Slane

The Golden Miller · 25-06-2021 11:22pm #1

With the lack of any new mainstream guitar bands coming through, is there any band capable of actually selling out the venue, who haven't played it before?

Having this conversation the other day with a mate, and it's a sad indictment of music that the only band who comes to mind, would be if Blur reformed. I don't actually think any other band would sell out the venue, who haven't played it already

spaceHopper · 25-06-2021 11:26pm

The Golden Miller wrote: »

With the lack of any new mainstream guitar bands coming through, is there any band capable of actually selling out the venue, who haven't played it before?

Having this conversation the other day with a mate, and it's a sad indictment of music that the only band who comes to mind, would be if Blur reformed. I don't actually think any other band would sell out the venue, who haven't played it already

Ed Sheeran
supported by

Garth Brooks

;-)

mightyreds · 25-06-2021 11:27pm

Heard ACDC for next year

Seriously though trying to think

The Golden Miller · 25-06-2021 11:27pm

spaceHopper wrote: »

Ed Sheeran
supported by
Garth Brooks
;-)

Aye, but I mean real musicians/bands.

mightyreds · 25-06-2021 11:34pm

Gonna throw out a few not sure if they played there before so might get some wrong, I'd go with

The cure, the who, def Leppard and iron maiden.

I know I said ACDC joking but they would be top of the list and I reckon sell out quickly enough.

I will add I think the killers would probably get close to a full house based on it being slane.

I reckon Dermot Kennedy would sell it out too

fran38 · 25-06-2021 11:50pm

It will be an old reliable ie: ACDC, Iron Maiden, Metallica with a support act of up and coming guitar bands ie: Fontaines DC, Inhaler, Black Stone Cherry, Greta van fleet and Haim.

fran38 · 25-06-2021 11:52pm

mightyreds wrote: »

Gonna throw out a few not sure if they played there before so might get some wrong, I'd go with

The cure, the who, def Leppard and iron maiden.

I know I said ACDC joking but they would be top of the list and I reckon sell out quickly enough.

I will add I think the killers would probably get close to a full house based on it being slane.

I reckon Dermot Kennedy would sell it out too

He wouldn't sell out the VIP seating area

mightyreds · 25-06-2021 11:58pm

fran38 wrote: »

He wouldn't sell out the VIP seating area

He's currently 8 active gigs in Ireland at low availability 2 in annes park at 24k, 1 in malahide at 20k, 1 in ormeau park at 15k, I'm not even going to bother add the other 4. 59k and slane factor adds a 10k I reckon.

You might not like him or his music but it's wrong to say he wouldn't fill it.

dobman88 · 26-06-2021 12:00am

They're not my cup of tea at all but I think Picture This would have a chance of selling it out. They're massive in Ireland, UK and Europe. They're doing ok in America too, have been on that James Corden show a couple of times and sold out some decent sized shows.

They've sold out the RDS here and have sold out the 3arena multiple times. Actually any gig I've heard of them doing here has been a sell out.

I wouldn't go and see them so I'd hope they wouldn't get chosen for Slane but I think they'd be close to a sell out.

Royale with Cheese · 26-06-2021 12:01am

Some cúnts will break out a laptop, push play and dance around for a bit while the crowd gets to enjoy a "light show". Job done, 80,000 tickets at €100 a pop no problem.

mightyreds · 26-06-2021 12:03am

Picture this a good shout, what did they do 5 nights in the row in the 3 arena not many do that.

dobman88 · 26-06-2021 12:04am

fran38 wrote: »

It will be an old reliable ie: ACDC, Iron Maiden, Metallica with a support act of up and coming guitar bands ie: Fontaines DC, Inhaler, Black Stone Cherry, Greta van fleet and Haim.

Are BSC still classed as up and coming? I think they'd be a bit too big now to have as support but not big enough to headline. They've headlined Download and festivals in Europe. But they've only played the Academy in Dublin, the Pav in Cork and the telegraph building in Belfast. All decent crowds at those gigs but not enough for Slane.

If they were billed as support for any band, I'd buy a ticket just to see them in Slane but I couldnt see it happening unfortunately.

dobman88 · 26-06-2021 12:05am

Royale with Cheese wrote: »

Some cúnts will break out a laptop, push play and dance around for a bit while the crowd gets to enjoy a "light show". Job done, 80,000 tickets at €100 a pop no problem.

You pretty much just described Eminem. Worst gig I was ever at by a long way.

dobman88 · 26-06-2021 12:05am

mightyreds wrote: »

Picture this a good shout, what did they do 5 nights in the row in the 3 arena not many do that.

5 in a row yeah, 5 sell outs.

psychozeb · 26-06-2021 7:40am

mightyreds wrote: »

Gonna throw out a few not sure if they played there before so might get some wrong, I'd go with

The cure, the who, def Leppard and iron maiden.

I know I said ACDC joking but they would be top of the list and I reckon sell out quickly enough.

I will add I think the killers would probably get close to a full house based on it being slane.

I reckon Dermot Kennedy would sell it out too

fran38 wrote: »

It will be an old reliable ie: ACDC, Iron Maiden, Metallica with a support act of up and coming guitar bands ie: Fontaines DC, Inhaler, Black Stone Cherry, Greta van fleet and Haim.

Well ye can knock Iron Maiden off that list,not a hope in hell they'd sell out Slane.If they could sell 30k it would be a major achievment.

Only hope I could see a Rock/Metal act might be Aerosmith/Kiss double headline gig or AC/DC.

The J Stands for Jay · 26-06-2021 8:00am

dobman88 wrote: »

They're not my cup of tea at all but I think Picture This would have a chance of selling it out. They're massive in Ireland, UK and Europe. They're doing ok in America too, have been on that James Corden show a couple of times and sold out some decent sized shows.

They've sold out the RDS here and have sold out the 3arena multiple times. Actually any gig I've heard of them doing here has been a sell out.

I wouldn't go and see them so I'd hope they wouldn't get chosen for Slane but I think they'd be close to a sell out.

Picture This and James Corden. There's a horrible combination.

Jayesdiem · 26-06-2021 8:14am

fran38 wrote: »

It will be an old reliable ie: ACDC, Iron Maiden, Metallica with a support act of up and coming guitar bands ie: Fontaines DC, Inhaler, Black Stone Cherry, Greta van fleet and Haim.

Metallica was Slane’s most recent act in 2019, I doubt they’ll be doing it again as great as it was. To whoever suggested Dermot Kennedy........is that a name that fits with some of the all time greats of rock that Slane caters to? U2, Oasis, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Metallica, Guns ‘n Roses..........Dermot Kennedy. Sorry, he’s not there yet.

mightyreds · 26-06-2021 8:26am

Jayesdiem wrote: »

Metallica was Slane’s most recent act in 2019, I doubt they’ll be doing it again as great as it was. To whoever suggested Dermot Kennedy........is that a name that fits with some of the all time greats of rock that Slane caters to? U2, Oasis, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Metallica, Guns ‘n Roses..........Dermot Kennedy. Sorry, he’s not there yet.

Missed Eminem and Robbie Williams in your list of all time rock acts there, just cause he's not a all time great rock act doesn't mean he wouldn't sell out he's got the selling power it's already proven.

Furious-Red · 26-06-2021 11:27am

mightyreds wrote: »

Missed Eminem and Robbie Williams in your list of all time rock acts there, just cause he's not a all time great rock act doesn't mean he wouldn't sell out he's got the selling power it's already proven.

Also forgot Bryan Adams & Madonna. We have to remember MCD/Mountcharles dont really care who plays at Slane anymore they just want a band/artist who will sell tickets and make them a **** load of money, so if that means the likes of Picture This, Dermot Kennedy will headline next year MCD/Mountcharles will be happy because both of them would pretty much sell it out and also sell a lot more tickets that the likes of Iron Maiden, Aerosmith or Kiss (whose show in 2010 in the 3Arena didnt even sell out).

I think Mountcharles said there might be two Slanes next year too so let the guessing games begin.

PTH2009 · 26-06-2021 1:58pm

Pearl Jam headlining would sell very well and like Metallica were in 2019 didn't play here in years (well Eddie Vedder done a few solo shows here). No doubt Eddie's Mate Glen Hansard will stick his beak in and be added to the bill

AC/DC would be great

Bruce Springsteen and the ESB would be an option

Jayesdiem · 26-06-2021 2:53pm

mightyreds wrote: »

Missed Eminem and Robbie Williams in your list of all time rock acts there, just cause he's not a all time great rock act doesn't mean he wouldn't sell out he's got the selling power it's already proven.

I can’t tell if you are joking there or not? Eminem.....rock? Maybe in some parallel universe.......

Burty330 · 26-06-2021 3:17pm

The Chili Peppers played one of the greatest Slane gigs off time , however time moves on. They would be lucky to get half of the 80 thousand crowd they played to back in 2003. 18- 30s just aren't big on RHCPs these days. It doesn't help that they haven't released any good material since 2006 either.

Same goes for Pearl Jam who have released sucky album after sucky album since 2002. You'd get good 45k id say , no more than that. But PJ have no no intention of ever coming back here. They've made that clear a long time ago!

Furious-Red · 26-06-2021 4:43pm

Burty330 wrote: »

The Chili Peppers played one of the greatest Slane gigs off time , however time moves on. They would be lucky to get half of the 80 thousand crowd they played to back in 2003. 18- 30s just aren't big on RHCPs these days. It doesn't help that they haven't released any good material since 2006 either.

Same goes for Pearl Jam who have released sucky album after sucky album since 2002. You'd get good 45k id say , no more than that. But PJ have no no intention of ever coming back here. They've made that clear a long time ago!

Id say PJ could pull the same sized crowd as Metallica, they would play on the whole havent played Ireland in 13 years or whatever etc, but sadly I agree its clear they will never play here again which still baffles me since there is a clear interest after Eddies two tours here sold out pretty much straight away.

mightyreds · 26-06-2021 5:41pm

Jayesdiem wrote: »

I can’t tell if you are joking there or not? Eminem.....rock? Maybe in some parallel universe.......

Ah yeah I'm only joking with you, my original point wasn't that Dermot Kennedy should play but the likes of him and picture this have the selling power and I'm sure the owner wouldn't turn down the money either.

My preference would be ACDC. If Metallica did it again which is unlikely I'd buy a ticket in a second that was awesome.

Jayesdiem · 26-06-2021 6:31pm

Burty330 wrote: »

The Chili Peppers played one of the greatest Slane gigs off time , however time moves on. They would be lucky to get half of the 80 thousand crowd they played to back in 2003. 18- 30s just aren't big on RHCPs these days. It doesn't help that they haven't released any good material since 2006 either.

Same goes for Pearl Jam who have released sucky album after sucky album since 2002. You'd get good 45k id say , no more than that. But PJ have no no intention of ever coming back here. They've made that clear a long time ago!

I think nostalgia would carry Pearl Jam through. I’m not a huge fan but I’d go for that reason. I couldn’t believe that people were saying Metallica would only pull around 50k before they were announced. When I got there I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many people in one place in my life. It was most certainly full and if memory serves me was their highest attended gig of 2019 in which there were many stadiums on the tour.

Jayesdiem · 26-06-2021 6:32pm

mightyreds wrote: »

Ah yeah I'm only joking with you, my original point wasn't that Dermot Kennedy should play but the likes of him and picture this have the selling power and I'm sure the owner wouldn't turn down the money either.

My preference would be ACDC. If Metallica did it again which is unlikely I'd buy a ticket in a second that was awesome.

I’d like AC/DC too. I think they are one of only a few acts that fit with the history of the venue. After them, there’s pretty much nobody left.......

RINO87 · 26-06-2021 6:52pm

Maiden at Slane would be epic! A lad can dream!

The Golden Miller · 27-06-2021 12:00am

Would Blur sell it out?

The Golden Miller · 27-06-2021 12:04am

Dunno if there's any truth in it, can't find anything on it, but I heard Gorillaz were talked about playing it one year, but Albarn and Mountcharles couldn't agree who would pay for the animation. At the time Gorillaz sets were so expensive and making a loss, Albarn was paying out of his own pocket, record company stopped funding them. A reason I've heard Albarn wouldn't bring Blur to Slane either. Dunno how much truth is in any of that

spindex · 27-06-2021 12:07am

The Golden Miller wrote: »

Would Blur sell it out?

I doubt it very much, I'd say slane would sell 15k tickets no matter who was playing. I'd reckon blur without an outstanding support line up would only pull another 20k max.

dobman88 · 27-06-2021 12:09am

The Golden Miller wrote: »

Would Blur sell it out?

No chance. They wouldn't sell out the Academy.

The Golden Miller · 27-06-2021 12:10am

spindex wrote: »

I doubt it very much, I'd say slane would sell 15k tickets no matter who was playing. I'd reckon blur without an outstanding support line up would only pull another 30k max.

I dunno, think your underestimating their enduring popularity. More loved in UK than Ireland though in fairness so maybe your right

The Golden Miller · 27-06-2021 12:11am

dobman88 wrote: »

No chance. They wouldn't sell out the Academy.

Give over

dobman88 · 27-06-2021 12:13am

The Golden Miller wrote: »

Give over

Yeah, fair enough the Academy is a pisstake but they've had their day and there is absolutely no chance they'd come close to Slane. Probably somewhere like the Olympia, maybe the 3arena at an absolute push with decent support.

Mental Mickey · 27-06-2021 12:16am

mightyreds wrote: »

Ah yeah I'm only joking with you, my original point wasn't that Dermot Kennedy should play but the likes of him and picture this have the selling power and I'm sure the owner wouldn't turn down the money either.

My preference would be ACDC. If Metallica did it again which is unlikely I'd buy a ticket in a second that was awesome.

Metallica would be the only reason I'd go back to Slane. Wonder would they pull as big a crowd second time round? There would have to be a pretty decent support line up to entice me back. The support acts in 2019 were sh1te

The Golden Miller · 27-06-2021 12:19am

dobman88 wrote: »

Yeah, fair enough the Academy is a pisstake but they've had their day and there is absolutely no chance they'd come close to Slane. Probably somewhere like the Olympia, maybe the 3arena at an absolute push with decent support.

Blur were the second biggest band of their generation in UK and Ireland, and in the UK and Ireland, I'd nearly wager they've outsold most other bands mentioned here. Obviously miles behind worldwide.

When they played Kilmainhin it was out the door, would have sold far more had it been bigger. Pearl Jam or AC/DC for example, far bigger worldwide bands, but were never close to being as big as Blur in UK and Ireland only.

They've come back several times due to huge demand

dobman88 · 27-06-2021 12:21am

The Golden Miller wrote: »

Blur were the second biggest band of their generation in UK and Ireland, and in the UK and Ireland, I'd nearly wager they've outsold most other bands mentioned here. Obviously miles behind worldwide.

When they played Kilmainhin it was out the door, would have sold far more had it been bigger. Pearl Jam or AC/DC for example, far bigger worldwide bands, but were never close to being as big as Blur in UK and Ireland only.

They've come back several times due to huge demand

Fair enough. I just disagree.

Edit: I disagree that they're big enough to do Slane. I dont disagree with your post.

The Golden Miller · 27-06-2021 12:39am

dobman88 wrote: »

Fair enough. I just disagree.

Edit: I disagree that they're big enough to do Slane. I dont disagree with your post.

The British image they played up to stunted their popularity in Ireland I'd suppose. Hard to gauge their popularity in Ireland really. Loved in Britain though.

Jayesdiem · 27-06-2021 12:39am

Mental Mickey wrote: »

Metallica would be the only reason I'd go back to Slane. Wonder would they pull as big a crowd second time round? There would have to be a pretty decent support line up to entice me back. The support acts in 2019 were sh1te

Part of me hopes this doesn’t happen. We waited so long for it and when it finally happened it was so good that I sort of wish they leave it at one and we can treasure that memory. Then again, if they return, I’ll be there.

PsychoPete · 27-06-2021 12:39am

I don't think there's many big rock bands that would draw the size of crowd they'd want with the likes of GnR,Metallica,FF, Bon Jovi etc having played in recent years so can't really see them doing Slane again so quickly. U2 or Rolling Stones maybe? Surely it has to be AC/DC tho! Don't know if Maiden would that sort of crowd. Unless they go for the Irish route with the likes of Dermot Kennedy, Picture This who have a massive following. I hope it's AC/DC, Slane and rock go well together

The Golden Miller · 27-06-2021 12:43am

Love the Stones but was disgusted with their ticket prices in Croke Park. Hard to rock with a band who are clearly only there to take your wallet to the cleaners. "Street fighting man" they one sang. Now we see Jagger fannying about with the aristocracy

bennyl10 · 27-06-2021 10:03am

The Golden Miller wrote: »

Blur were the second biggest band of their generation in UK and Ireland, and in the UK and Ireland, I'd nearly wager they've outsold most other bands mentioned here. Obviously miles behind worldwide.

When they played Kilmainhin it was out the door, would have sold far more had it been bigger. Pearl Jam or AC/DC for example, far bigger worldwide bands, but were never close to being as big as Blur in UK and Ireland only.

They've come back several times due to huge demand

Blur bigger then AC/DC or Pearl jam?

Ah come off it

Blur would struggle to sell out the 3arena,

Both of the above could do multiple nights. Hell both could sell out the Aviva, blur wouldn’t even come close

PsychoPete · 27-06-2021 12:08pm

Does Pearl Jam have that big of a following here? They're a band I could never get into

corm500 · 27-06-2021 12:51pm

I think the list of who could sell Slane gets smaller each year. IMHO these are the only realistic ones:

Bruce Springsteen
AC/DC
Oasis (reformed)
Paul McCartney
U2
Metallica
Rolling Stones

With a strong supporting bill you could bring some of these into the mix as headliner:

Adele
Elton John
Rod Stewart
Beyonce
Taylor Swift
Westlife
Ed Sheeran
Fleetwood Mac
Coldplay
Radiohead
Muse
The Killers

Suvarnabhumi · 27-06-2021 1:48pm

corm500 wrote: »

I think the list of who could sell Slane gets smaller each year. IMHO these are the only realistic ones:

Bruce Springsteen
AC/DC
Oasis (reformed)
Paul McCartney
U2
Metallica
Rolling Stones

With a strong supporting bill you could bring some of these into the mix as headliner:

Adele
Elton John
Rod Stewart
Beyonce
Taylor Swift
Westlife
Ed Sheeran
Fleetwood Mac
Coldplay
Radiohead
Muse
The Killers

If you're gonna throw in reforming bands to fill Slane, you may as well put in Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin. Never gonna happen, but you never know!

I'd say a reformed ABBA would sell out too.

Furious-Red · 27-06-2021 2:08pm

corm500 wrote: »

I think the list of who could sell Slane gets smaller each year. IMHO these are the only realistic ones:

Bruce Springsteen
AC/DC
Oasis (reformed)
Paul McCartney
U2
Metallica
Rolling Stones

With a strong supporting bill you could bring some of these into the mix as headliner:

Adele
Elton John
Rod Stewart
Beyonce
Taylor Swift
Westlife
Ed Sheeran
Fleetwood Mac
Coldplay
Radiohead
Muse
The Killers

Those highlighted have sold out at least one night in Croker on their own (without relying on the support bill) so they would easily fill Slane and Adele would easily sell it out too.

Jayesdiem · 27-06-2021 2:52pm

Furious-Red wrote: »

Those highlighted have sold out at least one night in Croker on their own (without relying on the support bill) so they would easily fill Slane and Adele would easily sell it out too.

Other than maybe Coldplay though, none of them are that “Slaney”. No more than Madonna though I suppose.

Del Griffith · 27-06-2021 3:44pm

bennyl10 wrote: »

Blur bigger then AC/DC or Pearl jam?

Ah come off it

Blur would struggle to sell out the 3arena,

Both of the above could do multiple nights. Hell both could sell out the Aviva, blur wouldn’t even come close

You're totally of your rocker.

Blur sold out Kilmainham in 2013, capacity 23,000.

happyoutscan · 27-06-2021 7:03pm

Del Griffith wrote: »

You're totally of your rocker.

Blur sold out Kilmainham in 2013, capacity 23,000.

52,000 were in the Aviva for AC/DC in 2015.

Beechwoodspark · 27-06-2021 7:07pm

I would LOVE to see Metallica come back to Slane especially with a good line up backing them

Blur wouldn’t sell out Slane now. Back at their peak maybe but not now...

PTH2009 · 27-06-2021 8:43pm

Any band with a hit will sell out most stadia in Ireland

Slane

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