Black Rebel Motorcycle Club

V Festival (Staffs) 2004 review

By Guy Powell | Published: Thu 26th Aug 2004

V Festival (Staffs) 2004

Saturday 21st to Sunday 22nd August 2004
Weston Park, Staffordshire, TF11 8LE, England MAP
w/e with camping £98.50 & w/e no camping £82.50 (both sold out); each day £46.50

One of the highlights of the weekend was almost certainly going to be BRMC – known for their performances. They may have a name that makes about as much sense as certain recent political decisions – but that doesn’t detract from the sheer stage presence that they emit.

Walking on stage in a cool and casual fashion, one thing is clear – the Motorcycle Club plan on tearing it up more than a bunch of Hell’s Angels.

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club

To see a band that are in control of the crowd with such power is always impressive and as the set draws to a close with bassist Robert Turner playing whilst falling over in to the crowd you know that it’s been a fun forty-five minutes.

Nobody leaves BRMC feeling disappointed – most notably the fan that managed to catch the band’s tambourine during the set… certainly a more memorable souvenir than a drum stick or plectrum. One thing’s for sure – Starsailor and Massive Attack now have their work cut out for them to close tonight’s NME stage.
review by: Guy Powell

photos by: Phil Bull


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