Elton John: Will You Be There?

[nikkic]

32 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

I'd belt and braces it. Who's to say whether or not something throws a spanner in the works between then and Glastonbury.

Yeah this is a good point tbh. 

No guarantees. 

[DTichborne]

23 hours ago, maelzoid said:

There. And down the front. Hopefully the act beforehand will be to my taste because I will be seeing them as well. My Macca experience was tainted a bit by being in a lousy position, so will not be entertaining that possibility with Reg.

Yep. I'm not going next year, but agreed about Paul this year. Flags means you can't actually see an act unless you're in maybe the front 5000 or so people. 

[MaxPower]

Yeah I’ll be there, hard to see any clashes that’ll pull me away. Need to see one pyramid headliner and won’t be at AM as seeing them in Jan and won’t be at whoever else it is based on the options.

if he clauses with Prodigy that’ll be really tough. Hope he clashes with Fredagain the wee posh gimp so none of my mates will drag me to him. 

[slip-slop-slap]

Don't think I could miss this one. Bring out Kiki Dee please Elton

[found home in 2009]

Sadly never got tickets this year, but I'd 100% be there no matter what it clashes with. Not a mega Elton fan, but he's got 4 or 5 hits I love (Tiny Dancer and Rocketman being my favourites) and think it will be a very special atmosphere.

[HMCC]

There's no way I'll be missing this one. It's already an iconic event and it hasn't even happened yet. Will try to be as close as I can, but really just happy to be in the same field! 

[Lithoniel]

Worked one of his shows when I worked at an arena so he's "ticked off the list" so to speak.

 

I'll be elsewhere.

[Ayrshire Chris]

We are 100% but of course there will be a lot of anguish when the full line up drops and the inevitable clashes appear. Happens every year, Newbies take note! 
anyway, trying not to sound too soppy Crocodile Rock was played at the school Xmas dance that was the first date for me and Mrs C. I think I still remember the dance that goes with it. So if the front of stage security want me to teach  them the dance I’m available.  😉. 

Edited December 4, 2022 by Ayrshire Chris

[EFC1996]

100% I’ll be there without a doubt. I’ll probably get there to see the act before too which I don’t normally do. But I love Elton. 

[Evilredzebra]

I think the only thing that could stop me watching would be Tankus the Henge headlining on a small stage but they usually do a couple of slots over the weekend so hopefully that won't be an issue. Prodigy could be problematic as one of our group will definitely want to be there which means their partner will go with them and miss Elton.

[lendan]

Like some have said, depends who’s playing the other stage, I’m  a massive prodigy fan, I think that would be the only reason why we wouldn’t watch Elton

[4AssedMonkey]

Watching the Dodgers Stadium gig and whilst nothing would stop me watching him at G, his voice is very, VERY Vic Reeves pub singer at times. Not just Dill Danding either….

[homesick]

On 12/3/2022 at 2:29 AM, august1 said:

madness that Are You Ready For Love doesnt get played

His best song imo

[august1]

1 hour ago, homesick said:

His best song imo

It would be a great opener or pick me up after a bit of a slow section

[august1]

also despite of all the talk if hes a headliner or not, 90% potentially seeing him on the poll has that ever been higher?

[anditmakesmesmile]

I won’t be there. I know I’ll be shot down by many for this, but I’ve always thought of him as a bit of a music hall act. 

[Skip997]

1 minute ago, anditmakesmesmile said:

I won’t be there. I know I’ll be shot down by many for this, but I’ve always thought of him as a bit of a music hall act. 

Good description.

Suitable for pensioners in the likes of the Royal Albert Hall, or "the picnic blanket posse" on some stately home grounds.

[DeanoL]

Have Elton's UK arena/stadium gigs been floor standing or seating?

[Muppetmark]

4 minutes ago, DeanoL said:

Have Elton's UK arena/stadium gigs been floor standing or seating?

Seating. Even in the stadiums last summer

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

10 minutes ago, DeanoL said:

Have Elton's UK arena/stadium gigs been floor standing or seating?

Thought they were still standing

[garc1a]

Err, not so sure ill go along to see Elton now, i was a 100 percent cert.. i am now going to be a depends what s on the other stages. If there is someone i like who is defo the mutts nuts live, ill easily be swayed away from Elton. 

i made the mistake of watching the show on Disney from the gig in America. Its defo a reality checker of a show. if your super excited, ill echo an earlier post and say dont watch it and keep your optimism! 

[shuttlep]

Sunday night is normally family night for my gang, so if everyone will be going . So will I .

 

I know it will be fun 

[Muppetmark]

5 hours ago, garc1a said:

Err, not so sure ill go along to see Elton 

i made the mistake of watching the show on Disney from the gig in America. Its defo a reality checker of a show. if your super excited, ill echo an earlier post and say dont watch it and keep your optimism! 

It was better than I expected

[DareToDibble]

On 12/3/2022 at 2:29 AM, august1 said:

madness that Are You Ready For Love doesnt get played

I wonder if he'll mix up the setlist for Glasto? Looks pretty much the same for every gig of the tour so far though. Not having this song - and also Can You Feel The Love Tonight (I admit I might be in a minority here) - is criminal.

[4AssedMonkey]

1 hour ago, DareToDibble said:

I wonder if he'll mix up the setlist for Glasto? Looks pretty much the same for every gig of the tour so far though. Not having this song - and also Can You Feel The Love Tonight (I admit I might be in a minority here) - is criminal.

I saw him in Dublin in 2019 when this tour had more or less just started.  Setlist was almost identical to the Dodgers Stadium gig apart from the guest appearances/duets.  Don't think it will get mixed up much.