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Pulp headlined. But they also had the sort of history which means it wasn't much of a punt. Especially with Ezra behind them.

 

I don't see the same chance getting taken on Fontaines DC. DF aren't exactly known for that. They haven't sold out the Hydro show yet. If they had, there'd have been a chance.

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Fontaines in a nice meaty sub slot feels right if they want to play north of the border next summer.

 

This being said, Hydro shows can sell weird. I remember at the start of 2023, it was the only place that The 1975 didn't sell out in a flash, and then they were suddenly back for TRNSMT a few months later too.

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23 hours ago, DomDom1984 said:

Pulp headlined. But they also had the sort of history which means it wasn't much of a punt. Especially with Ezra behind them.

 

I don't see the same chance getting taken on Fontaines DC. DF aren't exactly known for that. They haven't sold out the Hydro show yet. If they had, there'd have been a chance.

Ah sorry got mixed up!

 

I recall re that hydro show - all the other shows are sold out. no chance, its a huge mistake not a punt if they can't even sell the hydro out (its not even close, there was still standing a few days ago - possibly still is now)

 

16 hours ago, Chiefski said:

Too many acts play the Hydro when they shouldn't be yet, IMO 

All their other arena shows are sold out tbf - and Finsbury too etc

 

Trailing in popularity in Scotland it seems for whatever reason

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4 minutes ago, NorthernSoul52 said:

What actually is the next biggest venue in Glasgow after the Hydro? How does it compare in terms of size?

I believe it would be the O2 Academy which is around 2500 vs over 14k at the Hydro. You have the O2 Academy in Edinburgh which is around 3000 but there's a real need for a midsize arena in Scotland to accommodate those acts that aren't quite ready for that step up to full arenas.

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1 minute ago, Rusty Spoon said:

I believe it would be the O2 Academy which is around 2500 vs over 14k at the Hydro. You have the O2 Academy in Edinburgh which is around 3000 but there's a real need for a midsize arena in Scotland to accommodate those acts that aren't quite ready for that step up to full arenas.

An advantage to the Hydro - at least, I guess it is one - is that the design, like the First Direct Arena in Leeds, allows you to curtain huge swathes off and still give the appearance of a full house.

 

If you look at the photos from Sum 41's socials on their tour opener in Leeds, it looks deceptively full, despite the fact it was probably only about 7,000, with the top tier fully off-limits.

 

But I fully concur. More 5,000 to 6,000 capacity venues needed.

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15 minutes ago, gfa said:

its not even close, there was still standing a few days ago - possibly still is now)

there hasn't been standing for Fontaines at the hydro available for ages, i've been checking for weeks 

 

7 minutes ago, Rusty Spoon said:

I believe it would be the O2 Academy which is around 2500 vs over 14k at the Hydro. You have the O2 Academy in Edinburgh which is around 3000 but there's a real need for a midsize arena in Scotland to accommodate those acts that aren't quite ready for that step up to full arenas.

 

4 minutes ago, NorthernSoul52 said:

An advantage to the Hydro - at least, I guess it is one - is that the design, like the First Direct Arena in Leeds, allows you to curtain huge swathes off and still give the appearance of a full house.

 

If you look at the photos from Sum 41's socials on their tour opener in Leeds, it looks deceptively full, despite the fact it was probably only about 7,000, with the top tier fully off-limits.

 

But I fully concur. More 5,000 to 6,000 capacity venues needed.

They're meant to be building a smaller arena in Edinburgh at Edinburgh park:

 

Proposed 8,500 capacity Edinburgh Park Arena secures planning permission | New Civil Engineer

 

 

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2 hours ago, fraybentos1 said:

there hasn't been standing for Fontaines at the hydro available for ages, i've been checking for weeks 

 

 

They're meant to be building a smaller arena in Edinburgh at Edinburgh park:

 

Proposed 8,500 capacity Edinburgh Park Arena secures planning permission | New Civil Engineer

 

 

sorry was thinking of Chase & Status for some reason lol

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4 hours ago, gfa said:

Ah sorry got mixed up!

 

I recall re that hydro show - all the other shows are sold out. no chance, its a huge mistake not a punt if they can't even sell the hydro out (its not even close, there was still standing a few days ago - possibly still is now)

 

All their other arena shows are sold out tbf - and Finsbury too etc

 

Trailing in popularity in Scotland it seems for whatever reason

 

I wasn't on about Fontaines DC tbf, agreed they've hit that level of venue, but when the likes of The Wombats and acts like that who have peaked and/or got a moderate following at best get announced for it it just seems a bit daft

 

Hoping this new proposed venue in Edinburgh takes off, and has standing etc, the east side of the country needs a decent larger venue

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I think Edinburgh could do with a venue for such competition. Usher Hall gets a few good things through, but it'd be nice to see them just get an arena in some shape.

 

To say it is the same size as Manchester Apollo, Hull's Connexion Live - formerly the Bonus Arena - does get its share of decent names out that way.

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