The National

[Radiochicken]

Tues night at Ally Pally 🤢

[Walter Sobchak]

4 minutes ago, Radiochicken said:

Tues night at Ally Pally 🤢

bit crap that

[Hugh Jass II]

£55 for Ally Pally.

I’ll be there.

[Hugh Jass II]

Soccer Mommy supporting too, which is a bonus.

[FloorFiller]

2 minutes ago, Hugh Jass II said:

Soccer Mommy supporting too, which is a bonus.

Yeah that’s a steal for £55.

[nikkic]

2 hours ago, Hugh Jass II said:

Hammersmith 2017 was the one for me.

Was my fave ever gig until Kenny this year 

[nikkic]

14 minutes ago, Hugh Jass II said:

£55 for Ally Pally.

I’ll be there.

See you there pal

[fightoffyour]

2 hours ago, scatteredscreens said:

I mean I haven't seen them announced for any fests in europe so far, they kinda did them all last year.

They weren't going to be announced for any before they announced their own tour. And they weren't at Glastonbury at least.

They're also missing dates in many European countries so I can imagine festivals in France, summer outdoor shows in Italy, maybe even Poland (yeah right).

[charlierc]

Well, I ballsed up going to APE and had great memories of seeing them in Milan in 2018. So I'd be content to try for the LDN show. Not an Ally Pally fan, but can tolerate it if need be.

[scatteredscreens]

36 minutes ago, fightoffyour said:

They weren't going to be announced for any before they announced their own tour. And they weren't at Glastonbury at least.

They're also missing dates in many European countries so I can imagine festivals in France, summer outdoor shows in Italy, maybe even Poland (yeah right).

Yeah I reckon there could be a handful of European festivals but I was just saying they did all the usual suspects (BKS, Primavera, Porto) last year. Glastonbury maybe, but I reckon they're more likely for 2024 if they're still about.

[charlierc]

Tbf they've been announced for two US festivals, but that pair in Boston and California do slot into a free weekend they had in the first US leg.

Whether it translates into June/July festival spots in Europe, let alone an appearance on Worthy Farm, is another matter.

[fightoffyour]

10 minutes ago, charlierc said:

Tbf they've been announced for two US festivals, but that pair in Boston and California do slot into a free weekend they had in the first US leg.

Whether it translates into June/July festival spots in Europe, let alone an appearance on Worthy Farm, is another matter.

Only about a week ago

[ilovelanegan]

5 hours ago, Hugh Jass II said:

Hammersmith 2017 was the one for me.

Great gig. Think Brixton 2010 will always be my fave though - this setlist and the impromptu hug with with Matt B when he jumped into the crowd 🥰

[BlueDaze]

On 1/17/2023 at 1:52 PM, scatteredscreens said:

I don't think they'd bother with anything less than other headliner since in Europe and UK they can headline mid sized fests with ease. 

I really wish they didn't fuck up their last Glastonbury set as hard as they did. Hopefully they get invited back. 

I think it was just a real disappointment for the hard core fans as they were hoping it would pave the way to a future headline spot.... such a massive shame.

[FloorFiller]

7 hours ago, BlueDaze said:

I think it was just a real disappointment for the hard core fans as they were hoping it would pave the way to a future headline spot.... such a massive shame.

That was never realistically gonna happen. Pyramid sub was pretty ambitious for them anyway considering they don’t really have any big well known songs, and they probably would’ve faired better before Radiohead the night before rather than a crowd full of people waiting for Foo Fighters, but ah well. I doubt it’ll have any baring on them being invited back and reckon they’ll get that Other headline slot when it does happen.

[Superscally]

On 1/17/2023 at 1:52 PM, scatteredscreens said:

I don't think they'd bother with anything less than other headliner since in Europe and UK they can headline mid sized fests with ease. 

I really wish they didn't fuck up their last Glastonbury set as hard as they did. Hopefully they get invited back. 

Definite misconception there chap. 

[Hugh Jass II]

I love The National as much as anyone on here, but realistically they never were, and never are, going to headline Glastonbury.

[scatteredscreens]

29 minutes ago, Superscally said:

Definite misconception there chap. 

Not really. A lot of people were disappointed at the time afterwards, weird how everyone's opinions have changed over the years. They're one of my favourite bands but it was my least favourite time seeing them.

[mynameismatt]

Wonder what the reaction will be at Ally Pally when Taylor comes out for a couple? All done with the US tour, if she’s still living in London surely going to happen

Edited January 19, 2023 by mynameismatt

[1986]

The day the hypothetically headline Glastonbury is the day they move up to stadiums and charge £100+ a ticket.

Not headlining is fine with me.

[scatteredscreens]

The National have peaked, I think this album might get them some more fans via Swift and Bridgers but nothing drastic. They're in a comfortable position but they ain't headlining any mega big festivals. Least not in the UK or US.

[Hugh Jass II]

15 minutes ago, mynameismatt said:

Wonder what the reaction will be at Ally Pally when Taylor comes out for a couple? All done with the US tour, if she’s still living in London surely going to happen

Worries me already that the place is going to be full of Swifties waiting for it.

[Gacheezbo]

Love the new song, see ya’ll at the Ally Pally x

[gigpusher]

Are they too big realistically to headline John Peel. I think a set in the dark in a tent would be great for the vibe but I suspect they'd think it beneath them. 

[FloorFiller]

3 minutes ago, gigpusher said:

Are they too big realistically to headline John Peel. I think a set in the dark in a tent would be great for the vibe but I suspect they'd think it beneath them. 

Already did that in 2008 and they’re much bigger now than they were then. Think Other headliner is the only realistic next step for them right now.