My Perfect Headliners For 2012

Green Day

The American Idiot three-piece haven’t played a UK festival since 2005 and next summer might just be the time they make a long-awaited return. I’ve always had a soft spot for Green Day and was attracted to their accessible punk-rock from a young age. Now with a prospective ninth studio album being the band’s prime focus, after the very successful American Idiot Broadway show, America’s punk-rock saviours would be the perfect headliners for Reading & Leeds. Green Day may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but they’ve got tons of classic hits and truly capable of a spectacle. If you don’t believe me, watch the video below.

The Stone Roses

"This is a live resurrection, and you're invited, so you'd better be there."

The legendary Manchester band have famously reformed after parting ways 1996. With three massive sold-out shows at Heaton Park lined up and a number of European festival slots including a headlining gig at T in the Park, the four-piece will be on many-a-festival’s wish list for 2012 . Having been a seminal band of the 80’s and 90’s, can Ian, John, Reni and Mani relive their former glories?
P.S. Fans of V Festival should watch this space as the band are strongly rumoured to make an appearance.

The Killers

I’ve missed The Killers a lot. They’re a favourite band of mine, one of the most popular alternative artists of this generation and have their name to numerous stadium (or festival) filling anthems. NME readers also seem to agree after voting When You Were Young and Mr Brightside 1st and 2nd respectively on a poll of the greatest indie anthems ever. Having announced a short hiatus in January 2010 after being on the road for around six years, lead singer Brandon Flowers seized the opportunity to embark on his hit-and-miss solo project. During this time away no one’s filled the massive void left by the Vegas band. After returning this summer to play a number of shows including a slot at Hyde Park’s Hard Rock Calling, the band are back for good and are being eyed up by nearly every festival going. With their fourth studio album Battle Born on the way, 2012 may just be The Killers’ year. Keep your fingers crossed.