80s Owl Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 Had a day at Tramlines today in the lovely weather, saw Maximo Park, Example (not something I'd normally listen to but enjoyed it) our very Human League who were on goo form and Snow Patrol a band who've dropped out of the limelight but put a great show on and Gary Lightbody came across very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirstys 12th Pint Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 On 28/07/2024 at 23:45, 80s Owl said: Had a day at Tramlines today in the lovely weather, saw Maximo Park, Example (not something I'd normally listen to but enjoyed it) our very Human League who were on goo form and Snow Patrol a band who've dropped out of the limelight but put a great show on and Gary Lightbody came across very well. You certainly picked the best of the 3 days. Snow Patrol were easily the best of the Main Stage Headliners. Paolo Nutini was apparently as boring as f**k on Friday - I was watching The Charlatans - and Jamie T was a car crash on Saturday. The others you mentioned were all excellent. Stand outs from the other days were The Charlatans, Soft Play and Dylan John Thomas on Friday and Tom Grennan, The Snuts and Peace on Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80s Owl Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 8 hours ago, Hirstys 12th Pint said: You certainly picked the best of the 3 days. Snow Patrol were easily the best of the Main Stage Headliners. Paolo Nutini was apparently as boring as f**k on Friday - I was watching The Charlatans - and Jamie T was a car crash on Saturday. The others you mentioned were all excellent. Stand outs from the other days were The Charlatans, Soft Play and Dylan John Thomas on Friday and Tom Grennan, The Snuts and Peace on Saturday. We were talking to a family who we know when we first arrived who had done the full weekend and said pretty much the same, Nutini did a load of slow new stuff and Jamie started obnoxiously ranting and lost the crowd (he was off his t*ts as well allegedly) surely for a festival audience you play your known stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyben Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 Oasis at Wembley, Murrayfield & Glastonbury next year...wonder if they'll warn fans about turning up in snide stoney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylluan Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 More likely if Liam spots some snidey Pretty Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirstys 12th Pint Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 18 hours ago, Andyben said: Oasis at Wembley, Murrayfield & Glastonbury next year...wonder if they'll warn fans about turning up in snide stoney This alone should sort the Columbia GDP for 2025. 15 year old Daughter is pestering the life out of me to go to this one. Not sure can be arsed as Liam could not sing 20 years ago and has got worse. A new guitarist is not going to help that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyben Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 19 minutes ago, Hirstys 12th Pint said: 15 year old Daughter is pestering the life out of me to go to this one. Not sure can be arsed as Liam could not sing 20 years ago and has got worse. same here. must be a 90's revival. TBH I'm looking forward to 30th Anniversary release of Definitely Maybe this friday but didn't rate them at all after that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkowl Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 I mean I understand the appeal but they are no The Smiths or The Stone Roses Perhaps showing my age 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirstys 12th Pint Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 12 minutes ago, Andyben said: same here. must be a 90's revival. TBH I'm looking forward to 30th Anniversary release of Definitely Maybe this friday but didn't rate them at all after that Definitely Maybe is a classic as well as part of Morning Glory, interestingly wrote at a very similar time. Be Here Now onwards with the odd exception were poor IMO. Some of the early B Sides were crackers too - Masterplan, Acquiesce, Rocking Chair etc. Seen them 3 times inc Knebworth and was never blown away. More great days out than a great gig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirstys 12th Pint Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 6 minutes ago, mkowl said: I mean I understand the appeal but they are no The Smiths or The Stone Roses Perhaps showing my age Agree. Now if we were talking about The Smiths or The Jam getting back together that would be a whole different proposal. The Stone Roses Reunion though was pretty horrendous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul from Wisewood Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 Saw oasis at Maine rd.. Not arsed about this reunion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkowl Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 It is probably an age thing, my peak music years were 1985 to 1992, but as an Indie fan that Britpop era was great to see that music in the mainstream, before it imploded from their own excesses. So if you were a teenager or early 20s then I get the excitement over this. If your own kids are older then not only can you escape to gigs again, you can drag them along. You only live once and if you can be 18 again and be daft for a day enjoy it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirstys 12th Pint Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 3 hours ago, mkowl said: It is probably an age thing, my peak music years were 1985 to 1992, but as an Indie fan that Britpop era was great to see that music in the mainstream, before it imploded from their own excesses. So if you were a teenager or early 20s then I get the excitement over this. If your own kids are older then not only can you escape to gigs again, you can drag them along. You only live once and if you can be 18 again and be daft for a day enjoy it I go to more Gigs than ever post Covid. Initially prompted by my lad getting into music and going with him. He is now 18 and his tastes have deviated from mine a little so he does his own thing. He likes a lot of the shouty Post Punk stuff - Idles, Soft Play, Fontaines etc. My 15 year old Daughter has replaced him though. Her favourites are The K's, Courteeners, Gerry Cinnamon plus Oasis, Stone Roses etc like a lot of 14-16 year olds. It is her that is desperate to go to the Oasis Gig - me less so. Think ultimately it will be ticket prices that dictate if I try. £80 mark and will probably try for 2 tickets - if north of £130 then probably not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southy_SWFC Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 22 minutes ago, Hirstys 12th Pint said: I go to more Gigs than ever post Covid. Initially prompted by my lad getting into music and going with him. He is now 18 and his tastes have deviated from mine a little so he does his own thing. He likes a lot of the shouty Post Punk stuff - Idles, Soft Play, Fontaines etc. My 15 year old Daughter has replaced him though. Her favourites are The K's, Courteeners, Gerry Cinnamon plus Oasis, Stone Roses etc like a lot of 14-16 year olds. It is her that is desperate to go to the Oasis Gig - me less so. Think ultimately it will be ticket prices that dictate if I try. £80 mark and will probably try for 2 tickets - if north of £130 then probably not. My boss went to see Morgan Wallen, whoever that is, and the mid-range tickets were $400 each. I'd expect Oasis ones to be similar if they make it to the US. Think I paid $50 for New Found Glory last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Eric Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 1 hour ago, Hirstys 12th Pint said: I go to more Gigs than ever post Covid. Initially prompted by my lad getting into music and going with him. He is now 18 and his tastes have deviated from mine a little so he does his own thing. He likes a lot of the shouty Post Punk stuff - Idles, Soft Play, Fontaines etc. My 15 year old Daughter has replaced him though. Her favourites are The K's, Courteeners, Gerry Cinnamon plus Oasis, Stone Roses etc like a lot of 14-16 year olds. It is her that is desperate to go to the Oasis Gig - me less so. Think ultimately it will be ticket prices that dictate if I try. £80 mark and will probably try for 2 tickets - if north of £130 then probably not. I'd heard £140 each for Oasis tickets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkowl Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 11 minutes ago, Fat Eric said: I'd heard £140 each for Oasis tickets. Working class heroes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Eric Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 Scratch that, 86.50 plus fees for Ireland so must be similar for the gigs in England. Hotels are seriously milking it, saw NGHFB at Heaton Park a couple of years ago, stayed at the crappy hotel the other side of the M60 roundabout for about £100, same hotel for the Oasis gigs are quoting £628 per night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Eric Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 Just looked on Gigs & Tours £148.50 per ticket 😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyben Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 not released until Saturday so no certainty on UK prices yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirstys 12th Pint Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 36 minutes ago, Fat Eric said: Just looked on Gigs & Tours £148.50 per ticket 😂😂 That's me out. Could sit in South Stand for a Cat A game for that !! Surely Ireland being 85 Euros means UK will be similar ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyben Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 33 minutes ago, Hirstys 12th Pint said: That's me out. Could sit in South Stand for a Cat A game for that !! Surely Ireland being 85 Euros means UK will be similar ? Not if cost to hire venue, staff it and police it is significantly less. Looks like London 100quid, manc 150 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyben Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 Waint go unless they play Glastonbury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrolMong Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 I’ll wait for the Europe tour and go and see them in the national stadium in Warsaw. I was tempted, and did the pre sale registration, but there are far more deserving people than me who will want tickets, so I will hold off until they come to my part of the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheat Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 (edited) Just got back from the Rock and Roll Circus at the Don Valley Bowl. Richard Hawley magnificent as usual, and of course finished off with an “up the Owls”. The other main stage acts, Divine Comedy and The Coral were very good too, and even 77 year old Gilbert O’Sullivan was entertaining. Pick of the minor stages acts for me were Bromheads Jacket, very energetic, fast and loud. Edited August 29 by cheat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarrySpeakup Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 On 20/03/2024 at 10:26, HarrySpeakup said: Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds First Direct Arena L**ds - 2nd November 2024 Not toured the UK for 7 years New album out on 30th August New album Wild God out now! Stunning - can't wait for the gig 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarrySpeakup Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 Going to see Das Rad (from Sheffield) and The Celestial Engine at Sidney and Matilda on Sidney Street (never heard of it) on Friday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkowl Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 4 hours ago, HarrySpeakup said: New album Wild God out now! Stunning - can't wait for the gig Caught a bit of him yesterday on 6 Music talking to Mary Ann Hobbs about the new stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirstys 12th Pint Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 (edited) 9 hours ago, cheat said: Just got back from the Rock and Roll Circus at the Don Valley Bowl. Richard Hawley magnificent as usual, and of course finished off with an “up the Owls”. The other main stage acts, Divine Comedy and The Coral were very good too, and even 77 year old Gilbert O’Sullivan was entertaining. Pick of the minor stages acts for me were Bromheads Jacket, very energetic, fast and loud. I'm off the RnR Circus tomorrow. Decent line up for me. Bit pricey though and annoyed we did not wait for the influx of cheap tickets. Wife is going today though to see Becky Hill for a fiver so brought average ticket cost down. Never seen Richard Hawley but love Standing at the Skys Edge musical. Edited August 30 by Hirstys 12th Pint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirstys 12th Pint Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 7 hours ago, HarrySpeakup said: Going to see Das Rad (from Sheffield) and The Celestial Engine at Sidney and Matilda on Sidney Street (never heard of it) on Friday If never been to Sidney and Matilda get ready. If you are over 6ft do not jump up and down !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyben Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Did anyone buy tickets to see oasis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 I tried for Wembley, but failed. Got to the point of purchase and Ticketmaster site just displayed 'something went wrong'. This was on every ticket type. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirstys 12th Pint Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 (edited) Got on for Wembley 2nd Aug. I'm not that bothered but told Daughter would go if could get the 'cheap' £75 seats. Offered me some at £240 each then £170 each !! Could have got pitch. Feel bad as was in but didn't buy any. Honestly thought with the volume anyone who wanted one would have got one. Can't believe the demand. Edited September 1 by Hirstys 12th Pint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyben Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 Dynamic pricing should be banned 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owling_Wolf Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 2 hours ago, Andyben said: Dynamic pricing should be banned So should Ticketmaster and all their apparent versions. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirstys 12th Pint Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 Rock n Roll Circus was brilliant with Wednesday boys Milburn topping it off with the best reunion of the week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skamp Posted Monday at 08:42 Share Posted Monday at 08:42 16 hours ago, Andyben said: Dynamic pricing should be banned Who gets a cut though? Does Ticketmaster keep the lot above the originally set price (just like a ticket tout) or does Oasis (just like a ticket tout)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkowl Posted Monday at 08:46 Share Posted Monday at 08:46 16 hours ago, Andyben said: Dynamic pricing should be banned Free market capitalism in full effect - we should applaud it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkowl Posted Monday at 08:47 Share Posted Monday at 08:47 14 hours ago, Owling_Wolf said: So should Ticketmaster and all their apparent versions. Why so we could go and queue up at City Hall like it was 1978 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirstys 12th Pint Posted Monday at 10:35 Share Posted Monday at 10:35 1 hour ago, mkowl said: Why so we could go and queue up at City Hall like it was 1978 I queued all night for U2 tickets at Sheffied Arena in 1992 (I think). Got in queue at 10.30pm Friday night and think was 11.30am Saturday morning when we got tickets. Sure we went straight to pub then Wednesday game after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkowl Posted Monday at 12:18 Share Posted Monday at 12:18 1 hour ago, Hirstys 12th Pint said: I queued all night for U2 tickets at Sheffied Arena in 1992 (I think). Got in queue at 10.30pm Friday night and think was 11.30am Saturday morning when we got tickets. Sure we went straight to pub then Wednesday game after. I mean it did mean real fans got the tickets but it was still a bit shit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Eric Posted Monday at 17:21 Share Posted Monday at 17:21 8 hours ago, Skamp said: Who gets a cut though? Does Ticketmaster keep the lot above the originally set price (just like a ticket tout) or does Oasis (just like a ticket tout)? It's both of them get it Skamp, Ticketmaster and Oasis, apparently they did it with Springsteen tickets too but that didn't create the mass hysteria that Saturday did, Taylor Swift didn't want it but loads of hers ended up on secondary seller sites at massively inflated prices. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted Monday at 19:07 Share Posted Monday at 19:07 8 hours ago, Hirstys 12th Pint said: I queued all night for U2 tickets at Sheffied Arena in 1992 (I think). Got in queue at 10.30pm Friday night and think was 11.30am Saturday morning when we got tickets. Sure we went straight to pub then Wednesday game after. Way to announce you have no musical taste, did you get free semtex at the gig? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirstys 12th Pint Posted Monday at 21:27 Share Posted Monday at 21:27 2 hours ago, Reesh said: Way to announce you have no musical taste, did you get free semtex at the gig? Only one block. Think it was same night you were being a groupie at the Erasure Gig ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted Monday at 21:33 Share Posted Monday at 21:33 5 minutes ago, Hirstys 12th Pint said: Only one block. Think it was same night you were being a groupie at the Erasure Gig ? I was 11, I wasn't at any gigs.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyben Posted Tuesday at 06:29 Share Posted Tuesday at 06:29 9 hours ago, Hirstys 12th Pint said: Only one block. Think it was same night you were being a groupie at the Erasure Gig ? 8 hours ago, Reesh said: I was 11, Exactly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted Tuesday at 06:52 Share Posted Tuesday at 06:52 22 minutes ago, Andyben said: Exactly Stop grooming me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkowl Posted Tuesday at 13:14 Share Posted Tuesday at 13:14 15 hours ago, Hirstys 12th Pint said: Only one block. Think it was same night you were being a groupie at the Erasure Gig ? I saw them in 1986 - just as they got famous When Andy Bell sang Give Me a Man After Midnight he would have not picked a fat lad from Sheffield I am sure. I would have run a mile just taken about an hour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBO Posted Tuesday at 15:47 Share Posted Tuesday at 15:47 I saw them in 1989. I saw things going on in the men's toilets that a 16 year old boy can never forget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southy_SWFC Posted Wednesday at 01:44 Share Posted Wednesday at 01:44 Sophie Ellis-Bextor is playing near me in October. Is she worth seeing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkowl Posted Wednesday at 06:35 Share Posted Wednesday at 06:35 4 hours ago, Southy_SWFC said: Sophie Ellis-Bextor is playing near me in October. Is she worth seeing? You in the US ? If so Murder on the Dance floor may be an actual reality not a song. Not my musical taste but if she creates a decent vibe live then why not, presuming the ticket price is sane of course 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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