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19 Nov 2007, 11:59

Smiths star launches massive Manchester gig

Andy Rourke returns with 2008 Versus Cancer charity show 4 hours ago

The Smiths' Andy Rourke has announced details of next year's Versus Cancer gig.

The bassist organises an annual concert in hometown Manchester to raise money for the local Christie Hospital and Genesis Centre, with previous shows featuring the likes of Noel Gallagher, Ian Brown and Paul Weller.

This year's concert will take place on February 23 at the MEN Arena, with the line-up to be confirmed soon.

"This year's gig is going to be talked about for years to come. We've got some of the biggest bands of the moment lined up as well as some legendary acts that haven't performed live for a long time," explained Rourke of the 2008 event.

In the meantime, the bassist has also launched a "join the line-up" campaign to get fans and musicians to wear a special pin badge in the run to this year's event.

"Basically, we've always been about loads of people getting together to make a stand and do something special," said Rourke of the new effort, "and this year we wanted everyone to be able to be a part of it."

For more information about the badges, plus ticket details for Versus Cancer 08 go to http://www.Versuscancer.org.

19 Nov 2007, 12:04

In the meantime, the bassist has also launched a "join the line-up" campaign to get fans and musicians to wear a special pin badge in the run to this year's event.

They've nicked the Vikings badges idea :eek3:

Also, is that Jarvo on the VersusCancer site???

20 Nov 2007, 01:34

Midnight Blue wrote: Also, is that Jarvo on the VersusCancer site???

Nope, but all big bald blokes look the same, don't they?

Racialist! :nod:

20 Nov 2007, 02:27

Got a link to buy tickets today ahead of general sale on 22 nov (doesn't work though) was wondering if there are any clues who may feature the verve? bad lieu. v free bass

20 Nov 2007, 05:55

Well, I've booked tickets (just in case), but this is dependent on the line-up - wasn't too impressed last year... :rolleyes:

Nice of them to provide a link, though, to those who'd bought before! :)

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23 Nov 2007, 19:55

any more rumours who might be taking part is on this year?

24 Nov 2007, 01:49

I've just booked 6 standing tickets at £40.00 each with a service charge of over £5.00 per ticket and a delivery charge. £280.00! Blimey Moses!

The line up had better be good :eek3:

25 Nov 2007, 08:28

Im up for it :nod:

26 Nov 2007, 13:50

Woah way to rain on the parade Ally :laugh:

You do have a point, but as always I'm scared of missing something so I will risk it!

I also agree the Bunnymen were the highlight of last years gig - can we get them again?

26 Nov 2007, 14:32

Missy Jem wrote: Woah way to rain on the parade Ally

Liam wasn't around, so he asked me to fill in :)

Back to normal now though.

Isn't life wonderful :baby: :laugh:

26 Nov 2007, 14:39

Al wrote: Deleted by: Al on Sun, Feb 24 2008 - 22:31:35

:clap:

26 Nov 2007, 14:46

Yup, I thought the 2007 event was crap - Bunnymen and after drinks excepted! :lol:

Edit: Actually, I quite liked the Charlatans! :)

Unless this event has a better line-up (or at the very least, Freebass), then I shall part with my ticket(s)...

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27 Nov 2007, 02:30

I managed to see next to nothing of the 2007 gig :laugh: so I've got a couple of tickets in the bag for 2008.

27 Nov 2007, 03:02

LeggyD wrote: I managed to see next to nothing of the 2007 gig

You lucky git! :laugh:

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7 Dec 2007, 15:43

Sorry, but WTF?! 2007 was better than 2006, even without New Order. Charlatans, Bunnymen, and Gallagher (stunning performance with 10,000 singing along).

Get a grip music snobs.

7 Dec 2007, 15:48

Noel was shit.

Fact :nod:

7 Dec 2007, 15:51

BIGINOIL wrote: Noel was shit.

Fact

Agreed - bored the pants off me, and I don't mind Oasis (got quite a few of their albums)... As did Weller (and I like the Jam)...

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9 Dec 2007, 07:11

LeggyD wrote: I managed to see next to nothing of the 2007 gig so I've got a couple of tickets in the bag for 2008.

Don't blame me Leggy - I had a f**king standing ticket :lol: :lol:

13 Dec 2007, 01:53

2007 rocked lots more than 2006, even though both gigs were still great! :) no-one heard the rumours from oasis, morrissey etc. forums? here we go:- THE VERVE JAMES NORTHSIDE AZIZ INSPIRAL CARPETS or tom hingley solo/the lovers? BIG ARM THE TWANG HAPPY MONDAYS IAN BROWN (again, though i dont think it will happen again) TWISTED WHEEL EMBRACE (lead singer acoustic set) STARSAILOR (lead singer acoustic set) FREEBASS (debut live with extra singers?) MONACO (with guests inc.rowetta?)

all rumours though. nothing confirmed. if MCRVCANCER wanted the money though they would have announced at least one act by now (so the money they make could in be the account making interest :read: still ill probably go been there every other time

13 Dec 2007, 03:12

Simon Gilbert wrote: THE VERVE JAMES NORTHSIDE

INSPIRAL CARPETS or tom hingley solo/the lovers?

HAPPY MONDAYS

FREEBASS (debut live with extra singers?) MONACO (with guests inc.rowetta?)

Woah!

I'm going to a, get a ticket and b, try to stay sober enough to remember this one!

13 Dec 2007, 04:56

Had a look @ see and ticket master and they don't seem tobe selling standing tickets. Anyone picked one up recently

13 Dec 2007, 05:14

reg wrote: Had a look @ see and ticket master and they don't seem tobe selling standing tickets. Anyone picked one up recently

Got tickets when they came out. Actually, I've properly got them already - delivered last week at about the sixth attempt.

I'm made up One Arm are rumoured to be playing!!! Er, who? :skeptic:

13 Dec 2007, 06:08

El Jarvo wrote:

reg wrote: Had a look @ see and ticket master and they don't seem tobe selling standing tickets. Anyone picked one up recently

Got tickets when they came out. Actually, I've properly got them already - delivered last week at about the sixth attempt.

I'm made up One Arm are rumoured to be playing!!! Er, who?

one arm gone solo then ?.arm and a leg were a good combo :evil4:

13 Dec 2007, 06:24

Simon Gilbert wrote: 2007 rocked lots more than 2006, even though both gigs were still great! :) no-one heard the rumours from oasis, morrissey etc. forums? here we go:- THE VERVE JAMES NORTHSIDE AZIZ INSPIRAL CARPETS or tom hingley solo/the lovers? BIG ARM THE TWANG HAPPY MONDAYS IAN BROWN (again, though i dont think it will happen again) TWISTED WHEEL EMBRACE (lead singer acoustic set) STARSAILOR (lead singer acoustic set) FREEBASS (debut live with extra singers?) MONACO (with guests inc.rowetta?)

all rumours though. nothing confirmed. if MCRVCANCER wanted the money though they would have announced at least one act by now (so the money they make could in be the account making interest still ill probably go been there every other time

We'll see.

13 Dec 2007, 10:51

4 attempted deliveries for me too, finally arrived after I left my works ID with a colleague.

14 Dec 2007, 08:06

El Jarvo wrote:

reg wrote: Had a look @ see and ticket master and they don't seem tobe selling standing tickets. Anyone picked one up recently

Got tickets when they came out. Actually, I've properly got them already - delivered last week at about the sixth attempt.

I'm made up One Arm are rumoured to be playing!!! Er, who?

Andy might be coming :ignore:

24 Dec 2007, 11:09

When are we gonna find out who's playing this? Have had me tix for ages :confused2:

24 Dec 2007, 16:47

According to Record Collector (browsed in newsagents!), lead singer of Embrace, Ian Brown and somebody else (whom I've forgotten - damn alcohol) are confirmed already...

Sounds thrilling! :)

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3 Jan 2008, 06:43

Oasis' Liam Gallagher to lead Manchester supergroup?

Jan 3, 2008

Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher is set to head a supergroup next month in Manchester.

According to The Sun’s Bizarre column, the singer will team up with legend Ian Brown, and Freebass - the band featuring The Smiths' Andy Rourke, New Order’s Peter Hook and Mani from Primal Scream - at Manchester Versus Cancer charity concert.

The event will take place on February 23 at the MEN Arena.

The Freebass collective has been a side project for the three bass masters for several years.

The band have reportedly been recording an album together, calling in vocal favours from singer Tim Burgess and Primal Scream frontman Bobby Gillespie.

http://www.nme.com/news/ian-brown/33427

3 Jan 2008, 08:34

Midnight Blue wrote: Oasis' Liam Gallagher to lead Manchester supergroup?

Jan 3, 2008

Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher is set to head a supergroup next month in Manchester.

According to The Sun’s Bizarre column, the singer will team up with legend Ian Brown, and Freebass - the band featuring The Smiths' Andy Rourke, New Order’s Peter Hook and Mani from Primal Scream - at Manchester Versus Cancer charity concert.

The event will take place on February 23 at the MEN Arena.

The Freebass collective has been a side project for the three bass masters for several years.

The band have reportedly been recording an album together, calling in vocal favours from singer Tim Burgess and Primal Scream frontman Bobby Gillespie.

http://www.nme.com/news/ian-brown/33427

ian brown has confirmed he won't be playing this year

he still plans to attend though