Victorious Festival 2023 Discussion

[NorthernSoul52]

Remember more than a few summers ago, Annie Mac felt practically inescapable. If there was a stage in a field or a town square, she'd be there.

[retrokev]

10 hours ago, Jack01825 said:

Sunday TBC --- Wetleg?

 

hear me out, they are currently one of the hottest bands in the UK and they dont seem to be anywhere else this year really

They fit the vicky genre and demographic and they are a local band (isle of white)

 

just a thought

at iow and to small to headline off one album

[NorthernSoul52]

Not to rain on the parade of new bands, and not even wading into the "industry plant" conversation that sprung up around them...

Saw Wet Leg on the Lytham bill with The Stokes last year, on what ultimately felt like a day of underachieving live prowess. Just couldn't get them at all.

[WhatADin]

1 hour ago, NorthernSoul52 said:

Not to rain on the parade of new bands, and not even wading into the "industry plant" conversation that sprung up around them...

Saw Wet Leg on the Lytham bill with The Stokes last year, on what ultimately felt like a day of underachieving live prowess. Just couldn't get them at all.

Like, I like them. And I'll always be a fan of Isle of Wight bands getting some recognition. However, I can't seem to understand why nobody can hear that they aren't just a repackaged, slightly emo sounding CSS. There's nothing new or innovative about them. 

[s30foster]

Lots of crossover acts with Victorious and Big Feastival which takes place on same weekend. 

Their headliners are Sigrid, Tom Grennan and Blossoms.

Joining them is Vaccines, Rick Astley, Example, Hot Chip DJ Set, Faithless DJ Set, Mel C, Freya Ridings, Katy B, Baby Queen, Alice Merton, New Hope Club, Cuban Brothers, Duke and more. 

Wondering whether we'll get Tom Grennan and or Rick Astley.

[kelstar]

1 hour ago, s30foster said:

Lots of crossover acts with Victorious and Big Feastival which takes place on same weekend. 

Their headliners are Sigrid, Tom Grennan and Blossoms.

Joining them is Vaccines, Rick Astley, Example, Hot Chip DJ Set, Faithless DJ Set, Mel C, Freya Ridings, Katy B, Baby Queen, Alice Merton, New Hope Club, Cuban Brothers, Duke and more. 

Wondering whether we'll get Tom Grennan and or Rick Astley.

I've been wondering if Tom Grennan would do festivals, as he was promoting his new album on Sunday Brunch recently. He has a tour soon, but nothing over summer so far.

 

Edited February 17, 2023 by kelstar

[Hirstys 12th Pint]

2 hours ago, kelstar said:

I've been wondering if Tom Grennan would do festivals, as he was promoting his new album on Sunday Brunch recently. He has a tour soon, but nothing over summer so far.

 

Tom Grennan has sold out.  Was excellent but now more of a light entertainment TV personality. 

[Metal Monkey]

On 2/13/2023 at 4:30 PM, kelstar said:

Think they are doing a Park and ride service this year, judging by the website. Being a Portsmouth local, I can imagine it be the Park and ride in Tipner (Access is via the M275) or they will use Lakeside North Harbour, although that may not be available friday as its offices/business park, but it is a good 20-30mins bus ride via motorway from festival site.  But I might be wrong. 

It's normally Lakeside, I've used it on previous years. It's easier getting the bus in from there than driving into town when it's on, just a big queue coming home. 

[DomDom1984]

Think I'll replace "sold out" there with "decided to try and use his talent to make good money".

[Jack01825]

7 minutes ago, DomDom1984 said:

Think I'll replace "sold out" there with "decided to try and use his talent to make good money".

I have seen him live and he is pretty dire, hopefully he stays well away

[DomDom1984]

I don't hold much of an opinion on him either way. I do have an opinion on folk who complain about "sell outs" though.

[NorthernSoul52]

9 hours ago, WhatADin said:

Like, I like them. And I'll always be a fan of Isle of Wight bands getting some recognition. However, I can't seem to understand why nobody can hear that they aren't just a repackaged, slightly emo sounding CSS. There's nothing new or innovative about them. 

This might sum it up best. All power to their success, but just not doing it for me.

8 hours ago, s30foster said:

Wondering whether we'll get Tom Grennan and or Rick Astley.

Rick Astley has been dynamite fun every time I've seen him, so that would be a win.

[Jack01825]

On The Beach Brighton teasing for 30th July , day after royal blood.

Alot of people saying Noel, if this is the case then would it not be geogrpahically too close for pommy to also have him?

[DomDom1984]

If it's Noel, I might just have a very early night before heading home.

Edited February 20, 2023 by DomDom1984

[sisco]

2 hours ago, Jack01825 said:

On The Beach Brighton teasing for 30th July , day after royal blood.

Alot of people saying Noel, if this is the case then would it not be geogrpahically too close for pommy to also have him?

Can’t see it being him with that weird Ireland show being announced and then pulled randomly 

[atomised]

can't see him doing Brighton and Portsmouth within a month of each other 

[Jack01825]

53 minutes ago, atomised said:

can't see him doing Brighton and Portsmouth within a month of each other 

This is what I thought , thats if it is him being announced in brighton later today

[kelstar]

This is on Noel's Website, Manchester on the Friday, and still Dublin, but to be confirmed on the Sunday. 

[atomised]

31 minutes ago, Jack01825 said:

This is what I thought , thats if it is him being announced in brighton later today

the hints seemed to point in that direction

[Mr Carbohydrate]

On 2/16/2023 at 2:00 PM, kelstar said:

https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/people/victorious-festival-2023-13-artists-who-could-headline-on-sunday-as-one-vacancy-remains-in-festival-line-up-4029908

 

I don’t think any of those listed in this article are likely.

I still think we’re missing some pre 90s established legend! Look at past line ups and have had the likes of Weller, Echo and the Bunnymen, The Specials, Madness, Nile Rodgers, New Order and the one and only Ray Davies!!

I mean Weller could quite easily come back again, no? It’s been a few years.  There are others knocking about this year like

* The Who

* Van Morrison 

* Duran Duran 

* Tom Jones

Or going back to the 90s I see Placebo are out on tour too.  

[retrokev]

still holding out for Noel or Liam or ver big guitar band

[gfa]

Just now, retrokev said:

still holding out for Noel or Liam or ver big guitar band

liam is a uk exclusive at boardmasters

[retrokev]

5 minutes ago, gfa said:

liam is a uk exclusive at boardmasters

yeah i know ,just didnt want to upset the liam lovers,wanting noel

[Mr Carbohydrate]

38 minutes ago, retrokev said:

yeah i know ,just didnt want to upset the liam lovers,wanting noel

I’d sooner see Liam than Noel but can’t see either playing.  I’d happily take Ashcroft, just think they must have an older act up their sleeve too.  

[sisco]

Noel, Vaccines, The Coral and Gaz Coombes at her on the beach thing