Apparently £45 upwards but I've also signed up as a South Bank centre member to get access to presale which was £60. A bit pricey but myself and two mates will split this cost so could be worse (you can buy up to 4 tickets per member)
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[Music] The Live Music thread
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Apparently £45 upwards but I've also signed up as a South Bank centre member to get access to presale which was £60. A bit pricey but myself and two mates will split this cost so could be worse (you can buy up to 4 tickets per member)
spring hall convert
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Geeee. I'll take Kevin Shields at his word and trust we have a new MBV record and tour before long!
What could possibly go wrong?
spring hall convert
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It would have done if Bradford had listened to the in-house tech instead of being a prima donna rockstar.* That show should have been perfect for them.
They've always been brilliant at the Concorde in the past tbf.
*Allegedly.
Haha - see you in about 2036 when it gets released then.
spring hall convert
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Any time before 2030 and I'm laughing really.
Just checked and it's £25 upwards for MBV so not too bad
spring hall convert
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Ooooooh. Thanks for that!
Thanks you two. I’m looking forward to seeing them live; it’s at my favorite venue over here as well.
redoubtable seagull
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The £25 tickets will probably be at the back of the balcony. £65 for a top price is hefty!
CorgiRegisteredFriend
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Several hours of Fall and Fall related music. Nothing else.
Like yourself, I've been to pretty much every Great Escape since the beginning. For me it's still the absolute highlight of gig going in Brighton every year. For 3 days the music industry comes to our doorstep. There are lots of other new music festivals, but very few have such a volume of international acts. Obviously over the last 10 years the sound of the acts playing has shifted - there are many more grime/rap artists but that just reflects what people are listening to.
Tickets are still tremendous value if you are willing to invest time in listening to all the artists beforehand and put a plan together. By doing that I've managed to always see everyone I wanted to and kept the quality bar high. I know a disciplined approach like that is not everyone's idea of 'fun', but it's meant I've seen acts like London Grammar, Daughter, Sigrid, Alabama Shakes, Julia Jacklin, Ben Howard, etc. in tiny venues.
I've just not seen the festival change from being some high pursuit to a money grabbing business as you describe. It's the same as it always was - a new music festival where you run around the city at 30 min intervals!
CorgiRegisteredFriend
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It’s that running around town and planning an agenda that adds to the enjoyment. Plus it’s festival time and everywhere is buzzing. I expect I’ll end up going- they did announce some more acts a week or so ago and a few more bands that could potentially be worth a look.
pearl
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Goat Girl at The Haunt 21st April
spring hall convert
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Mark Riley approved and first British signing to Castle Face records (John Dwyer from Oh Sees label) Duds at The Albert tonight. Long sold out.
Spotify link for the album below. They're like a post-punk Magic Band.
https://open.spotify.com/album/60ZTjrrFVzlrf3e3YXJFlR
Spotify link for the album below. They're like a post-punk Magic Band.
https://open.spotify.com/album/60ZTjrrFVzlrf3e3YXJFlR
I can add Andy Scott and possibly Thom Yorke to my expanding 2018 gig list. I say possibly as I have a ticket but it clashes with Stockholm marathon. Decisions decisions.
Also, saw Men of Moon last Saturday. Couple of young Scottish guys channeling kraut stuff. They really floated my boat
spring hall convert
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At this with Demdike Stare? https://www.residentadvisor.net/events/1077278
https://vimeo.com/17764352
Gnarly.
Hotchilidog
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Saw them at The Great Escape two years ago, very good I thought .