Latitude 2025

[Chapple12345]

Had this email earlier saying don't get 'stung' by missing out 

A potential hint for one of the heavily rumoured names maybe 🤔 

[zak_khanna]

4 hours ago, Chapple12345 said:

Had this email earlier saying don't get 'stung' by missing out 

A potential hint for one of the heavily rumoured names maybe 🤔 

Sting then…Underwhelming.

[Chapple12345]

To be honest Latitude rarely shines in the headliners department, the undercard is usually the best part so I'm not too worried about it all 

I just wish we'd have a bit more to get your teeth into, Sting isnt really a name that will get you really excited for the festival on its own 

[NorthernSoul52]

Sting didn't look great on the box at Preston for Radio 2 the other day. Friends there in the crowd said it sounded far better in person, but the sound felt a bit undernourished, even if the Police were a power trio back in the day.

 

That original shout at the top of the thread? Biffy Clyro, Lorde and Pet Shop Boys? That would be a stonking affair. Three very good live acts.

[rseamer]

Latitude also tweeted something about their ‘Fields of Gold’. So yep, it’s gonna be Sting. 
 

 

[NorthernSoul52]

It's not that Sting has been touring a poor set at all - it's just I have some severe reservations about that 3.0 lineup, even if it is back to basics.

 

Songs definitely seem slower than before too, which is probably more reflective of his age. He might not look 72, but he does seem to play like a man who isn't quite as fluid as he was back in the day. (And is anybody!)

[Chapple12345]

Doesn't say what day he's on here but I'd imagine there will be more names before rhe end of the year 

 

I've also added IoW as it gives an idea of who else is active next summer 

[NorthernSoul52]

It's a nice building site he's chosen for his press photo, at least. Gives it that rustic Tyneside feel.

[Furq]

13 minutes ago, Chapple12345 said:

Doesn't say what day he's on here but I'd imagine there will be more names before rhe end of the year 

 

I've also added IoW as it gives an idea of who else is active next summer 

Latitude and IOW trying extra hard to keep troublesome teens and 20-somethings away.

[Furq]

44 minutes ago, NorthernSoul52 said:

 

Songs definitely seem slower than before too, which is probably more reflective of his age.

Playing after Faithless at IOW.

 

What a comedown!

[NorthernSoul52]

4 minutes ago, Furq said:

Playing after Faithless at IOW.

 

What a comedown!

Surely Faithless are the "closing" act on that day. Although billing normally would say otherwise...

[bingobear]

10 minutes ago, Furq said:

Playing after Faithless at IOW.

 

What a comedown!

faithless are closing the Friday at IOW

[chrisplowman]

Sting playing just The Police songs I’d be happy with. Sting playing Sting songs, no thanks.

[DDave]

Odd booking. 

[glimmers_of_hope]

Sting has some great songs. 

Johnny picnic blanket is going to have a lovely time camping out all day at the obelisk. 

Hopefully something a bit more contemporary will be happening in the tent.

[modefan]

JT can be discounted as a Latitude headliner I'd have thought as he is playing in Chelmsford a couple of weeks before. 

[glimmers_of_hope]

9 minutes ago, DDave said:

Odd booking. 

It was Duran Duran this year so I think it's very much the route Latitude is going for with one of their days. A big name from the past. 

[itschris]

3 hours ago, Furq said:

Playing after Faithless at IOW.

 

What a comedown!

 

Faithless closing Wilderness this year were an utter disappointment

[Chapple12345]

My best bet is he does the Sunday, that seems to be their chilled Radio 2 listener headliner now (Duran Duran, George Ezra, Snow Patrol having done it the last few years) 

Melvin did an interview this morning and seemed to imply the next announcement will be by the end of next month, but I reckon it'll be November time with announcement 2 in January

[Thommo4]

So they have Sting im guessing for Sunday night, who will be next

 

bands i’d love to see there

Those Damn Crows

Holy coves

Shed Seven

Biffy Clyro

linkin Park

Maneskin

Bastille

Glass Animals

Haim

 

to name a few

 

[charlierc]

On 9/23/2024 at 10:23 AM, modefan said:

JT can be discounted as a Latitude headliner I'd have thought as he is playing in Chelmsford a couple of weeks before. 

I think the fact he also didn't confirm it at the same time as all the other 2025 summer European shows including IOW and Lytham also counts against him for this one.

[Chapple12345]

Just had this come up on my Instagram, they usually trail this a couple of weeks before the announcement 

[glimmers_of_hope]

I have absolutely no idea who the other 2 headliners will be next year.

How long ago were Stereophonics? seems like fairly recently but 2019 will be 6 years and George Ezra has been back since.

I don't know whether Fontaines DC could get a bump or whether they are just doing their own thing nest year with Finsbury park.  If they are doing festivals then they could be in with a should as a credible act.

You would think there would be a fairly big (but not massive) pop act but 12 months ago I would have said Charli xcx but she has blown up now so I think she is too big.  But maybe she is only the same size as Lana when she played, Dunno - she seems too hot for Latitude right now TBH.

Bon Iver is releasing new music but haven't seen any tour dates also, he feels like old Latitude rather than current Latitude so I don't think they would get the gig any more.

[PDAD]

23 minutes ago, glimmers_of_hope said:

I have absolutely no idea who the other 2 headliners will be next year.

How long ago were Stereophonics? seems like fairly recently but 2019 will be 6 years and George Ezra has been back since.

I don't know whether Fontaines DC could get a bump or whether they are just doing their own thing nest year with Finsbury park.  If they are doing festivals then they could be in with a should as a credible act.

You would think there would be a fairly big (but not massive) pop act but 12 months ago I would have said Charli xcx but she has blown up now so I think she is too big.  But maybe she is only the same size as Lana when she played, Dunno - she seems too hot for Latitude right now TBH.

Bon Iver is releasing new music but haven't seen any tour dates also, he feels like old Latitude rather than current Latitude so I don't think they would get the gig any more.

Sting was announced for Latitude at the same time IOW announced both Sting and Stereophonics so I'd be surprised if they have held that one back (and if they had 2 shared headliners as well).

 

I think Elbow could be in the frame for a return - they're doing their forest tour just before and it will have been 13 years. 

 

Vampire Weekend perhaps? I know they are playing arenas in a couple of months and not sure if they've announced any summer festivals yet but I reckon they'd fit the bill well. 

 

[glimmers_of_hope]

10 minutes ago, PDAD said:

Sting was announced for Latitude at the same time IOW announced both Sting and Stereophonics so I'd be surprised if they have held that one back (and if they had 2 shared headliners as well).

 

I think Elbow could be in the frame for a return - they're doing their forest tour just before and it will have been 13 years. 

 

Vampire Weekend perhaps? I know they are playing arenas in a couple of months and not sure if they've announced any summer festivals yet but I reckon they'd fit the bill well. 

 

I would love Vampire Weekend and Elbow.  I'm seeing VW in December but they are a great festival band.  If they are doing festivals next year then it could be a good shout.

Love Elbow as well, would be so happy to see them as I've missed them on this album run.  Reckon they could be there in some capacity, not sure whether they are still headliners...but then Keane were this year so, maybe.