West Holts 2017

[FakeEmpire]

I don't think Shaggy has ever been regarded as a decent live act, but if you go in with the right expectations of just having a bit of fun to a string of pop hits from your youth then I think it'll be a good 'un.

[42hamlet]

Shaggy would be a great artist to have in the background whilst I'm grabbing my dinner before I properly join in for the two songs I actually know at the end of the set 

So as a stage with a few decent food places near it West Holts seems ideal for me

[The Nal]

He looks like a right tit

 

Although this sort of performance seems a lot better

 

Would work well in the typical Glasto early evening setting. Mud everywhere, rain pissing down and everyone knackered.

Edited March 30, 2017 by The Nal

[CaledonianGonzo]

Could be worse.  Bonobo looks like:

[Untz]

Maybe I'm getting carried away, but surely daytime Pyramid is where it's at for Mr S Boombastic.

[CaledonianGonzo]

Just now, Untz said:

Maybe I'm getting carried away, but surely daytime Pyramid is where it's at for Mr S Boombastic.

On reflection, that's probably about right, aye.

[Jugtanion]

30 minutes ago, FuzzyDunlop said:

Shaggy was the one act all our group want to see. Hoping he is a daytime slot. To eliminate a clash.

Remember seeing de la soul in 2014 in the Friday pyramid slot, 2.30pm ish. Kinda had Shaggy down for that sort of thing. 

[Guy Incognito]

15 minutes ago, RyanS said:

I don't think Shaggy has ever been regarded as a decent live act, but if you go in with the right expectations of just having a bit of fun to a string of pop hits from your youth then I think it'll be a good 'un.

whilst I do agree with you, that's exactly what my friends did. If I remember correctly I don't think he played his hits in the conventional way, think he mixed them up and shortened them and that's what annoyed the crowd. Was a few years ago now though so chances are he's got better.

[mjsell]

My only hope with the lack of ATCQ is that G are being nice to Bestival and allowing them to sell a few more tickets with them as headliners.

 

 

Please.

[CaledonianGonzo]

Genuine Q - when was the last time that a WH headliner was missing from the initial poster?

[eFestivals]

45 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Genuine Q - when was the last time that a WH headliner was missing from the initial poster?

hasn't there been one missing from the first poster every year? I thought there had, tho I might not have been paying attention.

[kingbadger]

2 minutes ago, eFestivals said:

hasn't there been one missing from the first poster every year? I thought there had, tho I might not have been paying attention.

All have been on the initial poster the two years I've been to (2015 & 2016). Checked earlier today as can see a big Radiohead v Justice/RTJ v Flaming Lips clash happening.

[CaledonianGonzo]

In a quick spot check of last year and 2015 all 6 acts were on the initial poster.

I doubt it's set in stone though, so another name could probably come out of the blue at us.

[FloorFiller]

2 minutes ago, eFestivals said:

hasn't there been one missing from the first poster every year? I thought there had, tho I might not have been paying attention.

Not the last couple of years I don't think (we weren't sure about Flying Lotus for a long while in '15). Reckon they're all on the poster this year tbh and we've just not sussed it, although ATCQ being added for the Sunday would be just splendid plz plz plz.

[FuzzyDunlop]

3 minutes ago, FloorFiller said:

Not the last couple of years I don't think (we weren't sure about Flying Lotus for a long while in '15). Reckon they're all on the poster this year tbh and we've just not sussed it, although ATCQ being added for the Sunday would be just splendid plz plz plz.

I think it's

Chic look the obvious one - but they did it in 2013.... but Nile Rogers really enjoyed the WH

[FloorFiller]

1 minute ago, FuzzyDunlop said:

I think it's

Chic look the obvious one - but they did it in 2013.... but Nile Rogers really enjoyed the WH

Still think they'd make more sense on the Pyramid this time round but aye you may well be right and it might just be that obvious.

[liamium]

going to see sun ra arkestra on sunday. they're in Berlin the tuesday after G and London in July. might they show up? last played in 2014.

 

[CaledonianGonzo]

Not impossible, but I'd be surprised to see 'em back so soon.

[CaledonianGonzo]

Talib Kweli & The Soul Rebels Brass Band in London on 7th July.

Same date for the Taj Mahal & Keb' Mo' Band

[The Nal]

4 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Talib Kweli & The Soul Rebels Brass Band in London on 7th July.

Same date for the Taj Mahal & Keb' Mo' Band

Shame Taj is ruled out. 

Buddy Guy is playing Canada on June 21st so looks unlikely aswell. 

 

[your mother]

4 hours ago, liamium said:

going to see sun ra arkestra on sunday. they're in Berlin the tuesday after G and London in July. might they show up? last played in 2014.

 

Think they're in Amsterdam on the Saturday too? 

[CHRLY]

7 hours ago, liamium said:

going to see sun ra arkestra on sunday. they're in Berlin the tuesday after G and London in July. might they show up? last played in 2014.

 

I've missed them both times at Cafe Oto 'cause I couldn't justify the price after forking out to see the Art Ensemble of Chicago there. Would sort me out big time if Holts' booked them.

[Guest]

I would rather Chic got a headline length set on West Holts than an hour on pyramid.

I think they will be on Pyramid though.

Edited March 31, 2017 by Guest

[waltjabsco]

Was really hoping that Damian Marley was one of the headliners so holding out for an addition to the poster at some point. 

[Sasperella]

Whatever happened to Damien Marley