2013/ the future of soni?

[eFestivals]

In fact haven't they toured in recent-ish years (so maybe as much as 15 ago) with some random as singer?

gawd I'm getting old, longer than that ago, over 20 years.

You mean the 8 years that Deep Purple went on hiatus for.

and according to wiki, that makes it 15 years since back then that Gillan's not been a member for.

[Black_Crow]

and the years they were fronted by whatshisface.

In fact haven't they toured in recent-ish years (so maybe as much as 15 ago) with some random as singer?

There was a time I'd have paid a fortune to see them. Now I just think meh.

[roadrunner66]

All this delay regarding the announcement of a KISS tour date in the UK and the wait for the first names for Sonisphere seems like Deja Vu.

That theory that KISS can't headline a festival is very beautiful and all but the truth is that there aren't many bands that can fit a festival like Sonisphere and there's even less on the road. If KISS can headline European festival in countries with half of the population of the city of London, I'm sure they are a good fit for a festival like Sonisphere.

I also can see Aerosmith there as they will announce the first Europeans dates later this week and some of them will be festivals.

[biffoire]

All this delay regarding the announcement of a KISS tour date in the UK and the wait for the first names for Sonisphere seems like Deja Vu.

That theory that KISS can't headline a festival is very beautiful and all but the truth is that there aren't many bands that can fit a festival like Sonisphere and there's even less on the road. If KISS can headline European festival in countries with half of the population of the city of London, I'm sure they are a good fit for a festival like Sonisphere.

I also can see Aerosmith there as they will announce the first Europeans dates later this week and some of them will be festivals.

[roadrunner66]

I think you will be able to find those festivals if you google it.

Norway Population: 5,033,675 (1 festival)

Austria Population: 8,414,638 (1 festival)

Sweden Population: 9,540,065 (1 festival and 1 stadium)

London Metro Population: 13,709,000

I think you can get the picture.

[biffoire]

I said what were the festivals? I mean Machine head can headline Bloodstock, doesn't mean they're big enough to headline Download.

[eFestivals]

I think you can get the picture.

that only proves the population part of things tho, not whether KISS are able to sell shows at the same rate in each country.

I'd say that last year's Soni got to show KISS's UK selling power. I'd also say they'd be exceedingly brave promoters to offer up the same band this year.

[biffoire]

that only proves the population part of things tho, not whether KISS are able to sell shows at the same rate in each country.

I'd say that last year's Soni got to show KISS's UK selling power. I'd also say they'd be exceedingly brave promoters to offer up the same band this year.

[Justiceforcedave]

This is it. All things being even, KISS can sell well in those places. However, those festivals are probably smaller and don't have to compete with Maiden, Rammstein and Slipknot 100 miles up the road 2 weeks later.

So yeah, the UK scene is very different to europe.

[biffoire]

Doesn't mean they won't get booked though. Soni's got to take what it can get methinks.

Edited December 20, 2012 by biffoire

[Justiceforcedave]

I said that about last years line up and was told the acts booked were all booked on account of how many tix they'd sell. And not because soni were left with slim pickings.

But yeah. I get the impression that while dl are announcing ahead of soni. Soni are left with whats left which might not be alot.

Either way. I dont see an announcement this side of xmas. That sleigh has flown...

But yeah, could they headline? Yes. Are they a good choice as a headliner? Will they shift tickets?

[devilman]

It ain't. It's fucked. I read it on here somewhere. I really wish it wasn't because I'm a shoe in if it goes ahead. At least until I spend my July fest money on Werchter RSN. Hurry up c**ts!!!

[mrtourette]

Yeah I was hoping this might provide an alternative to Reading for me next year, will probably look abroad now as well.

[biffoire]

All this delay regarding the announcement of a KISS tour date in the UK and the wait for the first names for Sonisphere seems like Deja Vu.

That theory that KISS can't headline a festival is very beautiful and all but the truth is that there aren't many bands that can fit a festival like Sonisphere and there's even less on the road. If KISS can headline European festival in countries with half of the population of the city of London, I'm sure they are a good fit for a festival like Sonisphere.

I also can see Aerosmith there as they will announce the first Europeans dates later this week and some of them will be festivals.

[jump]

It's also not just about how many tixs a band can shift, it's also about if the band can fit in with the fest. Adam Lambert (with Queen) sold more tixs in a quicker time for their own show than Soni managed to do altogether.

[GRichards23]

Sonisphere is not on for next year. Been confirmed

[thetime]

Sonisphere is not on for next year. Been confirmed

[jump]

Team Sonisphere is sad to say that it has now been confirmed that Sonisphere UK will take a year off in 2013. The three Sonisphere Festivals to date at Knebworth in 2009/2010/2011 set a very high standard and indeed 2011 was voted the bes...t festival line up by The UK Festival Awards. We think it is really important that the event only runs when it has a line up that sets it apart from the competition whilst also carrying a ticket price that allows us to offer real value for money to the music fans. We were hoping to do that in 2013 but unfortunately it wasn't possible to fulfil both aims with the principle problem of there being a lack of available headliners of the calibre of previous festivals at Knebworth. We made offers to over a dozen major artists but for various reasons none of these offers lead to securing a strong bill. The good news is that the Sonispheres in Amneville, France and Milan, Italy are already on sale and UK fans who fancy jumping on a budget airline and seeing the mighty Iron Maiden at Sonisphere festivals in sunnier climates can buy tickets via http://www.Sonispherefestivals.com/ in pounds sterling. Watch out for more Sonsiphere European news to be announced early 2013 Team Sonisphere

[Justiceforcedave]

Team Sonisphere is sad to say that it has now been confirmed that Sonisphere UK will take a year off in 2013. The three Sonisphere Festivals to date at Knebworth in 2009/2010/2011 set a very high standard and indeed 2011 was voted the bes...t festival line up by The UK Festival Awards. We think it is really important that the event only runs when it has a line up that sets it apart from the competition whilst also carrying a ticket price that allows us to offer real value for money to the music fans. We were hoping to do that in 2013 but unfortunately it wasn't possible to fulfil both aims with the principle problem of there being a lack of available headliners of the calibre of previous festivals at Knebworth. We made offers to over a dozen major artists but for various reasons none of these offers lead to securing a strong bill. The good news is that the Sonispheres in Amneville, France and Milan, Italy are already on sale and UK fans who fancy jumping on a budget airline and seeing the mighty Iron Maiden at Sonisphere festivals in sunnier climates can buy tickets via http://www.Sonispherefestivals.com/ in pounds sterling. Watch out for more Sonsiphere European news to be announced early 2013 Team Sonisphere

[Justiceforcedave]

I saw a good example first hand of how a bands popularity can be vastly different from one place to another.

Metallica sold out DL playing the black album in June. In July played their own festival and barely shifted 40K over 2 days.

Tickets for the Atlantic City shows were going for next to nothing.

[Justiceforcedave]

...bye bye Sonisphere forum?

[GuitarManDan15]

can't wait to see what rubbish black_crow and the other soni fanboys come up with

[jump]

...bye bye Sonisphere forum?

[LondonTom]

That's a shame! I would have liked to seen it come back with a slight indie slant, as other UK festivals seem to be heading towards electro pop more and more.

[zahidf]

I guess the lack of Maiden for the UK screwed them up.

2 years off makes it unlikely to come back IMO