efcfanwirral Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 (edited) 8 hours ago, zeppelin said: I've only heard a couple of tunes, but this could be worth a punt given the size of the venues. Edit: put them on and realise more than a couple have been on 6 a lot. Think this could be a lot of fun. I personally think February is a bit ambitious but I'll definitely be going to the Liverpool gig when it happens. First Wirral band I can get behind since the coral....Really got into their stuff during lockdown and sounds like they put on a great show 8 hours ago, ogriff said: I had no idea Big Hands was still around! Haven't been in since a stude 20 damned years ago What a crazy little place. Got to say I prefer the Deaf Institute as an Academy pre gig destination. I miss Odd (odder? Oddest? Always got them mixed up) near Oxford Road station Edited July 15, 2020 by efcfanwirral Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efcfanwirral Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 21 hours ago, Euphoricape said: Looks like Doves touring next year. Bolted on for Glasto..? Just signed up for pre sale. Going to guess Albert Hall Manchester, maybe a couple of nights,and then Leeds Academy etc elsewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlierc Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Mouseboy11 said: All those drive-in gigs have been cancelled already What a disappointment. Not also impressed by the reason as well - surely if any localised lockdowns were ordered, you'd cancel places that were locked down and/or tickets from people from those areas. But it is what it is I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterdeep Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 Ooh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeppelin Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 1 minute ago, Waterdeep said: Ooh What the hell does the 19th of June 1959 have to do with anything?! I can't save a date in the past! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John the Moth Posted July 16, 2020 Report Share Posted July 16, 2020 10 hours ago, Mr Boo said: Do you know why they were cancelled? Official statement (if this is the same company) suggests it’s increased costs from new safety guidelines that are to blame. https://driveinclub.ticketline.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprefan Posted July 16, 2020 Report Share Posted July 16, 2020 Considering it was a bargain compared to the drive in shows in the u.s., that makes sense. Here theyre charging over £300 in some cases and that can be split between 6 people at most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padjeq Posted July 16, 2020 Report Share Posted July 16, 2020 I can't believe there was much uptake for the drive-in shows. Paying more than you would in an academy to see Ash or Dizzee Rascal from the back of a car park, without the immediate access of toilets and drinks. I go to a lot of gigs but I'd never be that desperate for one (and I like Ash and Dizzee*). Last I checked they hadn't announced any supports either. In other news, this was announced yesterday: Is this the first non-moved, this-late-announced genuinely new gig for this side of the new year? A blind gamble or do the bookers know something about what's in the pipeline? *just remembered the last thing I went to pre-lockdown was a musical about Boy In Da Corner haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
priest17 Posted July 16, 2020 Report Share Posted July 16, 2020 15 hours ago, efcfanwirral said: Just signed up for pre sale. Going to guess Albert Hall Manchester, maybe a couple of nights,and then Leeds Academy etc elsewhere? Pure pessimism has me convinced they'll play viccy warehouse in Manchester. Alber Hall is best case scenario and a must have ticket, hope you're right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan1984 Posted July 16, 2020 Report Share Posted July 16, 2020 26 minutes ago, Padjeq said: I can't believe there was much uptake for the drive-in shows. Paying more than you would in an academy to see Ash or Dizzee Rascal from the back of a car park, without the immediate access of toilets and drinks. I go to a lot of gigs but I'd never be that desperate for one (and I like Ash and Dizzee*). Last I checked they hadn't announced any supports either. In other news, this was announced yesterday: Is this the first non-moved, this-late-announced genuinely new gig for this side of the new year? A blind gamble or do the bookers know something about what's in the pipeline? *just remembered the last thing I went to pre-lockdown was a musical about Boy In Da Corner haha 2000 capacity venue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padjeq Posted July 16, 2020 Report Share Posted July 16, 2020 34 minutes ago, Ryan1984 said: 2000 capacity venue. Just over a quarter then. That's interesting. If social distancing is going to be expected, then chairs will be making a come back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted July 17, 2020 Report Share Posted July 17, 2020 Levellers have pushed their new album tour even further back. Was meant to be in March, first jump was to September and now been delayed until Dec 2021. Got another 18 months to try not to lose the damn ticket... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy101 Posted July 17, 2020 Report Share Posted July 17, 2020 From 1 August, there will be a slew of new freedoms, including re-opening indoor performances. Larger concerts from October. Could be the biggest gig announcement of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilgamesh69 Posted July 17, 2020 Report Share Posted July 17, 2020 31 minutes ago, Tommy101 said: From 1 August, there will be a slew of new freedoms, including re-opening indoor performances. Larger concerts from October. Could be the biggest gig announcement of the year. Wow, really? Where did you read that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy101 Posted July 17, 2020 Report Share Posted July 17, 2020 6 minutes ago, Gilgamesh69 said: Wow, really? Where did you read that? It was in the BBC live feed for Boris' press conference this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy101 Posted July 17, 2020 Report Share Posted July 17, 2020 35 minutes ago, Tommy101 said: It was in the BBC live feed for Boris' press conference this morning. It's been updated to 'Indoor performances with socially-distanced audiences in theatres, music and performance venues will also be allowed from next month.' I just hope that can work and not lose money for the venues and artists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagelaureate Posted July 17, 2020 Report Share Posted July 17, 2020 1 minute ago, Tommy101 said: It's been updated to 'Indoor performances with socially-distanced audiences in theatres, music and performance venues will also be allowed from next month.' I just hope that can work and not lose money for the venues and artists. Yeah the Mirror had similar: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efcfanwirral Posted July 17, 2020 Report Share Posted July 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Tommy101 said: It's been updated to 'Indoor performances with socially-distanced audiences in theatres, music and performance venues will also be allowed from next month.' I just hope that can work and not lose money for the venues and artists. it won't - it's another way for them to withdraw financial support as they technically "can" open then. But doesn't mean it's remotely financially viable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted July 17, 2020 Report Share Posted July 17, 2020 8 minutes ago, efcfanwirral said: it won't - it's another way for them to withdraw financial support as they technically "can" open then. But doesn't mean it's remotely financially viable The optimistic alternative (yeah, I know...optimism) is that the more venues can open in some viable form, the fewer venues that pot of cash has to be spread around. That way the ones that really can't open can maintain funding for longer because there's fewer people taking out of the pot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnomicide Posted July 17, 2020 Report Share Posted July 17, 2020 On 7/15/2020 at 10:24 AM, zeppelin said: I've only heard a couple of tunes, but this could be worth a punt given the size of the venues. Edit: put them on and realise more than a couple have been on 6 a lot. Think this could be a lot of fun. On 7/15/2020 at 4:17 PM, Gilgamesh69 said: Had a listen and decided to book tickets for Liverpool! Cheap and should be a fun Saturday night On 7/15/2020 at 6:58 PM, efcfanwirral said: I personally think February is a bit ambitious but I'll definitely be going to the Liverpool gig when it happens. First Wirral band I can get behind since the coral....Really got into their stuff during lockdown and sounds like they put on a great show What a crazy little place. Got to say I prefer the Deaf Institute as an Academy pre gig destination. I miss Odd (odder? Oddest? Always got them mixed up) near Oxford Road station All aboard the Libpool Academy train! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted July 18, 2020 Report Share Posted July 18, 2020 I’d imagine venues at 30/40% capacity, all seating where possible and possibly even bars closed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zahidf Posted July 18, 2020 Report Share Posted July 18, 2020 Booked a ticket for my first live performance in months for Aug 1st in London https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/culture-clinic/?utm_source=wordfly&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2007SS-GoodVibesC&utm_content=version_A&sourceNumber=4652 I'll be honest, it may get emotional Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy101 Posted July 20, 2020 Report Share Posted July 20, 2020 This looks interesting: https://www.passportbacktoourroots.org/?fbclid=IwAR2QFD7SlgF-QHelxwJIi67QYn6SU1sq7kHEJEwMTjruR0p0M7FaFXD0ZmQ Passport: Back to Our Roots is a nationwide series of one-off intimate gigs by the UK’s biggest artists, supporting the independent grassroots venues that form the foundations of the UK’s live music scene. This is your exclusive opportunity to watch the biggest artists play their smallest gigs – live and in person like they should be – while making a huge difference to the UK’s crisis-stricken grassroots music venues, who need urgent help due to COVID-19 closures. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeppelin Posted July 20, 2020 Report Share Posted July 20, 2020 Not sure if it got mentioned but Holy Fuck announced a tour last week. I should be at the Leeds date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilgamesh69 Posted July 20, 2020 Report Share Posted July 20, 2020 3 minutes ago, Tommy101 said: This looks interesting: https://www.passportbacktoourroots.org/?fbclid=IwAR2QFD7SlgF-QHelxwJIi67QYn6SU1sq7kHEJEwMTjruR0p0M7FaFXD0ZmQ Passport: Back to Our Roots is a nationwide series of one-off intimate gigs by the UK’s biggest artists, supporting the independent grassroots venues that form the foundations of the UK’s live music scene. This is your exclusive opportunity to watch the biggest artists play their smallest gigs – live and in person like they should be – while making a huge difference to the UK’s crisis-stricken grassroots music venues, who need urgent help due to COVID-19 closures. Does look very interesting, although their Facebook page hasn't been updated in a month. Plus haven't Band on the Wall let a laid a bunch of their staff off? So I do wonder if it's still happening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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