glast0gal Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 I think the conversation re typecast/predictable bookings links in with the ongoing conversation about long-time Glasto goers vs one off bucket list types. I would go as far as saying that I don’t think the bucket list-ification of the festival would help any meaningful long term evolution of the festival and its offer to those who attend it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 1 hour ago, Barneym said: I think there has been a massive shift that older/novelty (I know someone is going to disagree with this categorisation) have become far more popular over the years probably with a slight shift in the demographic of people going as so many people want the one off Glastonbury experience, so I do think it will be rammed, I thankfully will be nowhere near 2015 - which seems to be when Lulu last surfaced - had various other older heritage acts drawing reasonable crowds on the bigger stages - Lionel, Burt Bacharach, Patti Smith, Mavis Staples etc so I'd not really agree that there's been a shift. That said, if you were to posit that 2024 is looking so threadbare that Lulu will actually become a big attraction because there's f**k all else on then I'd probably agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Beerqueen Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 3 hours ago, FakeEmpire said: Well we've just had the rumour that the evil Lulu is playing there so you're out of luck. Ooh is she evil? Just googled and I see she was a Thatcherite - never knew that. I could see myself enjoying a round of Shout but probably not enough to ensure a space in the tent if there's going to be loads of people vying to get in there. 2 hours ago, Gnomicide said: The big Avalon question is who is getting the Hobo slot? I wouldn't be surprised to see Doonicans back it they want to stick with the comedy music act to get things going. Are the Hobos definitely out? I thought they were taking a break after Glasto last year but didn't know it was going to continue through this year's festival. Would personally love the Doonis at some point over the festival. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 1 minute ago, Beerqueen said: Ooh is she evil? Just googled and I see she was a Thatcherite - never knew that. I could see myself enjoying a round of Shout but probably not enough to ensure a space in the tent if there's going to be loads of people vying to get in there. Are the Hobos definitely out? I thought they were taking a break after Glasto last year but didn't know it was going to continue through this year's festival. Would personally love the Doonis at some point over the festival. thought they called it a day completely ? I still cling to a faint hope they might do one offs for this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerqueen Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 4 minutes ago, Crazyfool01 said: thought they called it a day completely ? I still cling to a faint hope they might do one offs for this Their facebook page just says "OK. We're taking some time off for a bit while stuff gets dealt with." That was in August last year. 🤷♂️ Hope they're back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barneym Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 25 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said: 2015 - which seems to be when Lulu last surfaced - had various other older heritage acts drawing reasonable crowds on the bigger stages - Lionel, Burt Bacharach, Patti Smith, Mavis Staples etc so I'd not really agree that there's been a shift. That said, if you were to posit that 2024 is looking so threadbare that Lulu will actually become a big attraction because there's f**k all else on then I'd probably agree. Ha you might be right. I do think there has been a small shift since my first one in 2013 over the years but I have nothing against it, if you get a ticket do Glastonbury however you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 Just now, Beerqueen said: Their facebook page just says "OK. We're taking some time off for a bit while stuff gets dealt with." That was in August last year. 🤷♂️ Hope they're back. yeah absolutely I think ive been to see them opening possibly 10 X , such a great opener for me , and yeah its cheesy with the same jokes but brings a smile every time especially if you take newbies along with no expectation like I did last year 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfa Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 5 hours ago, Supernintendo Chalmers said: End of April 5 hours ago, sisco said: Yep and Avalon next week sounding very confident chaps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakdown Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 23 hours ago, Acid_Haze said: Think Scouting for Girls might do Avalon this year, they're touring at the moment, and they've done it before. Feel like their Acoustic set was pretty well attended in '22 and that's a much a larger tent - even they might be too big for Avalon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acid_Haze Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 7 minutes ago, oakdown said: Feel like their Acoustic set was pretty well attended in '22 and that's a much a larger tent - even they might be too big for Avalon? They don't seem to be playing big venues at the moment on their tour so expect they're about the size to be a 'big' Avalon act, they'll get a big crowd but won't get the whole area shut off like Sugababes/McFly did in 22. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Peeps Posted April 12 Report Share Posted April 12 Acoustic 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooner1990 Posted April 12 Report Share Posted April 12 That's my Saturday night headliner sorted then 😄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice hymer Posted April 12 Report Share Posted April 12 I think that's possibly the best Acoustic line up I've ever seen - absolutely solid 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernintendo Chalmers Posted April 12 Report Share Posted April 12 Is that Maximus Decimus Meridius on the Saturday? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John the Moth Posted April 12 Report Share Posted April 12 20 minutes ago, gooner1990 said: That's my Saturday night headliner sorted then 😄 My first thought too 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexR Posted April 12 Report Share Posted April 12 Albert Lee is a little bit surprising, great classic country guitarist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerqueen Posted April 12 Report Share Posted April 12 1 minute ago, AlexR said: Albert Lee is a little bit surprising, great classic country guitarist Yeah I might well try to catch him. And the Manfreds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Pythagoras Posted April 12 Report Share Posted April 12 Forgotten what the score is now - is it usually one announcement a week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spindles Posted April 12 Report Share Posted April 12 1 minute ago, Monty Pythagoras said: Forgotten what the score is now - is it usually one announcement a week? I've got a feeling we'll be seeing an announcement each Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Pythagoras Posted April 12 Report Share Posted April 12 5 minutes ago, Spindles said: I've got a feeling we'll be seeing an announcement each Friday. There is no pattern! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glimmers_of_hope Posted April 12 Report Share Posted April 12 29 minutes ago, AlexR said: Albert Lee is a little bit surprising, great classic country guitarist Yeah Albert Lee is great and a fantastic guitarist (if you are into that sort of thing). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acid_Haze Posted April 12 Report Share Posted April 12 21 minutes ago, Monty Pythagoras said: Forgotten what the score is now - is it usually one announcement a week? Yeah will probably be just one next week because of the resale, but after that there are enough areas to make about 2-3 announcements a week on average until the full lineup end of May/early June. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ben7amin_ Posted April 12 Report Share Posted April 12 Silver Hayes was described to me as being this week. We will see if that happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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