fraybentos1 Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 2 hours ago, Matt42 said: What 16 year old is going to come all the way to London, book a hotel, or whatever just to see the kooks? I live nearby which means I could probably decide to go to APE a few hours before, but if you don’t live local it’s not exactly an easy festival to do on the cheap. not like London is one of the biggest cities in the world or anything... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxialac Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 1 hour ago, dentalplan said: They gave away tickets for four days of one year, and two of those days it was fairly limited. Didn’t happen at all 2018. I doubt it will happen 2020 as that’s just a terrible business model. It has been going 2 years. They have given away tickets for both of those years. It did in fact also happen in 2018. Got tickets for 3 nights free (and don't work in the industry or anything). And will happen in 2020 too.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jump Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 I’m not specifically talking about The Kooks day but I disagree with the its London so it’s fine comments. Whilst London does have great reach with its population and transport links it doesn’t mean things will sell regardless, you literally have hundreds of other thing’s competing for the Londoners attention on any given night let alone the amount of day festivals it has during the summer. I was going to do one of the £2.50 days last year but it was on the same day as Camden Rocks and the Champions League final so I chose not to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WStoner Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 4 hours ago, Big Bellend said: What 16 year old is going to think that lineup looks shit? Not. A. Single. One. Pretty much every 16 year old that wasn't 16 in the 2000s Haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentalplan Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 6 hours ago, xxialac said: It has been going 2 years. They have given away tickets for both of those years. It did in fact also happen in 2018. Got tickets for 3 nights free (and don't work in the industry or anything). And will happen in 2020 too.... It definitely didn’t happen on a large scale in 2018 then. There was no mention of it at the time on a certain festival-obsessed website so that one is hardly damning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theesundayroast Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 (edited) . Edited February 18, 2020 by theesundayroast repost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lighthouse Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 The Kooks are still around? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theesundayroast Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 4 minutes ago, lighthouse said: The Kooks are still around? To be fair to them, they managed to pull a decent crowd when they headlined community despite being a dull live band. With the current indie resurgence that seems to be taking place, I wouldn't be surprised if this one sells okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jne___ Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 (edited) what are people reckoning to Vampire Weekend being on the second weekend? (sorry if its been discussed already) I figure could happen as aren't those days often supposedly "curated" by the artist? V.W support a lot of up and coming acts etc. Also are close with Bon Iver / Vernon who played last year. Although in a time crisis episode from last year E. mentioned turning down some fests for reasons that "go beyond a paycheck" (along those lines). Maybe the big American Express, samsung, big corp presence is a turn off . Edited February 18, 2020 by Jne___ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxialac Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 So I just got an email from Amex about The Kooks/Wombats presale. And APE haven't even announced it yet on their website/social media. Slow round of applause... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John L Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 55 minutes ago, Jne___ said: what are people reckoning to Vampire Weekend being on the second weekend? (sorry if its been discussed already) I figure could happen as aren't those days often supposedly "curated" by the artist? V.W support a lot of up and coming acts etc. Also are close with Bon Iver / Vernon who played last year. Although in a time crisis episode from last year E. mentioned turning down some fests for reasons that "go beyond a paycheck" (along those lines). Maybe the big American Express, samsung, big corp presence is a turn off . Think they are only available the first weekend but could still play I reckon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stereodista Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 Oh dear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zahidf Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 The Avalanches, Låpsley, Yellow Days, sir Was, Crumb, TOPS, Faye Webster, OTHERLiiNE and Jessy Lanza added to take impala day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxialac Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 1 minute ago, zahidf said: The Avalanches, Låpsley, Yellow Days, sir Was, Crumb, TOPS, Faye Webster, OTHERLiiNE and Jessy Lanza added to take impala day The Avalanches were a mess last time they played Vic Park. Hope they sort themselves out for this one. Heard great things about TOPS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxialac Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 2 minutes ago, stereodista said: Oh dear. APE calling this INDIE EXCELLENCE is an insult to REM, Pixies, The Cure, Radiohead, Nirvana etc. Woeful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthSaul Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 The Kooks day is around £45 which is fair i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stereodista Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 3 minutes ago, xxialac said: The Avalanches were a mess last time they played Vic Park. Hope they sort themselves out for this one. Heard great things about TOPS! TOPS’ catalogue is slightly patchy, but their first and most recent albums are both excellent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthSaul Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 2 minutes ago, xxialac said: APE calling this INDIE EXCELLENCE is an insult to REM, Pixies, The Cure, Radiohead, Nirvana etc. Woeful. They're hardly going to call their own lineup that they're trying to sell tickets for INDIE MEDIOCRITY are they Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evannn Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 6 minutes ago, stereodista said: Oh dear. If this one doesn't sell well, I'm picking up a 2.50 ticket just for Gang of Youths then going home early Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomised Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 5 minutes ago, DarthSaul said: The Kooks day is around £45 which is fair i think In reality it will probably sell pretty well at that price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxialac Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 1 minute ago, DarthSaul said: They're hardly going to call their own lineup that they're trying to sell tickets for INDIE MEDIOCRITY are they They could market it in a different way that doesn't open themselves up to mockery e.g. the broader festival experience, band revival aspect, rather than positioning these bands as among the best the indie scene has produced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadimmock Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 Welcome to the Landfill... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraybentos1 Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 Just now, xxialac said: They could market it in a different way that doesn't open themselves up to mockery e.g. the broader festival experience, band revival aspect, rather than positioning these bands as among the best the indie scene has produced. Think you might be over thinking it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vahri Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 Where did people get the £2.50 tickets last year? 6 minutes ago, evannn said: If this one doesn't sell well, I'm picking up a 2.50 ticket just for Gang of Youths then going home early Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 17 hours ago, furseal said: In tomorrow's Time Out... Jesus fucking Christ that's bad. Party like it's 2008. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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