Wide Awake 2022

[balthazarstarbuck]

It’s back. Going back to May next year. Only £30 to start with:

https://wideawakelondon.co.uk/

[axel75]

Ticket bought, in the hope that Comet Is Coming might be on the lineup.
Although for £30 cant really complain even if they aren't.

[Dancers Stand Very Still]

I've got my Early Bird again. Gutted that it got moved to clash with EotR this year and I had to sell. Intrigued by the line-up as I doubt they can match this year, but I trust the organisers that it'll still be great.

[lessthanwill1]

On a Saturday this time which is ideal

[Tuna]

Few days before Primavera so expecting a good amount of crossover. Presumably lots of overseas bands too as they were understandably UK heavy this year.

From that weekend, realistically, we could maybe expect: Bikini Kill, Parquet Courts, Otoboke Beaver, Tropical Fuck Storm, Sons of Kemet... (Yo La Tengo/Beach House/Slowdive as a big name if I'm being super hopeful)

Got my tix.

[lessthanwill1]

I’d love a few big name international acts like the ones mentioned above (Bikini Kill would be the dream). 

However, I hope they continue to emphasise the amazing amount of brilliant and young U.K. acts as well: Legss, Famous, Butch Kassidy, Deathcrash, Caroline, Anna B Savage, The Lounge Society etc. 

I could see Nadine Shah as one of the big names next year if she’s still touring. I’m sure Fontaines DC or King Gizzard would be popular headliners. 

[jannybruck]

Bikini Kill are doing their own (much rescheduled) headline shows next year with a gig at the Roundhouse so I doubt they'd be on here, which is a shame as they'd be great on the main stage.

[pedrogooch]

I'll go with Metronomy from the original 2020 lineup coming back. King Gizzard would be the perfect booking for this - sure they'll try.

[Tuna]

Way to make me come crashing back down to reality everyone 

[Guy Incognito]

On 9/15/2021 at 10:46 AM, lessthanwill1 said:

However, I hope they continue to emphasise the amazing amount of brilliant and young U.K. acts as well: Legss, Famous, Butch Kassidy, Deathcrash, Caroline, Anna B Savage, The Lounge Society etc. 

Cant wait for Caroline and Deathcrash to be drowned out by chatty Londoners 

[lessthanwill1]

8 minutes ago, Guy Incognito said:

Cant wait for Caroline and Deathcrash to be drowned out by chatty Londoners 

Yeah probably would be terrible thinking about it! 

[benali]

What's it like for checking ID? It says over 17's but my son will be a few months shy of that on the day. He already looks about 21 so in that respect he's fine but I just wondered if they are strict or not?

[balthazarstarbuck]

23 minutes ago, benali said:

What's it like for checking ID? It says over 17's but my son will be a few months shy of that on the day. He already looks about 21 so in that respect he's fine but I just wondered if they are strict or not?

I didn’t see any checks made but I’ve got grey hair and a beard so am probably not the best yardstick.

Super duper early birds all sold out. Still a steal at £35.

[jannybruck]

35 minutes ago, benali said:

What's it like for checking ID? It says over 17's but my son will be a few months shy of that on the day. He already looks about 21 so in that respect he's fine but I just wondered if they are strict or not?

Didn't see anyone get ID'd at all, doubt it'll be an issue.

[benali]

Thanks for the replies. Didn't go this year because of the EOTR clash but the line up was great. Moving it to May works perfectly.

[mahoneypepe]

Brockwell Park going to be busy next year. Something to be added on Fri 27th and Sun 29th May?

Wide Awake - Saturday 28th May 2022
Mighty Hoopla - Friday 3rd June & Saturday 4th June 2022
Cross The Tracks - Sunday 5th June 2022

[balthazarstarbuck]

1 hour ago, mahoneypepe said:

Brockwell Park going to be busy next year. Something to be added on Fri 27th and Sun 29th May?

Wide Awake - Saturday 28th May 2022
Mighty Hoopla - Friday 3rd June & Saturday 4th June 2022
Cross The Tracks - Sunday 5th June 2022

The Mighty Hoopla’s expanded to 2 days? Leo Varadkar will be thrilled!

[Tuna]

On 9/14/2021 at 4:11 PM, Tuna said:

Parquet Courts

will not be playing, they are in France. 

[Dales]

Any idea when we might get some announcement of the lineup?

[Tuna]

The Smile? 👀

[lessthanwill1]

Looks like we lost some of this thread when the site went down.  Reposting the poster for reference below.  I was just thinking over the weekend whether any decent bands would be booked for this year’s event as the line up is a major disappointment in comparison to last year’s (although Friday’s is decent but my ticket is for the main day).
 

 

[jannybruck]

The main thing for me is that there's not a huge amount of stuff that I can't see elsewhere this summer (or last summer) – it's really lacking a juicy exclusive. I'm sure it'll sell decently, and last year was good fun, but it could really do with a couple of good strong names to prop it up.

Phoenix are playing in France the following week, and have no UK shows, so I'd really love to see them added.

[zahidf]

I think for the price, Friday is good enough based on Bicep and Caribou

 

Primal Scream day needs some additions for sure

[Gilgamesh69]

"📣 SECOND WAVE ANNOUNCEMENT. HERE WE GO! 📣

💥 We're very happy to announce Saturday 28 May's line up now also includes Alex Cameron, The Horrors, Katy J Pearson, Identified Patient, Dream Wife, Sorry, Croatian Amor, Fulu Miziku, The Lounge Society, Vladimir Ivkovic, Kiara Scuro, Modern Woman, Elena Columbi, The Golden Dregs and The Umlauts! "

[the wonderwhy]

Here’s the updated poster following the above