So many artists this time round who were so frustrating to miss the cut/no idea where to fit them in:
Chappell Roan - still would consider for Pyramid sub/3rd down but no idea if she'll be there or R&L exclusive
Pendulum - very much in contention for Woodsies headliner
Weezer - mid day Pyramid/Other very possible but still so stacked to fit them in
Stereophonics - Pyramid sub definitely but no idea if they'll take that any time soon
my bloody valentine - wishful thinking but Park/Woodsies headliner would be unreal
Nile Rodgers & Chic/Kraftwerk/Chaka Khan - too many great West Holts headliner options
Anohni & the Johnsons - could defo see them on the Park
Nick Cave & TBS - would absolutely swap for Loyle Carner, may change on the next one
Jack White/Pulp - in the pool for Pyramid subs
Gwen Stefani/Nelly Furtado - mid day Pyramid fun but I'll believe it when I see it
Becky Hill - no idea whether to put her mid-day Pyramid, Other sub, Woodsies headliner
Turnstile - Breakout exclusive? Would love to see a similar act but Knocked Loose/Poppy is wishful thinking
Maggie Rogers - could defo see bumped up to early Pyramid but no idea if she'll be around next year
Elbow - should probably have them but with Guy Garvey saying they haven't been asked, they're off for now
Tate McRae/Gracie Abrams - could totally see high on Other but too many bands to sort around
Updated predictions (my most manic decision making to date) -
Friday:
Pyramid - The 1975, Paramore, Vampire Weekend, Alanis Morissette, Travis, CMAT, Cat Burns
Other Stage - The Prodigy, Deftones, Franz Ferdinand, Inhaler, The Maccabees, Shed Seven, Cast, The Coral (openers)
West Holts - Ezra Collective, Khruangbin, Joy Crookes, JPEGMAFIA, Thee Sacred Souls, Yussef Dayes, Cymande, Master Peace
Woodsies - King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, The Wombats, TBA (Doves), Lola Young, Joey Valence & Brae, Alfie Templeman, Andrew Cushin, SOFY
The Park - St. Vincent, Self Esteem, Laura Marling, Ethel Cain, The Lemon Twigs, Magdalena Bay, Moses Sumney
Saturday:
Pyramid - Olivia Rodrigo, Raye, Yungblud, Snow Patrol, Scissor Sisters, The Script, Olly Murs
Other Stage - Loyle Carner, The Libertines, Beabadoobee, Kaiser Chiefs, Rizzle Kicks, Faye Webster, Scouting for Girls, Alessi Rose
West Holts - Massive Attack, Goat, Pa Salieu, Amaarae, Kneecap, 070 Shake, Caravan Palace, Becky Sikasa
Woodsies - FKA twigs, Caribou, Wunderhorse, TBA (Haim), The Lathums, Been Stellar, Jordan Adetunji, Swim School
The Park - Underworld, Maribou State, Andre 3000, English Teacher, Nilufer Yanya, Geordie Greep, Kelly Lee Owens
Sunday:
Pyramid - Stevie Wonder, Biffy Clyro, Wet Leg, Rod Stewart, Jorja Smith, The Wailers, Belinda Carlisle
Other Stage - Charli xcx, Courteeners, Blossoms, Kesha, Denzel Curry, Nieve Ella, Jake Bugg, Red Rum Club
West Holts - Basement Jaxx, Kamasi Washington, Shygirl, Doechii, Hak Baker, FLO, Ibibio Sound Machine, Shabaka
Woodsies - Pendulum, Clairo, The Japanese House, girl in red, The Reytons, Parcels, The Royston Club, Competition Winner
The Park - Amyl and the Sniffers, Future Islands, Beth Gibbons, Lucy Dacus, Fat Dog, Katy J Pearson, King Hannah
Agreed, this, plus the fact that the Prodigy are showing up on lots of these other festival bookings does make it look like they are on the way. Personally, I think it would be a fun booking, both them and Franz Ferdinand.