Sturdy wrote:

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Still no confirmation of line-up then. I have it on good authority that Candida is in, obviously Nick too, but no idea about the rest.

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Surely Steve and Leo will be? Obviously I would't wish Russell on any of them. Great news about Candida, was worried that her arthritis (?) would stop her taking part.

Yep

 

https://www.utilitaarenasheffield.co.uk/Pulp-15July2022

2012 tickets were...almost half that? Obviously there's been five year's worth of inflation in the past year alone but, man...that's still steep in the middle of an energy crisis and probable recession. High confidence to think they'll sell-out back to back shows there.

inspirit wrote:

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calumlynn wrote:

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Bridlington Spa is indoor 3800 capacity!

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 Currently showing no online booking. Maybe that just means 'no online booking yet', as with the rest of the dates, but I wonder if you'll have to buy in person. I'm happy with Scarborough outdoor (Eden Project 2000ish was a much nicer than arena gigs), but would prefer Brid as 1st choice.

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Hmm yes, interesting. You can also book over the phone for that venue too. Wonder what will happen.

Reckon if you are trying to sell 3800 tickets for an event in Bridlington Spa you'd have to be bonkers to expect punters to have to buy in person

Bridlington is my prefered date & venue. I'm fully aware there will be more dates too, so for the sake of my old bones & my aching finances, I don't want to book too hard & fast.

Sheffield, Scarborough & Finsbury Park are tempting but I can wait & see for those.

Slightly miffed that we could be looking at Steve being absent. What the fuck has gone wrong there?

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Violin Thing wrote:

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Bridlington is here: www.gigsandtours.com/event/pulp/bridlington-spa/2454590

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Thanks.

Says over 14's only. Seems a bit harsh. Some of the best gigs of your life are those teenage ones. Mind you as a middle aged bloke it's a very horrible creepy feeling when some teenager pushes up against you at a gig, but I guess I'd feel as creeped out now by a 20 year old as a 14 year old. But it's my problem, not theirs.

As for costing £100 I guess I don't care. I missed 2012 entirely, came at a bad time for me, so I'm not missing this (presumably) last chance. And thinking back when I last saw Pulp 20 years ago it probably cost a days wages back then. Mind you, paying £18 tonight for a whole orchestra (Glass/Bowie at Sage), which is a bargain. £340 for Glasto seemed a shocking amount to me, not that I would ever go to a festival again.

inspirit wrote:

Says over 14's only. Seems a bit harsh. Some of the best gigs of your life are those teenage ones. Mind you as a middle aged bloke it's a very horrible creepy feeling when some teenager pushes up against you at a gig, but I guess I'd feel as creeped out now by a 20 year old as a 14 year old. But it's my problem, not theirs.

As for costing £100 I guess I don't care. I missed 2012 entirely, came at a bad time for me, so I'm not missing this (presumably) last chance. And thinking back when I last saw Pulp 20 years ago it probably cost a days wages back then. Mind you, paying £18 tonight for a whole orchestra (Glass/Bowie at Sage), which is a bargain. £340 for Glasto seemed a shocking amount to me, not that I would ever go to a festival again.

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 It should be over 40s 

Must admit, that after having over £1000 held by various box offices as a result of COVID, and still with about £90 credit held by Albert Hall, I am less willing to pay £100 for a gig too far in advance.  Did pay just over £100 for a couple of Arctic Monkeys tickets next summer, but that aside, pretty much everything else booked is only until mid December. And costing me less than £20 to see Damned tomorrow evening, which is a bargain compared to the £75+ they asked when the gigs were initially announced pre second COVID wave.

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Eamonn wrote:

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2012 tickets were...almost half that? Obviously there's been five year's worth of inflation in the past year alone but, man...that's still steep in the middle of an energy crisis and probable recession. High confidence to think they'll sell-out back to back shows there.

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It will sell. who thought one day tickets for shows like that would cost close to 100. It wont stop here, in a few years it will be 150 then 200 and so on. Cant stop the train

A bit sad Steve isn't here. 

While the last reunion felt fresh, this one doesn't. Nothing new to offer bar a best of gig. meh. 

I know every other band does it and i understand the financial benefit, but it would be cool to have something new alongside. Maybe for people who wont go the gigs. 

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 Yes, dates will sell well even up to £100.  BST is £100 for general admission (£200 for gold circle) and the Springsteen nights have already sold out.  Pulp should be OK selling 8 dates (ignoring festivals). 

It does seem like an encore with nothing new and maybe even a little diminished without Steve and Russell. Last time out, they were all there at the outset and although Russell didn't stay to the end, it was as good as it could get.  

i wouldn't be surprised if there are some reissues associated with this tour.  Different Class never got a 25 year reissue like His n Hers, and the tours coincides with 25 years since Hardcore.  Probably too much to expect Intro reissue or a We Love Life delixe, but I live in hope.

Steve confirms he's not taking part:

PULP

Is a very important part of my creative life... and I'm exceptionally proud of the body of work we've created together.

Jarvis and I remastered Pulp's entire Universal Records back catalogue together just over two years ago at Abbey Road Studios. It was a huge pleasure to do that and review our songs and recordings together.

There have been wide reports of a full reunion for UK concerts today. However I've decided to continue the work Im engaged in - music, filmmaking and photography projects, and will not be joining them for these UK shows just announced

Wishing Candy, Nick, Mark and Jarvis the very best with forthcoming performances and also an
enormous thanks to Pulps amazing fanbase, many of whom have sent me lovely messages today

Steve
X

seductivebarry wrote:

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Steve confirms he's not taking part:

PULP

Is a very important part of my creative life... and I'm exceptionally proud of the body of work we've created together.

Jarvis and I remastered Pulp's entire Universal Records back catalogue together just over two years ago at Abbey Road Studios. It was a huge pleasure to do that and review our songs and recordings together.

There have been wide reports of a full reunion for UK concerts today. However I've decided to continue the work Im engaged in - music, filmmaking and photography projects, and will not be joining them for these UK shows just announced

Wishing Candy, Nick, Mark and Jarvis the very best with forthcoming performances and also an
enormous thanks to Pulps amazing fanbase, many of whom have sent me lovely messages today

Steve
X

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 I suspect a lot of reissues are on their way.  I guess the Universal back catalogue is everything post-Separations including Intro...

Aww, lovely message from Steve.

And he calls her Candy *sobs*