Tartan Heart 2008

[Red Day]

Yeah of course there could be a fantastic Saturday headliner and undercard to match...

but if the top act on the Friday is SFG, then the undercard that day will be decidedly weak... as not many good acts will want to play below them

[Kowalski]

I can only afford a couple of festivals. Rockness line-up suddenly looking good, so I think I'm ditching this one.

[Red Day]

Can't blame you. Just wish I hadn't already bought Bella tickets. I should have waited to see how the line up panned out before commiting. As you say Rock Ness is shaping up nicely

[bunter]

Can't blame you. Just wish I hadn't already bought Bella tickets. I should have waited to see how the line up panned out before commiting. As you say Rock Ness is shaping up nicely

[Red Day]

Travelling mate. I stay a fair bit from either and I'm already doing T and Reading this year. Money and the Mrs's patience don't stretch forever

[Paul ™]

Rockness is certainly looking alot better with todays additions, but I wonder if there is problems with Belladrum.

Remember the ticket saga, when they were meant to go on sale and then nothing for ages...

I hope Robert, Joe and the team haven't taken their eye of the ball with Bella and been focusing on Rockness (same bookers)

Still hopeful for a great Saturday headliner to be pulled out the bag.. seems weird only one act announced as all previous years there has been quite a few announced initially

[Mookey]

I went to Bella when Automatics were there and Embrace. I personally didn't see them and went to see other band in the tents, but I did have to go through 3 nights of drunken Neds shouting "what's that coming over the hill" all the bloody time.

It is true the Bella has a wonderful atmosphere and after staying in the family area last year, I found it a lot calmer and quietier. You still have to deal with drunk teens and the more "pop" a group is the more bams you get.

As a 34 year old I see Bella as a diverse festival but now I'm seeing it as a small T in Park. Aiming themselves at popularity rather than quality.

If saturday night headliner is "pop" then I will not be going as I think it would be too kiddie for me. I'm too old to deal with kids throwing up on my tent - again!

Saying that, if the other venues have more interesting groups then I would probably go and support the them. Just make sure my tent is away from the crowd!!!

Man - I sound like a fuddy-duddy!!!!

[Red Day]

Never realised that it was the same folks behind both gigs. You would think in that case they would have some better contacts and the ability to attract a far better headliner. I know it's only the first announcement but I simply can't believe that that's the best they could get for the Friday. Very very poor choice. And judging by the rumours, it's a fair chance to be Deacon Blue (or similar dross) on the Saturday which I'm afraid will be the final straw !

Was so looking forward to this one as well.

[Red Day]

I went to Bella when Automatics were there and Embrace. I personally didn't see them and went to see other band in the tents, but I did have to go through 3 nights of drunken Neds shouting "what's that coming over the hill" all the bloody time.

It is true the Bella has a wonderful atmosphere and after staying in the family area last year, I found it a lot calmer and quietier. You still have to deal with drunk teens and the more "pop" a group is the more bams you get.

As a 34 year old I see Bella as a diverse festival but now I'm seeing it as a small T in Park. Aiming themselves at popularity rather than quality.

If saturday night headliner is "pop" then I will not be going as I think it would be too kiddie for me. I'm too old to deal with kids throwing up on my tent - again!

Saying that, if the other venues have more interesting groups then I would probably go and support the them. Just make sure my tent is away from the crowd!!!

Man - I sound like a fuddy-duddy!!!!

[ben_cosmia]

seems weird only one act announced as all previous years there has been quite a few announced initially

[Paul ™]

Yeah I can see the tickets just flying out the door now...

[Kowalski]

like i said before, if it was something like pearl jam then you could understand it being a special announcment wi just them.

seems a bit silly to have an announcment with only scouting for girls on it, as if theyre enough for people to stand up and take notice.

[stevieg72]

Will it be a half hour headline slot?, sfg only have one album and most of there songs im guessing are 3mins long, so unless they talk shite to fill the rest of the time it,s going to be quick, every cloud has a silver lining

[louper]

Disappointing, but bellas going to be on the slide if this is anything to go by. SFG are utter gak, and will not be able to generate any atmosphere. Unless there is a stormer of a band booked for the Saturday then i think tickets might be hard to shift.

[somerled]

Hey Mookey ! you aint THE Mookey who played on the Green Line with the Caps?

[Mookey]

erm.... don't think so..... not too sure what ya talking about.

[somerled]

Ice Hockey mate. .....! Guy called Mookey used to play for Edinburgh. thought I'd ask.

[Mookey]

oh him, yeah I know who you mean now. Sorry to disappoint but can't see me ever playing ice hockey. Little bit too girly!!!!

[Paul ™]

Just back from working at the SFG gig @ barra's

80% of the crowd were 14/15 year old screaming girls (Bunter.. jailbait )

Watched 1 1/2 songs and couldn't bear any more... cheesy pop and sounded no better than the average pub band..

They need to pull a blinder of a Saturday headliner to make up for this

[Da_J_Doc-~]

Theres one happy 8 year old in this house anyway, personally i think they will draw out families and could be just the band for a cheesy pop sing along.

[irons]

Well I was right, the kids are loving it. The gf also pointed out that SFG are doing an academy tour just now and it's a complete sell out. Doubt the Magic Numbers could do that, they're obviously popular.

Maybe they've been listening to ME and trying to target the yoof. Still think it's a dodgy move for Bella thou, bit of a gamble.

And Paul's point is very true as well.

[stevieg72]

Just back from working at the SFG gig @ barra's

80% of the crowd were 14/15 year old screaming girls (Bunter.. jailbait )

Watched 1 1/2 songs and couldn't bear any more... cheesy pop and sounded no better than the average pub band..

They need to pull a blinder of a Saturday headliner to make up for this

[Paul ™]

How long was there set paul

[irons]

Set time was down for 1hr 10mins

[stevieg72]

You seriously think I stayed that long?

Set time was down for 1hr 10mins