Leeds and Festival 2009

Since receiving a few comments regarding this music festival I thought I would give you an update on the latest news...
Leeds and Reading are lucky enough to have one of the best line-ups I have seen this year with some of the nations top acts. With the festivals exchanging bands from one day to the next it promises to be a top weekend beginning on the 28Th August.
Tickets are still available for the event and it looks to be a great way to end the summer festival season. http://www.leedsfestival.com/tickets/index.aspx
Confirmed bands so far include artic monkeys, Kings of Leon and one of my all time favourites Radiohead. There is also The Prodigy, Bloc Party, north-east favourites Maximo Park and the Leeds based Kaiser Chiefs.
The NME stage is also host to some newer bands and I recommend looking out for White Lies, The Gas Light Anthem and Florence and the Machine.
This looks to good to miss and I may make an appearance at some point over the weekend if I can get my hands on some tickets.
Let me know who is all going and we can meet up at some point during the weekend.

Glastonbury 2009

Returning back to my main input on my blog, which is, to keep you updated on information on major music festivals.
Last years UK major festival of the year...Glastonbury is returning with a stellar line up for this year. Mixing a bit of old with the new, sorry Bruce, Glastonbury will take a lot of beating to be knocked of top spot.
Lily Allen, Fleet Foxes, Neil Young, Blur, Bruce Springsteen, Emiliana Torrini, Doves, Franz Ferdinand, The Ting Tings, Echo And The Bunnymen, White Lies and Florence And The Machine.
These are the official names that are already confirmed for this years festival, although it says a lot for the venue as it is sold out already.
Seetickets.com is the only official Glastonbury ticket agency and they have implemented a picture scheme on the ticket that stops bogus ticket sellers. Refunds are only available until May 8 so if unfortunatly you can't make it visit the website for a refund.
If you are lucky enough to have a ticket enjoy the weekend and leave your comments or pictures on my blog.

Following on from my last post regarding the NME.
The awards show itself has recently become a bit of a joke regarding the way some of the artists present themselves on stage or at the show.
I also used to blame bands for not turning up to the show however do you blame them when you see the the likes of Franz Ferdinand's singer Alex booing Oasis for not turning up, who are ya!!!!!
Kings of Leon never turned up to this years show and blamed the over confident singers smoking in- doors and acting the goat for their no show.
The NME has always backed new music and has helped to promote probably all these bands in the past. The term "never forget where you come from" springs to mind.
The other side of the coin can be that the NME has only got themselves to blame for the way the awards show comes across. Pointless awards like Villain of the Year come to mind and I can't help but feel they should focus on the music.
I feel the NME needs to raise their profile once again and blogger advocacy can be a way forward for them. Using influential bloggers who believe in the NME brand can spread the word and raise their reputation. Giving these bloggers a brief and allowing them to express their opinions can be a step in the right direction.
Anybody who loves indie/rock music or believes in the NME, will be interested and will give them the opportunity to have direct opinions on what these people say.
I managed to find this site from a few years ago however excuse some of the language....they must be passionate about music...http://drownedinsound.com/community/boards/music/116471