I can't keep bumping my own Ren thread but... this guy is insane...
https://nortr3nixy.nimpr.uk/threads/ren-the-most-talented-brighton-based-artist-since.399852/page-2
I used to think it was a shame that the BBC coverage doesn't truly represent Glastonbury.
But given the reaction by (some) 6 Music followers to Billy Nomates, it's probably for the best...
I hear what you're saying, but I can think of numerous examples where the opposite is true - eg Radio 5 dumbing down its live football coverage; BRIT Awards aiming for credibility when it used to be black tie and Phil Collins.
Also, there are festivals squarely aimed at/dominated by youth -...
Context from Twitter: This tweet depicts a reenactment from the 1982 movie “The Wall” which Roger Waters wrote the screen play for. He is in costume performing a theatrical scene. A German Court of law has declared that this performance is allowed due to artistic freedom.
But no-one should be going to Glastonbury to see one act. That's not the point at all! And it's why tickets are on sale before the headliners are (usually) known.
Also, TS is literally touring the UK, so kids have plenty of chances to see her. She operates a 'fan first' system, giving ticket...
Back story here.
https://www.nme.com/news/music/rick-astley-on-the-smiths-covers-band-with-blossoms-i-dont-want-to-tread-on-that-history-3052148
They played a couple of dates in 2021. Was only just post-Covid really. Remember wearing a mask.
Jonny Marr peeved because he knows The Blossoms...
Yeah, there's a massive expectation around the headliners now - especially with the streaming and media coverage.
Anyone who goes knows that Pyramid stage headliners don't really matter - that there's dozens of others things to choose from.
And anyone who's never been doesn't believe them!