2023 line up thread

[Guy Incognito]

New UMO song.

😕 

 

 

[SweepingTheNation]

1 hour ago, suttttttt said:

How long does it usually take for tickets to sell out for this? 

Last year it was 7th February, but there would have been a good percentage of 2021 rollovers (and excitement about being out of restrictions) to take into account. Looking back as far as I can, before then it always seems to have been in July or August. It's on the final tier right now and has apparently sold out every year since 2008. Don't let the whole "nobody wants to go with these headliners" thing mislead you, there does seem to be a good deal of excitement too.

[SweepingTheNation]

20 minutes ago, Guy Incognito said:

They added loads of good stuff in second and third announcement last year. 

Only thing is none of those were especially high up Woods or Garden, and it's the same looking at the last few pre-pandemic years (2017 had Bill Callahan and Slowdive, 2016 The Shins and Teenage Fanclub)  I do think they ideally need three more Woods subs/Garden headliner level acts, and maybe a Big Top Sunday headliner too.

[wolfamongwolves]

17 minutes ago, SweepingTheNation said:

Only thing is none of those were especially high up Woods or Garden, and it's the same looking at the last few pre-pandemic years (2017 had Bill Callahan and Slowdive, 2016 The Shins and Teenage Fanclub)  I do think they ideally need three more Woods subs/Garden headliner level acts, and maybe a Big Top Sunday headliner too.

Definitely lacking in the top half, just below headliners.

Fingers crossed some nice additions added 

[SweepingTheNation]

6 minutes ago, wolfamongwolves said:

Definitely lacking in the top half, just below headliners.

Fingers crossed some nice additions added 

If they do get the Walkmen and BJM that would be two sorted. Apparently perennial favourites Squid are announcing something, possibly an album, next week.

Edited February 3, 2023 by SweepingTheNation

[domjon]

24 minutes ago, SweepingTheNation said:

If they do get the Walkmen and BJM that would be two sorted. Apparently perennial favourites Squid are announcing something, possibly an album, next week.

Walkmen, BJM and NMH doing a one off to promote the boxset would do .🤣

[p.pete]

1 hour ago, Guy Incognito said:

They added loads of good stuff in second and third announcement last year. 

Awesome - that looks like a similarly sized wedge of acts that is reckoned to be left to be added this year too

[wolfamongwolves]

9 minutes ago, domjon said:

Walkmen, BJM and NMH doing a one off to promote the boxset would do .🤣

Never forget NMH and Slint at Green Man 

[domjon]

11 minutes ago, wolfamongwolves said:

Never forget NMH and Slint at Green Man 

That must have been unreal. Not really one for reunion tours but there has to be exceptions eh...caught NMH at the Albert Hall and was heavenly 

[wolfamongwolves]

8 minutes ago, domjon said:

That must have been unreal. Not really one for reunion tours but there has to be exceptions eh...caught NMH at the Albert Hall and was 

Same here not bothered about reunions/nostalgia,  

But seeing Slint play Spiderland in its entirety was stunning 

Then NMH 

unforgettable weekend 

Edited February 3, 2023 by wolfamongwolves

[domjon]

New Hamish Hawk album out this week...surely a good fit?

[wolfamongwolves]

Swans playing Arctangent couple of weeks before 

[GlitterTea]

1 hour ago, domjon said:

New Hamish Hawk album out this week...surely a good fit?

I wondered this too.

[SweepingTheNation]

1 hour ago, wolfamongwolves said:

Swans playing Arctangent couple of weeks before 

Apart from it being the same weekend as Green Man, ArcTanGent is weird in that it gets in some great out-there American bands and then they don't play any other UK festivals, or occasionally even regular dates.

[wolfamongwolves]

18 minutes ago, SweepingTheNation said:

Apart from it being the same weekend as Green Man, ArcTanGent is weird in that it gets in some great out-there American bands and then they don't play any other UK festivals, or occasionally even regular dates.

For sure, they've had some great line ups 

[Dogleg]

12 hours ago, wolfamongwolves said:

Swans playing Arctangent couple of weeks before 

Oh man. That would be unreal. One of the greatest live bands of all time. Definitely too much for the EOTR crowd though. I was delighted when they books PigsX7 and Part Chimp last year but nothing much like that on the lineup this year so far as I can see. People must have complained that they could have squeezed in some forgettable singer-songwriters instead. 

Edited February 4, 2023 by Dogleg

[SweepingTheNation]

52 minutes ago, Dogleg said:

Oh man. That would be unreal. One of the greatest live bands of all time. Definitely too much for the EOTR crowd though. I was delighted when they books PigsX7 and Part Chimp last year but nothing much like that on the lineup this year so far as I can see. People must have complained that they could have squeezed in some forgettable singer-songwriters instead. 

So you love doom metal but have never heard of Divide & Dissolve or BIG|BRAVE?

[SweepingTheNation]

Sorry, that was a bit aggressive, wasn't it. But they're bands even I've heard of, and it feels off to complain that EOTR has booked the kind of thing most EOTR goers like.

Anyway... apparently Big Thief are already playing new songs live so I assume that once their dates finish in August they're going back into the studio, in which case I hope Simon has a deposit down for 2024.

[SighMo]

Was hoping to maybe see Goat. They’re around but only until April. Can’t see anything for King Hannah this year, they’d be good. 

[wolfamongwolves]

2 hours ago, Dogleg said:

Oh man. That would be unreal. One of the greatest live bands of all time. Definitely too much for the EOTR crowd though. I was delighted when they books PigsX7 and Part Chimp last year but nothing much like that on the lineup this year so far as I can see. People must have complained that they could have squeezed in some forgettable singer-songwriters instead. 

Incredible live band 

I think there is a place for them at eotr or should be 

Fit perfectly alongside Big Brave , Divide and Dissolve 

[Justiceforcedave]

Can we have Part Chimp this year? I was keen on them last year.

[Superscally]

On 1/31/2023 at 10:54 PM, scatteredscreens said:

they're just a boring act, they were fine in the mid 2010s for mid festival daytime fodder but i dont think they should be headlining festivals (yes even EOTR size) in 2023

Absolutely not boring. Great live and recent albums are ace. Also, a new one on way.

[Superscally]

The amount of moaning in here. State of the place. If you've never been before, the festival owes you nowt. FWIW, that's as good a line up as you should expect from a fest of EOTR size these days. 

If you are a fan of the festival then I find the moaning weirder. There's a festival in Oz called Meredith where there is ONE stage, playing all genres from metal to triphop to folk, one after the other and at best, you'll have properly heard of three acts before you go. It's two and a half days long, costs the same and sells out instantly with massive numbers of returners. It's about the vibe and trusting that the organisers have LISTENED to the bands. They will have listened more than you, I 100% guarantee. Not knowing a band doesn't mean they're shit. Headliners are decent, I know about 7 or 8 other acts and am very excited about going. Only thing that's stopping me is if it gets proven my 5 year old can't cope at Bearded Theory. 

Stop moaning, get listening or even better still, just trust the process and discover stuff when you're there with a cold refreshing beverage, surrounded by chill people and beautiful trees. 

[jamesrain]

People are not moaning, just expressing opinions, leave them to it. Certainly don't need a johnny big bollocks trying to enlighten us on points of view/discussion.

Edited February 5, 2023 by jamesrain

[domjon]

Aye stop moaning about people moaning imo

 

Also, can confirm BJM absolutely on top form... minimal bickering and awesome set. Book em Simo