Live at the Piece Hall 2025

[sisco]

UB40

[sheffinghell]

Mainly the block bookings so far. Looking for a few exclusives/rareties, which is where it gets a bit more interesting and worth the trip up through the Pennines.

[NorthernSoul52]

[NorthernSoul52]

[sheffinghell]

Sting just announced for Lincoln Castle, so a strong possibility for here too.

[NorthernSoul52]

I'm reluctant to say he will, because he was only there in 2023.

 

But it wouldn't be the first time we've had the same act play twice in three seasons either.

[sheffinghell]

42 minutes ago, NorthernSoul52 said:

I'm reluctant to say he will, because he was only there in 2023.

 

But it wouldn't be the first time we've had the same act play twice in three seasons either.

Of course, you're right, he did Lytham and Scarborough too didn't he. Had forgotten. Lincoln is probably just the tail end of that deal then.

[NorthernSoul52]

Scissor Sisters reuniting is exactly the kind of carrot this should have, but it appears they'll be at Co-op Live. Highly unlikely they'd bolt this on.

[charlierc]

On 10/29/2024 at 3:10 PM, NorthernSoul52 said:

Scissor Sisters reuniting is exactly the kind of carrot this should have, but it appears they'll be at Co-op Live. Highly unlikely they'd bolt this on.

Yup, today's announcement is May run of the arenas including Manchester and Leeds. So feels unlikely Halifax will be added to the list.

[NorthernSoul52]

Didn't expect Leeds on there. They'll cannibalise sales, I'm pretty certain - especially with Live at Leeds also taking place the same date.

[sheffinghell]

Libertines, also announced a big headline gig in Gunnersbury park.

Edited November 4, 2024 by sheffinghell

[NorthernSoul52]

[NorthernSoul52]

[sheffinghell]

7 minutes ago, NorthernSoul52 said:

Yep, whole lot of C&T bookings. This is one of few that does not yet have support in place.

[NorthernSoul52]

Strange to have them back so soon, but they did sell very well.

[sheffinghell]

8 minutes ago, NorthernSoul52 said:

Strange to have them back so soon, but they did sell very well.

Another one of those bands much-beloved be northerners of a certain age. I wouldn't pay to see them as a headline (story for another day), but there are plenty who will. 

[NorthernSoul52]

On 11/8/2024 at 10:45 AM, sheffinghell said:

Another one of those bands much-beloved be northerners of a certain age. I wouldn't pay to see them as a headline (story for another day), but there are plenty who will. 

This is that other day. I know a few people who think they hung the stars - they have strong opinions on all members of the band. 

[sheffinghell]

40 minutes ago, NorthernSoul52 said:

This is that other day. I know a few people who think they hung the stars - they have strong opinions on all members of the band. 

In my case it was shoddy treatment of photographers. I didn't shoot them that day in their headline slot, nor taken up any opportunities since. 

[NorthernSoul52]

2 minutes ago, sheffinghell said:

In my case it was shoddy treatment of photographers. I didn't shoot them that day in their headline slot, nor taken up any opportunities since. 

Ah, you're a snapper. I had wondered if it might have been something along those lines! 

[sheffinghell]

17 minutes ago, NorthernSoul52 said:

Ah, you're a snapper. I had wondered if it might have been something along those lines! 

Yeah, there's no need for greed. There's also a time and a place for negotiation, and on the way into the pit is not it. Sadly there are artists who try it on, including some much bigger than these.

[sheffinghell]

[NorthernSoul52]

Time to get back to the good life. 

[NorthernSoul52]

12 hours ago, sheffinghell said:

Yeah, there's no need for greed. There's also a time and a place for negotiation, and on the way into the pit is not it. Sadly there are artists who try it on, including some much bigger than these.

Foo Fighters had some public blowback around my circles in the summer over this. 

[sheffinghell]

Just now, NorthernSoul52 said:

Foo Fighters had some public blowback around my circles in the summer over this. 

Yes

[sheffinghell]

1 hour ago, sheffinghell said:

NME reporting this an exclusive UK headline show (alongside festivals), so a pretty good coup