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He has links to O-Rod as well. She covered his best known song (Stick Season) in the R1 live lounge and subsequently brought him out to sing it together at one of her gigs. He returned the favour by covering “Lacy” when he was in the R1 live lounge.

Pistols I agree. WT were part of a co-headline tour with Evanescence that included The 02 and they didn't put them headlining second oh a different day or 3rd down main then which I expected. In fairness, I'd argue and it's not even an argument really, Evanescence especially should have really subbed.    Steel Panther did bit as pointed out they are just doing a standard academy tour this time round. The Darkness are likely but they'd be a weak sub.   If that's the case then FIR could be that.   The absolute ideal scenario is that Rise Against are being held back until after their February tour and I can see that as their most frequent break from playing is 3 years. Either 4th under Don Broco or subbing second stage. I don't think they'll be Sunday though unless they are subbing second and to be honest they would be a good alternative to Spiritbox

Looking at the past few lineups, I think RW and Sziget are the sort of vibe I’m looking for.

It’s not been particularly rock-y for a few years now. Plenty of pop and dance acts over the last few years. 

Interesting and I know you get info and are solid so it's not rubbish. The latest info was that Fred pulled out with The 1975 taking over so is this potentials wrong?   It's the song that makes me think this is The 1975. It's kinda that song I remember from a band I'm not bothered about but I wouldn't turn it off.   I think it's likely that if Fred was in The 1975 info is not as real as thought. Unless things have really gone sound there is no reason for The 1975 to have been pulled in if Fred was still in. The really bad outlook would be that Olivia has said no and Fred has been asked to reconsider for her absence. The 1975, Sam and Fred would be the worse set I've seen the festival book.   Yeah I can't disagree that The 1975, Olivia and Fred is poor. But Sam instead of Fred is worse.