6 Music Festival 2023

[NorthernSoul52]

7 hours ago, clarkete said:

I'm surprised people aren't a bit more attuned to the difficult financial situation at the beeb - given they're killing off one of their news channels,

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-62161868

they're making cutbacks even of very popular programmes

https://www.bbc.co.uk/contact/complaint/autumnwatch2023

They're squeezing presenter salaries and they're also squeezing budgets, including 6music itself - hence why more presenters and shows than ever are in Salford. 

I've seen plenty of folks online bleating about the big show the beeb put on for Glastonbury and I'm sure theres huge cost pressure for the 6music festival - either trim it or don't have one, so tbh anything they do to support artists (especially those up and coming ones) and venues is better than nowt. 

Aye, it's a smart call for them. I guess I'd just assumed a few may drop prices to come on-board. Not expecting a Depeche Mode-level booking every year, it must be said!

[jannybruck]

The artists barely get paid as it is for the 6music festival (lower artists do it for "exposure", the higher ones do it for production costs and playlist placement), I'd rather they just scrapped it than have a half arsed one. It doesn't add anything to the station itself.

[NorthernSoul52]

Tickets on sale already for this? Might try and get over for Christine and the Queens.

[bexj]

43 minutes ago, jannybruck said:

The artists barely get paid as it is for the 6music festival (lower artists do it for "exposure", the higher ones do it for production costs and playlist placement), I'd rather they just scrapped it than have a half arsed one. It doesn't add anything to the station itself.

No coincidence That Loyle Carner, Arlo Parks and Christine and The Queens have all been artists in residence in recent months.

Tbh the 6 music festival doesn't do anything for me.  I guess if it was on my doorstep then I might consider it, but not worth going out of the way for.

[NorthernSoul52]

If it was the other side of the M62, would probably try and swing all the days if possible.

But aye, fallen out of love of trekking to Manchester. I'm old, I like my early nights.

[dotdash79]

Bought tickets for Christine and The Queens, but I would have bought tickets for a tour show anyway so it works for me.

Would have preferred it to be at the Apollo.

[clarkete]

3 hours ago, jannybruck said:

The artists barely get paid as it is for the 6music festival (lower artists do it for "exposure", the higher ones do it for production costs and playlist placement), I'd rather they just scrapped it than have a half arsed one. It doesn't add anything to the station itself.

I feel the opposite - anything they can do to support live music in such challenging times, especially if it involves artist exposure or supporting venues is more than welcome. 

Not sure how you can think it doesn't add anything to the station - given they use the live music for content every year. 

[NorthernSoul52]

How is Victoria as a venue? Looks to be a bit of a slog out of the centre, so haven't ventured over yet.

[jannybruck]

10 minutes ago, NorthernSoul52 said:

How is Victoria as a venue? Looks to be a bit of a slog out of the centre, so haven't ventured over yet.

Shite. Poor sound, poor sightlines. Don't bother.

[NorthernSoul52]

Good to know!

[dotdash79]

worst venue in Manchester, it would be good for a rave but not for a gig.

[NorthernSoul52]

1 hour ago, dotdash79 said:

worst venue in Manchester, it would be good for a rave but not for a gig.

There are some venues in Manchester I do not like, it must be said.

[dotdash79]

2 minutes ago, NorthernSoul52 said:

There are some venues in Manchester I do not like, it must be said.

Think i've done most venues in Manchester and this is slightly better than Mayfield for seeing bands

[NorthernSoul52]

My least favourite, despite the fact it could be my favourite, is probably the Apollo.

My favourite is Night and Day. Save Night and Day!

[dotdash79]

5 minutes ago, NorthernSoul52 said:

My least favourite, despite the fact it could be my favourite, is probably the Apollo.

Interesting as that's my favourite, but I can understand why it might not be someones

[NorthernSoul52]

13 minutes ago, dotdash79 said:

Interesting as that's my favourite, but I can understand why it might not be someones

I've seen some terrific gigs there and some poor ones. It's bizarre, as the very similarly structured Hammersmith Apollo - now Eventim Apollo? - is probably my favourite in London.

[xtrmntr75]

The festival seems to reflect the station itself. On the wane sadly

[DDave]

On 2/16/2023 at 4:19 PM, dotdash79 said:

worst venue in Manchester, it would be good for a rave but not for a gig.

I've been to a rave there. It's shit for that as well.