Headliners 2023

[Matt42]

“I was at a party last week and someone told me that headliners were AM, GnR and Taylor…obvs Taylor isn’t right but interesting they also mentioned GnR. Worth pointing out this a music industry thing, not just a Halloween party.”

This is what he said.

[CaledonianGonzo]

Maybe contradicting himself then. The original post was re. Swizzle dropping out - but it must have bitten the dust when the first Headliners 2023 thread was deleted.

[Matt42]

4 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Maybe contradicting himself then. The original post was re. Swizzle dropping out - but it must have bitten the dust when the first Headliners 2023 thread was deleted.

So my point is that perhaps he’s getting good info but the context behind it is up for debate. Seems pretty clear that AM and GNR are in, but the circumstances in which they are in is up for debate. GNR “in” for Taylor is the misdirect.

As I said, Emily has been going on about GNR for much longer. It wouldn’t surprise if they were always part of the plan, and it’s the replacement for Taylor that is still in contention. Absolutely cannot see them going for Elton in place of Taylor when there are plenty more suitable options they could explore first. Getting Harry to fly in after his Belgium date isn’t that much of a logistical challenge if anything. That’s only one act.

Edited November 5, 2022 by Matt42

[2loor2iller]

8 minutes ago, Matt42 said:

“I was at a party last week and someone told me that headliners were AM, GnR and Taylor…obvs Taylor isn’t right but interesting they also mentioned GnR. Worth pointing out this a music industry thing, not just a Halloween party.”

This is what he said.

Interesting. I floated the idea that GnR were possibly a Elton replacement rather than Taylor, which makes far more sense, but it could be that Elton was never really in the frame and it was always GnR. If so, I’d chalk the Rihanna talk up to Taylor being out and her being the replacement, which again makes far more sense. Don’t see Dua doing it next year - surely she’d want her time at the top of the Pyramid to be framed around a huge new album, not a three year old album (assuming she doesn’t have a new one out next year, mind. Always possible).

[Matt42]

1 minute ago, 2loor2iller said:

Interesting. I floated the idea that GnR were possibly an Elton replacement rather than Taylor, which makes far more sense, but it could be that Elton was never really in the frame and it was always GnR. If so, I’d chalk the Rihanna talk up to Taylor being out and her being the replacement, which again makes far more sense. Don’t see Dua doing it next year - surely she’d want her time at the top of the Pyramid to be framed around a huge new album, not a three year old album (assuming she doesn’t have a new one out next year, mind. Always possible).

Yes I agree. I think it would be a perfect year for Dua to step in but if her touring schedule doesn’t work, it doesn’t work.

Arctic Monkeys, Guns N’ Roses, Dua Lipa looks very glastonbury. 

You never know though, they could still have her on standby. If they are exploring trickier options (your Rihanna’s or your Beyoncé’s), then there is still a chance that Dua could get the call later on if one doesn’t materialise.

[CaledonianGonzo]

Dua won't be planning a larger tour for next year, but who knows - like an Adele or a Stormzy she'll know the gravity / magnitude of the offer and maybe pull together a one off show for it?

[Matt42]

7 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Dua won't be planning a larger tour for next year, but who knows - like an Adele or a Stormzy she'll know the gravity / magnitude of the offer and maybe pull together a one off show for it?

Especially if Taylor d@bbin down means that 2024 is off the table for her, might be a now or never.

We can’t rule out Emily’s comment about all male headliners either tbh. And if they are looking for a pop act and let’s say it’s for the Sunday. We absolutely cannot rule out Harry Styles. Harry flying in after a festival park show in Belgium doing a smaller production Glastonbury show is extremely possible. (I also think he might be another one that they could keep on standby while they explore other options).

Edited November 5, 2022 by Matt42

[Suprefan]

2 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Dua won't be planning a larger tour for next year, but who knows - like an Adele or a Stormzy she'll know the gravity / magnitude of the offer and maybe pull together a one off show for it?

Dua had done her current set at festivals already so that wouldnt be too difficult to do. Its just rehearsing it all again and such. Then maybe adding some surprises. If that was even a possibility though.

[Xeph1995]

I'd be very happy if Dua was booked but I don't think it's likely this year. 

Edited November 5, 2022 by Xeph1995

[CaledonianGonzo]

Duastonbury

[4AssedMonkey]

Do we reckon Lizzo has a shot at headlining el pointo?  I think she’d smash it personally and would be a great act to balance up the three if AM + Reg/GnR are filling the Fri/sun slots. I know people are taking moonshots with Rihanna/Beyoncé but let’s be fair, Lizzo  is definitely touring the new album next year and will be in Europe. I know there will be lots of people shouting her down as not big enough, but Special is a great album and her star is still ascending. 

[fraybentos1]

34 minutes ago, Matt42 said:

So my point is that perhaps he’s getting good info but the context behind it is up for debate. Seems pretty clear that AM and GNR are in, but the circumstances in which they are in is up for debate. GNR “in” for Taylor is the misdirect.

As I said, Emily has been going on about GNR for much longer. It wouldn’t surprise if they were always part of the plan, and it’s the replacement for Taylor that is still in contention. Absolutely cannot see them going for Elton in place of Taylor when there are plenty more suitable options they could explore first. Getting Harry to fly in after his Belgium date isn’t that much of a logistical challenge if anything. That’s only one act.

Elton moving that Paris date is pretty big imo. Can't remember when that switch happened though

[CaledonianGonzo]

2 minutes ago, 4AssedMonkey said:

Do we reckon Lizzo has a shot at headlining el pointo?  I think she’d smash it personally and would be a great act to balance up the three if AM + Reg/GnR are filling the Fri/sun slots. I know people are taking moonshots with Rihanna/Beyoncé but let’s be fair, Lizzo  is definitely touring the new album next year and will be in Europe. I know there will be lots of people shouting her down as not big enough, but Special is a great album and her star is still ascending. 

Not next year.

If you read back the main Lizzo thread which was updating in real time during G19 you will see people losing their marbles and a lot of people saying she'd be an absolute shoo-in as a headliner.

Nothing much has changed since then in principle and she's racked up a couple of other big tunes..... but I don't think the balance has quite tipped in terms of making her a natural choice.

That said - - people are wanting wildcards. And if the Eavii were so out of options as to give it to her she wouldn't phone it in.

[Matt42]

4 minutes ago, fraybentos1 said:

Elton moving that Paris date is pretty big imo. Can't remember when that switch happened though

It’s big, but we’ve been in similar situations with Elton before. Guy is the king of being free during Glastonbury and not doing it.

[Euphoricape]

Arctics 

GnR

Rhianna

[henry bear]

1 minute ago, Matt42 said:

It’s big, but we’ve been in similar situations with Elton before. Guy is the king of being free during Glastonbury and not doing it.

The difference this year being a source of @roughbloke, who gave the correct info for this year’s headliners, saying he’s doing it, and the fact that Reg rescheduled those Paris gigs that would have had him playing there during next year’s Glasto weekend.

I understand roughbloke has since said he got slightly different info off another source that said TS was playing, but clearly that is wrong, whereas the previous source appears, on the face of it, to be more reliable 

[Xeph1995]

When do we reckon we will be getting the first announcement? 

[2loor2iller]

I’m sure this may have been covered already but is there not a chance that Elton moved the Paris date so that he had an off-day after his supposed BST show on the Friday?

[downtherabbithole]

Arctic Monkeys, Guns n Roses and Dua Lipa it is. Who seriously cares if its 3 years since duas last album. Guns n Roses released their last real album in 1991 and the arctics in 2013

[woyski]

Are people thinking headline (a la Macca) over legend slot for Elton? 

[Suprefan]

6 minutes ago, 2loor2iller said:

I’m sure this may have been covered already but is there not a chance that Elton moved the Paris date so that he had an off-day after his supposed BST show on the Friday?

Well yeah. They just need to announce it to confirm that. Then it becomes a will he or wont he situation.

[Suprefan]

1 minute ago, woyski said:

Are people thinking headline (a la Macca) over legend slot for Elton? 

Yeah. He couldnt be less than that. Its not as if he headlined prior and its just a parting shot for him and he gladLy would take the slot. He sold out his uk tour and BST in no time.

Edited November 5, 2022 by Suprefan

[woyski]

Just now, Suprefan said:

Yeah. He couldnt be less than that. Its not as if he headlined prior and its just a parting shot for him and he gladLy would take the slot. He sold out his uk tour and BST in no time.

Very good point. Would love to see the guy!

I was really hoping Dua would be there last year as she was originally down for 2020, and don't really want to get my hopes up for this year. I think she'd be great, although maybe headlining Other? Feels like she's somewhere in between.

[downtherabbithole]

3 minutes ago, woyski said:

Very good point. Would love to see the guy!

I was really hoping Dua would be there last year as she was originally down for 2020, and don't really want to get my hopes up for this year. I think she'd be great, although maybe headlining Other? Feels like she's somewhere in between.

shes the 16th most streamed artist in the world, 100% headliner

[woyski]

7 minutes ago, downtherabbithole said:

shes the 16th most streamed artist in the world, 100% headliner

True, I'm not sure why I lowballed her! Trauma from having some of that 2020 taken from me hahaha. Future Nostalgia and the rest of her discography really does slap

Edit: missing word

Edited November 5, 2022 by woyski