Paul Heaton

[theciderviking]

Not directly festival related, but he is a Glasto stalwart, and what an absolute legend he is!

From the £35 tickets, to really pulling out all the stops, as a fan it’s so nice to feel truly appreciated and respected by an artist.

Some (like me) have made the decision not to watch any of this World Cup, others just have no interest in football but didn’t want to miss either Paul or Billy Bragg. Others want to watch the match but also don’t want to miss the gig.

Many would just say “tough”, but Paul and the team have gone above and beyond to please as many people as they possibly can, and it’s truly commendable. 👏👏👏

Gutted to be missing Jacqui, but wishing her a speedy recovery…and it’s a great excuse to see them both next time! ❤️

 

Edited December 9, 2022 by theciderviking

[TheGoodWillOut]

saw him in brid last week without Jacqui,  a fab gig, you'll have a great night.

he is indeed a legend,  so underrated and to put on footy and try to accommodate none footy watchers should be applauded. 

[brettredmayne]

I would love to see them on the pyramid once for a big singalong 

[Alvoram]

Yeh fair play... Last week's match cost me a gig that I'd been looking forward to for months!!! (well, I could have gone alone, but didn't fancy it, there was supposed to be 4 of us. 😞) 

[Gnomicide]

Don't mix football and music, I reckon. I'm watching Paolo Nutini tomorrow and See have taken the unusual step of emailing set times. Starts at 8:40. Be there or be watching England lose in a nearby pud.

[DeanoL]

It's an awkward situation for them as they couldn't risk taking a hard line on it with Jacqui being ill. Otherwise they'd have had 1000s of refunds from footie fans who "really wanted to see Jacqui"

[Tranquility of Solitude]

6 hours ago, Gnomicide said:

Don't mix football and music, I reckon. I'm watching Paolo Nutini tomorrow and See have taken the unusual step of emailing set times. Starts at 8:40. Be there or be watching England lose in a nearby pud.

 

[DDave]

11 hours ago, theciderviking said:

Not directly festival related, but he is a Glasto stalwart, and what an absolute legend he is!

From the £35 tickets, to really pulling out all the stops, as a fan it’s so nice to feel truly appreciated and respected by an artist.

Some (like me) have made the decision not to watch any of this World Cup, others just have no interest in football but didn’t want to miss either Paul or Billy Bragg. Others want to watch the match but also don’t want to miss the gig.

Many would just say “tough”, but Paul and the team have gone above and beyond to please as many people as they possibly can, and it’s truly commendable. 👏👏👏

Gutted to be missing Jacqui, but wishing her a speedy recovery…and it’s a great excuse to see them both next time! ❤️

 

100% it goes to extra time. 

[gigpusher]

8 hours ago, DeanoL said:

It's an awkward situation for them as they couldn't risk taking a hard line on it with Jacqui being ill. Otherwise they'd have had 1000s of refunds from footie fans who "really wanted to see Jacqui"

They had organised most of this when they thought Jacqui would be back. He is genuinely a very decent man. 

[Boomtowner]

Was at the Sheffield show last night, a fantastic show,great setlist, enthusiastic singalongs. Only downside was a slightly static crowd. They would be an amazing act to have on the pyramid before Elton. 

Edited December 10, 2022 by Boomtowner

[Neil]

2 hours ago, Tranquility of Solitude said:

 

w3atching england lose will be the better night out. 😛 

[brettredmayne]

I know there have played on a number of stages, and presume the beautiful south played the pyramid.

just couldn’t imagine a more perfect act Saturday afternoon on the pyramid with a few ciders.

saw them in Newcastle last year and was such a happy night 

[Popsider75]

Watched him on the Leftfield few years ago. It was deserted a few minutes before due on. Great barrier spec. Much rather watch him there than the pyramid.

 

[maelzoid]

Must be quite gratifying being a Paul Heaton fan these days. 

Kanye fans look on enviously…

[Wherethewildthingsare]

Top bloke. Saw him in Cardiff a couple of years ago and a couple of hours before the show he was protesting outside Next as they were screwing over workers 

[Skip997]

Top bloke

shame about ....

[clarkete]

28 minutes ago, Skip997 said:

Top bloke

shame about ....

? 

[theciderviking]

What a truly epic show!

The crowd was a bit flat after the football result, but if only took a couple of songs to change that. Wow 🤩🕺🏻

[henry bear]

On 12/10/2022 at 12:00 AM, Gnomicide said:

Don't mix football and music, I reckon. 

In 1990 I was at Wembley Stadium watching the Rolling Stones when England lost to West Germany in the World Cup. In 1986 I was at Glastonbury watching Madness on the Pyramid Stage when England lost to Argentina in the World Cup. Earlier that day, Paul Heaton (and Norman) played his first Glasto, with the Housemartins.

[garc1a]

19 minutes ago, theciderviking said:

What a truly epic show!

The crowd was a bit flat after the football result, but if only took a couple of songs to change that. Wow 🤩🕺🏻

Great pics, seen them  on the acoustic stage before. It was packed right out inside and out. I'd like to see them on a bigger stage.

[theciderviking]

3 minutes ago, garc1a said:

Great pics, seen them  on the acoustic stage before. It was packed right out inside and out. I'd like to see them on a bigger stage.

I had them pencilled in as my headliners this year, but had a last minute urge to give Billie Eilish a shot. I don’t regret that choice as feel I now understand Billie and her music a lot more (and the crowd around me were bouncing!) but glad to have caught Paul now.

A Saturday/Sunday afternoon on the Pyramid would be incredible, and a great singalong. 🤞

[Wherethewildthingsare]

1 hour ago, theciderviking said:

I had them pencilled in as my headliners this year, but had a last minute urge to give Billie Eilish a shot. I don’t regret that choice as feel I now understand Billie and her music a lot more (and the crowd around me were bouncing!) but glad to have caught Paul now.

A Saturday/Sunday afternoon on the Pyramid would be incredible, and a great singalong. 🤞

They played the Other stage mid afternoon in perhaps 2016. Seem to remember it was muddy,wet and grey and I prefer them with a smaller crowd, more intimate. Have seen them several times on their own tours. Didn’t bother with the acoustic last year as thought it would be crowded and went with Kraungbin/Foals. 

Edited December 11, 2022 by Wherethewildthingsare
2016 not 2015