zeppelin Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 36 minutes ago, the wonderwhy said: Bonobo seems like another option for a West Holts or John Peel headliner - can't remember where he played last time Pretty sure he subbed WH last time he played, albeit on the album previous to his last if I remember correctly. I recall an interview where he mentions how he left a gap in his schedule for Glastonbury on the North Borders (is that right?) tour but was never asked to play. I had him as a shoe-in to headline WH that year, but not sure where to place him now. Very similar to Caribou in that regard; headline or sub WH/Park, JP at a push. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentalplan Posted October 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 (edited) 11 hours ago, Matt42 said: Is there an equivalent anywhere else? A band that is randomly massive in one country. Sophie Ellis-Bextor in Russia is the best example I know aside from Editors Garth Brooks in Ireland (he's big in USA too though) Jessie J in China... probably, seeing as she won a singing contest despite her obvious lack of singing talent Depeche Mode are huge in central and eastern Europe There was a point where Kings of Leon were big here but unknown in USA. Probably a few like that actually but we'll never know. Belgium seems to actually hold a few more British acts in higher esteem than we do; Placebo as CalGon referred to earlier being one, Bastille and The xx being others. Edited October 6, 2021 by dentalplan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wonderwhy Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 17 minutes ago, FloorFiller said: He subbed WH in 2014. Tbh I’d be more inclined to say he’s a Park headliner these days, although maybe I’m underselling him. One of those acts who’s popularity always surprises me when he reappears every album cycle. He's just announced three nights at the Royal Albert Hall so I reckon he's still above Park headline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 10 minutes ago, dentalplan said: Jessie J in China... probably, seeing as she won a singing contest despite her obvious lack of singing talent Uh oh… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt42 Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 4 hours ago, the wonderwhy said: They're playing (and have nearly sold out) Manchester arena which is literally the second biggest indoor arena in Europe... 3 hours ago, Somto Unigwe Raphael said: Yes but they do much bigger shows in mainland Europe. Can’t you read? I feel what I’m trying to say is being lost here. Tool hasn’t invested much in the UK market. They have fans here Due to the sheer rarity of their booking and the fact this always leads to demand they have sold out their dates in the UK this time. The last time they properly toured the UK was in like 2007 - but they’ve been playing in the US and other markets pretty much every other year since then. They’ve skipped UK many times or at most only played Download festival. Yes they have fans here but they aren’t a common appearance at UK venues / festivals. Which leads me to say that this obviously isn’t a priority music market for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reflekting Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 21 minutes ago, dentalplan said: Garth Brooks in Ireland (he's big in USA too though) 5 nights at Croke Park incoming. Absolutely the most weird music related thing that I found about Ireland since moving here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somto Unigwe Raphael Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 3 minutes ago, Matt42 said: I feel what I’m trying to say is being lost here. Tool hasn’t invested much in the UK market. They have fans here Due to the sheer rarity of their booking and the fact this always leads to demand they have sold out their dates in the UK this time. The last time they properly toured the UK was in like 2007 - but they’ve been playing in the US and other markets pretty much every other year since then. They’ve skipped UK many times or at most only played Download festival. Yes they have fans here but they aren’t a common appearance at UK venues / festivals. Which leads me to say that this obviously isn’t a priority music market for them. Aight but they don’t do much bigger shows in mainland Europe 🤣🤣🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reflekting Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 London Grammar subbed at Rock Werchter in 2018, they were second down on John Peel Sunday the year before if I recall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentalplan Posted October 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 Just now, reflekting said: London Grammar subbed at Rock Werchter in 2018, they were second down on John Peel Sunday the year before if I recall. London Grammar, The xx, Editors... They're all glum in Belgium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentalplan Posted October 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 26 minutes ago, Matt42 said: I feel what I’m trying to say is being lost here. Tool hasn’t invested much in the UK market. They have fans here Due to the sheer rarity of their booking and the fact this always leads to demand they have sold out their dates in the UK this time. The last time they properly toured the UK was in like 2007 - but they’ve been playing in the US and other markets pretty much every other year since then. They’ve skipped UK many times or at most only played Download festival. Yes they have fans here but they aren’t a common appearance at UK venues / festivals. Which leads me to say that this obviously isn’t a priority music market for them. This isn't really true though. They have played the UK whenever they've played Europe. Whatever goes for UK goes for mainland Europe. They do US tours more often, but they are also US based and it's easier for them to do a quick tour for a bit of money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattymooz Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 Only ever heard Glaswegians say they like Gerry Cinnamon tbf... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt42 Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 9 minutes ago, Mattymooz said: Only ever heard Glaswegians say they like Gerry Cinnamon tbf... I mean this 100%. I’ve never met someone who is a fan of his. Everyone I know has never heard of him. I don’t think I know any songs of his. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jump Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 I’m surprised there’s no mention of David Hasselhoff being weirdly huge in German. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraybentos1 Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 48 minutes ago, Mattymooz said: Only ever heard Glaswegians say they like Gerry Cinnamon tbf... He does play arenas down south I believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somto Unigwe Raphael Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 Get these boys on the Pyramid Stage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry bear Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Mattymooz said: Only ever heard Glaswegians say they like Gerry Cinnamon tbf... Similarly, The Courteeners are a stadium band in Manchester Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutchmaster Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Mattymooz said: Only ever heard Glaswegians say they like Gerry Cinnamon tbf... Big in Belfast, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Mattymooz said: Only ever heard Glaswegians say they like Gerry Cinnamon tbf... Surely the biggest discrepancy is the Courteeners? Bog standard academy fodder anywhere south of Stoke yet somehow stadium shifters in the North West. Edited October 6, 2021 by Hugh Jass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingcrawler Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 Courteeners are a strange one up here too. They’ve played The Hydro twice and sold a decent amount of tickets both times, they headlined TRNSMT last month but are yet to sell out a 3,000 capacity Academy gig in Edinburgh next month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John the Moth Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 17 hours ago, kingbadger said: Rumours abound that Jungle is massive Been getting smaller for years though 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxPower Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 11 hours ago, Mattymooz said: Only ever heard Glaswegians say they like Gerry Cinnamon tbf... Know a few scousers that love him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingbadger Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 4 hours ago, John the Moth said: Been getting smaller for years though This is true, especially in South America Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zacko Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 11 hours ago, Ddiamondd said: Thing is, Bonobo does a certain kind of vaguely trippy electronica thing very well and will fill pack city venues full of people from age 18-50 in the mood to get stoned and hear balmy melodies. No shame in the game. Don’t think that means he’s above a smaller stage at a festival though, given the choice on offer. Phoebe Bridgers we have down for The Park, and she’s headlining whole fests in the States currently. Bicep have the momentum and the sales/acclaim to take the dance-y WH slot, so I don’t see Bonobo being one of the other 3 if we have Isleys, Simz, Micky K and others as more obvious contenders. Bonobo and Caribou would make for a very complimentary headline and sub pairing on Saturday or Sunday up t’Park. Slap ‘em on the prediction I say. Would be all over this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earth_pig Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 On 10/6/2021 at 9:28 PM, Matt42 said: I mean this 100%. I’ve never met someone who is a fan of his. Everyone I know has never heard of him. I don’t think I know any songs of his. I went to see the courteeners in Leicester with a friend who likes them - gerry was supporting and the crowd were going mental. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfa Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 On 10/6/2021 at 9:18 PM, Mattymooz said: Only ever heard Glaswegians say they like Gerry Cinnamon tbf... Saw him at Reading and loved him, won tickets to his ally pally show and loved that too. He's incredibly charismatic, would definitely say I am a fan and so are the 10,000 others there. He is definitely bigger up North but the divide isn't on the scale of Courteeners in my opinion. He's already outselling them down here show wise and has been for a while. I think i saw him at Community in 2018 and it was rammed at 3pm for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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