Glastonbury 2010

It has been two weeks since Blur closed what many were describing as one of the greatest Glastonbury festivals. It certainly pandered to a lot of old schoool rock with star turns from Bruce Springsteen, Madness, Tom Jones and Neil Young. It has set the bar high for next years festival which is a special one as the iconic festival celebrates it's 40th anniversary.

Promoter Michael Eavis has promised some very special acts, but here I speculate as to who the three Pyramid stage headliners might be.

Muse- Strong rumours are already flying around for the Teignmouth trio, who release a new album in September. They have announced a fairly small arena tour for November, so this would lead me to believe they have big plans for 2010 livewise.

Coldplay- Another firm rumour, but hopefully untrue as they are too one dimensional for a lengthy headline show. However I fear their mass popularity will see Eavis turn to them once again.

Radiohead- Have not played since 2003, but seem to be linked to headlining every year since. It would be nice to see the avant garde rockers return as their live activity has become so limited in recent years. If they do it would be nice for them to churn out a classic career spanning set, which they rarely do.

Kylie Minogue- Michael Eavis has said they have been constantly trying to get the Australian songstress on board for some time. I think she might be better suited to the sunday teatime slot myself as she is of a certain vintage now, although I still would!

Dolly Parton- A more realistic contender for the teatime slot as as she fits the age criteria. Eavis has described as her as a dream act, so next year would be as fitting as any.

U2- Still yet to break their Glasto virginity but have stated they will eventually. Well they are not getting any younger and it could be a good way to finish the touring for their current album.

Oasis- After a lukewarm reaction to their headline show in 2004, the clamour for their return has not been so high with the band admitting they have not delivered there greatest performances at Glastonbury.

I would be interested to hear from others as to who they would want to see headline or appear at this landmark Glastonbury festival. Also their views on who they hope will not appear.