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01.09.07 Retrofest, Culzean Castle, Ayrshire
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Posts: 663 (03/20/07 12:23:01) |
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One Man |
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Posts: 1369 (03/21/07 00:59:42) |
Great news! Might be a good time to visit my Dad
 I would prefer to not see HL do this sort of thing (they are now firmly off the Here and Now circuit) but my selfishness overcomes me. With so many good or reasonable acts on it's gonna be too hard to miss this one. ******************
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Posts: 1 (03/22/07 17:20:38) |
Hi folks, Retrofest here. While I cannot comment on some of the stuff here, I'd like to point out a few things:
1) Retrofest isn't about saying these are old bands or anything like that. The Retro comes from the fact that the songs everyone remembers these bands for aren't the ones currently in the charts (barring massive iTunes sales) 2) THL will be doing a considerable mix of new and old material as they have quite a lengthy set planned 3) Can't say if they are headlining or not but there's a hint above. Tickets are now on sale through Ticketmaster and hopefully we'll see a few of you good people there. |
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Posts: 3062 (03/22/07 23:58:44) Moderator |
As I've said before to people that were anti- when they did the Here & Now things, I simply look at it as being another chance to see THL live. Just because it's this type of gig rather than a pure THL tour doesn't mean that they'll play their music any differently or sing their songs any differently - they're still THL songs being played and sung by THL.
In the process you also get to see others that you might not want to see a whole gig from, but whose main hits will be a welcome bonus. __________________________________________________
Who's that shouting? John the Moderator - all he ever gives us is pain!  |
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Posts: 1797 (03/23/07 00:16:43) |
If they went down the road of Bananarama (and I love Bananarama) and others of doing Butlins then I'd have serious reservations but a gig playing to thousands of like minded 80's fans can't be such a bad thing surely?
What's this about doing 'newer' material? Will the lead single from the new album be released by September???  ________________________________________________________________________
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BlackHairedGirl |
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Posts: 4047 (03/23/07 01:43:17) Local user |
Quote: I've just had a look, and there are links to buy tickets, but the selling page says that *tickets are not available*. ? Any chance of giving us the line-ups for both days ? Not in order of course  hehehehehThing is, i want to see ALL of those acts  but we're not really allowed time off work in Sept/Oct, so i don't know if i could wangle the Monday off. If Saturdays line up was the strongest, that wouldn't be a problem....EEeeeeeeeekkkkk i wanna go !!!  ************************************
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Posts: 545 (03/23/07 01:45:34) |
On sale tomorrow according to their site, dunno how much tho'
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Posts: 663 (03/23/07 02:00:42) |
Does god hate me?
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Posts: 152 (03/23/07 02:03:57) |
Very decent of Retrofest to come here to state their case, so big respect for that. Very few event organisers would be prepared to do that. And now I feel awful for being rude in my initial post.
 Im sure it will be a great event!My initial position that it is a wrong for direction THL stands, and I'm hardly comfortable the event name. But as its going to happen anyway, headlining should not be under debate. (unless The Stones are likely to turn up) You have a stadium band here playing next to "Butlins" (not my phrase) bands. So pure economics dictates that they should be given star billing. The Band wont stamp their feet and demand it, they're just not like that! But I'm sure if bands of equal stature like 'The Police' or 'Duran Duran' were booked their PRs would be all over it and Retrofest would be blazing them across the skies. Look forward to seeing the publicity campaign.
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Posts: 4082 (03/23/07 02:08:14) |
Quote: The League are playing the Saturday ******************************************************
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Posts: 1369 (03/23/07 03:33:21) |
Quote: Depeche Mode playing??  ******************
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Posts: 4047 (03/23/07 04:34:40) Local user |
Quote: I know, but also having Howard Jones and Jimmy Sommerville on that day would be more of a pull for me than Go West or Tony Hadley (for example) as i've seen them live quite a few times. I want to go to both days though. I will cry if i can't  ************************************
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Posts: 545 (03/23/07 04:37:07) |
Quote:So you should . . . recite the lyrics to 'Saddupa You Face' 3 times, whip yourself with a damp towel and stand in a darkened corner for the rest of the day ************************************
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Posts: 152 (03/23/07 08:17:15) |
I'm not that Sorry BB
Dont tell me Joe Dolce is on the bill too Off to update my website (begrudgingly) with Retrofest 
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Posts: 535 (03/23/07 13:19:22) |
The most important thing is that we're all Massive(s) & that we have a League passion for life
 For years (1981-199  I didn't know any other League fan so it's more than great to communicate with other Massives I like more music (Fun Boy Three, The Eurythmics, Bjork, The Specials, Prince, reggae and so on) but I've got the luck that I'm only a superfan of the mighty League. I understand Andy's point of view but every gig is an opportunity to see THL live
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Posts: 4082 (03/26/07 03:36:16) |
Website now up and running - www.retrofest.co.uk/line_up.php
Edit - 75 for a weekend ticket!!!!! Don't think I'll bother with this one..... ******************************************************
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BlackHairedGirl |
*sigh* | ||
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Posts: 4047 (03/26/07 03:53:10) Local user |
And look at that.... Looks like Jimmy & Howard are both playing the different day to THL
I can't really afford to spend that unfortunately, on top of travel and accommodation. Looks brilliant. ************************************
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Posts: 157 (03/27/07 22:47:40) |
yeah its great that THL are playing ALL these live gigs..they have been doing it for how long now since the release of the magnificent 'Secrets' album. However, its just a bit frustrating when so many other places are enjoying THL live and they have totally left Australia out.
I will type this information yet ANOTHER time here....The Metro or The Enmore in Sydney are fantastic places for THL to play at and they may even be surprised at packing the house..The Metro has about 2,000 capacity and the Enmore about 3,000 or so. Its not that expensive to travel to Australia now...im sure THL could find some discounted airfare if money is an issue (I say that because on nearly every interview I have seen with Phil and he speaks of money, he seems to make a reference that the band doesn't have any! (lol) So there you have it..I'm not trying to second guess the band or anything like that (heaven forbid!), I'm just saying that as a loyal fan for the past 26 years I get a bit pissed off at reading all the NEW live dates that THL are doing and always not being able to see them!!! Oh yes, stop with these stupid '80s revival concerts. I mean, who chooses the bands to participate? Go West? MMM yes they really had some great tunes....not! Happy Easter everyone!
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Posts: 3664 (03/28/07 03:28:52) |
Quote:surely that works the other way around too? so get your arse to the UK! I say drop Australia - what's down there beside  and the lovely Karen, anyway? Germany is the place to go - central in Europe and therefore easier for alot of fans from different countries to go to!  |
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Posts: 768 (03/28/07 05:00:17) |
Quote:! awww  I agree though, time to get their asses down here again....I know I'll have to make the trip over again soon, I can't be waiting for them to show up in my Wild West* town again *Only a few weird serial murders since the last visit ______________________________________________________ We'll always be together...however far it seems...  |
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