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5 explanations for negative reaction to Kasabian headlining Glastonbury
Not everyone is convinced - but why?
3. They don't have the international appeal of Arcade Fire - or previous headliners: Artists and bands who top the bill at the Pyramid Stage are usually globe-conquering stars - they've got massive fanbases in every country, with no exceptions. We're not saying Kasabian don't have fans in other countries as they regularly play in arenas around Europe, but without a doubt, they're best known in the UK. In the US? Forget it.
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by Gaby Whitehill | Photos by WENN
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Today (April 4), saw months of rumours finally confirmed - Kasabian are to close the Sunday night of Glastonbury.
Predictably, not everybody's happy, but the announcement has seen an overwhelmingly negative reaction from festival-goers and critics. The question is, why are Kasabian such a divisive choice of headlining act? We've examined 5 possible reasons why Kasabian topping the bill at Glastonbury is a rather controversial decision.
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