Booking headliners has become a real issue for festivals of all sizes but is tying up bands TWO years in advance the answer or a very dangerous gamble?Gav and James respond to the latest drama to hit promoters and how it impacts their festivals. There’s also a cheesy fest line-up which James is a tad too comfortable putting together and why wasn’t Gav more upset that Bleeding Through didn’t play all of This Is Love, This Is Murderous?Oh, and how about a power metal festival for the UK?Let’s tackle it all in blunt 2 Promoters, 1 Pod fashion.We go again, every Thursday morning.
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The Year Ahead…
It’s a new year but there’s no time for hugs and handshakes. Let’s get back to business.Why don’t Gav and James throw bands who are having a tough time on tour a few extra quid? Is Spotify really the devil of the music industry? And how the hell did Karnivool end up on Brutal Assault if they were booked as a Euro exclusive for ATG?After those pleasantries are exchanged there’s the small matter of tackling 2025; the live tour, Trees, ATG and Damnation’s 20th birthday bash.James also gets excited about new albums this year promises while Gav sets a new high standard for On The Record. Enjoy, engage and let’s go again! We go again, every Thursday morning.
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Episode 52.
We made it! The milestone pod, Episode 52. But is this the end for 2 Promoters, 1 Pod or just the beginning?Gav and James pop the bubbly, beers and ciders and get merry to mark the occasion.Merry Christmas.We go again, every Thursday morning.
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Our Favourite Albums of the Year
Exactly what it says on the tin. We go again, every Thursday morning.
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Are co-headliners as expensive as headliners? - Q&A 9
It's back to the bottomless mailbag to tackle another batch of your probing questions.How much of a band do we listen to before deciding to book them? When will Damnation day ticket be on sale? Will the live shows be recorded?And what's the difference between headlining, co-headlining and are the costs the same or is it all just in the name? Gav and James get stuck in. We go again, every Thursday morning.
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