xxialac Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 4 minutes ago, retromoz said: So....not a woman, then Thomasina Yorke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superunknown Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 Another small-ish headliner really. Guess you can only get what's available but a little disappointed as he doesn't do any Radiohead songs either really, besides the odd appearance of Reckoner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daviddaviddaviddavid Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 Brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lighthouse Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 This will shift tickets fast. In fact, I can imagine that the last announced headliner will be the first one to sell out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superunknown Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 Just now, lighthouse said: This will shift tickets fast. In fact, I can imagine that the last announced headliner will be the first one to sell out. Doubt it. It's a small headliner. Would say Tame, Kraftwerk and Massive Attack are bigger draws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloorFiller Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 Can’t say I was at all expecting him but a pleasant surprise regardless and more in line with the direction the festival seemed to be taking in its first year. Not sure how much of a big ticket shifter he’ll be, but with a good undercard (which I’m sure he’ll have) I’m sure it’ll do pretty well. Where the fuck are Biffy at this summer?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxialac Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 4 bands much better than average. 2 distinctly average. I'd call that another good year for APE. 2018>2020>2019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dales Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 41 minutes ago, xxialac said: Thomasina Yorke. Thom's new experimental drag album 😊 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daviddaviddaviddavid Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 Wonder if the two dates at Hammersmith Apollo will prevent sales though? Surprising as both dates will be after the festival appearance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Coco Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 (edited) I’d call that 5 great days. 4 great headliners.. and the ticket price/undercard for the BBC day makes that day worth it. Edited March 2, 2020 by Glenn Coco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxialac Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 1 minute ago, Glenn Coco said: I’d call that 5 great days. 4 great headliners.. and the ticket price/undercard for the BBC day makes that day worth it. Fair enough actually and obviously all the days will get better. There was some really good stuff at Jagerhaus last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lighthouse Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 8 minutes ago, Superunknown said: Doubt it. It's a small headliner. Would say Tame, Kraftwerk and Massive Attack are bigger draws. We’ll see. Can imagine Thom Yorke is a big draw in a city like London. I’m curious about his day programme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dales Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 4 minutes ago, daviddaviddaviddavid said: Wonder if the two dates at Hammersmith Apollo will prevent sales though? Surprising as both dates will be after the festival appearance I have tickets for one of the nights, I think they sold out instantly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superunknown Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 1 minute ago, lighthouse said: We’ll see. Can imagine Thom Yorke is a big draw in a city like London. I’m curious about his day programme. Would have thought those who were desperate to see him would have got tickets to see him at either of his Hammersmith shows. Depends on the undercard I guess. Just don't think it's a particularly big draw, albeit a good headliner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daviddaviddaviddavid Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 4 minutes ago, Dales said: I have tickets for one of the nights, I think they sold out instantly. Yeah, I tried for it. I'll 100% be buying a ticket for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxialac Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 Couldn't have a more ideal combination for me than good headliner, not a big draw. More space to move and can get closer to the stage. Some days have been a real crush for the headliner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superunknown Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 2 minutes ago, xxialac said: Couldn't have a more ideal combination for me than good headliner, not a big draw. More space to move and can get closer to the stage. Some days have been a real crush for the headliner. Strokes was a nightmare for this. Had to move out after the first two songs, wasn't even enjoyable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balls Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 That's a very odd booking. Both for the festival and for Thom who has really never done slots like this as a solo act. Still, I'll keep the day free long as there's a decent lineup with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxialac Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 1 minute ago, Balls said: That's a very odd booking. Both for the festival and for Thom who has really never done slots like this as a solo act. Still, I'll keep the day free long as there's a decent lineup with him. He subbed Liam Gallagher (I feel nauseous writing these words) at BBK last year so I guess he's up for most things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannybruck Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 Echoing others, I'm disappointed they didn't get any female headliners. I'm genuinely surprised they didn't get Lana for this considering it fit perfectly in with her festival schedule. Thom is a good name and will shift tickets but doubt it will be totally packed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxialac Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 1 minute ago, jannybruck said: Echoing others, I'm disappointed they didn't get any female headliners. I'm genuinely surprised they didn't get Lana for this considering it fit perfectly in with her festival schedule. Thom is a good name and will shift tickets but doubt it will be totally packed. I wouldn't be surprised if she pulled out for any number of reasons and BBC replaced her. Given the pressure from elsewhere, they surely would have had at least one female artist on their original list of booked names. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalviaPlath Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 Another festival that's forgotten women exist. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dales Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 Oddly, once I got over the shock of The Kooks headlining the more I look at that day the better it looks. I can't go as going to GNR but I bet if you showed the full APE program to most people they would recognise the likes of Tom Walker, Jake Bugg & Gabielle Aplin. I think the average concert goer would find more they like on the Kooks/Wombats day then any of the others. If they went to see Thom they would want and expect him to play Creep. I'm excited by Thom and love him and Radiohead but i'm in a quandary about what to do. If it was Radiohead, then I would get ready for pre-sales but its not its his solo stuff. A quick setlist check would show most Radiohead fans that all you might get is one of two obscure Radiohead album tracks. So as great as the mighty Thom is, he may well be the least commercial out of the headliners. So do I wait to see if there are deals? Bearing in mind, I often manage to pick up tickets on Twickets for sold out events and if they don't sell out I can buy last minute tickets. The above sums up APE's problem, even people who love the headliners stall about buying in case a deal comes along. I only have Kwarftwerk tickets because my partner jumped the gun and bought them because she knows I love Iggy/The Smiths and like Kwarftwerk. Should a strong commercial under card be announced for Thom then I may buy early but as good as the APE undercards tend to be they rarely have mass appeal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wonderwhy Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 20 minutes ago, xxialac said: Couldn't have a more ideal combination for me than good headliner, not a big draw. More space to move and can get closer to the stage. Some days have been a real crush for the headliner. It means the crowd will be riddled with chatters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxialac Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 5 minutes ago, SalviaPlath said: Another festival that's forgotten women exist. 2 women headliners in 3 years. Optics don't look good. 2 minutes ago, Dales said: Oddly, once I got over the shock of The Kooks headlining the more I look at that day the better it looks. I can't go as going to GNR but I bet if you showed the full APE program to most people they would recognise the likes of Tom Walker, Jake Bugg & Gabielle Aplin. I think the average concert goer would find more they like on the Kooks/Wombats day then any of the others. If they went to see Thom they would want and expect him to play Creep. I'm excited by Thom and love him and Radiohead but i'm in a quandary about what to do. If it was Radiohead, then I would get ready for pre-sales but its not its his solo stuff. A quick setlist check would show most Radiohead fans that all you might get is one of two obscure Radiohead album tracks. So as great as the mighty Thom is, he may well be the least commercial out of the headliners. So do I wait to see if there are deals? Bearing in mind, I often manage to pick up tickets on Twickets for sold out events and if they don't sell out I can buy last minute tickets. The above sums up APE's problem, even people who love the headliners stall about buying in case a deal comes along. I only have Kwarftwerk tickets because my partner jumped the gun and bought them because she knows I love Iggy/The Smiths and like Kwarftwerk. Should a strong commercial under card be announced for Thom then I may buy early but as good as the APE undercards tend to be they rarely have mass appeal. I'd say the undercards are the strongest part of APE. A blend of commercially popular and good quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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