'Three biggest bands' set for Glastonbury 2011

[Guest howyousawtheworld]

So Michael Eavis has come out today saying that he has the 3 biggest bands lined up to headline next years Glastonbury festival.

 

"Glastonbury Festival organiser Michael Eavis confirmed to eFestivals that next year's Festival will be headlined by "The three biggest bands in the world. You won't believe who we've got." The farmer made the statement exclusively to eFestivals at Friday's Pilton Party 2010.

 

 

His daughter Emily, who also organises the event, clarified to eFestivals that the third headliner is not yet a signed and sealed deal but everything is now expected to slot into place. Because Eavis made this new comment so soon after he revealed he hoped to book U2, it looks likely that the third headliner will be the Irish act."

 

source

 

http://www.efestivals.co.uk/news/10/100906a.shtml

 

 

So who could the bands be at the festival which is scheduled for the 22nd to the 26th of June? The safest bets will be on Coldplay and U2. The latter considering have an 8 day break between their Anaheim gig on the 18th June and East Lansig gig on the 26th as part of their North American leg of the tour. As for Coldplay, well the Eavis's have made it no secret that they desire to see one of their favourite bands back for 2011!

 

So I'm going for

 

U2 (Friday)

Rolling Stones (Saturday)

Coldplay (Sunday)

 

They don't come much bigger than those three!

[Megalomania]

That would be interesting. I haven't heard anything about the Stones in a while, not since the Super Bowl they did. :thinking:

[the_gloaming09]

I'd definitely agree with U2.

 

I'm not sure about Coldplay just because they're in the middle of recording their new album and I wouldn't imagine. Same goes for Radiohead who I thought might be a possibility and I think there could be a chance, but they would have to release their new album first (then again they have been working on it for a while)

 

I'd guess Paul McCartney as one of the big acts since he's been playing a bunch of shows all around the world.

[Guest howyousawtheworld]

I'd definitely agree with U2.

 

I'm not sure about Coldplay just because they're in the middle of recording their new album and I wouldn't imagine. Same goes for Radiohead who I thought might be a possibility and I think there could be a chance, but they would have to release their new album first (then again they have been working on it for a while)

 

I'd guess Paul McCartney as one of the big acts since he's been playing a bunch of shows all around the world.

 

I'd expect some sort of album from Coldplay by the end of June. My understanding that they are targetting a end of spring/start of summer releas which would fit neatly with Glastonbury. Could not be though.

[Lore]

yeah probably U2 not so sure about coldplay, but probably they'll release their album in may/june

 

And even though I'd love to see Muse there, it wouldn't make sense because they are not working on a new album.

[Megalomania]

I'd guess Paul McCartney as one of the big acts since he's been playing a bunch of shows all around the world.

 

I was thinking that too. :cheesy:

[ViVA Child]

ZOMGGG IM SO GLAD IM GOING THIS YEAR!!!!

[Lore]

I was thinking that too. :cheesy:

 

Paul :heart:

[Megalomania]

Paul :heart:

 

:heart:

[Lore]

it seems he'll come here in november :bomb:

 

anyway, back on topic, Arcade Fire should be in Glastonbury next year

[the_gloaming09]

they might be a good choice!

 

 

I'd love to go to Glastonbury!

[Violet]

That would be interesting. I haven't heard anything about the Stones in a while, not since the Super Bowl they did. :thinking:

 

That Super Bowl halftime sucked big time. :blank:

[fietssleutel]

It better not be the Stones. :blank:

 

 

I'd love to see Radiohead headline out of all the bands mentioned here, but we'll see. It doesn't seem that likely but you never know. And I agree, Arcade Fire must play Glasto next year. :cheesy:

[fietssleutel]

:mean:

 

Internet is being an arse. :dozey:

[Megalomania]

That Super Bowl halftime sucked big time. :blank:

 

I didn't watch it closely, so I don't really remember. :|

 

:mean:

 

Internet is being an arse. :dozey:

 

Mine was too. </3

[the_gloaming09]

so for those that follow glastonbury, when do they typically announce what bands are playing?

[Guest howyousawtheworld]

so for those that follow glastonbury, when do they typically announce what bands are playing?

 

Well they only announced for, this years festival, Muse back in February and U2 were announced back last November.

 

If as they say so, they've got two headlines sealed and the third headliner about to sign then I could suspect that we'll hear it within the next two months possibly before tickets sale on 3rd October?

[fietssleutel]

If U2 are booked again for next year, I hope they won't announce them as the first headliner. Been there done that and such.

[SimpleBlur]

I'd definitely agree with U2.

 

I'm not sure about Coldplay just because they're in the middle of recording their new album and I wouldn't imagine. Same goes for Radiohead who I thought might be a possibility and I think there could be a chance, but they would have to release their new album first (then again they have been working on it for a while)

 

I'd guess Paul McCartney as one of the big acts since he's been playing a bunch of shows all around the world.

 

I've always thought that maybe Radiohead would since the little acoustic gig Thom and Jonny did last year...

 

But they're in the middle of an album, so I kind of doubt it now.

[Juanma]

I still think coldplay will release at the end of this 2010.

 

and so they Will make it here..

[the_gloaming09]

I've always thought that maybe Radiohead would since the little acoustic gig Thom and Jonny did last year...

 

But they're in the middle of an album, so I kind of doubt it now.

 

even though they are in the middle of the album I'm still hopeful. A few months ago Ed said that the band hopes to get it out as soon as possible and was hoping the album be released this year. I mean with only 4 months left of the year its possible they might release something (they have their own digital store so they release the album on their own... like harry patch/twisted words). So i'm still optimistic

[eff-exx]

Coldplay among U2 and The Rolling Stones. :wtf:

 

It would be interesting if Radiohead performs. :wacko: THEN, it's huge. And massive.

[ViVA Child]

If coldplay doesnt perform ill be a little sad

 

but i guess radiohead would be okay

[deaths_friend]

if he really is going for the 3 biggest bands then im going to agree with most of you. U2, Rolling Stones and Coldplay.

[Italian Plastic]

I'm not so sure about The Rolling Stones...Have they even done anything recently? Are they planning anything for next year?