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  On 1/13/2025 at 6:42 PM, CaledonianGonzo said:

Last year was atypically weak on the Pyramid, but even then the subs were LCD Soundsystem, Little Simz and Burna Boy.

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Agree for majority of the festival. Was on the hill all Saturday though.

Cyndi Lauper (who was shite) > Keane > Michael Kiwanuka > Little Simz > Coldplay

 

Class run in the sun.

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  On 1/13/2025 at 5:56 PM, charlierc said:

As in who's on the line-up or the design?

 

Or both?

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I haven’t particularly studied the line up so it’s not a criticism of that.

I find the design extremely bland, and with the pastel colours it looks like it’s designed for children, and even by children (although presumably AI) It gives me no idea what kind of festival it is, and doesn’t drag me in to want to enquire. 

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  On 1/13/2025 at 8:31 PM, Isaacistyping said:

What’s the likelihood of Biffy Clyro playing the festival this time around and where would they sit on the lineup? has there been any info on them? Schedule seems pretty open and they’ve already confirmed a range of dates and playing all kinds of slots on different lineups. 
 

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Would’ve had them Other headliner if the trio of Loyle/Charli/Prodigy didn’t seem so nailed on. Pyramid sub would seem very reasonable too but I have Paramore (kinda out of hope for Hayley’s solo schedule not getting in the way), Kasabian (if that info from the other day is accurate) and Chappell so I’ve put them as a secret set for the time being. Hope they do show up somewhere!

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  On 1/13/2025 at 8:22 PM, henry bear said:

I haven’t particularly studied the line up so it’s not a criticism of that.

I find the design extremely bland, and with the pastel colours it looks like it’s designed for children, and even by children (although presumably AI) It gives me no idea what kind of festival it is, and doesn’t drag me in to want to enquire. 

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its not a large fest ( 30k ). It takes place in Napa so that should be your first indication its for people that got money to burn. And food and wine enthusiats. They have cooking demos and all that stuff with famous chefs and they collab with artists that perform. One year this fest got the bright idea to charge $4,000 for a vip package that included a photo pass. So they essentially sold spots that regular media outlets wouldve had cause they wanted some rich knob to pretend they could take photos.

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  On 1/13/2025 at 8:19 PM, NorthernSoul52 said:

Still remain surprised how big the crowd was for LCD Soundsystem.

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I expected it.  I caught them with my son and he said he wasn't expecting the crowd, but it felt like they would be a strong draw in the slot, lovely sunset guaranteed and their previous Other stage performance is extremely well remembered and evangelised by those who were there.

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  On 1/13/2025 at 8:22 PM, richarddep said:

Agree for majority of the festival. Was on the hill all Saturday though.

Cyndi Lauper (who was shite) > Keane > Michael Kiwanuka > Little Simz > Coldplay

 

Class run in the sun.

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Given how bad Cyndi was and taking out Keane who was great and Coldplay it was a terrible day for the Pyramid. 2023 Saturday and Sundah though were pretty terrible too.

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I only saw the latter 3, Michael Kiwanuka was ok, nothing special, Simz I absolutely loved and Coldplay, while being the big entertaining spectacle and the crowd singing their hearts out was a treat it was the weakest of the 4 times I've seen them.  I'm still happy to have watched them, they are always a feel good fun time and pull out all the stops to deliver a visual spectacular alongside the tunes.

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  On 1/13/2025 at 8:55 PM, Suprefan said:


its not a large fest ( 30k ). It takes place in Napa so that should be your first indication its for people that got money to burn. And food and wine enthusiats. They have cooking demos and all that stuff with famous chefs and they collab with artists that perform. One year this fest got the bright idea to charge $4,000 for a vip package that included a photo pass. So they essentially sold spots that regular media outlets wouldve had cause they wanted some rich knob to pretend they could take photos.

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Sounds like Wilderness Festival.

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Glastonbury is clearly becoming a victim of its own size.. so many people are booked in a slot above where they would’ve been 10 years ago, sometimes even two slots. 
A lot of it down to costs and the climate following COVID. 
 

But it’s only going to get worse, in the next 10-15 years everyone is going to get their 15 minutes of TikTok fame and that is how people will discover artists and decide who the next big act is. It’s also why we’re getting shite like Sophie Ellis Bexter on the pyramid, anything with nostalgia or a viral undertone is an easy win with the youth. In 2035 we’ll be looking back and longing for these days, enjoy them 😢

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There was an interesting article in The Guardian the other day about how festivals are having to book acts further in advance, leading them to taking more of a gamble on where the acts will be in the pu lic consciousness by the time the festival roles round.

 

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/jan/12/uk-festivals-face-really-tough-year-due-to-fewer-headline-acts-and-rising-costs?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

 

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  On 1/13/2025 at 8:53 PM, NorthernSoul52 said:

They seem to have been bandied around as a potential shout for Pyramid sub or Other headliner. Don't think they'd play anywhere else given they're headlining TRNSMT, even if that comes with home advantage.

 

Think if they do, they'll get the Pyramid sub, but not sure.

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Secret set was suggested on the stage predictions thread. interesting idea

 

  On 1/13/2025 at 8:56 PM, Suprefan said:

He jumps when single days get announced.

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Howcome? Seems weird

 

  On 1/14/2025 at 9:08 AM, Andy0808 v5 said:

Glastonbury is clearly becoming a victim of its own size.. so many people are booked in a slot above where they would’ve been 10 years ago, sometimes even two slots. 
A lot of it down to costs and the climate following COVID. 
 

But it’s only going to get worse, in the next 10-15 years everyone is going to get their 15 minutes of TikTok fame and that is how people will discover artists and decide who the next big act is. It’s also why we’re getting shite like Sophie Ellis Bexter on the pyramid, anything with nostalgia or a viral undertone is an easy win with the youth. In 2035 we’ll be looking back and longing for these days, enjoy them 😢

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I agree to some extent.

 

Some of their favourites do seem to get a big old push up the lineup - like Little Simz subbing last year. She was great but isn't in that kind of slot anywhere else.

 

Sophie Ellis Bextor is just fine - it was fun and was hardly taking up a big slot. She brought a decent crowd to the pyramid at a time when it would usually be pretty empty.

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That's the thing.  If they are delivering acts that are drawing crowds who walk away having enjoyed 45-60 minutes of cheese then that's clearly what the punters want and it's not like there isn't plenty of room for 'serious' acts alongside them.  I've never bothered with any of the retro revival pop acts, I didn't listen to them when they were releasing music and I'll not walk across the farm to watch them now.

 

Simz is a great example of an artist who got a bump up and stuck the landing.  I seem to recall reading on here that there was a suggestion that her slot was part of Coldplay's agreement.  She was great, really polished performance I thought.

 

For all the criticism of Avril's placement last year, it was much more well organised than some of the West Holts and Avalon decisions of the past that were just plain silly.  

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  On 1/14/2025 at 10:53 AM, CaledonianGonzo said:

Better SEB and Rick Astley than a lot of the landfill that clogged up the Pyramid during the noughties.

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An but they all looked like they hadn't had a shower or a decent meal for a while so, you know, Rock n Roll, Proper Music etc etc

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