Rock Werchter 2025

[Floyd_Ams]

The fact that QOTSA have never headlined RW while someone like Sam Fender is given the spot, is beyond me. They were THE highlight of 2023 for me (and for most people I think). 

Unfortunately, they still owe one to Pukkelpop so I don't see them coming to Werchter.

[majmun]

Kinda sad to double the prices just to add an overpriced breakfast...

 

And what the fork with the 5k tiny houses ?

[thetime]

25 minutes ago, Floyd_Ams said:

The fact that QOTSA have never headlined RW while someone like Sam Fender is given the spot, is beyond me. They were THE highlight of 2023 for me (and for most people I think). 

Unfortunately, they still owe one to Pukkelpop so I don't see them coming to Werchter.

 

Have QOTSA ever been the main headliner at one of the major festivals? Maybe more niche ones like Download.

 

But the likes of werchter, roskilde, glastonbury etc. 

 

 

 

 

 

[BlackFoxx]

Quick camping question. If I'm going on my own, and bringing my own tent from the UK, is the recommended option to go for a two-person Hive My Space?

 

That should get me a reserved spot to pitch my tent and avoid the general chaos of trying to find a space in The Hive (where it's seemingly opened up section by section)? Or are the concerns with The Hive more overblown and less of an issue if you're going on you're own - i.e. without needing a big space for a large group to be together?). Any experiences from previous years would be appreciated to help decide between options.

 

If some other friends decide to join at a later date and I go for The Hive My Space is there anyway to let the organisers know and try and get pitches that are closer together? 

 

Thanks for any advice! 

 

P.S. if I do end up making the journey alone, and anyone from here fancies a festival pint or can of Jupiler together, let me know!

[Floyd_Ams]

22 minutes ago, thetime said:

 

Have QOTSA ever been the main headliner at one of the major festivals? Maybe more niche ones like Download.

 

But the likes of werchter, roskilde, glastonbury etc. 

 

True that and I find it really strange especially with the lack of available headliners the last couple of years. Maybe it's a coincidence and they were simply not available when they could've headlined...

[thetime]

3 minutes ago, Floyd_Ams said:

 

True that and I find it really strange especially with the lack of available headliners the last couple of years. Maybe it's a coincidence and they were simply not available when they could've headlined...

 

I think they've just been a bit unlucky with the competition. For example having the likes Arctic Monkeys and Gorillaz above them at werchter.

 

With headliners lacking now, who wants to see Pearl Jam or Metallica for the 100th time. 

 

I wouldn't bet against QOTSA headlining Werchter next year. Especially with there commitments for the 2024 cancellations. 

[Floyd_Ams]

7 minutes ago, thetime said:

 

I think they've just been a bit unlucky with the competition. For example having the likes Arctic Monkeys and Gorillaz above them at werchter.

 

With headliners lacking now, who wants to see Pearl Jam or Metallica for the 100th time. 

 

I wouldn't bet against QOTSA headlining Werchter next year. Especially with there commitments for the 2024 cancellations. 

 

Maybe I'm not the majority but I'd be extremely happy to see Pearl Jam for the 100th and I'd take them every year on repeat over Sam Fender or Maneskin 😂 (for bands that I love I have no issue seeing them over and over).

 

But I do get your point and I agree. QOTSA could potentially headline any festival next year. Probably RW will not be one of them (I see them more at PKP - unless something changes due to poor ticket sales and they do both) but I really really hope I'm wrong!

[matrainertje]

1 hour ago, thetime said:

 

Have QOTSA ever been the main headliner at one of the major festivals? Maybe more niche ones like Download.

 

But the likes of werchter, roskilde, glastonbury etc. 

No, but neither has Fender (bar the UK). 

 

But of course, it all depends on that new album, and if it becomes (has) a big hit. 

Edited 8 hours ago by matrainertje

[thetime]

11 minutes ago, matrainertje said:

No, but neither has Fender (bar the UK). 

 

But of course, it all depends on that new album, and if it becomes (has) a big hit. 

 

Bit different, QOTSA have been on the festival scene for over 20 years. QOTSA will headline niche festivals, or smaller festivals. 

 

It's perhaps more of a case off how festival lineups have fallen. Rather than about QOTSA or Fender. 

 

I like both, like both live. Would I buy a day festival ticket for either, no. 

 

Saw QOTSA with Grohl drumming. 🤩

 

 

Edited 7 hours ago by thetime

[northernangel]

1 hour ago, thetime said:

 

Bit different, QOTSA have been on the festival scene for over 20 years. QOTSA will headline niche festivals, or smaller festivals. 

 

It's perhaps more of a case off how festival lineups have fallen. Rather than about QOTSA or Fender. 

 

I like both, like both live. Would I buy a day festival ticket for either, no. 

 

Saw QOTSA with Grohl drumming. 🤩

 

 

 

I think with the festival getting who they have to headline, Fender especially was definitely not a planned sub originally as numbers he sells there are very basic and I believe Ken has almost hinted at that. Even given the other trio they have no other festival does, having to go for a weaker Saturday night headliner still could have avoided Fender there but it is what it is.

[gingerevans84]

Even as Fender as a 'weak headliner' its a very very strong quartet. And though QOTSA have certain appeal, I dont think they have mass appeal to headline a Werchter.

 

I'd also love them to headline Werchter. The 23 set before Arctics was something else, as was the arena tour last November.

 

 

[northernangel]

1 hour ago, gingerevans84 said:

Even as Fender as a 'weak headliner' its a very very strong quartet. And though QOTSA have certain appeal, I dont think they have mass appeal to headline a Werchter.

 

I'd also love them to headline Werchter. The 23 set before Arctics was something else, as was the arena tour last November.

 

 

I can't comment on Queens too much, I only like 3 songs