Me, I can't wait. I have Finsbury Park first but more excited for Castlefield as it's just a short tram journey for me, and so less stress.

My neighbours and a few other friends are joining for this one. Tapas is booked in Chorlton beforehand, and then we are getting the tram to town .

The Britannia is a great location. A bit rough around the edges but I've stayed there before for the odd night, and you can't complain for under £40! A buffet breakfast too so you can stuff yourself in the morning if you get that on top.

Pack a brolly as it looks like we'll get some classic Manc rain.

Really hoping for some radical set changes for Manchester. The extra dates were probably added later as they knew that many of us would cave in and simply go to more than one gig if it meant a smaller venue and / or close to home; this was certainly a factor for me. Therefore I'm hoping for something a bit fresher, with some tracks we haven't heard yet in the tour (plllleaassse).

9.30pm curfew?! What a crock of sheeeiiite.

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So who else is going?

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Me! First time seeing Pulp in my home city, so personally a very special occasion. And I can sleep in my own bed for once.

Expecting a similar if not exact setlist to Finsbury Park but we'll see... and yeah, 9.30pm finish sounds way too early. I'd expect Pulp on at 8.40pm for a 10.30pm curfew.

-- Edited by Pip on Saturday 1st of July 2023 05:08:35 PM

I had to queue for 2 hrs to check in at that britannia once... the room was alright though. hopefully they have sorted out their front of house staff!

Set times according to the M.E.N.

Doors - 5.30PM
DJ - 5.30PM
Baxter Dury - 7.45PM
Pulp - 9PM

Just heading out, probably there around 3.45pm. If anyone has joined / is joining the queue early, I'm the big bloke with the beanie hat and beard. Say hey, don't be shy.

-- Edited by Pip on Tuesday 4th of July 2023 03:27:47 PM

Candida is sat on the table next to me!!

I did, I told her that it was nice to meet her again (the last time being Auto)

Last time I met Candida (film afterparty in 2013) I'd had a few drinks and told her "I bloody love you". Thankfully she was a delight and looked rather amused. I'm sober today but I'd probably still say the same.

Weather been holding up surprisingly well up to now but there are dark clouds on thr horizon...

Hope everyone representing Bar Italia at Castlefield has a lovely time tonight !!!

It didn't rain at all. Full review, photos and videos coming soon

Ach, same core setlist as before (no Razz, Dishes, After You, Glory Days, or anything new). Maybe a wee bit of wishful thinking.

No use in fucking with an established set if they've mastered it like they zseem to've! Very excited for Glasgow now, can't wait to see this full show in the flesh.