BBC Coverage 2023

[ICESTONE]

4 minutes ago, Barry Fish said:

The problem with Country music is its often very patriotic USA stuff so a lot of it doesn't transition across well.  Its all not very diverse stuff - saying that though neither is Glastonbury.  99.9% of the crowd is white middle class.

This, the flag waving pro-gun pro-republican is abhorrent if you listen or read some of the lyrics, the jingoistic stuff is cringe a best, which is a shame as some superb musicians get lost in the bullshit.

[Rose-Colored Boy]

1 minute ago, ICESTONE said:

This, the flag waving pro-gun pro-republican is abhorrent if you listen or read some of the lyrics, the jingoistic stuff is cringe a best, which is a shame as some superb musicians get lost in the bullshit.

The modern stuff is nowhere near as bad, it’s very sanitised and commercially friendly these days 

[Benjsh]

2 minutes ago, Barry Fish said:

Not sure I would want to watch Hannah Montana personally 😛 

You've just listened to one of her songs tbf. They just covered a Millie song. 

[Punksnotdead]

8 minutes ago, ICESTONE said:

This, the flag waving pro-gun pro-republican is abhorrent if you listen or read some of the lyrics, the jingoistic stuff is cringe a best, which is a shame as some superb musicians get lost in the bullshit.

Think its safe to say that song (March March?) was not pro-gun / republican! Powerful stuff!

[Rose-Colored Boy]

3 minutes ago, Barry Fish said:

Not sure I would want to watch Hannah Montana personally 😛 

He Could Be The One > anything by Arctic Monkeys

[Andre91]

Nova Twins pulled a big crowd on the Other Stage and the energy looked great. They reacted better to them than the crowd at Download. Looked like a really fun set. 

[Punksnotdead]

That was absolutely phenomenal! Only Chvrches has topped that all weekend imo.

[Punksnotdead]

Looks like it's about to piss down judging by those clouds over the Pyramid!

[jannybruck]

Nova Twins were exceptional, amazing talent. Hope they're able to move up the billing in the future.

[Spindles]

1 minute ago, jannybruck said:

Nova Twins were exceptional, amazing talent. Hope they're able to move up the billing in the future.

Just watching them atm, absolutely delivering live.  With the improved sound at Other stage I bet it sounded immense in that field.

[prestonmike]

A fw clashes for me this morning, been watching the Big Moon who sound great, will have to catch up on others when they upload all the sets later

[Punksnotdead]

8 minutes ago, prestonmike said:

A fw clashes for me this morning, been watching the Big Moon who sound great, will have to catch up on others when they upload all the sets later

Watching The Big Moon now - very enjoyable.

[Lucy92]

I thoroughly enjoyed nova twins! Not sure how I haven’t heard of them before but they’re fab! 

[TapeRecorder]

Bcnr great as always

[Punksnotdead]

Who's going to be watching Yusuf/Cat? I'll probably tune in for a bit but I only know 2 songs: Matthew & Son - which I like, and Morning has broken - which I hate! I suspect I'll recognise some others as I'm old enough to have been around when he was at his peak.

I see the BBC are not showing him live on one of the main channels. Must be the first time in years for the legend spot?

[moz4pm]

Can't believe there's reviews that GNR was the worst ever headline set just 24 hours after Arctic Monkeys put the crowd and everyone at home to sleep. 

Sure Axl's voice could have been better but they rocked the stage and the crowd was having a blast.

[majormajormajor]

3 hours ago, K2SO said:

Miley 100% wouldn't seeing as she doesn't tour, and I don't think Springsteen would either.

Haha. You think his 2009 set was vastly different to what he played in Hyde Park the week after?

[prestonmike]

4 minutes ago, moz4pm said:

Can't believe there's reviews that GNR was the worst ever headline set just 24 hours after Arctic Monkeys put the crowd and everyone at home to sleep. 

Sure Axl's voice could have been better but they rocked the stage and the crowd was having a blast.

I hadn't seen any reviews, but just looked a couple up, shocked that the so called music experts gave Arctic Monkeys raving reviews then slated Guns n Roses, maybe they just don't want to upset their mate Alex, like with all things though, i tend to ignore a lot of reviews, you have to make your own mind up rather than listening to others opinions

[Calluna]

12 minutes ago, Punksnotdead said:

Who's going to be watching Yusuf/Cat? I'll probably tune in for a bit but I only know 2 songs: Matthew & Son - which I like, and Morning has broken - which I hate! I suspect I'll recognise some others as I'm old enough to have been around when he was at his peak.

I see the BBC are not showing him live on one of the main channels. Must be the first time in years for the legend spot?

Actually sounding quite good. Was just going to watch the first couple of songs but will probably stick around now.

[st dan]

The Teskey Brothers are sounding great. Perfect Sunday afternoon viewing. Josh’s voice really is superb 

Edited June 25, 2023 by st dan

[northernringo]

Yusuf / Cat Stevens sounding great

[Punksnotdead]

8 minutes ago, Calluna said:

Actually sounding quite good. Was just going to watch the first couple of songs but will probably stick around now.

Yeah, not bad at all - not sure I can watch 1hr 15 minutes of it though!

[WhoOdyssey]

1 hour ago, Benjsh said:

You're in for a treat. 

Shame country music doesn't get the exposure over here it deserves.

It’s definitely getting bigger over here. Luke Combs is playing the O2 Arena 3 times later this year! And he had a few singles chart this year too over here, as did Morgan Wallen.

[trust1878]

I'm surprised Cat Stevens was booked considering his comments on Salman Rushdie but hey, I suppose most people care about the music only.

Edited June 25, 2023 by trust1878

[Punksnotdead]

Ugh! Morning has broken - I was enjoying him until that! We used to have to sing that in Sunday school & I hated Sunday school! Brings back bad memories!