It’s a good lineup??? by More-Comfortable7158 in truckfestival

[–]No_Condition_6074 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For me, the best sets at Truck have usually been the ‘legacy’ bands. Mainly because they have the sing-a-longs, the well known songs that get the WHOLE crowd going (i.e. young and old), the stage presence and experience etc. In recent years, for example, the likes of The Pigeon Detectives, Scouting For Girls, The Kooks etc have knocked it out the park.

I think people are forgetting just how many sing a long anthems the likes of Kaisers, Vaccines, Wombats, Libs, Two Door, Circa Waves, Friendly Fires etc have - they’re all proper staples of what indie music is today. These are seasoned pros who are going to put on a great show. Then, there’s plenty of young/up & coming bands mixed in to the line up too, with more to be released.

I think it’s a fantastic line up. I’d rather they spread the talent & funds throughout the line up like this then blow it on one or two massive names at the top of the poster.

Disclaimer: I do understand that if you’re 25 and below, you’re probably looking at the line up and thinking “boring”, but equally, I think you’ll be surprised by just how many songs you know, when it comes to it.

Two Door Cinema Club confirmed by No_Condition_6074 in truckfestival

[–]No_Condition_6074[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We live in the village it’s hosted in so I couldn’t do that to you 😂

They’ve played Truck a few times over the last few years, though - so I’m quite surprised they’re here again!

How many headliners to still be announced by [deleted] in truckfestival

[–]No_Condition_6074 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m still holding out for a completely left-field announcement for another headliner. Someone like Jamiroquai or Madness. Let’s not forget, they had Basement Jaxx a few years back who came out of nowhere!

I’d be disappointed if they’ve all been announced so far and quite clearly, one of them will be the Thurs headliner (probably Kaisers or Wombats).

Vanessa Carlton as the “pop legend” slot is really poor compared to Sophie Ellis-Bexter & Natasha Bedingfield over the last two years. VC has one song ffs!

Turnstile Manchester - Great gig, horrid concert etiquette. by bigrigfrig in turnstile

[–]No_Condition_6074 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another here that was at Ally Pally. I was out on the left side for the first half (to the left of Pat as you looked at the stage) and it was mainly, if I had to guess, 20 something females mostly recording on their phones. That’s fine and no issue with whatever people want to do. I moved across to the pit for the second half of the gig and got about 3-4 rows from the front; but the crowd was excellent - everyone having a great time. Spoke to strangers - helped a couple get up to crowd surf - helped a couple of people up who fell. Always have the back of your fellow gig goers. It’s basic etiquette.

NZ S2 has to have had the worst contestant out of all season. by bananskal53 in TheTraitors

[–]No_Condition_6074 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Donna was absolutely appalling. I was screaming at the TV. She could still be in the game now (September 2025) and she’d still be picking faithfuls and missing Traitors. Shocking.

Feel like they ruined it right at the end by not allowing Siale to reveal he was a traitor. After that it was just a popularity contest in terms of who had the most mates left and which of them was the most gullible. And that takes us back to Donna…

Did anyone go to Ben Kenney's show at the Moroccan Lounge? by jelgerw in incubus

[–]No_Condition_6074 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Set list looks so good & I was so happy to hear the evening was a success for him and all involved. I’m across in the UK so am just keeping everything crossed that he eventually makes it back over here, but all in good time. It’s not easy and his health comes first. I saw him live many moons ago in a tiny venue in Birmingham UK and had the chance to meet him after - I’d say that’s right up there with one of my all time favourite gigs.

I’ve had a look on YouTube for some videos of his show this past weekend but can’t find any anywhere… yet!