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Emily Eavis: part 3

Massive Attack

Last year Arcade Fire blew us away – were they not on the list for potential headliners?
Emily Eavis:
I love Arcade Fire, but they didn't have the greatest time at Glastonbury. Maybe in the future they will headline, but not this year.

Have you had a discussion with them? Are they playing in any capacity this year?
Emily Eavis:
No, we try and mix it up with the big stuff – there are a few bands from last year, but they are mostly a new set.

Radiohead have got the last part of June free. Did you have any discussions with them?
Emily Eavis:
We love Radiohead. You know they will back in the next few years, but this year wasn't right for them to do it, so that's why we’ve done something different – but they said they will come down and watch it.

We've heard that Massive Attack are going to be playing.
Emily Eavis:
When was that?

A couple of minutes ago.
Emily Eavis:
That's really bad... yeah, Massive Attack are playing.

What slot have they got?
Emily Eavis:
They are headlining the Other Stage on Saturday night.

Great! We'll try and get along for that. Finally, are there any other bands confirmed?
Emily Eavis:
Well, Massive Attack are quite a good one…

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