John Peel announcer

[august1]

Is the fella who introduced the bands still doing it? 

Cant say I noticed it as I was only outside for a couple of sets this year

[dentalplan]

12 minutes ago, august1 said:

Is the fella who introduced the bands still doing it? 

Cant say I noticed it as I was only outside for a couple of sets this year

Pretty sure I heard Gandalf's voice as Pond finished on the iPlayer live stream.

[HotChipWillBreakYourLegs]

Yes, but he was sharing the compering this year with another guy.

Jim Fox. 

https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-jim-fox-organiser-and-compere-on-the-john-peel-stage-of-glastonbury-58003813.html

 

Edited July 7, 2019 by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs

[august1]

Thanks both 

Wasn't sure if he was binned off for not being entirely PC.

I was just thinking the tent doesn't have the same feel/vibe it used to have.  Seams to have strayed from its original remit 

[gherkin8r]

9 minutes ago, august1 said:

Thanks both 

Wasn't sure if he was binned off for not being entirely PC.

I was just thinking the tent doesn't have the same feel/vibe it used to have.  Seams to have strayed from its original remit 

The whole festival (in line with society as a whole) is becoming less edgy. South East corner even when I started going 10-11 years ago felt a lot more edgy/ underground/ dangerous (not literally, maybe slightly). Maybe it's just the fact that's its less of a novelty to me or because I'm older but it felt different one way or another. 

[Ryan1984]

Gandalf came on after Interpol and the younger, newer compere was about.

[Mezhyp1]

Did he not used to post in these parts? 

[paddyclark]

Jim came on after Gerry Cinnamon to sing his praises

 

[HotChipWillBreakYourLegs]

59 minutes ago, paddyclark said:

Jim came on after Gerry Cinnamon to sing his praises

 

Yes, he said "if he's not headlining the Pyramid Stage one day then there's something wrong with the world" or something like that. 

But in 2009 he also said that Hockey were one of the best bands he'd ever seen playing that stage and they haven't been heard of since. 

[Funkyfairy!]

3 minutes ago, HotChipWillBreakYourLegs said:

Yes, he said "if he's not headlining the Pyramid Stage one day then there's something wrong with the world" or something like that. 

But in 2009 he also said that Hockey were one of the best bands he'd ever seen playing that stage and they haven't been heard of since. 

He said similar after Tom Walker as well. Jim used to compare years ago but now runs the whole area. so I was surpirsed and happy to see him back comparing again - he's written some great books too and there is a JP documentary done from a few years ago thats a great watch too all about the backstage of JP and how its run (from memory the documentary was filmed and put together by local students)

[Johnnyseven]

14 hours ago, august1 said:

Thanks both 

Wasn't sure if he was binned off for not being entirely PC.

I was just thinking the tent doesn't have the same feel/vibe it used to have.  Seams to have strayed from its original remit 

The John Peel Stage was originally the New Bands Stage. From memory it always catered for newer and older alternative/indie bands. This year though it seems to be heading in a different direction, I was very surprised to see Sean Paul headlining there - is this a change of direction for the stage?

[HotChipWillBreakYourLegs]

1 hour ago, Johnnyseven said:

The John Peel Stage was originally the New Bands Stage. From memory it always catered for newer and older alternative/indie bands. This year though it seems to be heading in a different direction, I was very surprised to see Sean Paul headlining there - is this a change of direction for the stage?

Sean Paul was a last minute booking due to Diplo pulling out so there probably wasn't as much thought put into it. 

[Homer]

Anyone rememeber who the John Peel announcer on the Pyramid in the 90s was? Can't remember his name...

[Funkyfairy!]

17 minutes ago, Homer said:

Anyone rememeber who the John Peel announcer on the Pyramid in the 90s was? Can't remember his name...

Was it Jim Fox, he has been with the stage since it started - defo compared full time at one stage

[Jim Fox]

Just popping in to say that I will be back on stage this year to introduce some amazing acts, both new and not so new. It's been a long couple of years, but I'm looking forward to being back and doing what I do.

[Scrump]

Amazing news can't wait! Also reccomend tbe documentary about JP mentioned earlier in the thread. It's ace and clearly an awesome part of the festival to be involved with! 

Plus there's John Tickles twin bother in it!

[Beerqueen]

When will the announcement of who's playing be made?  Today?  🤞

[Jim Fox]

You'll have to be patient for a little while longer, but it will definitely be worth the wait.

 

[fightoffyour]

Phoenix headlining on Sunday in 2013 was the best party in the JP. Everyone formed a huge circle of the whole tent afterwards with New York, New York playing and I think you came out and shook everyone's hand 

Edited April 19, 2022 by fightoffyour

[reflekting]

7 minutes ago, fightoffyour said:

Phoenix headlining on Sunday in 2013 was the best party in the JP. Everyone formed a huge circle of the whole tent afterwards with New York, New York playing and I think you came out and shook everyone's hand 

That was magnificent, a great moment indeed. 

I also really enjoyed M83s set in 2016 in there, a great set and fun atmosphere in the tent. 

[vintagelaureate]

I've said this loads but my favourite John Peel moment(s) was that Sunday run in 2017...

King Gizzard > Frank Carter > The Killers

Superb.

[Funkyfairy!]

JP my favourite stage for sure, seen the most amazing acts in there and the sound quality and armosphere is always electric. First band I saw at Glastonbury was in there (F8ucked up), and they were an amazing introduction to Glastonbury and the first headliner I saw too (Doves)

I am somehow holding out that Editors will still be playing but not on the first line up poster ... got to keep the faith 🙂

[Funkyfairy!]

1 minute ago, vintagelaureate said:

I've said this loads but my favourite John Peel moment(s) was that Sunday run in 2017...

King Gizzard > Frank Carter > The Killers

Superb.

agree .. electric

Gaslight anthem when they bought out Bruce Springsteen was amazing too 

[Beerqueen]

1 hour ago, Jim Fox said:

You'll have to be patient for a little while longer, but it will definitely be worth the wait.

 

Sigh.... I was hoping (but realising it was unlikely) that your post was anticipating an imminent announcement.  Patience is not something I'm renowned for but I will try.  

[vintagelaureate]

Just now, TASHMA BWABWE said:

Forgive me if I'm overlooking the obvious, but I can't see what you're referring to.

Can you share a link to this, please?