Manchester VS Cancer 2008

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Im up for it

Woah way to rain on the parade Ally

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?

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

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

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)...

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

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

You lucky git!

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.

Noel was shit.

Fact

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)...

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

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

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!

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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! :)

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

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

Hadn't Hooky said that Freebass weren't going to be playing anyway?

I also thought he said they weren't doing it but just gone through his myspace blogs & found this when he was asked if they were doing it, so it could be a maybe I suppose ?
Unless anyone knows different

"mani and i offered but andy didnt take us up? so well see!as for seconds ive got shinny too!

Posted by PeterHook on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at 1:20 PM "

Clint Boon got a call this morning tho on XFM MCR & he did confirm that the Inspirals & Mondays were doing it. So if the Mondays are there that'll be worth it anyway !

Inspiral Carpets confirmed on their Myspace

THE VERVE JAMES - strong rumours NORTHSIDE AZIZ INSPIRAL CARPETS BIG ARM THE TWANG HAPPY MONDAYS - strong rumuours via XFM radio PRIMAL SCREAM - " IAN BROWN (confirmed not to play) TWISTED WHEEL EMBRACE (lead singer acoustic set)- strong rumour via official record collecter magazine STARSAILOR (lead singer acoustic set) FREEBASS (debut live with extra singers?) - rumuour via nme MONACO (with guests inc.rowetta?)

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

the usual shite probably

This appeared on an Australian News Website today:

http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/story/0,23663,23005557-10388,00.html

love the comparison with the traveling wilburys

i need a standing ticket = anyone got a spare?

Same here! Anyone got a spare standing ticket? A night without seeing INSPIRALS I shall not be a happy bunny.

Me too

hibster wrote: i need a standing ticket = anyone got a spare?

i've got one now, cheers mate!

I deffo am not going, who the fook wants to see LIAM ( TWAT ) GALLAGHER ?

MONTY wrote: Same here! Anyone got a spare standing ticket? A night without seeing INSPIRALS I shall not be a happy bunny.

Me Too ..

Heard all sorts of rumours about this one. Jules and I have our tix . . . hoping some of the rumours are true but sure it will be a good night out anyway. I'm sure to be so drunk it will be good whatever!! Would love to see Happy Mondays again if that was true though

Digi Mike wrote: I deffo am not going, who the fook wants to see LIAM ( TWAT ) GALLAGHER ?

exactly.

this cancer thing is dying a death. i predict it won't be on next year. mainly...coz its shit.

King John Honest John wrote:

Digi Mike wrote: I deffo am not going, who the fook wants to see LIAM ( TWAT ) GALLAGHER ?

exactly.

this cancer thing is dying a death. i predict it won't be on next year. mainly...coz its shit.

how is it shit? they've both been really good in my opinion, first one better than the second though. and it's all for a very good cause.

embrace starsailor monaco rowetta.

Yep...its DEFO crap alright.

King John Honest John wrote: embrace starsailor monaco rowetta.

Yep...its DEFO crap alright.

when have any of those acts ever played manchester vs cancer?

its about time they announced who's playing isn't it

MOndays Inspirals the fucking fratellis fun loving criminals.

so glad I dont have a ticket.

Uncle Liam wrote: MOndays Inspirals the fucking fratellis fun loving criminals.

so glad I dont have a ticket.

yep not that great so far but there is more stuff to be announced

Well I'll go out on a limb and say I'm glad the Mondays and Insprials are playing. I've always wanted to see the Fun Loving Crims as well, although I'm only familiar with about 2 of their songs.

Let's face it, the night is there for a good cause and is more of a piss-up than anything else. At least the Mondays and the Inspirals will make it a party-like atmosphere, and hopefully (as Jack says) there are a few more interesting acts to come!

Confusion33 wrote: Let's face it, the night is there for a good cause and is more of a piss-up than anything else.

Still not got my tickets through the post yet :\ohwell:

oh - James confirmed tother day on their site

Andrew Sayer wrote: oh - James confirmed tother day on their site

Good stuff, I'll have to take my hat along! :)

i thought the FL crims had given up by now. tried office jobs or something.

i'd REALLY love to hear scooby snacks again.

Johnny Giles wrote: No Freebass at McrVCrc. Straight from Hooky's blog....

FREEBASS.........UPDATE!

Got off to a great start thanks to Mr.LIVERPOOL,PETER WYLIE, who delivered a wonderful vocal to our track,

mr liverpool?? most people wouldn't even know who he is you know.

Andrew Sayer wrote: oh - James confirmed tother day on their site

couldn't see this anywhere?

[orange]State of Love and Trust [/orange] wrote:

Andrew Sayer wrote: oh - Sid James confirmed tother day on his site

couldn't see this anywhere?

type in Sid James hologram you'll see it then.

[orange]State of Love and Trust [/orange] wrote:

Andrew Sayer wrote: oh - James confirmed tother day on their site

couldn't see this anywhere?

Just a rumour at the moment, apparently (according to the fan site, oneofthethree) - apparently the line-up is going to be announced this week?

King John Honest John wrote:

Johnny Giles wrote: No Freebass at McrVCrc. Straight from Hooky's blog....

FREEBASS.........UPDATE!

Got off to a great start thanks to Mr.LIVERPOOL,PETER WYLIE, who delivered a wonderful vocal to our track,

mr liverpool?? most people wouldn't even know who he is you know.

most people would know who he was maybe not in liverpool, but the rest of the country certainly does.

hibster wrote:

King John Honest John wrote:

Johnny Giles wrote: No Freebass at McrVCrc. Straight from Hooky's blog....

FREEBASS.........UPDATE!

Got off to a great start thanks to Mr.LIVERPOOL,PETER WYLIE, who delivered a wonderful vocal to our track,

mr liverpool?? most people wouldn't even know who he is you know.

most people would know who he was maybe not in liverpool, but the rest of the country certainly does.

Bollocks!!

I need a standing ticket for this, anyone got a spare?

Dont waste your money Paul

Uncle Liam wrote: Dont waste your money Paul

see you in the Lass then Liam?

Nearest you'll ever get to being in a lass I guess!

Ouch ! Quailty Tim

I know it's a bit late in the day but. I have a seated ticket but was wondering if any one had a spare standing ticket I could purchase. Let us know!! Looking forward to the meet up. So will moon under water be the place again??

james have been voted most wanted band to play mcr v cancer 08 on Mcreveningnews site. rumours remain the same (verve, big arm etc.) also included will be a unsigned band, they gain access to play the opening track via XFM competition.

DODGY! The Aftershow Boy Kill Boy The Paddingtons

more TBA

http://www.nme.com/news/dodgy/33863

Midnight Blue wrote: DODGY! The Aftershow Boy Kill Boy The Paddingtons

more TBA

http://www.nme.com/news/dodgy/33863

Thats at an aftershow gig.

Its run by Danny Mcnamara out of Embrace. Few of us went watching Sunshine Underground after LCD a few months ago.

I do wish they'd update their website... "More acts are set to be announced in the next few days so watch this space!"

That's been there since the beginning of January - define "in the next few days"!

their first gig in 10 years?

they had a tour planned but had to cancel it after the guitarist broke his arm falling out of bed! (shades of bsp?)

Ally wrote: Decided to give VC a miss this year so I can divert any cash I would've spent into making Summercase.

To be honest, after last year's VC line-up I'm not too gutted.

Shame I'll miss the pre and post match beers though, have fun

Well you will be sorely missed. We will have to have a drink or two for you. And we will. Looking forward to it thanks Vinnie/Mark.

Lets have it. Vinnie please don't bring the fan.

Ally wrote: Decided to give VC a miss this year so I can divert any cash I would've spent into making Summercase.

To be honest, after last year's VC line-up I'm not too gutted.

Shame I'll miss the pre and post match beers though, have fun

Boo

Leggy sorted me out with a ticket for this last night, cheers mate!

Just been on XFM Manchester, The View and Athlete added, headliners still to be announced.

500 standing tickets just been released too, looks like they have them available on TicketMaster.

Jert Jerterson wrote: Leggy sorted me out with a ticket for this last night, cheers mate!

Just been on XFM Manchester, The View and Athlete added, headliners still to be announced.

500 standing tickets just been released too, looks like they have them available on TicketMaster.

like morrissey once sang "im truly disapointed". more easily affordable bands, but still the ticket price still rises in value. already last years line up looks ten times better. so it's: happy mondays inspiral carpets fratellis fun lovin criminals view (not confirmed on official sites) athlete (not confirmed on official sites) James (not confirmed on official sites) Freebass (not confirmed on official sites)

Simon Gilbert wrote: Freebass (not confirmed on official sites)

Not playing, Mani's not there...

Did read a rumour that Barney might be showing up for the finale (with Hooky)... However, not laying that much truth into that...

athlete and the view confirmed (MEN)...

Nick King wrote: athlete and the view confirmed (MEN)...

This is turning out to be the most expensive night in the pub that I'll ever have had... Not musch can save this now except a reunion of NO or The Smiths!

Nick King wrote: athlete and the view confirmed (MEN)...

This is turning out to be the most expensive night in the pub that I'll ever have had... Not much can save this now except a reunion of NO or The Smiths!

Nick King wrote:

Simon Gilbert wrote: Freebass (not confirmed on official sites)

Not playing, Mani's not there...

Did read a rumour that Barney might be showing up for the finale (with Hooky)... However, not laying that much truth into that...

Nick,read the other day on Hooky's blog that he's not gonna make it,as he has other commitments.Master Rourke's bound to make a few appearances during the night.but his bass will definitely be not be hanging low enough to the floor!

Never mind,MONTY has a ticket! Come on!!

Altogether now...

"SHE COMES....IN THE FALL!!..."

you going now then mont? i aint,but i'll pop by for a pint or two in the afternoon pre drink

banshee wrote: you going now then mont? i aint,but i'll pop by for a pint or two in the afternoon pre drink

YEA! Methinks a few wheat beers will get me in the mood! If I'm illiebrated enough,I might get up and give 'em a tune.Whether it'll be the RIGHT tune....

There goes the neighbourhood

It wouldn't have been the same without you both.

when i got shugs text last night saying guess whos coming to mvc now i thought it was good news

Just read the evening news website and saw the following response

http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/entertainment/music/rock\_and\_pop/s/1034823\_more\_acts\_for\_versus\_cancer

The user comments seem to think that Electronic are playing? Anyone heard this

Same user seems to think The Verve and Maroon 5 are playing.

I think it would be hilarious if Maroon 5 played!

I'm only saying that because I know I wont be there.

And Hooky's going to be there, according to this MEN article.

"I'm really looking forward to getting up on stage again this year."

It would be good if Electronic did play, but I doubt it - you never know, though...

Can't find any other information apart from that bloke's comments, though...

Uncle Liam wrote: I think it would be hilarious if Maroon 5 played!

Is it plastic cups and bottles in there?

Burt Reynolds wrote:

Uncle Liam wrote: I think it would be hilarious if Maroon 5 played!

Is it plastic cups and bottles in there?

Yeah but they don't break on impact!!

if anyone has two standing tickets going spare please let me know, tried the ticket sites but theres only seating ones left, me and mrs stubbsy fancy joining shug and baldrick on the trip

another post mentioining electronic on the evening news website? Rumours still abound...

Confusion33 wrote: another post mentioining electronic on the evening news website? Rumours still abound...

I like the name of the person leaving the latest comment, "Chris Morris" :)

Stubbsy wrote: if anyone has two standing tickets going spare please let me know, tried the ticket sites but theres only seating ones left, me and mrs stubbsy fancy joining shug and baldrick on the trip

Some going on e-bay. Buy now option for £50 a ticket, face value is £40.

Check out www.scarletmist.com too, there were a few on there earlier going for face value.

Jert Jerterson wrote: Check out www.scarletmist.com too, there were a few on there earlier going for face value.

I got mine off Seetickets.com last week ! Cheers Paul!

My ticket come today. VERSUS CANCER 08...dedicated to NINA. Who is she,does anyone know?

I think she was a friend or relative of Andy Rourke's. I think every cancer gig so far has been dedicated to her.

the view

the fratellis

the enemy

athlete :\ohwell:

El Jarvo wrote:

[orange]State of Love and Trust [/orange] wrote: the view

the fratellis

the enemy

athlete :\ohwell:

Saw your name on the end of the thread and thought you were about to impart some good news then, Jack!

I can seem me stopping in the pub at this rate, and not shifting?!

you got a ticket?

if i had bought a ticket i would probably go anyway, just to abuse those rubbish bands.

Yup, I think staying in the pub is a much better option!

Jack's list seems to be the final line-up apart from "very special guests" (who probably won't be on until just before it closes)...

Oh, doors apparently open at 5:30pm, with the concert starting at 6:30pm...

Ah well...

All those in favour of the pub......

Tim wrote: All those in favour of the pub......

Ay!

I only like the view when there is cleavage in front of me

So thats why you enjoyed Arcade Fire so much?

Three people have tried to offload tickets for this onto me today. I wouldnt go if you paid me. The whole line up has shitty XFM Manchester fingerprints all over it.

Johnny Giles wrote:

At least we've all only spent £45 to see a rubbish line up. How much you paying to watch the England Cricket team?

engerlad france kicks off at 8pm. hmm....

Officially the biggest non-event of the year now. Should have realised that this was the way things were going after last year's show...

El Jarvo wrote:

He's not watching cricket that night though, he's stalking Client in Sveden, of all places!

Which actually sounds like an infinitely better trip!

Mmmmm Anyone wanna buy a Manchester Vs Cancer standing ticket ?

El Jarvo wrote:

hibster wrote: engerlad france kicks off at 8pm. hmm....

Actually, maybe the Fratellis ain't soooo bad after all!!

you can lead a horse to water....

It's 8 days away now, shall we all start arguing about where to meet? It's about time...

Good call, strawberry beer. Yum!

I'll be an uttershandy that night - got my boy that weekend so can't do drinking and staying up late.

Shame: I LOVE drinking adn staying up late :(

Leggy D is having a sober one too

Well Leggey D can be in MY gang then

never was going gig and now i cant even get pissed all day because its my sisters 40th birthday meal that night.going to come over to the pub though for a couple of hours.so i am a shandy man too jesus they are going need extra stocks of lemonade at that kro bar at this rate

"The Enemy have been added to the line-up, they will be joined on stage by The Fratellis, The Happy Mondays, Fun Lovin Criminals, Athlete, The View, The Inspiral Carpets and The Farm plus some very special guests."

So, The Farm and The Enemy... Whoopee!

Next years lineup:

Snow Patrol, The Kooks, Scouting For Girls, KT Tunstall, Travis, The Courteeners, with XFM DJ's.

This event has been hijacked by XFM, and they are ruining it just like they ruined and killed D: Percussion. Just you wait and see, next year the DJ's will get more time than the bands.

Thank fuck i wont be around to see it.

El Jarvo wrote:

Jem wrote: It's 8 days away now, shall we all start arguing about where to meet? It's about time...

Kro Bar in Piccadilly Gardens.

I'm meeting a couple of Luton fellas there.

Actually, I haven't even told them that yet, but it's opposite my hotel and I find the bloolights in the Wetherspoon's way too unnerving.

and what time might you be in this establishment Mr. Jarvis?

looking to arrive between 2-3ish so i'll get one in for yer

Oh YESS! I'm gonna try and get to KRO BAR about 3ish so I get get a couple of glasses of FRULI in.I know...poofs drink..but it slides down the throat.

Like a big wanger.

I'm going up Friday night now, and will be at footy until about 5.30 on Saturday, will make my way to the Kro bar after the game.

get to town a little after 2 meself

El Jarvo wrote:

Tim wrote: I'm going up Friday night now, and will be at footy until about 5.30 on Saturday, will make my way to the Kro bar after the game.

What game you going to?

Worcester City nil at Hyde United. I know how to pick the big games!

It's on the Piccadilly Gardens on the far end nearest Portland Street.With tables outside if you like to feel the wind on yer chest!

Shug wrote: What the fuck is that!?!

Just googled KRO Bar on Piccadilly, are you all GAY? It's a fucking wine bar and pictures of people is suits

Can we not go for a proper drink and scrap at the Piccadilly Tavern or even the Brass Monkey.

You all need to take a good look at yerselves

But it sells 'screaming vikings' Shug,

wi umbrellas and cherries in them ....

In fairness to Shug's righteous discontent, Kro is a wildly overpriced, faux-sophisticated shithole that is indeed full of twats in suits.

Great nosh at BarBuritto next door, mind.

Please READ NEW ORDER NO-NO on DR if you REALLY want to be BORED!

Anyone got a running order yet, so I can leave it as late as possible to go in.............?! Jack?

I'm sure you are all sorted now but if anyone needs a lift up I'm going up Saturday morning. Let us know

Bummed remastered on i-toon 27 tracks 7.99 theres yer value pop pickers will they be re-massing the view fratelli's et al in 20 ish years !!!!!

According to The Sun on Monday, Barney's reported saying there will be no reunion for MvC,as he won't work with Hooky again. Hooky's new MYSpace blog starts with "Oh dear it's over". Wasn't expecting it anyway,but to read it,reads like they might have an 11th hour attempt at reforming.

Oh the Sun again?

Making up quotes to deny rumours that they have just made up. Again.

Again..anybody got the running order yet? Last year someone put it up and it was spot on

Anybody know why it says I've only posted one and where my picture has vanished to?!

edit - I've sorted the picture obviously

Thanks for that...I haven't posted much to be honest probably less than fifty. I'm more the voyeur!! I have a bit of a chuckle at all squabbles etc

genius, just had a message on me mobly from jarvo - he's only gawn & lost our tickets! so looks like we'll be in the pub for longer than planned...

hibster wrote: genius, just had a message on me mobly from jarvo - he's only gawn & lost our tickets! so looks like we'll be in the pub for longer than planned...

yeh right! he accidently lost them did he

aIn't got a ticket and had wanted to make a SHOW at the drinks festival in the afternoon.But sadly(for me) i will not be able to attend.But i trust you will all have a great time as per usual.So until NEXT time when i may be better prepared i shall wish you well. Regards ROCKET MICK

Thank fcuk for that ROCKET!

just heard from al again, the tickets have been found, guess this means have to go to the concert after all

All this has made me nervous now! I have 6 tickets in an evelope. They are supposed to be in my dining room, which currently has the entire contents of my kitchen piled in it. I'm going to look now and hope I can find them, as it would take me 24 hours to get everything out of the way to search!

... phew

Jane wrote: Thanks for that...I haven't posted much to be honest probably less than fifty. I'm more the voyeur!! I have a bit of a chuckle at all squabbles etc

Oh do shut up

...what a load of arse...Noel last year sounded amazing, granted, king Monkey sounded turd as ever (and i love him & the roses) but he has the charisma, attitude and love of the mancunians to pull it off. I'm fed up of seeing people moan about the line up this year and any other year for that matter - it's for CHARITY....for fcuk's sake, a really good one at that and local to us, if all you're waiting for is some amazing music festival line up, why don't you just chip off and get your festival tickets in the summer, or is it too much for you to work ou which is the best one? It's your choice whether you want to commit to buying a ticket or not, you take your chance and wait to see who's announced - but at the end of the day you're paying around 40-50 sheets to see a bunch of bands who will at least put (hopefully) smile on your face....and they will make the effort to entertain as well....

...seriously, get a grip, lose the snobbery and remember you're paying to see these bands for a very good charity.

Have a great time Dudes !

Shug wrote: Cracking first post, welcome to the site.

For a change the Corby Order will be in the venue early instead of the usual last minute dash for New Order. Looking forward to it masel.

Does any fucker know what the times are for the bands yet though? They could have organised that a helluva lot better!

The Farm Inspiral Carpets The View Athlete Fun Lovin Criminals Happy Mondays Fratellis Enemy Collabs

apologies realise you are all out already or on route but for what its worth inspirals on at 7 apparently for 20 mins not sure anyone will get long set like Noel Gallagher last year

Thanks ..on me way:)

WHEY! First review,everyone's meeting up in town this dinner,but I've got some clearing up to do at home,sorry folks. Gig was great,though I was sorry to miss FARM and The CARPETS.Got in while THE VIEW were on.Not really a fan of FUN LOVING CRIMINALS,but liked THE FRATELLIS and THE ENEMY. Stars were HAPPY MONDAYS sounded great,great banter between Shaun(sporting a mohican) and Bez, "Gerroff me yer daft cnut". My misgiving of this gig was there wasn't the collaborations which had made the previous gigs so special. But at Nth hour, lo and behold,for the finale BADLY DRAWN BOY on vocals,joined by HOOKY,POTTSY,ANDY ROURKE,DENISE JOHNSON (ACR) and 2 others I didn't recognise.On the big screens a big tribute to Tony wilson. Great versions of PLEASE PLEASE LET ME GET WHAT I WANT, LWTUA and Lennon's INSTANT KARMA.

Where were you VIKINGS? Yer daft buggers £40 on a night out in KRO BAR! Never mind,a big hello to everyone who was out,in MEN Julie and Rosie,Greg,Dave Clark,Burt,Midnight Blue; and everyone else in Piccadilly, Tim,Shug,Jemmie,Col,Bonz,Liam,Jert,Minxie,Banshee,Sandra,Nick King,Al,Baldrick,Lord & Lady NUTS and anyone I missed sorry! Here's some piccies, Anton Corbijn must be shitting himself...

PS SHUG! Thanks for the FAC 383 and TONY WILSON badges mate!!

PPS I want Hooky's T-shirt: HACIENDA with a twist on the Unknown Pleasures sleeve

SO you found the pub then mate.Good to see you had a good time.Had a pleasant night myself.

Glad everyone had a ball,hope ye's all anjoyed the gig

I was working. :(

thought the fun lovin criminals were ace

and the mondays

Hello all. New poster here. Not really a New Order fan but this is the most active thread about the gig so thought i'd finally post on it.

What a top night. Quick review.

The Sticks - Half of them are from Rochdale so we thought we'd get there early to check them out. Not bad! they didnt let the size of the arena faze them and felt sorry for them when there set was cut short! Check them out http://www.myspace.com/thesticksmanchester

The Farm - Not really my thing but I think there early time caught a lot of people out as I had a few people ask me if they'd been on later in the night. "All Together Now" was the first highlight of the night.

Inspiral Carpets - Not overly familliar with there stuff but thought the frontman was a bit crazy before calming down a bit and finishing off a rather polished set with "This is how it feels", another early sing-a-long.

The View - They were better than I thought they'd be. I don't mind the view. They did a few new songs and were the first band to get the crowd really dancing to the tune of "Wasted Little DJs" "Superstar Tradesman" and of course "Same Jeans".

Athlete - Wern't half bad at all. "Wires" sounded really good. Not familiar enough with there other stuff to get into there set but they were still pretty good. Wasn't sure what crowd reaction they'd get but they were well recieved.

Fun Lovin Criminals - Not my thing, good at what they do but thought it was an odd choice for a night like this. Scooby Snacks went down well.

Happy Mondays - Paddy McGuinnes introduced them and the crowd went mental. First time the whole arena was on there feet. Everyone knows there not what they used to be but they still deliverd a top set, Bez's dancing is still quality and copied by almost everyone in the crowd.

The Fratellis - I was slightly diaspointed by them to be honest. I think the sound got lost in the Arena which can happen to some bands. Vocals wern't very clear at all but they got the crowd going with Chelsea Dagger.

The Enemy - Superb. There only going to get bigger. Would not suprise me at all to see them sell out the Arena in the not too distant future. Cocky as anything but they have the tunes to back it up.

Finale - Collaboration between Andy Rourke, Peter Hook, Steve White and Badly Drawn Boy. Played a few songs I didnt know, Love Will Tear Us Apart and a Smiths song. Will have to get hold of some BDB stuff now because thought he was excellent.

A top, top night and I'm looking forward to next years gig already. Only let down was the poor organization at the Arena - the standing floor was completely rammed full and to have just one bar and toilet area was ridiculous, couldnt let it spoil the night though.

A lot of the gig is playing on XFM Manchester website. If you go to www.xfmmanchester.co.uk and Listen Live, go the the Listen Again and its on Clint Boon's Boon Army. Tried recording it but every program I use is useless...

The Enemy, have gone up in my books after seeing them live.
But fuck me, why the hell weren't the Mondays headlining ?

As the previous post said they lifted the whole place when they came on.....

Was that girl Doves fan there again trying to stop everyone moshing/generally having a good time like at the 2006 do? She was moaning about people moshing ,like , erm, in the moshpit..

johnny wrote: Was that girl Doves fan there again trying to stop everyone moshing/generally having a good time like at the 2006 do? She was moaning about people moshing ,like , erm, in the moshpit..

Don't know mate. I might have stood on her neck.

OK.. pics only. Can't post, brain = jelly.

Good piccies Burty! Did Scouse Emma's boyfriend turn up then?

MONTY wrote: Good piccies Burty! Did Scouse Emma's boyfriend turn up then?

No. He went home and found his mobile phone and called her, so all sorted. A lucky escape

Speaking of scousers, funniest moment for me was in the Arena, when i got collared by two Scouse lasses, (one of which is crazyh, i think), saying they know me, and then called me Burt. Turns out they almost carried me back to hotel in Bournemouth back in 2006, cos i was so off me tits. Top Scousers

I have billions of pictures but I'm crap at posting them. Can somebody ring me tonight and talk me through it?

The gig was a bit dissapointing for me,enjoyed the carpets and the mondays. Not into the enemy or the bum lovin criminals,fratellis or the view,lady enjoyed the fratellis whilst i was at the bar!

Missed the farm:\ohwell:

very dissapointed at the end,cant stand that badly drawn boy geezer.

I think everyone thought someone else would be coming on after him.

Had 3 spare seated tickets and the touts were wanting to buy em for a fookin pound,robbin bastards!

TBH i spent more time at the bar than i did in my seat,which is nice!

Bit of as bloody trek to the KRO bar from the venue,was nice to meet a few more faces tho,cant remember them all but i think i met,Monty,Dave Legge,Burt,liam, and of course Nick king in the smokers corner

To anyone else i talked to and forgot to mention i do apologise but i was very very drunk at the time!

To Jem,where the bloody hell were ya?

cant believe some of the vikings never made it to the gig,Crazy fookers! and you say im

wrote:

cant believe some of the vikings never made it to the gig,Crazy fookers! and you say im

Like you say, Steve, it was a long way from Kro to the venue

Speaking of scousers, funniest moment for me was in the Arena, when i got collared by two Scouse lasses, (one of which is crazyh, i think), saying they know me, and then called me Burt. Turns out they almost carried me back to hotel in Bournemouth back in 2006, cos i was so off me tits. Top Scousers

Well remembered Mr Reynolds. Yep that was me !!! However I was that off my tit's this time I should of been walked home !

Also, we only remember you as 'Burt' !!!!

I went and saw the Fratellis do two numbers. I was just getting into the swing of things when my mate said she couldn't breathe so we had to leave! That was the most expensive 2 songs I've ever seen performed!

At least it wasn't as expensive as the boys night

I simply don't see how we could have done anything else but stay in that pub.

Following the normal rules of waiting in the pub until New Order come on, we can now stay in there forever

El Jarvo wrote:

Shug wrote: Who never made it to the gig?

Does anyone know what time we were out to? My moby says I phoned Dave Clark at 2.30 so guess we were back in the hotel bar by then?

no idea! weren't we in the hotel bar with him though? my battery ran out on mine.

found the phone on the floor in the morning with the back missing, shoved the furniture all over the room & found the back eventually...

I left you lot as you were going to your hotel. i caught the night bus back to mine around 2.30.

then got up at 8 and was back home for me sunday lunch!

dont think my body can take much more of this!!

who cares, whens the next meet

Well we went to the Star and Garter but couldn't get in, and then ended up in the Retro Bar until 3.30. Didn't manage to make breakfast, strangely!

You dirty stop outs, I was tucked up in bed by 12.30. I had an alarming incident in the hotel, I don't think the staff were very impressed with me

Tim wrote: Well we went to the Star and Garter but couldn't get in, and then ended up in the Retro Bar until 3.30. Didn't manage to make breakfast, strangely!

Also never made it to the gig!

Like Tim, ended up in the Retro Bar until 3:30am (with Jert, Greg and co)...

Managed to fall out of bed, severely hungover, at just before 10am...

Still knackered now... :p

Rev Big wrote: I simply don't see how we could have done anything else but stay in that pub.

Following the normal rules of waiting in the pub until New Order come on, we can now stay in there forever

Sounds like a plan!

Shug wrote: PLAN INDEED.

I take it no-one is gonna bother with Summercase then?

EVEN BETTER NEWS. Baldrick has found ma phone

There's some nice bars at the Ramblas and a nice Tappas bar that sells some lovely grub... Who needs a festival!

Shug wrote: PLAN INDEED.

I take it no-one is gonna bother with Summercase then.

What's this I hear MORRISSEY is playing? Is that for definite?

Shug wrote: I have very little recollection of the gig, semi remember Fratellis doing Chelsea Dagger and the Criminals doing Scooby Snacks, the Mondays were ace cos I remember dancing like an eedjit, but I cannae remember anything other than Kinky Afro. Were the FLC on before or after the Mondays????

Got seperated from the Corby Order and spent most of the night with the two Sunderland lads. Ended up walking for what seemed like hours before magically finding Eddie and his missus. We then spent an hour with a bottleofrush before Darren turned up so we could get tucked into the crate of beer in the car.

I ended up drinking saidrush thinking it was beer much to the amusement of everyone else, thank god we had loadsa beer to wash it down. Can't remember anything after that, though I do know that I woke up without me phone.

I hope Baldrick has it, but I have had no joy getting in touch with him. I am a disgrace.

i cant believe you drank the rush, it was going in slow motion and i wanted to stop you but i coludn't. my only advice after it was to drink loads more lager to dilute it, i think i actually saved your life cuz

Stubbsy wrote:

i cant believe you drank the rush, it was going in slow motion and i wanted to stop you but i coludn't. my only advice after it was to drink loads more lager to dilute it, i think i actually saved your life cuz

FFS! See what happens when yer favourite Uncle isn't there to keep you in check. Who do you think you are? Gazza! :D:

What's 'Rush'

MONTY wrote:

Shug wrote: PLAN INDEED.

I take it no-one is gonna bother with Summercase then.

What's this I hear MORRISSEY is playing? Is that for definite?

probably

No one is for sure though. I was told he was doing Wireless last year, and that never happenned.

Shug wrote:

Marvin wrote: What's 'Rush'

Amyl Nitrate.

aka Poppers! :)

(So good, Suede wrote a song about it)!

You're supposed to inhale it!

That's the stuff that I was on for Reading 98 - World In Motion never sounded so good!

Yes I know what poppers are!! Room Odourisers (yeah right!)

You're definitely not supposed to drink it though. I remember at the Hacienda years ago, there was a craze of pouring the poppers into a half empty water bottle, making it last much longer. Some poor girl necked it and ended up violently sick and in A and E all night!

Marvin wrote: Yes I know what poppers are!! Room Odourisers (yeah right!)

I didn't know that Rush was another name for it, although I can see why!

at a local club years ago we used to dip an unlite cigerette into a bottle of poppers until the cig was totally dreanched.then you'd suck away on the cig and the bouncers had no idea. bit dangerous if someone offered you a lite though

Fuckin' 'ell, Shug

Are you sharing a room with Welsh Darren at Summercase?

banshee wrote: at a local club years ago we used to dip an unlite cigerette into a bottle of poppers until the cig was totally dreanched.then you'd suck away on the cig and the bouncers had no idea. bit dangerous if someone offered you a lite though

Years ago we dipped a fag in poppers and left it overnight, came home from the nightclub,and built a joint with said fag...

I had Liquid Gold at V2001,and went on the big wheel...which was most unfortunate for the people in the car below me.:(

Shug wrote:

Marvin wrote: What's 'Rush'

Amyl Nitrate.

Just found this from another site Eddie :

Caution: Flammable, harmful if swallowed, skin and eye irritant. If swallowed, drink two glasses milk or water, induce vomiting, call physician. For eye contact, flush with water. Avoid prolonged inhalation in confined areas. Keep out of reach of children.

Milk or Water! 6 or 7 bottles of lager in my case. But......

Drinking this is definitely not recommended kids - cheers for keeping me drinking more and more and more lager cuz, I had the worst hangover in the world but at least I'm still here.

You Mad fecker Shugzv,tried to keep you awake on the way home after you downed the rush,you did'nt looked to well..

Nick King wrote:

Shug wrote:

Marvin wrote: What's 'Rush'

Amyl Nitrate.

aka Poppers! :)

(So good, Suede wrote a song about it)!

You're supposed to inhale it!

That's the stuff that I was on for Reading 98 - World In Motion never sounded so good!

Wonder if you were the person who leant a bottle to me and my mate at Reading '98??!! If you were, !heers, made the gig!

LeggyD wrote: Fuckin' 'ell, Shug Are you sharing a room with Welsh Darren at Summercase?

Shug wrote:

:D Not sure, I am hoping to share with another smoker. But after my antics on Saturday, I can be classed as semi-mad......still not quite in Darren's league yet

oi.....i got feelings mun

I've got feelings and my wings are like a shield of steel. In Barcelona I will mostly be dancing in the street to non existant music. Again.

I'm mad me

Where are me sussies?

What shirt is Hooky wearing in these pix? A new Hac shirt? Is this shirt available? cheers

F

F.J. DeSanto wrote: What shirt is Hooky wearing in these pix? A new Hac shirt? Is this shirt available? cheers

F

I cheekily asked him for one on his MySpace page,good shirt:a bit of a twist of the old Unknown Pleasures sleeve.

jake atkinson wrote:

Nick King wrote:

Shug wrote:

Marvin wrote: What's 'Rush'

Amyl Nitrate.

aka Poppers! :)

(So good, Suede wrote a song about it)!

You're supposed to inhale it!

That's the stuff that I was on for Reading 98 - World In Motion never sounded so good!

Wonder if you were the person who leant a bottle to me and my mate at Reading '98??!! If you were, !heers, made the gig!

Could have been - I don't have too much memory of that gig, apart from the fact they played World In Motion!

Oh, and the fact that we went to go and watch Spiritualized afterwards - I should have stayed to watch Garbage!

Nick King wrote: Oh, and the fact that we went to go and watch Spiritualized afterwards - I should have stayed to watch Garbage!

Shirley Manson loved her microphone that night

& they knew they had been blasted off stage by new order.

how many people do you think left the stage when the order went off?

For all those that stayed in t'pub. Told ya you didnt miss much.

so it begs the question, is 'love will tear us apart' the only song thats been done twice at manchester versus cancer gigs ?

No There is a Light That Never Goes Out by Johnny Marr and Noel Gallagher. And Ceremony by New Order and Bunnymen.

Did the Mondays do WFL last weekend? If so, that's the second time for that one as well.

cheers for the link burt

there still this appeal

so bombastic, this love will tear us apart performance.