Glasgow Summer Sessions

[Stuart1000]

"International superstar Eminem has been unveiled as the first act to play Glasgow Summer Sessions - an exciting new music programme offering a series of concerts in the citys Bellahouston Park this August!

Eminem will return to wow Scottish audiences at Bellahouston Park on Tuesday 20th August."

So it looks like there will be a few concerts in Bellahouston Park this Summer. Who else we thinking?

Wouldn't surprise me to see Biffy Clyro play.

[Paul ™]

Heard Geoff Ellis talking about it this morning, apparently 3-5 gigs over 10 days.

Probably Snow Patrol and Kings of Leon, had heard they were going to add dates either side of the Stone Roses gig on Glasgow Green but maybe they are lined up for this instead.

[Stuart1000]

I'm also expecting a big dance name to be announced, someone like Deadmau5 or David Guetta.

I guess it's quite good as a replacement for the outdoor shows of T on the Fringe which ended a few years back.

What's the capacity of Bellahouston?

Edited January 28, 2013 by Stuart1000

[guitarbhoy1888]

70,000 when df concerts are concerned ...

[PatsInThePark]

Delighted with the Eminem announcement.

Should be interesting to see how the whole thing works out and what other acts are announced for the other nights.

[JamesT977]

When Snow Patrol played Bellahouston last time i'm sure it was 25000 not too sure the complete capacity but there were less than that at the Pope's vist i'm sure. I'm very happy with this announcement to be fair might end up getting a good band that i will enjoy playing It would be more suited to Glasgow Green though.

[tori1607]

Anyone reckon it'll more than likely be a few of the headliners from V or R&L? Quite excited about this!

[TJ2304]

anyone one got presale code for 2moro much appreciated xx

[tori1607]

anyone one got presale code for 2moro much appreciated xx

I've not seen anything on how to get a code. Maybe you don't need one.

[guitarbhoy1888]

im certain that the popes mass was 70,000 in attendance ...

and i dont think you need a code for presale ...

[Chiefski]

Wouldnt be surprised to see Biffy and KOL playing these

[Gingo]

Yea the presale is open to anyone apparently

As for this gig I am over the moon with it plus it is going to save me money as i was planning to go to leeds for the day

[JamesT977]

im certain that the popes mass was 70,000 in attendance ...

and i dont think you need a code for presale ...

I can't even remember to be fair, i was assuming it was less than Snow Patrol but thinking about it it was probably more. Anyway it hasn't been rumoured yet so i feel i need to be the first Daft Punk?

[redmicky]

I reckon Muse will play - not playing T in the Park and no Scottish date on the Tour so far ..

[Red Day]

I reckon Muse will play - not playing T in the Park and no Scottish date on the Tour so far ..

Was thinking that.

[Deeps]

I reckon Muse will play - not playing T in the Park and no Scottish date on the Tour so far ..

Would make sense

[Babyquack]

Hmm, I'd probably make the trek up to Scotland for it if it was Muse! Is bellahousten park nice?

[Gingo]

Hmm, I'd probably make the trek up to Scotland for it if it was Muse! Is bellahousten park nice?

Its ok standard fare for a city park, nice to go and sit in on a sunny day never been for a gig so not sure about that

[frankblack]

Looks like DF Concerts have been saving the bigger names for these concerts instead of T in the Park.

[JamesT977]

Hmm, I'd probably make the trek up to Scotland for it if it was Muse! Is bellahousten park nice?

It's ok for a gig saw Snow Patrol there and it wasn't terrible was better conditions than i expected and it was a sunny day so that probably helped. If it was raining i don't think it would be so great.

Looks like DF Concerts have been saving the bigger names for these concerts instead of T in the Park.

I think it's because they want to start it up as a fully organised festival each year. So starting with a load of good names would establish it then as the years go on we will be sat here arguing about how the festival has changed and is no longer sticking to it's roots while Neil says that he noticed this when the festival began :L Although in saying that when Snow Patrol announced their date they said they hoped to turn that into a recurring festival. Don't know if this is it finally panning out but we will see next year i suppose.

[Paul ™]

Looks like DF Concerts have been saving the bigger names for these concerts instead of T in the Park.

They are c**ts of the highest order in fleecing their so called customers and making it really difficult for other promoters in scotland to actually book acts never mind announce them.

I for one wont be giving them a penny of mine for these giga no matter who plays!

[rossm18]

Sorry not to clues up here! How do DF make it hard for other promoters to book acts ?

[Deeps]

Anyone know if there'd be any chance of Radiohead? Didn't do Scotland at all on their last tour, haven't been up here since 2008 I think

[rossm18]

I hate when big bands miss out Scotland coz we don't have anyh good stadiums for gigs (not a fan of murrayfield or hampden) and the secc isn't great so hopefully this will change that !

[theampersanddevil]

Sorry not to clues up here! How do DF make it hard for other promoters to book acts ?

If you have a choice of dates x band with a certain demographic, you could put that show on to coincide with another promoters event. It doesn't stop them booking them, but restricts how profitable it would be. They could also just use a clause in their contracts that stop them playing any other gigs in Scotland for 3 months either side of their festival. They could do this with every band on the bill if they wanted, even the little ones. Or they could just pay more, when they get wind that someone wants to book them. I'm not saying they do so, but these are the ways I would imagine.

I hate when big bands miss out Scotland coz we don't have anyh good stadiums for gigs (not a fan of murrayfield or hampden) and the secc isn't great so hopefully this will change that !

Oh I doubt very much that its because we don't have any good stadiums, the only time I have genuinly believed that was when U2 toured with elevation. Their tour manager had worked out that they needed indoor venues around 20,000 because of the size of the heart stage. But then the band eventually added two glasgow dates, it fitted fine. Proving the no decent size venue wasn't really true, they just made a lot less money. Which is why they needed a big hall. In saying that I was always a fan of meadowbank as a venue. I have never liked hampden or murrayfield.

Edited January 29, 2013 by theampersanddevil