Bjork

[Guest]

Top shelf of the Other Stage seems pretty grim at the moment - certainly moreso than the Pyramid for me. Ben Howard TBC and probably best suited for it, alt-j apparently offered it, Chemical Brothers are okay but back every few years and I wouldn't be surprised if the Friday they're all ruled out for is deadmau5.

Sorry this is the Bjork thread. If she wasn't any sort of Wilderness exclusive, maybe there's a chance she'll be at Green Man?

Sorry this isn't the Green Man thread either. How about them growlers?

I don't see her doing Green Man, I'll be overjoyed and furious at the same time if she does. Seeing Bjork twice would be a bonus, but I'm so destitute, I can't afford the extra £45 if she's already playing a fest I have tickets for (can't afford the extra £45 anyway, but fuck it).

[sloseph]

But to be fair, unless its come directly from Bjork that its the 'first show' in Europe, then there's always a chance Glastonbury will be announced too.

but if it didn't come from Bjork why would they put that?

[Matt - Ed Banger Records]

To sell tickets?

*clutching at straws here FYI, not being an arse*

[sjseabass]

but if it didn't come from Bjork why would they put that?

Promoters often seem to forget about Glasto with these sorts of claims, what with its unique ticket sales and announcement system. Like they look at everything that's been announced for a big act by March, go 'Oh, that must be it for them then, let's stick such-and-such tag on them', then their Glasto appearance gets revealed and they have to backtrack. Happened with the Black Keys exclusivity claim at Latitude last year.

[Frankly Mr Shankly]

Manchester International Festival doesn't strike me as the usual sort of festival that would tell lies. It's not about 'exclusives' for them, it's about promoting new & unique work for the first time, that's their ethos. It was also where she chose to debut her 2011 show.

Face it folks, she isn't doing Glastonbury.

[dentalplan]

Promoters often seem to forget about Glasto with these sorts of claims, what with its unique ticket sales and announcement system. Like they look at everything that's been announced for a big act by March, go 'Oh, that must be it for them then, let's stick such-and-such tag on them', then their Glasto appearance gets revealed and they have to backtrack. Happened with the Black Keys exclusivity claim at Latitude last year.

Nah not the same. The Black Keys' exclusivity tag was withdrawn after about 15 minutes rather than any other announcement.

[sloseph]

Manchester International Festival doesn't strike me as the usual sort of festival that would tell lies. It's not about 'exclusives' for them, it's about promoting new & unique work for the first time, that's their ethos. It was also where she chose to debut her 2011 show.

Face it folks, she isn't doing Glastonbury.

ah your right it is, that's pretty much the nail in the coffin for me

[Matt - Ed Banger Records]

If she isn't at Glastonbury then I suppose we are looking at some kind of UK tour in the Autumn? Would love to see an extended run of shows at The Roundhouse or something.

[jonodillieono]

I'm a manchester student, am I a greater manchester resident on a lower wage?

I live in Manchester and only have my student loan to live on each year

[GlastoSimon]

But would MIF even need to know about Bjork's other plans? Or would it just be a case of it being true 'at the time of press release' and the PR team putting it in.

It doesn't look great, but previously there's been a lot of statements from acts/festivals over the years which have been true before the Glastonbury line-up is announced.

P.S. Have MIF said this or was it in the MEN article posted above?

Edited March 5, 2015 by GlastoSimon

[mike86]

I'm a manchester student, am I a greater manchester resident on a lower wage?

I live in Manchester and only have my student loan to live on each year

Im trying to work out what that greater manchester resident on a lower wage is too. How do they check? I guess a student card qualifies?

[sjseabass]

Nah not the same. The Black Keys' exclusivity tag was withdrawn after about 15 minutes rather than any other announcement.

Ah OK, should've guessed what with it being Melvin and everything . Maybe Courtney Barnett at Green Man this year is a better example?

That's not to say I think Bjork will do Glasto though, the fact she did the same at MIF for Biophilia is pretty damning. Just 'first European show' struck me as the sort of thing a promoter might've noticed as things stood, rather than actually got tied up in a contract.

[sloseph]

there is a post code checker to see if you live in the right area

Once you go through that they say it's done on honesty, the define it as earning under 14k and if you can afford a full ticket you should leave the cheap tickets for other people

[Guest]

Im trying to work out what that greater manchester resident on a lower wage is too. How do they check? I guess a student card qualifies?

It's on an honesty basis, personally, I'm going to be honest, but it'll piss me off knowing that the majority of folks who get those tickets are mickey takers.

Edit to clarify, becuase there are some people in the world with shitty opinions of other people; by "mickey takers" I'm referring to the people who can afford the £45 tickets, but buy the £12 ones because they can get away with it. Working in the arts is not lucrative for most people, those £12 tickets will be for people who put on various artistic endeavors in the city for our enjoyment all year round. I commend the MIF for trying to make sure those people aren't priced out.

Edited March 5, 2015 by GETOFFAMYLAWN

[Frankly Mr Shankly]

But would MIF even need to know about Bjork's other plans? Or would it just be a case of it being true 'at the time of press release' and the PR team putting it in.

It doesn't look great, but previously there's been a lot of statements from acts/festivals over the years which have been true before the Glastonbury line-up is announced.

P.S. Have MIF said this or was it in the MEN article posted above?

I think you're missing the point about MIF entirely. It's not a festival in the traditional music festival sense, it's a collection of new performances across the Manchester area. Bjork has chosen to debut her first European performance there, just like she did in 2011. Therefore, she will not be at Glastonbury. Hope that clears it up for you.

[GlastoSimon]

I think you're missing the point about MIF entirely. It's not a festival in the traditional music festival sense, it's a collection of new performances across the Manchester area. Bjork has chosen to debut her first European performance there, just like she did in 2011. Therefore, she will not be at Glastonbury. Hope that clears it up for you.

Well if it's worded like that it's quite clear! Didn't realise she did the same in 2011 too. Ah well, shame!

[jonodillieono]

there is a post code checker to see if you live in the right area

Once you go through that they say it's done on honesty, the define it as earning under 14k and if you can afford a full ticket you should leave the cheap tickets for other people

Ah thanks

[thetime]

Bjork gig, oh my....

[The Placid Casual]

Would students be paying the £12 price then?

[dentalplan]

Well I believe it says if your salary is less than £13k or something. If you're a student, you don't really have a salary - unless it's part time work, in which case I don't know what the line is.

You could probably claim so but it's kind of against the spirit of what they're doing, in my opinion.

[sloseph]

one little indian posted this link ealier that seems to let you buy ticket now insted of tomorow at 1

http://buy.atgtickets.com/mif/4/788/13587/BVK/

fingers crossed

[sloseph]

update it work and i am going to see Bjork :)

i could not be happier

[thetime]

one little indian posted this link ealier that seems to let you buy ticket now insted of tomorow at 1

http://buy.atgtickets.com/mif/4/788/13587/BVK/

fingers crossed

Nice one. Edited March 5, 2015 by thetime

[bennyhana22]

Going to be hammering the MIF ticket sale tomorrow. It's tempting to lie and get the £12 one, but that would make me scum, so I'll have to pay £45. Fuuuuuuuck I hope Latitude doesn't sell out before my next payday. It's a goddamn expensive month.

You'll have plenty of time to get your Latitude ticket after that line-up announcement, Lawn

Shame about Björk and GF2015, mind...

Ben

[jonodillieono]

one little indian posted this link ealier that seems to let you buy ticket now insted of tomorow at 1

http://buy.atgtickets.com/mif/4/788/13587/BVK/

fingers crossed

Thanks, the £12 tickets don't seem to be there though and I can't really afford £45 right now

Well I believe it says if your salary is less than £13k or something. If you're a student, you don't really have a salary - unless it's part time work, in which case I don't know what the line is.

You could probably claim so but it's kind of against the spirit of what they're doing, in my opinion.

I thought they were doing it for people who can't afford it which I can't with being a student