Smeble Posted June 18, 2022 Report Share Posted June 18, 2022 1 hour ago, CaledonianGonzo said: People who don't like miming would be in fucking bits. There are people who do like it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloorFiller Posted June 18, 2022 Report Share Posted June 18, 2022 7 minutes ago, Smeble said: There are people who do like it? People willing to pay a lot of money and look past it for a good old singalong, sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby On A Stick Posted June 18, 2022 Report Share Posted June 18, 2022 On 3/8/2022 at 12:49 PM, CaledonianGonzo said: Duran Duran on West Holts is the actual booking we'd love to see. This 100%. They are not a Legends Slot act (but are legends) but headlining WH's makes far more sense. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby On A Stick Posted June 18, 2022 Report Share Posted June 18, 2022 I don't know if it's been said but the Legends's Slot, with the exception of Kylie, all have been artists/ (one) bands that have originated in the 60s or 70s. Talk of LEGENDS like Elton John are a miss. My general take is if they are selling out Stadiums (Elton, Stones, Macca) they are a headliner. Arena tours (Neil Diamond, Dolly, Sir Tom, Ray Davis, Miss Ross etc) are Sunday afternoon. So araena+60/70s artist are potential. IMHO Heard Manilow on radio today & is the best I can think of for next year. He's touring now and had we not had the postponements I think he would have been a show in for this year. Hope he's still in the mood next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby Posted June 26, 2022 Report Share Posted June 26, 2022 JLo or Britney ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProperTea Posted June 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2022 (edited) After Melanie C popping up so much this year I'm actually leaning towards The Spice Girls doing it next year? A case of someone coming to check the festival out before doing it? She certainly looked energised and ecstatic to be there during her set and in NYC Downlow. Geri was also spotted on site. Edited June 28, 2022 by ProperTea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larraht Posted June 28, 2022 Report Share Posted June 28, 2022 2 minutes ago, ProperTea said: After Melanie C popping up so much this year I'm actually leaning towards The Spice Girls doing it next year? A case of someone coming to check the festival out before doing it? She certainly looked energised and ecstatic to be there during her set and in NYC Downlow. Geri was also spotted on site. Also the surprise of Mel C singing Spice up your life with Blossoms absolutely nailed that the crowd would love it. Everyone was having a party once Mel C came out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaact Posted June 28, 2022 Report Share Posted June 28, 2022 4 minutes ago, ProperTea said: After Melanie C popping up so much this year I'm actually leaning towards The Spice Girls doing it next year? A case of someone coming to check the festival out before doing it? She certainly looked energised and ecstatic to be there during her set and in NYC Downlow. Geri was also spotted on site. Wait Mel C turned up in Downlow? I was there for Roisin Murphy but had no idea Mel C did something there too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brettredmayne Posted June 28, 2022 Report Share Posted June 28, 2022 coming round to this could be fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt42 Posted June 28, 2022 Report Share Posted June 28, 2022 Either Spice Girls or Aerosmith I reckon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparx Posted June 28, 2022 Report Share Posted June 28, 2022 Going for my annual John Fogerty shout. Yeah it’d be a much smaller deal, but not sure how sustainable the current legend model is anyway. Whack a bigger indie/pop act on the other, something akin to O Rod this year/Billie last for a nice crowd split. Few people out there have as many heavyweight tunes in their arsenal as the big man. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted June 28, 2022 Report Share Posted June 28, 2022 The two obvious big names with the tunes and the cachet are Barry Manilow and Cher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meerkat Posted June 28, 2022 Report Share Posted June 28, 2022 Don’t think it’ll happen but I think Snoop Dogg would be a good leftfield option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balti-pie Posted June 28, 2022 Report Share Posted June 28, 2022 3 minutes ago, Meerkat said: Don’t think it’ll happen but I think Snoop Dogg would be a good leftfield option. I was about to say he only played a couple of years ago, but then realised it was 2010 and that was twelve years ago and I’m really old 🤣 he was good, but I’d rather see Dre or Ice Cube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose-Colored Boy Posted June 28, 2022 Report Share Posted June 28, 2022 After Macca played the Postcode Lottery song this year, Snoop playing the Just Eat song would be the only acceptable follow-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roughbloke Posted June 28, 2022 Report Share Posted June 28, 2022 Reckon Robbie Williams would be quite fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry bear Posted June 28, 2022 Report Share Posted June 28, 2022 The remaining boomer artists that could fit the bill* include (As CalGon said) Barry Manilow (saw him last Monday. They seriously need to get him) Cher Carole King Billy Joel Barbra Streisand Carly Simon After that I’m struggling a bit, and then we get onto the Gen X performers, which is less appealing to me for this slot. I can’t imagine being excited to see Annie Lennox or Boy George *must have a good quota of hits people can, and want to, sing along with. Preferably with extra cheese Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K2SO Posted June 28, 2022 Report Share Posted June 28, 2022 Has Rod Stewart done it before, or is there another reason we've not mentioned him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted June 28, 2022 Report Share Posted June 28, 2022 Just now, henry bear said: Barry Manilow (saw him last Monday. They seriously need to get him) My wife went in Glasgow on Thursday with my pal (who took my ticket) and reports were highly positive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkic Posted June 28, 2022 Report Share Posted June 28, 2022 3 minutes ago, K2SO said: Has Rod Stewart done it before, or is there another reason we've not mentioned him? He headlined obviously, way back in 2003/4 (someone correct me). I saw him about 5 years ago, took my Dad as he’s a big fan. He’s got the tunes obviously, but it’d be a big no from me. Found his stage patter cringey AF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzyDunlop Posted June 28, 2022 Report Share Posted June 28, 2022 Cher is 100% the one (if she still has the pipes) Or Mariah Carey. Again, depending on the pipes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannybruck Posted June 28, 2022 Report Share Posted June 28, 2022 (edited) Robbie is out in October with a greatest hits arena tour so I'd be surprised if his touring doesn't extend until next summer's outdoor circuit. Would be a great shout and he'd certainly want to do it. Edited June 28, 2022 by jannybruck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEGATRONICMEATWAGON Posted June 28, 2022 Report Share Posted June 28, 2022 1 hour ago, ProperTea said: After Melanie C popping up so much this year I'm actually leaning towards The Spice Girls doing it next year? A case of someone coming to check the festival out before doing it? She certainly looked energised and ecstatic to be there during her set and in NYC Downlow. Geri was also spotted on site. I think Mel C would jump at the chance of a Spice Girls slot regardless if she'd DJ'd there or not, to check it out or not. Spice Girls all the way for 2023 Legends, I reckon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balti-pie Posted June 28, 2022 Report Share Posted June 28, 2022 I know it’s all subjective an all, but Robbie bloody Williams? Taking aside my dislike for his music (and his smug grin) I just don’t think he’s old enough, legendary enough or storied enough for the legend slot. (Thought the same about Kylie too, to be honest) Billy Joel is a great shout, Carole King would be amazing, I’d have nominated Art Garfunkel but he played acoustic a couple of years back and was great - I don’t suppose he and Paul Simon fancy a sunny afternoon at the pyramid? Now that would be legendary . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted June 28, 2022 Report Share Posted June 28, 2022 1 minute ago, balti-pie said: I know it’s all subjective an all, but Robbie bloody Williams? Taking aside my dislike for his music (and his smug grin) I just don’t think he’s old enough, legendary enough or storied enough for the legend slot. (Thought the same about Kylie too, to be honest) But she smashed it, and he would too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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