West Holts 2024

[westholtschic]

2 hours ago, faymondo said:

I say the same every year and Jamiroquai

Now that would be a great weekend 

[Time Being]

One of my most cherished musical discoveries of the last couple of years. Seems perfect for West Holts

 

No idea what the touring situation is, but seems like he is at least somewhat active based on this

 

[collectivisedfarming]

Erykah Badu, Run the Jewels, Kamasi Washington, assuming they are all about, would be my ideal headliners. 

Jungle... Lol, no thank you. 

[kalifire]

20 hours ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Shame about that new album though.

Meh, it's definitely a step down, but far from poor.

[Time Being]

On 8/10/2023 at 4:59 AM, CaledonianGonzo said:

Let's all do a thread where we predict and / or suggest who could end up playing the best stage at the fest!

 

Been listening to Jalen Ngonda - he's out of the Daptones stable but I think he's actually based in the UK.  Debut album coming soon, and due to see him in Glasgow in the Autumn.

 

 

Definitely some Marvin Gaye vibes on this one

 

 

 

 

This is some good sh*t

On 8/10/2023 at 8:41 AM, Monty Pythagoras said:

Nu Genea with the live band

- may be one for the park but could see them having a nice early afternoon slot

 

Yes, would be all about this

22 hours ago, fred quimby said:

Forever wanting, but Theivery Corporation would be absolutely brilliant on that stage

They make so much sense, agreed, amazing live act too

[1986]

Chromeo will have a new album out between now and next year. Denzel Curry is a great shout as well. 

[giantkatestacks]

Seeing as we are all repeating ourselves. The Revolution please.

[FuzzyDunlop]

San Salvador.

I watched them at Boomtown in 2019 and was amazed. They'd be great early doors

 

 

[westholtschic]

On 8/10/2023 at 1:48 PM, westholtschic said:

Say it every year. George Benson please 

https://www.contactmusic.com/george-benson/news/george-benson-announces-2024-uk-tour-and-teases-new-music_6356296
 

Gutted as I don’t think it will happen now 😢

[CaledonianGonzo]

On 8/10/2023 at 4:29 PM, fred quimby said:

Thanks, know someone who will be all over this

Thee Sacred Souls may also appeal - also Daptone related I think, but more like Philly Soul than seventies Motown:

And this is a bit Salsoul:

 

 

 

[CaledonianGonzo]

Anyone been listening to Amaarae's album? 

Maybe slightly too conventional pop for WH, but I don't see why they shouldn't have Alté / Afrobeats acts in their sights.

This is one of the tunes of the year:

 

 

[Guest]

1 hour ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Maybe slightly too conventional pop for WH, but I don't see why they shouldn't have Alté / Afrobeats acts in their sights.

Wouldn't say she's too pop when you've had the likes of Mahalia, TLC and Lizzo play the stage in recent years.

[wro_lap]

Just checked, and Thievery Corporation have never played a UK show outside London. Would be a huge get - Nightmares On Wax last year felt like a good one to bag so hopefully they'll be able to go one further.

 

Also, if The Hu can play West Holts then so can Bob Vylan. That would be mega

[CaledonianGonzo]

Gotts Street Park, Leeds's version of David Axelrod or Roy Budd.

 

 

[Justcalledtosay]

If Maribou State, Janelle Monae and Run the Jewels play next year when i'm not there after this year's sh*t show i'll be devestated.

[balti-pie]

1 hour ago, wro_lap said:

Also, if The Hu can play West Holts then so can Bob Vylan. That would be mega

I completely agree, but he is pretty much perfect for the Truth stage too (which is where he was last year, in 22) 

putting him second  to Run The Jewels is the stuff dream evenings are made of! 

[wro_lap]

On 8/15/2023 at 1:37 PM, balti-pie said:

I completely agree, but he is pretty much perfect for the Truth stage too (which is where he was last year, in 22) 

putting him second  to Run The Jewels is the stuff dream evenings are made of! 

Whack him on opposite the legend slot. He'll have something to say no doubt

[Neil]

On 8/15/2023 at 12:19 PM, wro_lap said:

Just checked, and Thievery Corporation have never played a UK show outside London

yes they have, i saw them at womad in wiltshire a few years ago.

[Neil]

1 minute ago, Neil said:

yes they have, i saw them at womad in wiltshire a few years ago.

just double checked that was 2018

https://www.efestivals.co.uk/festivals/bands.php?t=p&b=1876

also played the big chill in herefordshire  in 2008, and apparently glasto in 2002 according to the efests data(which i guess is screwed somehow).

[BlueDaze]

On 8/10/2023 at 11:15 AM, CaledonianGonzo said:

They lost a lot of pace, but I've been consistently impressed by everything that Jungle have been releasing recently.

Maybe not quite at headline level, but could smash a choice slot.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Headliner for me.... although i've not forgiven them for kicking Rudi Salmon into touch..

Edited August 16, 2023 by BlueDaze
because i is stoopit

[wro_lap]

On 8/16/2023 at 8:43 PM, Neil said:

yes they have, i saw them at womad in wiltshire a few years ago.

Fair enough, were they good live? Wonder what sort of slot they'd play on WH

[Neil]

11 minutes ago, wro_lap said:

Fair enough, were they good live? Wonder what sort of slot they'd play on WH

i enjoyed them, west holts booker steve would have seen them too, cos he goes to womad.

(sometimes (but not often), acts from womad are on the next west holts line-up,  kanda bongo man this year. was possibly inspired by steve seeing bongo man last year at womad(i saw him too, was fabulous, and worthy of a west holts booking off the back of that womad performance).

[Frankly Mr Shankly]

Erykah Badu would be the perfect headliner. 

[Neil]

21 hours ago, Frankly Mr Shankly said:

Erykah Badu would be the perfect headliner. 

dunno about perfect, a bit too downbeat, not 'party' enough. a great act for the bill, not necessarily headliner, but prolly headliner if booked.

On 8/18/2023 at 12:21 AM, wro_lap said:

Fair enough, were they good live? Wonder what sort of slot they'd play on WH

i remember i enjoyed them, can't remember if i thought they were good. - if they were booked for WH then i reckon they'd be headliner.

[Acid_Haze]

Where do people think Björk could fit on a glastonbury lineup if she played? She's touring and definitely playing a bit more of her old "hits". She played Coachella last year and hardly played any new songs. She may well be a name that ends up surpising us all when the lineup drops. Thinking she would suit headlining Park stage but is she still a bit too big for that? She's playing big arenas on her tour at the moment - could even be big enough to headline Other stage. Maybe West Holts?

Edited August 25, 2023 by Acid_Haze