Hugh Jass Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 58 minutes ago, TheFullShaboo said: Any reasoning behind The Strokes odds being dropped on Skybet to 6/4? Someone with more money than sense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 (edited) 34 minutes ago, eFestivals said: much nearer half I reckon - tho it of course depends on the band. Is it 220k the total capacity including everyone? Pyramid field holds about 70-80k, more for bigger acts. As you say, depends on the band, but anywhere between say 30% for Radiohead last year to close to 50% for the Stones. Edited October 5, 2018 by Hugh Jass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Lawn Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 34 minutes ago, eFestivals said: much nearer half I reckon - tho it of course depends on the band. This is a surprise to me, most of our group see a headliner about once every 2 or 3 festivals, I knew we would be less than average, but hadn't realised it'd be by that much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eFestivals Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said: Is it 220k the total capacity including everyone? just over 200k I think at the mo - but not all of those people will be free to go watch a band, don't forget. My guess is about 180,00 of an 'active' crowd. Quote Pyramid field holds about 70-80k, more for bigger acts. As you say, depends on the band, but anywhere between say 30% for Radiohead last year to close to 50% for the Stones. it was waaaaay over 50% for the Stones - more like 80%. I was one of the few not there, so saw some of the tiny crowds at other venues. Edited October 5, 2018 by eFestivals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 1 minute ago, eFestivals said: just over 200k I think at the mo - but not all of those people will be free to go watch a band, don't forget. There's probably 180,00 of an 'active' crowd. it was waaaaay over 50% for the Stones - more like 80%. I was one of the few not there, so saw some of the tiny crowds at other venues. I often wonder who was watching the Bootleg Beatles at that moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mufcok Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 1 hour ago, TheFullShaboo said: Any reasoning behind The Strokes odds being dropped on Skybet to 6/4? The Cure and the Strokes on the same lineup would be utopia for me. As much as I'd love there to be reason to it, probably just cause a bit of money going on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentalplan Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 18 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said: Someone with more money than sense? Hopefully Eavis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TheFullShaboo Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 18 minutes ago, mufcok said: As much as I'd love there to be reason to it, probably just cause a bit of money going on Always a bit too much wishful thinking when it comes to The Strokes. Saying that 6/4 is a huge drop from what it was.... (here I go again) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mufcok Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 2 minutes ago, TheFullShaboo said: Always a bit too much wishful thinking when it comes to The Strokes. Saying that 6/4 is a huge drop from what it was.... (here I go again) Are they even active at the moment? I've lost track of what's going on with them recently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eFestivals Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 Just now, mufcok said: Are they even active at the moment? I've lost track of what's going on with them recently there's no way they're a Glasto headliner nowadays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mufcok Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 Just now, eFestivals said: there's no way they're a Glasto headliner nowadays. Yeah did cross my mind.. when I take the blinkers off. I imagine they'd be a pretty expensive sub/Other headliner as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogeggs Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 I know it was five years ago, but it genuinely doesn't feel like five minutes since the last time Arctic Monkeys headlined.. It'd be nice to get three Pyramid headliners who haven't received the nod before. ...that excludes the 1975 though - I'd bump them to the band stand :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullShaboo Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 1 minute ago, mufcok said: Are they even active at the moment? I've lost track of what's going on with them recently Don’t think so. Didn’t stop me and a mate standing outside Dingwalls for 4 hours though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mufcok Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 (edited) 1 minute ago, TheFullShaboo said: Don’t think so. Didn’t stop me and a mate standing outside Dingwalls for 4 hours though. Yeah I had a mate who did that as well, what a farce Edited October 5, 2018 by mufcok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 There has been talk of them being active next year. The tax bills must be coming in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gucci Piggy Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 My mate's mate who's in a band was told by their booking agent that The Strokes are headlining APE next year. I don't know the guy and have no idea how much stock to put in what he says, but yeah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEGABOWL Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 2 hours ago, CaledonianGonzo said: He did. But then it was also probably him that started them by saying "We're ready" when asked about headlining. I took that as being about him and his band tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghoulieanne Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 (edited) https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife/glastonbury-festival-2019-tickets-betting-2077028 Edited October 5, 2018 by ghoulieanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 10 minutes ago, MEGABOWL said: I took that as being about him and his band tbh Maybe....but the original tweet asking was also to Nils, Mighty Max, etc so was clearly referring to the E Street Lads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Lawn Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 Bookies odds mean next to jack shit, they're just decided on the basis of how much they can fleece you for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eFestivals Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 16 minutes ago, Gucci Piggy said: My mate's mate who's in a band was told by their booking agent that The Strokes are headlining APE next year. I don't know the guy and have no idea how much stock to put in what he says, but yeah. sound about right - tho I also reckon it might struggle to sell out. Not sure there's huge untapped Strokes-love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faymondo Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 58 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said: I often wonder who was watching the Bootleg Beatles at that moment. I was !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 2 minutes ago, eFestivals said: sound about right - tho I also reckon it might struggle to sell out. Not sure there's huge untapped Strokes-love. They had to massively drop prices a couple of years ago to shift tickets for BST, £2.50 tickets agogo. That was with a strong undercard too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 4 minutes ago, faymondo said: I was !! Enjoy it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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