West Holts

[eFestivals]

Anyone think there's a chance Lauryn Hill could make an appearance? She appears to be doing the circuit.....

possibly, tho given the taxes she owes I'd guess she'll only be chasing the big pay-days.

[eFestivals]

Meanwhile, there's an massive act that's available that would be real glam for West Holts on Saturday night's alright (for fighting dancing).

Now, that might sound like it runs the risk of getting a bigger crowd than Prince, but....

If the rumours are true, there's also a massive draw on the Other stage, which would help split the crowds in all directions.

Could be.

Edited February 20, 2014 by eFestivals

[CaledonianGonzo]

I thought Elton was elsewhere on the Saturday.....(?)

[Avalon_Fields]

I thought Elton was elsewhere on the Saturday.....(?)

Sir Elton John In a Concert for Sportsaid Stoke Park Country Club, Buckinghamshire,

Sat 28 Jun 2014, 17:00

[eFestivals]

I thought Elton was elsewhere on the Saturday.....(?)

damn, missed spotting that date.

[theboytaff]

Meanwhile, there's an massive act that's available that would be real glam for West Holts on Saturday night's alright (for fighting dancing).

Now, that might sound like it runs the risk of getting a bigger crowd than Prince, but....

If the rumours are true, there's also a massive draw on the Other stage, which would help split the crowds in all directions.

Could be.

Well that is going to have my head pickled all day now.....thanks Neil

[FloorFiller]

Elton John, on West Holts? hahaha come on now. that was never a possibility

[5co77ie]

Sir Elton John In a Concert for Sportsaid Stoke Park Country Club, Buckinghamshire,

Sat 28 Jun 2014, 17:00

5pm? that's an early show

[eFestivals]

Elton John, on West Holts? hahaha come on now. that was never a possibility

I wasn't thinking west holts for him until I was reminded of the 'glam up' thing that West Holts put on facebook.

If Metallica were on the other stage at the same time, then I reckon its something that would have worked (tho it can't, cos he's not free on the Saturday).

[eFestivals]

5pm? that's an early show

that'll be gates tho, surely? Unless it's a show that's going to finish very early.

[russycarps]

it says its a gig for sports relief, so I expect it'll be loads of acts doing short sets, maybe?

[FloorFiller]

i suppose if put up against Prince AND Metallica it wouldn't be as bad, but still… "hey, remember how i said i've got three of the biggest acts who've yet to play? well, i'm sticking them all on at the same time. fuck you festival goers"

[CaledonianGonzo]

Elton as West Holts headliner on the Friday would be a fairly surreal start to the weekend, but as pipe dreams go I've encountered worse.

[FloorFiller]

Elton as West Holts headliner on the Friday would be a fairly surreal start to the weekend, but as pipe dreams go I've encountered worse.

surely he'd rinse Arcade Fire's crowd though. they're arguably already at a risk of having a pretty small crowd. stick an act on who could probably headline the festival himself up against them and they're fucked

[eFestivals]

it says its a gig for sports relief, so I expect it'll be loads of acts doing short sets, maybe?

I've just found out that the show is scheduled to finish at 9.30pm. That makes Glasto just about doable with the timings on the same day, tho I don't think it's really likely.

Then again, of all the bigger acts in the world, Elton is the one who I think would be the most likely to do that sort of thing.

[eFestivals]

that date doesn't show on his own website for some reason.

an awful lot of his shows don't get listed, as they're 'private shows' rather than 'tour dates'.

[Wooderson]

Elton playing two gigs in 5 hours? Mhmm.

[eFestivals]

Elton playing two gigs in 5 hours? Mhmm.

I think I've got a contact who will know for certain whether that's some4thing Elton would ever consider doing. If/when I hear back from him I'll let you know what he says.

[GlastoSimon]

surely he'd rinse Arcade Fire's crowd though. they're arguably already at a risk of having a pretty small crowd. stick an act on who could probably headline the festival himself up against them and they're fucked

If it takes the 'pyramid dwellers' away then bring on the Elton. Don't think Arcade Fire's crowd would suffer greatly, they'll attract a decent size crowd in their own right. All that will change is a number who would have gone to see them because they're headlining the Pyramid will instead see Elton. Which is no bad thing

[dentalplan]

Meanwhile, there's an massive act that's available that would be real glam for West Holts on Saturday night's alright (for fighting dancing).

Now, that might sound like it runs the risk of getting a bigger crowd than Prince, but....

If the rumours are true, there's also a massive draw on the Other stage, which would help split the crowds in all directions.

Could be.

I know this is the West Holts thread but who is the massive draw rumoured for the Other Stage?

[tommyds]

I know this is the West Holts thread but who is the massive draw rumoured for the Other Stage?

I assume he's talking about Metallica

[dentalplan]

I assume he's talking about Metallica

Ah right, of course. I thought he was on about Friday but I imagined that.

[LondonTom]

i suppose if put up against Prince AND Metallica it wouldn't be as bad, but still… "hey, remember how i said i've got three of the biggest acts who've yet to play? well, i'm sticking them all on at the same time. fuck you festival goers"

Something that ridiculous could only work at Glastonbury

Interesting thought! If it happened would probs sway me to a bit of Metallica then Elton John

[The Nal]

Yearly shout for William Elliot Whitmore.

[Roonwilldo]

I have no idea of what the rest of their output is like or what they are like live but ...

...fell in love with this song having heard it at the weekend and they are in Switzerland on 27 June ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcK83vwRKTM

Edited March 12, 2014 by Roonwilldo