Tartan Heart 2008

[bint]

Yeah my hairdressers sister overheard a conversation in a kebab shop in Bristol which seemed to point towards a fusion of Morrisey and Pete Docherty called the "Smithertines" who would also be playing.

Can't wait myself

[Paul ™]

If that is the case, then surely they wouldn't play lower than SFG or Waterboys?

Would be a far better choice of Saturday headliner IMO

[irons]

If that is the case, then surely they wouldn't play lower than SFG or Waterboys?

[Paul ™]

Perhaps.. maybe Waterboys last on in the tent, as someone mentioned in the Wonderstuff slot from 2 years ago.. and Idlewild on main stage?

[Kowalski]

Idlewild ain't on that CD of Scottish bands incidentally.

[irons]

Perhaps.. maybe Waterboys last on in the tent, as someone mentioned in the Wonderstuff slot from 2 years ago.. and Idlewild on main stage?

[Da_J_Doc-~]

Fair enough I accept your sceptisism but believe me or not they are getting announced next week, which, judging by some of the earlier posts on here should keep quite a few folk happy.

[perthperson]

2 posts 100% shite. Nae a good start

[netsounds]

Ok, not all missus go shopping.

Anyway just adding my thoughts to the subject here. Some people seem to want to be critical but don't like it when someone begs to differ. Sorry, next time I'll just agree with everyone. That would be far more interesting.

[Da_J_Doc-~]

Ok, not all missus go shopping.

Anyway just adding my thoughts to the subject here. Some people seem to want to be critical but don't like it when someone begs to differ. Sorry, next time I'll just agree with everyone. That would be far more interesting.

[saraha]

well this year has certainly caused a fair few pages of debate already

[Paul ™]

We will be missing Bella this year, spent tonight looking about for an alternative for August and have found Solfest which is looking very tempting.

Having been up to Bella the past 3 years, and having a great time each year I go.. I feel it is time for a change.

Never been to Solfest but hear alot of good stuff about it from people on here and reviews and sounds ideal for us -

• Great line up announced so far which appeals to us both

• Family friendly with kids/adults workshops

• Works out cheaper for us overall

• You can park your car next to your tent

• Allowed to take your own drink/food on site

• 24 hour licence

• Non commerical festival

So we will be getting our tickets on Monday

Probably return to Bella next year, but as they say.. a change is good

[saraha]

We will be missing Bella this year, spent tonight looking about for an alternative for August and have found Solfest which is looking very tempting.

Having been up to Bella the past 3 years, and having a great time each year I go.. I feel it is time for a change.

Never been to Solfest but hear alot of good stuff about it from people on here and reviews and sounds ideal for us -

• Great line up announced so far which appeals to us both

• Family friendly with kids/adults workshops

• Works out cheaper for us overall

• You can park your car next to your tent

• Allowed to take your own drink/food on site

• 24 hour licence

• Non commerical festival

So we will be getting our tickets on Monday

Probably return to Bella next year, but as they say.. a change is good

[Paul ™]

they have Supergrass don't

[saraha]

Yeah and Roisin Murphy, Alabama 3, Chas & Dave (yes Ben ), The Duke Spirit, Nizlopi and loads to be announced

Line up so far

[Da_J_Doc-~]

We will be missing Bella this year, spent tonight looking about for an alternative for August and have found Solfest which is looking very tempting.

Having been up to Bella the past 3 years, and having a great time each year I go.. I feel it is time for a change.

Never been to Solfest but hear alot of good stuff about it from people on here and reviews and sounds ideal for us -

• Great line up announced so far which appeals to us both

• Family friendly with kids/adults workshops

• Works out cheaper for us overall

• You can park your car next to your tent

• Allowed to take your own drink/food on site

• 24 hour licence

• Non commerical festival

So we will be getting our tickets on Monday

Probably return to Bella next year, but as they say.. a change is good

[thedementedpoppet]

I am wondering if I am the only one who is a little frustrated that the line up is dribbling out in this style. I would much prefer that the promoters act quickly and get the lineup out asap.

[somerled]

Paul,

Shame you are going to Englandshire to get crocheted instead of going to Bella.....I'll miss you mate..maybe we will see you at Loop?

Anyway, you better inform the Black Isle Brewery and who ever makes cider up there that you are not attending -- grrrr, they'll put the bloomin prices up too to compensate!

OK go to Solfest with my blessing, just dont come back with long hair calling everyone 'man'.... and going on about the trees and shit!

[smack]

Aw, Paul we'll miss you. Better find a suitable lieutenant to organise the e-fests camp (I know, I'm a (camper) van (wo) man but the tent-tastic need you!). My best mate's sis and family go to Solfest every year and love it - def. good for kids. Go see Misty's Big Adventure. They are fabulously unhinged - you'll hate them

Anyhoo, back to topic. For the Bellas I've been at, headliners have been: 2005 - The Proclaimers and Alabama 3, 2006 - Embrace and Echo & The Bunnymen, 2007 - Magic Numbers and James. 2008 is looking like Scouting for Girls and The Waterboys. Mixed bag: "bleurgh!", "meh", "uh?" and "yesssssssss".

Any Miss Marples know anyone else to keep us (understandably but depressingly - especially if you should be about 6 weeks from the Skye Festival ) fixating on the 2 acts announced?

x

[ben_cosmia]

Yeah and Roisin Murphy, Alabama 3, Chas & Dave (yes Ben ), The Duke Spirit, Nizlopi and loads to be announced

Line up so far

Edited April 3, 2008 by ben_cosmia

[Red Day]

Ok, not all missus go shopping.

Anyway just adding my thoughts to the subject here. Some people seem to want to be critical but don't like it when someone begs to differ. Sorry, next time I'll just agree with everyone. That would be far more interesting.

[netsounds]

No-one is asking you to agree but your first post could have been written by the promoters of the festival.

I don't WANT to be critical and if you look back at the very start of the thread you'll see that I (and lots of others) praised last years event to the hilt.

My problem this year is the strength of the headliner(s) which are very weak. You may be a SFG fan but they don't merit top billing at any festival. No problem with a big variety of bands but I do expect a half decent headliner

If they want to turn this into a pop festival then that's fine, just let me know before I buy tickets so I can make another choice.

I hope when the full line up is announced I'll be content with the bands on offer but if SFG is the calibre of band then it's my last Bella.

[Red Day]

I know everyone enjoyed Bella last year and I reckon they will this year. I'm not a SFG fan. I have seen them but not a fan. I'm probably a much a fan of them as you are

You can never tell . . . I am still kicking myself for getting carried away with the "let's go see Embrace on the main stage" a couple of years ago when I could have been watching the genius that is Stephen Fretwell. Bella is always full of surprises, you never know you may be pished on the Friday singing "she's so luverlyyyyyyyyyyy"

[Gowie]

Look at stupid Connect with its stupid good lineup. I hate them. I hate them. I hate them! Grinderman! Fecking Grinderman!

[ben_cosmia]

Look at stupid Connect with its stupid good lineup. I hate them. I hate them. I hate them! Grinderman! Fecking Grinderman!