Random Older Pop Acts 2023

[FuzzyDunlop]

I watched Shaggy on a small stage in the Silver Hayes instead of Ed Sheeran..  it was alright. Better than the WH performance.

There were about 150 of us there. 

Miles better than watching Ed too.

[maelzoid]

5 hours ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Did you go to Shaggy?

I went to Shaggy.

Not good and double denim.

[fred quimby]

2 hours ago, Green Croc said:

Not strictly pop acts but in the similar ilk of the likes of Scouting for Girls and The Hoosiers

Both played this year

[gfa]

12 minutes ago, fred quimby said:

Both played this year

that post i had a double take on too, after those 2 that played this year they suggested similar acts they want for next

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Avril Lavigne would be great - not super old but certainly early 00s

[TheGoodWillOut]

A-Ha are currently playing a few big gigs

[zak14]

Blue, 5ive, N Dubz, S Club, Tinie Tempah, Cascada, Rizzle Kicks and Aggro Santos please

Edited July 6, 2022 by zak14

[NorthernSoul52]

30 minutes ago, TheGoodWillOut said:

A-Ha are currently playing a few big gigs

Interesting experience with a-ha; have seen 'em thrice. First and third were regular shows - Manchester Arena and Keepmoat Stadium. Solidly good on the former, particularly underwhelming on the latter.

But slap bang in the middle, I saw their stripped-back "unplugged" show at The O2, and it genuinely remains one of the most affecting shows I've ever been to. Was beautiful and really suited their format now.

The trick might be getting them there in the first place. The documentary earlier this year gave the impression that none of them are exactly friends, but just a trio of business-minded musicians now - which is maybe where it always gets in the end.

[Toilet Duck]

Oddly enough, Electric Picnic has always had a nostalgia slot (they copied a lot from Glasto, this was their version of the teatime legend) and almost all the big pop acts of yore mentioned here have played. Over the years have seen Marc Almond, OMD, Erasure, Simple Minds, Spandau Ballet, PSB, Human League, Gary Numan, Duran Duran, Bonnie Tyler and more at it and they all pretty much nailed it (Marc Almond and Gary Numan in particular). Any of them would go down a treat (Some obviously already have!).

[cidy]

Alison moyet was excellent on leftfield stage a few years back .

Toyah still got the pipes and energy 

Emf doing stuff again.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[westholtschic]

Level 42

ABC

Billy Ocean 

[Ayrshire Chris]

How’s about some classic rock, Deep Purple, Uriah Heep or the classic prog veterans King Crimson (and Bob Fripp can bring his missus Toyah)😊

[brettredmayne]

Could see Avalon booking steps next year which would cause an insane amount of people watching , also give me an excuse to be the other side of the farm 

[nikkic]

15 hours ago, The Nal said:

D-Ream

Toni Braxton

Cappella

Reel 2 Reel

Inner Circle (to headline)

 

Erick Morillo died a few years ago so this one won't be happening I'm afraid.

[Avalon_Fields]

29 minutes ago, Ayrshire Chris said:

How’s about some classic rock, Deep Purple, Uriah Heep or the classic prog veterans King Crimson (and Bob Fripp can bring his missus Toyah)😊

You know you’re only dreaming….

 

Sadly.

[Neil]

23 hours ago, gfa said:

McFly and the sugababes went down very well this year (along with Mel C's rammed dj set), so i ask who do people think will be booked next year (if anyone) for the big pop acts on a random small stage slot?

I'd like All Saints personally!

sawb them 20 y6ears ago, they mimed.

[The Nal]

 

 

[gooner1990]

14 hours ago, FuzzyDunlop said:

I watched Shaggy on a small stage in the Silver Hayes instead of Ed Sheeran..  it was alright. Better than the WH performance.

There were about 150 of us there. 

Miles better than watching Ed too.

I saw Shaggy at BoomTown in 2014....was quite forgettable...he didn't seem to really get into it with a load of ket heads 😄

[nikkic]

Not sure if it's been mentioned but Gabrielle is still around and touring.

She has a few dates this Summer, then a bigger tour next Autumn, which I guess could extend into Summer 2023 festival dates.

[NorthernSoul52]

Saw Alison Moyet supporting Tears for Fears a few years ago, she was sharp. Saw Gabrielle with someone too - Rick Astley maybe?

Soft Cell were good at the tail-end of last year but no idea how long that reunion is plotted for.

[moogster]

Katrina and the waves?

[NorthernSoul52]

2 minutes ago, moogster said:

Katrina and the waves?

They're walking on sunshine.

[Green Croc]

17 hours ago, fred quimby said:

Both played this year

That was my point, I was suggesting acts similar to them as they were on the bill this year.

[Soggy_feet]

Get Matt, Luke and the other one (Craig?) back together as Bros... although I'd imagine Avalon would not be nearly big enough!

[maelzoid]

Just now, Soggy_feet said:

Get Matt, Luke and the other one (Craig?) back together as Bros... although I'd imagine Avalon would not be nearly big enough!

Have you seen their documentary? It's amazing stuff. They absolutely should cash in on it.

[maelzoid]

Cannot believe people here are talking about Steps. Absolutely shocking group that should be allowed nowhere near the farm (except as punters). Comparing them to Sugababes does that group a grave disservice.