Dukeicon Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza returns for 25th anniversary celebration with Van Morrison on September 4th We’re very pleased to announce that our Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza concert will return for its 25th anniversary celebration on Saturday, September 4th, 2021, with a headline performance from Van Morrison. Also performing in the Abbey's historic surroundings will be The Staves and the Glastonbury Male Voice Choir. The evening will conclude with the traditional fireworks finale. Said Michael Eavis: “It’s so wonderful to be back together again enjoying this lovely space – especially to the songs of Van Morrison. What could be better?!" Tickets are on sale now, costing £40 for adults and £20 for children aged up to 16. Any remaining tickets will cost £45 / £25 on the gate. As always, overnight options are also available in the campsite nearby, at the foot of the Tor, which is also open for bookings now. Please note that the Extravaganza will be held in accordance with all relevant government guidelines at the time of the event. If the event is not able to go ahead due to restrictions, refunds will be offered. https://www.glastonburyabbey.com/whats-on/glastonbury-abbey-extravaganza.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 Scenes when the crowd goes nuts for the one-two punch of Why Are You On Facebook? followed by They Own The Media Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 Tone deaf booking, all things considered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Music Girl Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 Fucking hell! That's a weird one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Bulb Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 25 minutes ago, Quark said: Scenes when the crowd goes nuts for the one-two punch of Why Are You On Facebook? followed by They Own The Media Oh these are actual songs by him. Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 Makes you wonder if he was originally booked for last year and they agreed to roll it over well before any of Van's little outbursts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadimmock Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 This all feels like an.... interesting booking. I do wonder what is going on in Glasto HQ at the moment because there appear to have been a few unusual decisions lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 It's been an unusual year I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyhh Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 8 minutes ago, Fish Bulb said: Oh these are actual songs by him. Wow. Don't forget No More Lockdown that was released at the end of last year as cases were rising..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Bulb Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 I didn't realise this album existed until now. Have any of you actually given it a listen? I've got to admit I'm very intrigued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 Just now, Fish Bulb said: I didn't realise this album existed until now. Have any of you actually given it a listen? I've got to admit I'm very intrigued. Nah, 2 hours of my life I could spend doing literally anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mardy Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 It’s Quiz Time! Below are 12 song titles, but are they by militant atheist anarcho-punks and pioneers of the squat movement, Crass, or songs from gifted 60s balladeer and Cliff Richard collaborator Van Morrison’s new album? 6 of these songs came from the collective that brought us ‘Penis Envy’ and ‘Bullshit Detector’, 6 from the singer songwriter behind ‘Brown Eyed Girl and ‘Astral Weeks’ Reject of Society Stop Bitching, Do Something The Sound of Free Speech Do They Owe Us a Living? Systematic Death Big Lie Where have all the Rebels gone? Yes Sir, I will They Own the Media Why are you on Facebook? How Does it Feel to be the Mother of 1,000 Dead No Good Deed Goes Unpunished Answers Crass- 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 11 Van the Man – 2, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Bulb Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 Gone down a bit of a rabbit hole with this and found this headline for a review of the album: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balthazarstarbuck Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 I really thought wearing a mask at a gig would kill my enjoyment of it. I’d be tempted to wear one for this solely for the knowledge I’d be annoying Van Morrison. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waltere Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 Swing and a miss on this one guys, I know Van's a friend of the festival from the 80s but things have changed and he's not a good booking in 2021. Also just a reminder that back in his heyday he put out album full of things like this solely to fulfil a contractual obligation: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero000 Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Quark said: Nah, 2 hours of my life I could spend doing literally anything else. The review in the guardian tells you all you need to know: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/may/06/van-morrison-new-record-project-volume-one-review?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other Also a hilarious read FYI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ommadawn Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 Van Morrison is the Coldplay of the Extravaganza. This must be the third or fourth time he's played it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 The main thing I take from this is the fact its been announced hes playing in early sept ..... hopefully in a couple of weeks we might get something about the extended Pilton Party .... they were obviously waiting for the Live event to finish before this was announced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 2 hours ago, zero000 said: The review in the guardian tells you all you need to know: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/may/06/van-morrison-new-record-project-volume-one-review?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other Also a hilarious read FYI. 28 songs long?!? Dear God! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazwozza Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 He can do one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBarry465 Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 Is the negative feedback because he's generally turned into a bit of a whopper? In terms of musical prowess, there's really not many better alive today in terms of legacy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 Well it's not because everyone hates Astral Weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmarks Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 Van morrison last time at Glastonbury abbey is the best ive ever seen him. He almost looked like he enjoyed it and stayed to the end as opposed to singing through a microphone powerful enough to sing from the carpark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guypjfreak Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 Load of crap.... I'm out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClementsMike Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 Should have had Ian Brown on too. Absolute shocker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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