Glastonbury 2016: Adele In Talks To Headline Next Year's Pyramid Stage
Are We Looking At 2016's Glasto Headliner?
Daniel Welsh— The Huffington Post UK
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Adele’s reign over the music industry is showing no signs of wavering, with reports now claiming that she’s in talks to headline next year’s Glastonbury festival.
Adele, who has battled stage-fright throughout her performing career, ruled out an appearance at the festival last month, telling the Capital London Breakfast Show the “crowds are too big”, but that clearly hasn’t made Martin any less optimistic.
Other acts who have been linked with a place in next year’s headlining slot include Coldplay and Foo Fighters, who were originally scheduled to headline this year, but were forced to pull out at the eleventh hour when frontman Dave Grohl suffered a serious injury on stage.
Rihanna fans have also noticed a gap in her UK tour schedule right around the dates of next year’s Glasto, while Rod Stewart and Leo Sayer have both offered their services for the coveted ‘Legends’ slot.
Glastonbury 2016: Potential Headliners
Foo Fighters(01 of12)
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Dave Grohl and his band were forced to pull out of the festival in 2015, and Dave promised to make it up to fans - what better way to do it than to headline in 2016? Likelihood: 3.5/5. (credit:Barry Brecheisen/Invision/AP)
Foals(02 of12)
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Following the release of 'What Went Down', Yannis Philippakis's band are bigger than ever, and it's definitely time for them to step up to the plate. Well, Pyramid. Florence Welch has already proven that you don't need to be a HUGE star to pull a giant crowd, and Arctic Monkeys have also had no problems in impressing the crowds while headlining. Likelihood: 4/5. (credit:Paul A. Hebert/Invision/AP)
Fleetwood Mac(03 of12)
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Fans have been calling for the band to play the festival for years now and with Christine McVie back in the group, the time's never been better. Sadly, the rockers turned down Michael Eavis in 2015, choosing Isle Of Wight festival instead (and taking home a heap load of cash in the process). Likelihood: 3/5. (credit:Jim Ross/Invision/AP)
Rihanna(04 of12)
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RiRi did have a huge Glastonbury-shaped gap in her 'Anti' world tour schedule - that was until she had to reschedule most of the UK dates, which seemingly rule her out of this year's festival. Likelihood: 1/5. (credit:Joel Ryan/AP)
Adele(05 of12)
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Adele has staged the music comeback of the century, and while she's always been adamant that headlining Glastonbury isn't on her to-do list, the festival's booker has said they're in "final talks" with the star. Likelihood: 2.5/5. (Please do it, Adele. Thanks) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Miley Cyrus(06 of12)
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And you thought Kanye was a controversial choice, eh? According to reports, Miley could be making her Glastonbury debut, showcasing her latest 'Dead Petz' project with The Flaming Lips' frontman Wayne Coyne. Likelihood: To headline? 1/5. To appear at some point and twerk furiously? 4/5. (credit:Owen Sweeney/Invision/AP)
Kylie Minogue (07 of12)
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Kylie was originally booked to headline in 2005, but was forced to cancel after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Having proved that she’s still got what it takes at her 2015 Hyde Park gig, we reckon it's time for her to play the set she never had the chance to.Likelihood: 2/5. (credit:Tim Edwards/WENN.com)
Daft Punk(08 of12)
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The robotic duo would be the perfect Friday night act to whip the festival up into a frenzy ready for two more days of music. Glastonbury 2013 took place under a fog of (sadly untrue) rumours that the french stars would be staging a secret set, will 2016 be their year? Likelihood: 1.5/5. (credit:Zach Cordner/Invision/AP)
Taylor Swift(09 of12)
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As her world domination continues, surely the next logical step for Queen Taylor is the Pyramid Stage?Likelihood: 2/5. (credit:KGC-138/STAR MAX/IPx)
The Faces(10 of12)
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Rod and Ronnie briefly reunited in September 2015, and Rod later stated he'd get the band back together - but only if Glastonbury came calling. But are they suitable headliners? We're not so sure... Likelihood: 1/5. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Prince(11 of12)
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This. Needs. To. Happen. Likelihood: Just make it happen already. (credit:Matt Kent via Getty Images)
The Stone Roses(12 of12)
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The Stone Roses are performing a series of gigs next year - but there'll already booked in for Scotland's T In The Park. Likelihood: 2/5. (credit:Rob Ball via Getty Images)