Maurice Mecca

3rd March 7pm

I have physical tickets for the London shows. Hope that helps.

Thanks. Will keep persevering and hope something comes up.

What’s peoples experience of twickets? Generally it’s been pretty good for me but been trying to get a Sam Fender ticket for my daughter for past few weeks and no matter how fast I am to the alert I always seem to miss out. I think the touts have some kind of automated sniping system in place. Very frustrating.

You were right. They were bloody special. Honestly cannot believe they are still playing such a small venue.

Busy-ish week for me too. Saw Maximo Park at Earth in Hackney on Saturday night, have been there before to see Black Midi a couple of years ago but they seem to have two halls. The one I saw BM in was a flat taditional concert venue but for MP we were in like a lecture theatre. Not ideally suited to a band like Maximo Park. They were, as always, great and support band Peaness were pretty decent too. Then last night saw The Howl & The Hum at Islington Assembley Hall. Band were great, lead singer has a fantastic voice although his dancing leaves a lot to be desired. They were supported by Tommy Lefroy who were a female duo, shades of Evermore era Taylor Swift, they were OK but songs were all a bit samey. Finally off to see The Reytons in Camden tomorrow night before I too have a little rest from live music. But it is wonderful to be back!

I can see Emily wanting to have an all female headliner festival in the very near future, with some of the names touted that could well be in 2024. It always feels at the moment that there is a token female headliner to back up two male artists/bands.

I'd suggest the same thought process though, go for single of the year. Might be more challenging as I am not sure how many 7" singles get pressed these days.

Yep. Fan here too. Going to see them in London in a couple of weeks.

Excellent news Neil. Onwards and upwards now.

Glad to hear they have some fans here. I am proud to say the drummer is my cousin. If you haven't seen them in concert they are great live, the songs come alive, (shameless plug) touring in the UK in Spring next year.

Although I have done a couple of festivals and Biffy in Margate last night was my first indoor gig, The Wildhearts at the Electric Ballroom in Camden. Must admit to feeling anxious about being inside with so many people beforehand but we got in there earlier and let the crowds build up around me. Like @Tartan_Glasto there were times were it was playing on my mind but the times were the sheer joy of jumping around to my favourites tunes and seeing so many happy faces outnumbered it easily. So great to be back. It was great also to see so many people enjoying the support acts too and not just talking over them. Everyone appriecates what we have a little more I think.

Same here a bit of a sore throat but then every festival I come back from I feel crap for a week or so. LFT coming back negative for me and all my group so far.

Yep thats exactly where we were just to the right of that group with the firepit and guitar. Basically kept most of the north camping field awake by the sounds of it.

My first Beautiful Days festival, had such a great time (i'll skip the toilet situation that has been discussed enough). Thought the main arena was a great space, loved that everything wasn't that far and that there was generally never a queue for anything. I thought the food selection was excellent and as someone said good selection of beers at a good price. Stand out acts for me were Frank Turner, Skindred, Pattern Pushers (who I stumbled upon and misheard and thought they were called Pat Butcher), Funke & The Two Tone Baby, Lottery Winners, Levellers (Acoustic), Amy Montgomery, Bar Stewards sons..., James and Gentlemans Dub Club. I thought From The Jam were pretty disppointing. Loved actually sitting watching most bands and not rushing between stages and loved the Tiny Tea Tent (best toilets up there). Campsite and showers were generally awesome except we had some inconsiderate dicks near us who insisted on having their own festival until 5am each night. Overall I enjoyed it, some more diversity in the music overall would be good but I guess they were hampered somewhat.

1 day to go! Looking forward to my Beautiful Days debut and I hope to pop along and say hi tomorrow evening at the Fiddlers Arms.

We had our last ticket arrived today (all the tickets arrived earlier in the week apart from this second car park ticket). Seems like they are finishing up with the dispatch! Hope to meet a few of you next week 🙂

We saw Beans at ValleyFest and he was joyous to watch following on from the crap we've dealt with this past year and a bit. You are gonna have a brilliant time!

I attended ValleyFest at the weekend. A bloody lovely little festival (I think about 5-10K people) in a stunning location. Everyone there was in great spirits, the festival had done everything in its power to make it as COVID safe as possible; increased space, two main stages were open to the elements, plenty of toilets and sanitiser and vaccine checks on the way-in. Only saw a couple of people wearing masks all weekend and I am currently symptom free and LFT is clear. The music was pretty decent too with every band genuinely happy to be playing live (apart from The Snuts who had a bit of a chip on their shoulder!). Even saw the great man Michael Eavis on site! Very happy to be back and looking forward to BD in a few weeks now.