So, hypothetically, if someone were to organize a Pulp Tribute Night on the Friday before Wireless, would any of you be interested in attending/collaborating?
EDIT: ...in London, of course.
-- Edited by Fuss Free on Wednesday 1st of June 2011 04:34:20 PM
It's a chance to hear rare Pulp and Pulp-related songs and bootlegs you will otherwise never get to hear in a public place, in a private bar full of like-minded fans.
But... the pub (which I already have) needs to make a minimum £800, or I get stuck with the bill.
So, I'd love to do this, but I need at least one other person to commit to co-DJ, help organise and promote the event.
Oh, and I'm full ideas to turn it into a genuine 'event'. Door prizes, a Pulp Quiz, and some karaoke for brave souls among ya. But I can't do it all myself.
I agree. I'm coming down to London on Sunday for the show, so a meet up on Sunday evening would be great. Be good to go somewhere afterwards too. I've been looking into it and haven't found much yet!
Fuss Free I'd be there! You only need 40 people spending £20 at the bar each and you'd get loads more than 40 people i'd reckon, especially if you put something up on the pulp page on FB
I can't dj though.... am rubbish at stuff like that sadly.
I agree. I'm coming down to London on Sunday for the show, so a meet up on Sunday evening would be great. Be good to go somewhere afterwards too. I've been looking into it and haven't found much yet!
This would be great and could probably have helped out but I'm going to go see The Flaming Lips at Ally Pally on the Friday.
I'll be in London from Friday through to Monday so I'm easy when/where the meet up takes place.
TFL, very nice! Something'll get sorted out, I'm sure. I can't realy take London for more than a few days and I'm only down for the day. I remember last time I saw Pulp in London was Finsbury Park 98 and that was a bit of a disaster!
abs wrote: Either way, bring it on. There's only one place we can go, it's around the corner in Soho...
A meet at Bar Italia would be good, though may I just add that acting out Pulp lyrics could not always have the best consequences!
I'm in London Saturday and Sunday so can meet either or both days, but unfortunately will not be able to make Fuss Free's proposed Pulp rarities night. I'm staying pretty much next to Hyde park, Kensington Gardens Square to be exact.
I'd just like to point out that Bar Italia is a bit cramped and they don't seem to have much regard for their famous Pulp connection. Its a fine meeting point, but I wouldn't recommend staying. Perhaps we should identify a pub nearby? I don't plan to go to the festival until around 18:00. The other acts hold zero interest for me and I cannot justify wasting my entire afternoon there. Long queues and overpriced beer: no thank you.
-- Edited by Sychronicity on Monday 13th of June 2011 09:43:58 AM
Does anyone have an opinion on what would be a good time to arrive at Hyde Park in order to obtain a good vantage point? Am all prepared to stand through a few bands that I'm not too bothered about if it means I can sneak my way forward. Although I don't desperately want to be right at the VERY front, it would be nice to see a little more than just a few blurry stick figures in the distance.
Good news as far as the lenght of the show is concerned :
EVENT TIMES
Friday 1st July (The Black Eyed Peas + Guests): Doors 14:30 - Show 16:00 Saturday 2nd July (The Chemical Brothers + Guests): Doors 12:00 - Show 14:00 Sunday 3rd July (Pulp + Guests): Doors 12:00 - Show 14:00
Set times will not be available until the week of the event, when they will be published on this website. The days headliners will be last on and will perform full concert sets, ending at around 22:30.
There will be no readmission to the event should you leave at any time during the day.
All times are subject to change.
I guess we can hope for a show as long as in Toulouse
-- Edited by Eljim on Monday 13th of June 2011 02:42:51 PM
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should i be worried that my ticket still hasn't turned up yet?
Not necessarily...they do sometimes only go out a week or so before the event, although I have had mine for quite some time now. I bought it on the morning they went on sale. When did you buy yours?
Does anyone have an opinion on what would be a good time to arrive at Hyde Park in order to obtain a good vantage point? Am all prepared to stand through a few bands that I'm not too bothered about if it means I can sneak my way forward. Although I don't desperately want to be right at the VERY front, it would be nice to see a little more than just a few blurry stick figures in the distance.
I've been thinking the exact same thing. No idea on how to win the waiting game. I've never been to something this big, but I'm prepared to stand through a lot of bands I don't want to see in order to see Pulp. Was also hoping to take pictures, but if I can't get a decent spot, there's no point I suppose. Any suggestions for this weary Canadian traveller would be most appreciated
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Does anyone have an opinion on what would be a good time to arrive at Hyde Park in order to obtain a good vantage point?
It depends on the weather. If it rains, you'll have no problem getting to the front as I experienced with Blur & Oasis in London in the dim and distant past. Also if it is very hot then a few will drift backwards.
Never been to wireless, but I think it's fair to say the audience won't be the most dedicated festival goers, and probably quite a few will be making for the exits long before the end, especially on a Sunday night.
I'm not sure tickets are selling that well, because they are still advertising in London Metro just two weeks before the gig. You may be able to stroll to the front.
What about meeting up at Franks? ie. where the Common People sleeve was shot, its just over the road from Olympia Station and theres a decent pub over the road as well?