neepheid Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 12 minutes ago, borntohang said: Big Weekend doesn't pay fees. The Radio One play that comes with it is the prize, and really he should have known that they were going to be playing to a bigger stream audience than any they'd get in person. In mitigation, RB are about to start a headline arena tour this week. Having been in the same position where you're about to do your biggest ever shows and then bomb in front of somebody else's midday festival crowd I can at least sympathise with them being tempted to throw a small paddy. I got on with it though because I'm a professional (and also was getting paid my session fee either way). 😜 That said, I also know a stage manager who has never said a single negative thing about any band ever, no matter how guff they were, and after one show with RB he claims they're both derrières, so perhaps there's something more going off there... Exposure dollars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borntohang Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 1 minute ago, neepheid said: Exposure dollars? Basically except the exposure is heavy Radio One playlisting either side of the show plus your set on iPlayer, which is an actual reliable way to make a bit of cash! Same setup as Glastonbury really - labels pay for their big artists to do it at a loss because they know the benefits are ultimately worth it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 The performance royalties alone must add up the a decent amount. Another reason to be a songwriter and not just a musician. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 5 minutes ago, BigRedX said: Another reason to be a songwriter and not just a musician. You OK up there? The air must be quite thin I would imagine 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 34 minutes ago, borntohang said: In mitigation, RB are about to start a headline arena tour this week. Having been in the same position where you're about to do your biggest ever shows and then bomb in front of somebody else's midday festival crowd I can at least sympathise with them being tempted to throw a small paddy. I got on with it though because I'm a professional (and also was getting paid my session fee either way). 😜 I have no sympathy with them whatsoever. You get on stage and perform to the best of your ability and be thankful for it every time. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 14 minutes ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said: I have no sympathy with them whatsoever. You get on stage and perform to the best of your ability and be thankful for it every time. Def, it was the wrong crowd for them but that doesn`t make it the crowds fault, go on, play your best and win over some of them. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Wrong band, wrong event and wrong response (though understandable to some extent). Don't get the fuss over this band.... or this story tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Its hard when you get to your mid 30s to realise that you are considered pensioners to people in their early 20s, the same as people who were in their mid 30s were to you when you were 20! I have seen Royal Blood several times, and they were good and did a good set, but he can sure rant on about the audience not appreciating them enough. I guess the way down is going to be hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakester Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 4 hours ago, borntohang said: Big Weekend doesn't pay fees. Ah, I sit corrected. But still, they must have known the type of event they were about to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Ha ha. Bought tickets for the next Muse tour mainly because RB are supporting (seen Muse a few times, latest album a bit meh, but never seen RB before). We'll see how that goes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham56 Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 21 minutes ago, Norris said: Ha ha. Bought tickets for the next Muse tour mainly because RB are supporting (seen Muse a few times, latest album a bit meh, but never seen RB before). We'll see how that goes... Make sure you cheer long and loud then... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 I’ve not seen them myself, but they came on with a bit of an attitude IMHO…. https://www.bbc.co.uk/events/ed8wxj/play/p0fctznf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Has anyone even briefly considered there may still have been brown M&Ms in the bowl? Cut them some slack, you don't know what emotional state they could have been in! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr4stringz Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 (edited) 10 hours ago, borntohang said: Basically except the exposure is heavy Radio One playlisting either side of the show plus your set on iPlayer, which is an actual reliable way to make a bit of cash! Same setup as Glastonbury really - labels pay for their big artists to do it at a loss because they know the benefits are ultimately worth it. Absolutely this. And also..They are rather mainstream. And they are rather radio friendly. Christ, it’s not like they’re exactly Cannibal Corpse is it?! Edited May 31, 2023 by mr4stringz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 10 hours ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said: I have no sympathy with them whatsoever. You get on stage and perform to the best of your ability and be thankful for it every time. This 100%, recognise the extraordinary privilege that far from being the result of talent - lots of people are far more talented - or hard work - lots of people work harder - or 'sacrifice" (you're flucking joking me) - is simply the result in 99% of cases of luck, and get out there, be a pro, and give the audience what they've paid for. If they don't like you, grow some and win them over rather than resorting to the standard 2020s model of whinge. I did a single gig with a semi pro band (whatever the fukc that actually means), the singer of which threw a major hissy fit mid-gig because people in the 'crowd' (about 40 people in a stinky poo pub in Surrey) were talking during the set and still see it as my musical low point, the guilt of association etc (BTW this 'semi-pro singer had arrived at the gig without his mic case so had to borrow the SM-58 that i carry in my kit bag just to make it through the gig in the first place, and had the lyrics on a printed sheet in his hand. Complete prick). The sense of entitlement that oozes from so many musicians today amazes me. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earbrass Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 2 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 No we're Royal Blood and this is rick music.... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveXFR Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 I saw them on the first tour when they suddenly went huge and they were amazing live. The records have gone downhill since then and the live performances I've seen have been a bit lacking. Maybe the sudden stardom following their first record had a bit of a negative effect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barking Spiders Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 This was an item in a newspaper????. Guess it must've been a quiet day across the rest of the planet then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 40 minutes ago, Barking Spiders said: This was an item in a newspaper????. Guess it must've been a quiet day across the rest of the planet then. They got fed up writing about Phil, Holly and the whole Good Morning non news event. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40hz Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 The audience don't owe you anything. If they're not responsive, get your head down, play your derrière off and get out of dodge. Entitled whining is never a good look - especially for a band as mediocre as Royal Blood. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 On 30/05/2023 at 18:03, BigRedX said: Gimmick band with one decent song. What do you expect? One song?? Can you help, I'm still struggling to find that one song 🤣 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 I wouldn’t say I dislike any of their material, it’s just I find they are a bit of a one trick pony. The fact that Mike Kerr is essentially doing everything apart from the drums doesn’t allow for much variation from what he’s playing. Quite limiting IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 In a nutshell... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 My wife has always been (and is still) convinced that Mike Kerr will eventually turn out to be a serial killer, she is fairly convinced of this. She still likes the group though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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