! What's happening? Great to see you! Come on in for a beer!"

Although impressed, Dave's boss is still skeptical. After they leave Cruise's house, he tells Dave that he thinks him knowing Cruise was just lucky.

"No, no, just name anyone else," Dave says.

"President Obama," his boss quickly retorts.

"Yup," Dave says, "Old buddies, let's fly out to Washington," and off they go.

At the White House, Obama spots Dave on the tour and motions him and his boss over, saying, "Dave, what a surprise, I was just on my way to a meeting, but you and your friend come on in and let's have a beer first and catch up."

Well, the boss is very shaken by now but still not totally convinced. After they leave the White House grounds he expresses his doubts to Dave, who again implores him to name anyone else.

"Pope Francis," his boss replies.

"Sure!" says Dave. "I've known the Pope for years." So off they fly to Rome.

Dave and his boss are assembled with the masses at the Vatican's St. Peter's Square when Dave says, "This will never work. I can't catch the Pope's eye among all these people. Tell you what, I know all the guards so let me just go upstairs and I'll come out on the balcony with the Pope." He disappears into the crowd headed towards the Vatican.

Sure enough, half an hour later Dave emerges with the Pope on the balcony, but by the time Dave returns, he finds that his boss has had a heart attack and is surrounded by paramedics.

Making his way to his boss' side, Dave asks him, "What happened?"

His boss looks up and says, "It was the final straw... you and the Pope came out on to the balcony and the man next to me said, 'Who the f**k is that on the balcony with Dave?'

[Franky]

11 minutes ago, themunn said:

Dave was bragging to his boss one day, "You know, I know everyone there is to know. Just name someone, anyone, and I know them."

Tired of his boasting, his boss called his bluff, "OK, Dave, how about Tom Cruise?"

"No dramas boss, Tom and I are old friends, and I can prove it." So Dave and his boss fly out to Hollywood and knock on Tom Cruise's door, and Tom Cruise shouts,

"Dave! What's happening? Great to see you! Come on in for a beer!"

Although impressed, Dave's boss is still skeptical. After they leave Cruise's house, he tells Dave that he thinks him knowing Cruise was just lucky.

"No, no, just name anyone else," Dave says.

"President Obama," his boss quickly retorts.

"Yup," Dave says, "Old buddies, let's fly out to Washington," and off they go.

At the White House, Obama spots Dave on the tour and motions him and his boss over, saying, "Dave, what a surprise, I was just on my way to a meeting, but you and your friend come on in and let's have a beer first and catch up."

Well, the boss is very shaken by now but still not totally convinced. After they leave the White House grounds he expresses his doubts to Dave, who again implores him to name anyone else.

"Pope Francis," his boss replies.

"Sure!" says Dave. "I've known the Pope for years." So off they fly to Rome.

Dave and his boss are assembled with the masses at the Vatican's St. Peter's Square when Dave says, "This will never work. I can't catch the Pope's eye among all these people. Tell you what, I know all the guards so let me just go upstairs and I'll come out on the balcony with the Pope." He disappears into the crowd headed towards the Vatican.

Sure enough, half an hour later Dave emerges with the Pope on the balcony, but by the time Dave returns, he finds that his boss has had a heart attack and is surrounded by paramedics.

Making his way to his boss' side, Dave asks him, "What happened?"

His boss looks up and says, "It was the final straw... you and the Pope came out on to the balcony and the man next to me said, 'Who the f**k is that on the balcony with Dave?'

Very very good 😂

[crumbler]

2 hours ago, Alex DeLarge said:

Just had the most popular songs of both 2022 and 2023 in the UK. Grew up as a working class lad with a single mum after his dad was deported, taught himself piano as a teenager and started singing, rapping and producing music and became one of the most popular artists in the country organically. Came out to play his number one 'Funky Friday' with Stormzy during Stormzy's headline set. Brought up a 17 year old on stage to rap with him in 2017 at Glastonbury which went viral. Headlined Reading/ Leeds, won the 2019 Mercury Prize, worked with Hans Zimmer and David Attenborough on Planet Earth. Sold out an arena tour including two nights at the O2. 

Are you his PR guy?

[Wooderson]

Em E should give Andy Botch a bellzy. Hopefully he has the aul blower on vibrate etc.

[Alex DeLarge]

36 minutes ago, crumbler said:

Are you his PR guy?

No I just have more to say about music than "this is sh*t" and "music was better in my day". Controversial round here.

[dianawolws]

What's exciting is the possibility of seeing artists who have been groundbreaking in their respective genres. It's not just about the music; it's about the experience, the vibe, and the memories we'll create together. Whether you're into rock, pop, electronic, or any other genre, the diversity of the lineup is what makes it special for all of us. I'm also hoping the festival organizers surprise us with some unexpected acts. Those under-the-radar artists that blow everyone away and become the talk of the festival. It's those moments of musical discovery that often become our fondest memories.

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

I sense the work of our AI overlords once more...

[Joey Peeps]

29 minutes ago, dianawolws said:

What's exciting is the possibility of seeing artists who have been groundbreaking in their respective genres. It's not just about the music; it's about the experience, the vibe, and the memories we'll create together. Whether you're into rock, pop, electronic, or any other genre, the diversity of the lineup is what makes it special for all of us. I'm also hoping the festival organizers surprise us with some unexpected acts. Those under-the-radar artists that blow everyone away and become the talk of the festival. It's those moments of musical discovery that often become our fondest memories.

Any thoughts on the pedestrianisation of Norwich City Centre?

[Suprefan]

3 hours ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

MrBeast could blow up the Pyramid Stage and the streaming  numbers would easily surpass even what Coachella manages.

Couldnt happen since it would only be on BBC and region locked. Rookie numbers. Cant even be a true  worldwide event.

 

Well, good luck on trying for Talking Heads. $10 mil for Coachella and $80 mil from Live Nation to do a few fests wasnt enough.

 

https://www.billboard.com/business/touring/coachella-wanted-talking-heads-reunion-1235593270/

[Franky]

14 minutes ago, Suprefan said:

Couldnt happen since it would only be on BBC and region locked. Rookie numbers. Cant even be a true  worldwide event.

 

Well, good luck on trying for Talking Heads. $10 mil for Coachella and $80 mil from Live Nation to do a few fests wasnt enough.

 

https://www.billboard.com/business/touring/coachella-wanted-talking-heads-reunion-1235593270/

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[Neil]

monkey on the loose in Scotland, difficult to catch as they can't distinguish it from the locals 😛 

[CaledonianGonzo]

7 hours ago, Suprefan said:

Well, good luck on trying for Talking Heads. $10 mil for Coachella and $80 mil from Live Nation to do a few fests wasnt enough.

 

https://www.billboard.com/business/touring/coachella-wanted-talking-heads-reunion-1235593270/

So it's not about money and they're just not doing any gigs at all?

[Hugh Jass II]

My takeaway from the last ten pages is that Skip is 100% one of those people who comments on “everything was better 40 years ago” memes on Facebook/Twitter.

[Alex DeLarge]

7 minutes ago, Hugh Jass II said:

My takeaway from the last ten pages is that Skip is 100% one of those people who comments on “everything was better 40 years ago” memes on Facebook/Twitter.

He'd fit right in on the Guardian comments section.