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6 hours ago, On The Blend said:
This from self-confirms or are you itk?
Boomtown have been leaving some clues in their recent district videos. I actually haven’t heard much line up related news this year, and also wouldn’t publicly announce anything I hear until it’s in the public domain as know how hard Boomtown try to keep it under wraps
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Flogging Molly, Caravan Palace and Dubioza Kolektiv also playing
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Fat Freddy's Drop and SBTRKT both definitely playing on Grand Central. So are Fjaak and Labat are both playing on Zenith
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They'll definitely play Glastonbury on this reunion stint. For me it's just a question of this year or next. The festival means so much to the band, that there is no way that it hasn't been arranged. With so many UK festivals being booked last year, i always felt Glastonbury with be a stretch, but with little or no UK shows this year, I'm really hopeful that means we will get Glastonbury this year 🤞
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On 2/27/2024 at 3:50 PM, Av1999 said:
We’ve just booked a hotel in Winchester. How much were the taxis and was it worth it?
What hotel have you booked? You'd probably be best booking the Holiday Inn which is on the roundabout near the festival if you want a hotel. It's more expensive, and about a 30/40 min walk to the hotel, but taxi's can be hard to get when leaving.
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Just announced another gig in Amsterdam on 24th of May
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On 2/27/2024 at 7:45 AM, GrumpyRaver said:
It was a nod to it being the anniversary of This Is Hardcore, nothing more than that
They also played it a lot during their last reunion tour, and in fact i think it got it's live debut at The Park secret set in 2011.
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2 hours ago, Scrump said:
Blur would be epic for sure so got my fingers tightly crossed! I'm also not sure on the point about them having played in 09 being problematic. And with Stevie. Most people wouldn't have been there and might not have even watched the footage. I wonder if our opinions are skewed cos collectively we've seen every single headliner since 1845 🤣
I think the problem of them playing again is they absolutely nailed the 2009 slot, and may think why possibly ruin that legacy. Having said that, they were outstanding at Wembley last year, and I have no doubt they'd nail it if they played again, but with 09 leaving such a mark on the band, i'm not sure they'll do it. As others have said, a 75 min Churnups style slot would be perfect though.
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I've taken both my children to festivals at around the 3 month mark, albeit it wasn't to Glastonbury. If it's a dry year, it should be do-able, and they are relatively easy at that age as sleep for a lot of the time. We did exactly the same as you, and booked a hotel for mum and baby to go and stay at every night, and they just dipped in and out of festival as and when they wanted to.
Don't let people put you off though. As someone has said, as long as you can put them in ear defenders, then do it. -
1 hour ago, dumski said:
If he's not at Reggaeland the week before would be great to have him back.
If this was on the Sunday or Friday, i'd say he's nailed on, but the fact the above is the Saturday means i'm not 100%, but he does seem to be playing back to back nights in Feb, so hopefully he makes an appearance on the Friday or Sunday
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On 11/26/2023 at 1:27 PM, On The Blend said:
I’ve put together a prediction/ wishlist based off who seems to be about next year:
* Justice - Playing Primavera (June) and have announced a 2024 tour
* Idles - Already announced/ predicted for various Fests, latest date is currently end of June
* Dropkick Murphys - Playing Fests in June, might actually make them less likely as they could ship up back to Boston afterwards
* Chase & Status - Playing TRNSMT in July
* Orbital - Playing Bearded Theory in May
* Underworld - Gigs in April
* Barry Can’t Swim - Seems to be playing everywhere
* Bicep - Gigs in June
* Caribou - Currently just one date in Jan
Little Simz - Nothing announced for 2024 but would be cool
* Amyl and the Sniffers - Ruled out as they’re playing with the Foos in LA on Aug 9
Chase and Status are doing their own show at Milton Keynes bowl, and playing Boardmasters same weekend, so that rules them out. I'd like to see all of your list playing, but i'd be surprised if we get many unfortunately. I'd say the ones we probably have the most chance of are Orbital, Underworld and Barry Can't Swim, but I've got no info on any of them playing.
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3 hours ago, gfa said:
Prodigy possibly ruled out due to IOW
Have they been announced as an exclusive? I assumed the fact they are touring that the IOW booking made them more likely for BT
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1 hour ago, dumski said:
he's still underground in m opinion.
I know you know people within but is that speculation or certainty. Care to elaborate on some other potential names you feel have priced themselves out. Just for fun.
I have no idea what sort of figures these guys charge in that genre but It's not like he has a whole band to fork out for.
No one is too big if they WANT to do it. crosses fingers
I don’t know Fred is one of them, but I’ve seen it before with a few other acts where they have a massive summer and their price is hiked and Boomtown deem it not cost effective. Fred might want to play the festival, or someone he knows might tell him how great it is, and that might make it workable, but otherwise I think Fred will be too expensive now.
in terms of a name that Boomtown nearly booked before they had a “golden” summer and price skyrocketed, one of them subbed Glastonbury this summer……
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16 minutes ago, mjfromthelane said:
I actually feel like the chance might have gone now. Unless there's more budget to play with next year - is he too big for BT?This. There is a few acts that BT have been close to booking previously, that have now priced themselves out of performing, and I would think that Fred is one of those. Obviously, you can never say never, but can imagine he'll be getting paid big bucks for the foreseeable, and BT aren't really ones to do that.
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On 8/19/2023 at 10:06 AM, northernangel said:
Have to say I looked at the Boowntown live videos from people there and it's as far away from what I'd ever go to. I know it can be said social media etc but I tagged a friend who's been 3/4 times straight and he said it's about accurate.
Drugs fest with everyone off their tits on day 1. Girls jumping into guys tents after a 'vibe' and too many lines etc etc actually seeming proud to announce that on camera going out broadly. The lineup to be honest is very rarely taste, probably the polar opposite. I am also informed the amount of D&B was mad this year and that along with dubstep and current Rap/Grime is my worst nightmare.
Out of interest, what do you look for in a festival?
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50 minutes ago, mjfromthelane said:
Feels like this has been a very conscious move by BT post-pandemic? Possibly because the bigger DnB names are still affordable but will also bring in the punters? I first went in 2018 when it felt like a much more diverse line up overall but also in terms of DJs there was a bigger house/techno representation then.
I didn't go this year but last year I was struggling by the Sunday despite being a big DnB fan. Had looked forward to a couple of sets on Origin to close out the weekend but it started to feel repetitive and flat when you notice the trending tracks getting played over and over again. Maybe my fault for not getting over to Grand Central/Engine Room more but there weren't enough quality acts there for me.
I think the biggest issue is that prior to the pandemic, the drum and bass was almost exclusively in the bowl. Now, as everything is in the bowl, you are a lot more exposed to it. There are still lots of stages that aren't exclusively drum and bass, with examples being Grand Central, Engine Room, The Vault, Zenith, Hanger 101, Tangled Roots and a few others.
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50 minutes ago, a6l6e6x said:
Bunch of stuff leaking. Young fathers, loyle carner, cypress hill, sister sledge are the names that stood out
It's leaked fully on Reddit 👀
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41 minutes ago, Leyrulion said:
Fair enough! I guess it gives enough time for some last minute ticket buying still that announcing 3 days before didn't.
Hopefully over time as they set the ethos a bit more they'll be able to sell more tickets based on the "vibe" rather than the headliners (like Glastonbury do).
You're spot on with regards to the ultimate aim. They want the line up to be a bonus, but people that go to be more about the festival rather than the line up. It's obviously to be seen if they can achieve this aim though...
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10 hours ago, Leyrulion said:
Early lineup with a tickets still available announcement possibly an early sign that the new secret lineup format isn't working?
Ticket sales are about the same as they normally are from what I understand. It's been a long time since the festival has completely sold out. The secret line up side of things has always been aimed more at removing the "artist politics", and this years line up is only dropping a week earlier than last years. I think they are planning to keep the line up secret, but i wouldn't be surprised if they announce some of the bigger acts going forward, as they have with The Prodigy this year.
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1 hour ago, jimmyt said:
But also hopefully that they think the line up will actually shift some tickets. It is definitely about time Mr Flow chucked us a few more crumbs to get us excited for Friday's drop...
I haven't seen the full line up yet, so can't really give you too many crumbs!
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Beenie Man confirmed as playing by James Cousins (head of music) whilst doing the Housequake Playlist on BBC radio 6 music
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17 hours ago, Harry3 said:
Is Grand Central really big enough for the Prodigy? 😬
There's a big clash at the same time which will draw people away, and Grand Central space is much bigger than you think it is. Don't get me wrong, it'll be packed, but it's big enough to cope with The Prodigy.
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On 6/27/2023 at 4:03 PM, RossTC said:
Any reason why so many tickets seem to have come available for this? Im half tempted but wanted to know if there was an issue or something?
I had bought four tickets for me and some friends and one dropped out, so I’ve stuck mine on Twickets. Certainly isn’t listed due to any issues and can’t wait the gig on Saturday!
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14 hours ago, EamerRed said:
Haven't done Boomtown in a few years, not since it's new structure for releasing bands. Any idea when we will get any updates, will it be literally a week or two before the festival? Any chance of a drip feed beforehand?
It doesn't make a huge difference for me but it's always nice to have something to get excited about.
Last year it was the Sunday before the festival, and I think the plan is for that to happen again this year.
Although a rather large announcement will drop within the next few weeks 👀
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Secret Sets 2024!
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We will be operating as usual. Stu will be running it this year.