BST 2025

[charlierc]

23 hours ago, NorthernSoul52 said:

As weird as it may sound, I've been wondering if he could eschew some stadiums as club venues.

 

Wembley has no affiliation, bar that brief period where Spurs were there.

 

It may seem silly, but I do wonder.

I get what you mean, given how much the identity he's pursuing got wrapped up in football tribalism, but you'd think the prestige of doing a huge London stadium show would outweigh that.

 

... either that or he ends booking the non-football venue Twickenham aka London's most out of the way stadium gig venue possible to book.

[Dales]

22 hours ago, MK1 said:

What about E.L.O. for this? I expect some tourdates from them anytime soon for UK/Europe..

 

They seem the sort of act that they would go for if active. Have they ever played before?

[charlierc]

7 minutes ago, Dales said:

 

They seem the sort of act that they would go for if active. Have they ever played before?

Thought they had but apparently not.

[judyblue110]

6 minutes ago, charlierc said:

Thought they had but apparently not.

 

They did BBC Radio 2 in Hyde Park, that was Jeff Lynne's big return after Chris Evans started campaigning for it.

[charlierc]

2 minutes ago, judyblue110 said:

 

They did BBC Radio 2 in Hyde Park, that was Jeff Lynne's big return after Chris Evans started campaigning for it.

Ah I must've missed that one. Although same venue but before BST Hyde Park became a thing, if I'm not mistaken.

[NorthernSoul52]

I think it was indeed. ELO seems a very strong contender to me. Cannot believe they wouldn't have a crack at it, especially with it being the last time.

[gfa]

On 10/19/2024 at 11:22 AM, NorthernSoul52 said:

As weird as it may sound, I've been wondering if he could eschew some stadiums as club venues.

 

Wembley has no affiliation, bar that brief period where Spurs were there.

 

It may seem silly, but I do wonder.

 

9 hours ago, charlierc said:

I get what you mean, given how much the identity he's pursuing got wrapped up in football tribalism, but you'd think the prestige of doing a huge London stadium show would outweigh that.

 

... either that or he ends booking the non-football venue Twickenham aka London's most out of the way stadium gig venue possible to book.

he apparently doesn't actually care that much and is using it a lot for marketing

 

Could easily just play at the emirates or wherever, really don't think anyone would bat an eyelid

[Chapple12345]

https://www.thetimes.com/article/be7785ed-674e-424f-a315-de257f53c328?shareToken=55055d063ce4af4efaa0e2ca15330b43

Looks as if ELO are set to be confirmed this week 

[GrumpyRaver]

8 hours ago, Chapple12345 said:

https://www.thetimes.com/article/be7785ed-674e-424f-a315-de257f53c328?shareToken=55055d063ce4af4efaa0e2ca15330b43

Looks as if ELO are set to be confirmed this week 

Will be confirmed at 9.

 

[NorthernSoul52]

Jumped the gun a bit with that piece, but hey ho. 

 

First cat out of the bag! 

[NorthernSoul52]

[RaphPH]

Do we think Alanis for this? 

[SkipjackUK]

AMEX presale open now

 

 

[Mcbatesman]

looks like i'll be going from 2000 trees to hyde park then 😅

[Dales]

On 10/19/2024 at 1:31 PM, MK1 said:

What about E.L.O. for this? I expect some tourdates from them anytime soon for UK/Europe..

 

Good call 👍

[MK1]

2 hours ago, RaphPH said:

Do we think Alanis for this? 

Possible yes, perhaps Glastonbury for her?

[NorthernSoul52]

I'd expect they'll try and shift BST first before adding the dates. Hell, if demand is there, they may do two at BST - though I doubt it.

 

Get this one on the market, then add half-a-dozen arenas - Manchester, Birmingham (x2), Glasgow, Cardiff and Newcastle, probably - over the fortnight beforehand.

[jackiow]

Wonder if Joni Mitchell would ever bring one of her Joni Jams to Hyde Park as a European exclusive? 

[NorthernSoul52]

Does she even come across the pond these days?

[vvmax]

What are we thinking for ELO support acts? 

[MK1]

1 hour ago, vvmax said:

What are we thinking for ELO support acts? 

Simple Minds Texas ??

[bingobear]

11 hours ago, Mcbatesman said:

looks like i'll be going from 2000 trees to hyde park then 😅

also planning this trip

[NorthernSoul52]

The Feeling lower down the bill, absolutely. 

 

Scouting for Girls too. 

[Chazwozza]

What's the deal with the pre-sale? I signed up for it, joined the queue just after 10:00 only to find that there were not enough tickets, in other words they'd sold out...   Will they release more in the pre-sale (which goes on for another 2 days), does anyone know?

[gfa]

12 minutes ago, Chazwozza said:

What's the deal with the pre-sale? I signed up for it, joined the queue just after 10:00 only to find that there were not enough tickets, in other words they'd sold out...   Will they release more in the pre-sale (which goes on for another 2 days), does anyone know?

Try other presales - american express usually have some tickets so maybe get someone you know with a card to grab some for you?