Tramlines 2025

[NorthernSoul52]

John Grant sneaking on there is a nice surprise. That Pulp day will do gangbusters. Didn't realise Richard Hawley was going by the name Special Guest TBA these days, but there we go.

[sheffinghell]

12 minutes ago, NorthernSoul52 said:

John Grant sneaking on there is a nice surprise. That Pulp day will do gangbusters. Didn't realise Richard Hawley was going by the name Special Guest TBA these days, but there we go.

I live in hope, especially given his connections with Pulp AND John Grant. Maybe they'll all just get on stage together and have a big ol' jam session

[danz026]

I like the Reytons but this seems way too high up the bill for them.

[charlierc]

2 minutes ago, danz026 said:

I like the Reytons but this seems way too high up the bill for them.

Franz Ferdinand are one of my favourite bands from when I was a teenager and I still have a soft spot for them, and to see them sub the Reytons here but, judging by the placement on the bill, have a higher position than them at Truck is weird.

[sheffinghell]

4 minutes ago, danz026 said:

I like the Reytons but this seems way too high up the bill for them.

It is!

[Dales]

19 minutes ago, danz026 said:

I like the Reytons but this seems way too high up the bill for them.

 

I think they are one of those acts that are just not popular on efestivals but are popular with lots of indie fans especially up north.

[Johndenis]

11 hours ago, briddj said:

 

I think if they don't pull out some "mainstream" names it might be half empty until 7pm. They probably aim to achieve this with the Special Guest....

 

At least I don't care about the Sat and Sun Special Guests this year!

I think spiritualized, John Grant, fat whites is surprisingly mainstream given what Pulp must have cost. And it looks like there's another similar act "TBA". Who would you have in mind, just out of interest? I'm going to try for a Friday ticket.

 

The Saturday has some "name recognition" but they aren't acts you'd be too bothered about watching eg rizzle kicks, future heads. Ps I have absolutely no clue who the Reytons are, I personally think Franz ferdinand should have chucked it but surely they're "bigger" than Reytons! 

[Hirstys 12th Pint]

Listened to a few of the Pulp undercard on Spotify as not heard of any of them apart from Spirtualized and I Monster.  Musically all pretty niche and undoubtedly all very adept but interesting how will transfer across to a Tramlines main Stage.   Worry is people will hold off turning up until early evening.

 

Wonder if the Special Guest on the Friday will be Richard Hawley or Self Esteem and have the local connection.

[sheffinghell]

16 minutes ago, Hirstys 12th Pint said:

Listened to a few of the Pulp undercard on Spotify as not heard of any of them apart from Spirtualized and I Monster.  Musically all pretty niche and undoubtedly all very adept but interesting how will transfer across to a Tramlines main Stage.   Worry is people will hold off turning up until early evening.

 

Wonder if the Special Guest on the Friday will be Richard Hawley or Self Esteem and have the local connection.

Same as my guesses / hopes. And Jarvis is saying 'a very special guest' on his Insta, which now gives me more hope.

 

Oracle Sisters were the Pulp support in Scarborough, competent enough, but not memorable. Hawley has also had support recently from a French singer, so I reckon there's probably some connection via Jarvis. 

 

Friday at Tramlines is often quiet until after work times, so the special guest will be doing heavy lifting to get people in early. If it is either of the above, I could see them going on with Pulp for a couple of numbers too. Apparently Pulp have being playing the co-written 'A Sunset' a few more times recently, which was first played at Hawley's Leadmill gig, with Jarvis as special guest, and is a tribute to Sheffield.

Edited 1 hour ago by sheffinghell

[glastorome]

Thought I was done with Tramlines after the washout of 2023 but they've pulled me back in, 8 of us trying for weekend tickets and accommodation  is booked. 

 

2 first timers as well !