Who's Touring Around Glastonbury 2017?

[stuartbert two hats]

2 hours ago, Zac Quinn said:

They're big enough to play stadiums in Manchester but wouldn't even headline the second stage at Glastonbury, and indeed got a fairly small crowd when they played third down on the Other in 2015. Really weird.

I live in Stockport, and believe me, it's as weird to me as to you.  Same goes with the Maccabees.

[dentalplan]

37 minutes ago, stuartbert two hats said:

I live in Stockport, and believe me, it's as weird to me as to you.  Same goes with the Maccabees.

Had no idea The Maccabees were so big in Stockport.

[Doug85]

Would those dates not put Phil Collins further in line for Glastonbury rather than take him out of it? I'm hoping he isn't playing purely because i wouldn't mind seeing him at some point and i don't have tickets for next year yet!

[Mezhyp1]

Forest shows generally mean no festivals dont they? Rick Astleys dates would be very suggestive of a farm appearance if they didnt 

[Gnomicide]

19 minutes ago, Mezhyp1 said:

Forest shows generally mean no festivals dont they? Rick Astleys dates would be very suggestive of a farm appearance if they didnt 

But Garvey bucked the trend last year, 2 forest shows swiftly followed by an appearance on The Park.

[Madyaker]

Rick Astley holy shit hahaha that would be interesting to say the least! I think I only know one of his songs though...

[Justiceforcedave]

14 minutes ago, Madyaker said:

Rick Astley holy shit hahaha that would be interesting to say the least! I think I only know one of his songs though...

Oh yeah which one is that?

[Memory Man]

2 hours ago, Hugh Jass said:

Seriously Manchester... what is it with you and the bloody Courteeners?

You're better than this.

They're not though! Every city has its share of underground, quality scene and a massive Lad scene. They are nothing to do with each other. Manchester has a great music scene, it also has loads of lads who will pay for the above shite.

It was similar with Kaiser Chiefs when they would play a stadium or arena in Leeds and then academies everywhere else.

[Familiar2billions]

I know they're just a fun nostalgia act more than anything else, but looking at that set list... A Friday late afternoon set on the Pyramid would be insane! A huge crowd going mad to those classics would be one to remember.

Edited October 17, 2016 by Familiar2billions

[Trout Mask Replica]

Green Day have a Glastonbury sized slot in their schedule for next year..

http://www.notreble.com/buzz/2016/10/17/green-day-announce-2017-tour-dates/

[markeez]

41 minutes ago, Trout Mask Replica said:

Green Day have a Glastonbury sized slot in their schedule for next year..

http://www.notreble.com/buzz/2016/10/17/green-day-announce-2017-tour-dates/

They play Hurricane and Southside Festival in Germany at the same weekend. So very unlikely I guess. 

[jparx]

5 hours ago, Zac Quinn said:

At least with t'Roses they play the same size venues elsewhere as they do in Manchester, even if they do less nights in London/Glasgow/Dublin etc. And they're headliners at Glastonbury and V and stuff. With Courteeners it's like they're a completely different band outside of Manchester to in. Imagine if any other region treated their 'current big thing' like that. Imagine if The Twang had survived and one day booked to play Villa Park whilst simultaneously struggling to sell academy dates in the rest of the country. It's plainly ridiculous and someone should put a stop to it.

I've got nothing against bands having huge regional success but fairly little in a wider context. I think the Courteeners are pants, but power to them if they can sell out huge stadiums in Manchester. Strong regional music scenes can only be a benefit surely?

[Rose-Colored Boy]

1 hour ago, jparx said:

I've got nothing against bands having huge regional success but fairly little in a wider context. I think the Courteeners are pants, but power to them if they can sell out huge stadiums in Manchester. Strong regional music scenes can only be a benefit surely?

Yeah my last sentence of that was in jest really. Of course it's not a bad thing at once, just odd. Also probably something to do with the socio-political divides in the country between regions at the moment which is tragic although understandable.

[Trout Mask Replica]

1 hour ago, markeez said:

They play Hurricane and Southside Festival in Germany at the same weekend. So very unlikely I guess. 

Aah, I didn't know that.

[thewayiam]

Mr Ashcroft needs to announce some dates!

[Woffy]

6 hours ago, Hugh Jass said:

Seriously Manchester... what is it with you and the bloody Courteeners?

You're better than this.

What's with all the homecoming shows they do? Where are they always coming home from? Lidl?

Edited October 17, 2016 by Woffy

[FuzzyDunlop]

The courteeners are all from within 5 miles of my house. ....

Fucking shite

[CaledonianGonzo]

19 minutes ago, thewayiam said:

Mr Ashcroft needs to announce some dates!

Fri 23rd: Dentist appointment 

Sat 24th: Collect laundry 

Sun 25th: Call manager to remind him that he's still alive

[dentalplan]

2 hours ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Fri 23rd: Dentist appointment 

Sat 24th: Collect laundry 

Sun 25th: Call manager to remind him that he's still alive

Mon 26th - contemplate futile existence / 5-a-side

[Woffy]

1 minute ago, dentalplan said:

Mon 26th - contemplate futile existence / 5-a-side

Tues 27th - Get together with Jason Pierce's missus. 

Weds 28th - Big up Spiritualized's LP as the best of the year / watch Game of Thrones / feel better about oneself. 

Thurs 29th - "Hey Siri. Remind me its bin day: recycling, green bin"

[CaledonianGonzo]

Fri 30th: Stand naked, smiling, feel no disgrace

Sat 1st: Get bailed out by manager

[Avalon_Fields]

5 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Fri 30th: Stand naked, smiling, feel no disgrace

Sat 1st: Get bailed out by manager

Sun 1st: Big comeback (playing bingo)

Min 2nd: End of comeback (Lost bus pass)

[thewayiam]

3 hours ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Fri 23rd: Dentist appointment 

Sat 24th: Collect laundry 

Sun 25th: Call manager to remind him that he's still alive

And yes it was me who up voted your comment

[ghostdancer1]

remember when some people on here were convinced he was going to announce the rest of the names on the full lineup on BBC Breakfast

[dentalplan]

And instead he just announced his own name for his personal album of the year.