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Who are the future festival headliners?
19 bands who have what it takes to top the bill at festivals in the years ahead
Haim: They've got enough energy, stage presence and, yes, bass face to go round every festival in existence, and their songs are unique and catchy. They're in a similar place to Vampire Weekend in terms of popularity after their debut album, and it wasn't long until they were playing arenas and headlining festivals like Latitude. Could Haim's next album take them to the top of the bill at festivals?
by Alexandra Pollard | Photos by WENN
The other day, Dan from Bastille told us he thinks The 1975 will be headlining festivals soon. The 1975 responded by saying Bastille will be headlining before they do. It was all very nice. But don't listen to them, what do they know? Listen to us.
The headliners are this year's festivals have ranged from brilliant to uninspiring, but, if the bands in this list get booked, the future of British festivals is in safe hands.
Because festivals can't keep booking legacy acts like The Rolling Stones or big-hitters forever - these are the new-ish bands that we think will up their game and headline festivals in the years to come. Read on, Michael Eavis.
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