COMPETITION: Win two Portishead Tickets
- Posted on February 7, 2008 11:34 AM
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To see in February, we have another great competition. We have two Portishead tickets up for grabs for their Hammersmith Apollo gig, April 14th.
Portishead are one of the best things that tumbled out of the 90s. Forget Blur, Rave and Take That.
They created an intense sound, unique and inspiring, alluring and wonderfully mesmerizing. They Trip-Hopped their way to success, blasting us with swirling beats and smatterings of jarring vocals, provided by the incredible Beth Gibbons.
The Bristol based band released their debut album, Dummy, in ‘94 which paved the way for their spectacular Hip-Hop, experimental sound. Dummy featured Portishead classics like Wondering Star and Numb.
A second album followed in ’97 and a live album, Roseland NYC Live , in ’98.
For the last ten years, Portishead drifted, pursuing solo careers and occasionally adding new MySpace tracks. In December 2007, they headlined All Tomorrows Parties, playing their first full sets in nearly ten years.
With their third studio album - funnily enough named Third - on the brink of release, Portishead have scheduled a small UK tour in Manchester, London, Wolverhampton and Edinburgh.
We have two tickets up for grabs for Portishead at the Hammersmith Apollo, on April 10th, at 7pm.
To enter our competition, please tell us which three gigs you are looking forward to and why in 2008. Please leave your comments below. The winner will be picked at random and notified by email.
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This competition will close on 4th April at 2pm . The winner will be notified email. Prizes are non refundable. Seatwave and its representatives, reserve the right to substitute an equivalent prize should the prize stated be unavailable.
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Kate Spiegelhalter
I'm looking forward to Nick Cave...because it's been too long, The Gossip..because it's about time, and my friend's one coming up...because it's all about Grilly.
Posted on February 7, 2008 12:55 PM
Simon Wicks
Smashing Pumpkins, because i've loved them for ages. Their set at Reading was mind blowing even if i would of prefered the original line up..
I was a cub scout, i worked with the drummers cousin and their one of my girlfriend fave bands!
Reading festival, to many bands to mention, no doubt.. Not much has been released yet, but if the Green Day roumor is true, im looking forward to them again. Getting the kids up on stage is always a good laugh.
Cheers
Simon
Posted on February 7, 2008 1:26 PM
Madhvi
Dj Shadow and Cut Chemist at the Roundhouse in their only UK gig for the Hard Sell tour. This is what turntablism is all about. Public Enemy are coming to Brixton, that is definitely a hotly anticipated gig! And the third? Not so much a gig, but DMZ at Mass on the 1st of March. A dubstep line up to die for.
Posted on February 7, 2008 4:52 PM
Novak Hunter
Firstly I'm looking forward to My Bloody Valentine mid-year, because I never imagined I'd get a chance to see them play live. Second is The Cure, because they're still my all-time favourite, even if Robert Smith is old and fat now. And last and most is the Roskilde Festival, because Radiohead are headlining and it's where I met my lovely wee Scottish girlfriend last year, so it'll be a very special occasion indeed.
Posted on February 7, 2008 5:56 PM
Bethany Hart
I'm looking forward to Benicassim Festival because have heard that the atmosphere is just amazing. Neil Young because songs make me cry and DJ Shadow for a good boogie :)
Posted on February 8, 2008 10:08 AM
Magdalena Pietras
I can't wait to see Bjork and the Cure. But I put my greatest hopes in getting tickets to Rage Against The Machine in Paris... chances are 1:10000000000000000000000. Still worth trying huh?
Posted on February 8, 2008 10:47 AM
Paola Ferreira
Well, mainly I'm looking forward to BJORK, RADIOHEAD and THE CURE among a very selected list of bands. Why? simply because you must see them at least once in your life before die.
Posted on February 8, 2008 11:43 AM
Michael B
Portishead !!!
UNKLE
V Fest !
Posted on February 8, 2008 12:49 PM
David Warman
Radiohead at Victoria Park, Eric Clapton at Hyde Park, V festival
Posted on February 8, 2008 6:20 PM
tina v
The most amazing gig would be Portishead cos its the best thing that ever happened to music then DJ Krush and Nightmares on Wax.
Posted on February 8, 2008 6:45 PM
Ben Waines
I'm looking forward to Kylie Minogue, she is fantastic and has created a whole new sound for herself without trying too hard (think madonna); concert should be a blast. Queens of the Stone Age, sex on legs and a proper band band! Muse, the best band on the planet, stunning gigs, music as good as sex - really, they're that good! Great year ahead, can't wait. x
Posted on February 9, 2008 12:49 AM
Andrzej Michalski
Fat Freddys Drop at Nottingham Uni because they are probably the best band in the world! Andy Smith at Esko in Leicester because his mixing is magic and Lowlands festival in Holland because the dutch know how to do a festival properly!
Posted on February 9, 2008 11:44 AM
dean marsh
i can't wait to see portishead, because they simply lef me stunned when they released "Dummy"..timeless, hauntingly beautiful music that changed my world for ever.
Posted on February 10, 2008 3:36 AM
Tristan Banks
Im looking forward to seeing Turin Brakes in Portsmouth next week as its such an intimate venue your almost on stage with them! Also looking forward to seeing Radiohead at Victoria Park as they are the most AMAZING band live. Also gotta be looking forward to the return of Glasto 08' as i missed out last year.
Posted on February 10, 2008 9:50 AM
Phillip Evans
I'm looking forward to glasto '08! (of course)
Seasick steve in october and The Breeders!
Posted on February 10, 2008 7:58 PM
Richard Harley
Tommy Emmanuel because he mesmerizes me with the guitar.
John Martyn: Voice of an angel and amazing guitar technique.
Ben Harper: Two words: Sexual Healing.
Posted on February 10, 2008 8:02 PM
Kristin Engesbak
Björk - because her music has been with me since I was a teen, and being able to see her live as a tween means I can cross it out on my 'things to do before it is too late'- list. I have huge expectations.
Radiohead - I still can't believe I have tickets. Come storm, come university failure. I have Radiohead tickets!
Explosions In The Sky - can I add it even though I already went? It was my birthday, I had my good friend right next to me, and the music simply blew me away. It was perfect.
Posted on February 10, 2008 11:39 PM
Ross Williams
Bjork - After seeing her in iceland a few years back i want to see if she lives up to her performance in the uk.
65 days of static - A small band but again i would love to see if the pull off there tracks live.
Explosions in the sky - although this was 2 weeks ago i looked forward to that gig for months and it was well worth waiting for!
Posted on February 11, 2008 11:28 AM
Suzi Wilson
Reel Big Fish in a couple of weeks!! Because they are unbelievable live and they have so much energy.
Sonic Boom 6 because I have seen them before a few times and their gigs are always a lot of fun
Reading Festival... because it has to be said and it has to be done and it's always the best weekend of the summer.
Posted on February 11, 2008 12:36 PM
DJ Culic
Well i am really looking forward to Portishead because i have never seen them live and they are one of the best british bands ... Also i am looking forward to Bjork because she is so unique and her performances are always great and energizing and i am also looking forward to Lenny Kravitz because he is so funky and cool and puts me in a good mood :)
Posted on February 11, 2008 2:28 PM
Adam
I'm looking forward to seeing My Bloody Valentine, and who would have thought I'd be saying that? Secondary, if only because of the surprise factor are Björk and Nick Cave.
Posted on February 11, 2008 3:54 PM
Vanessa Collington
I am looking forward to seeing Alicia Keys (great songwriter/pianist), Kylie Minogue (she is so sassy) and Foo Fighters (becasue my boyfriend really likes them).
Posted on February 11, 2008 10:00 PM
Julia del Rio
Well, the first gig I'm looking forward to is Portishead because they are by far the most original band of the 90s. They were what the decade needed to balance out all the boy band music. They rock! Then it would have to be Neil Young cos he is one of the titans of rock history, and then my friend Jay's gig cos he's the Dylan of the 21st Century.
Posted on February 12, 2008 11:45 AM
Joe
Generally don't go gigging, accept to see my friends perform in southampton, so maybe Patrick, Ben and J :) would really love to see Portishead live!
Posted on February 12, 2008 12:27 PM
Suzanne Linton
Portishead, Fat Freddy's Drop and Nick Cave. Why, they are all wonderfully original tho vastly different :)
Have seen Portishead and Fat Freddy;s Drop before and always fabulous. And Nick Cave is just a pretender in the world of art...
Posted on February 12, 2008 12:44 PM
Ed
Unkle - cos i have never seen them. Flogging Molly - cos they were one of my firsts and rockness cos u cant beat the big gatherings
Posted on February 12, 2008 2:08 PM
fiona
Bjork -the last artist left that i MUST see; can't wait! Foo Fighters in July; seen them loads of times but Wembeley will be great. Apocalyptica in March. They were amazing in December!
Posted on February 12, 2008 3:39 PM
Tricia Temperley
Radiohead at the old trafford cricket ground , coz well theyre amazing. Looking forward to see what leeds/reading have to offer this year coz the past festivals have been fun and finally pj havery coz it will be the first time and im soooo excited"
Posted on February 12, 2008 6:56 PM
Robyn Manley
Explosions in the sky at Butlins! Bjork. but most of all Portishead Portishead Portishead! I saw them at the tsumami gig in Bristol a few years back and they are the most incredible band live.
Posted on February 12, 2008 7:16 PM
julia shaw
Radiohead without a shadow of doubt. Second place is One Night Only in Birmingham. Talented guys, deserve much recognition. Then V festival as it is now tradition...
Posted on February 13, 2008 1:02 AM
Sarah G
of course to see Portishead would be a dream come true, i am australian and its rare to get such awesome gigs in Perth (the forgotten city)! i missed out on tickets to catpower as i had only just arrived in the UK and it was sold out... seriously bummed, but i have my tickets booked to the innovation festival in Barcelona - a week long drum and bass festival in June that im bursting at the seams for. bring it on!!
Posted on February 13, 2008 12:54 PM
Jonathan Charlesworth
Portishead are the bestist thing to happen to me since meeting my beautifull girlfreind, tryed getting tickets but nowhere is close enough really so i gave up :[ i'd love to win these tickets for me and my girlfreind can experence what it is like so see a band as amazing as portishead !!
Viva La, Wigg X xx
Posted on February 13, 2008 7:30 PM
Matt
The Cure in April will most certainly be a highlight, although I'd have given anything to have seen them in both the 'Pornography' and 'Disintegration' eras. I'm also looking forward to see Down play in Amsterdam and then Brixton the following week. Musically unlike the rest of the gigs mentioned above, Anaal Nathrakh at the Camden Underworld in May is set to be amazing; another band, like Portishead and The Cure, who seldom tour!
Posted on February 14, 2008 7:42 AM
Sam (girl) Thomas
The mars Volta in march@brixton - i hear they do an awesome show, cant wait until the Broken Social Scene gig in Ireland, i haven’t heard a band that is so varied and atmospheric in a very long time......Portishead would be a great third to top it off??! :)
Posted on February 14, 2008 1:33 PM
David
Black and Dekka, got to be one to watch. The great feeling I have everytime I come away from their gigs. Street Quartet, amazing group, Portishead style with another unique vocals. And lastly I am waiting to see if Green Bags are taking to the stage agin, their stage shows make for an all round experience well worth the wait for a new show.
Posted on February 15, 2008 2:10 AM
Jammy
Roni Size, Omar and Bjork. I saw Roni Size's gig as Reprazent. Their parformance was amazing. Omar has brilliant voice and unnecessary to say about Bjork!
No music, No life!
Posted on February 16, 2008 4:39 PM
Cassius Brophy
I'm most looking forward to going to reading this year, as it'll be the first time i've ever been to a festival, but the bands i'm most looking forward to(assuming i can get tickets) are bjórk, radiohead and portishead; bjórk, because she's trippy and has a brilliant energy to her performance; radiohead, because i've been meaning to see them for years; and portishead, because i only just got into them and would be cool to be there for their big revival thing!
Posted on February 16, 2008 7:08 PM
Rowan Paterson
Neil Young at the Hammersmith Apollo - it's the trifecta - acoustic, Crazy Horse and also his wife Pegi. I'm also totally hopelessly looking forward to seeing Kimya Dawson, Cat Power and Regina Spektor perform together at the Glasgow Barrowlands, which if anyone's reading, would be a pretty perfect night (except that its imaginary). And this year I also wanna see Devendra Bernhardt anywhere that he's playing in the UK. Mostly because he's a rockin' ole weirdo.
Posted on February 17, 2008 7:09 AM
Ian Michaels
I am looking forward to Every Time I Die in London, A Life Once Lost in Birmingham, and Download festival...I need to go to a gig that isn't tragically metal!
Posted on February 17, 2008 6:25 PM
Kai Wolf
Well, i would love to see them since i have never had the chance to see them before and just really dig their sound since i first bought their Album dummy back in 1994. Its one of the bands i have to see once in this lifetime.
Posted on February 17, 2008 7:50 PM
Lars
clearly DJ Shadow at the Roundhouse because he is cool, Roisin Murphy at the Roundhouse because she is ubercool and obviously Portishead at the Apollo because there wasn't a chance to see them for 10 years!
Posted on February 17, 2008 8:02 PM
Frank
What about the Wriggles in France, Kispal es a borz at the Sziget and The Rapture wherever I can watch them?
Posted on February 18, 2008 3:01 AM
Chris
I am most looking forward to Radiohead because other than Portishead they're the most beautiful and influential band of our era.
Roisin Murphy is another one I am looking forward to because not only is she stunning and ginge ! (Go ginge's) Her music is uplifting and its just what this world needs.
And UNKLE because I haven't seen them yet and I have been a fan for YEARS. Can't wait to see them live.
Posted on February 18, 2008 8:12 PM
Rob Shanks
Quite Simply, Portishead, because it would be legendary (history in the making), Bruce Springsteen, likewise, and John Mayer will be fastastic at Hyde Park...all of which will be amazing
Posted on February 18, 2008 11:30 PM
Nick Saward
Young Heart Attack
Black Crowes
& Portishead (hopefully)
Posted on February 18, 2008 11:37 PM
Laura
the dance day at wireless, daft punk were amazing last year and underworld are certainly set to blow my socks off!! Fink in manchester next month, ive been wanting to see them for ages, nice intimate venue, beautiful/soulfull music, good friends; cant wait!! and lastly portishead, as i really wanted to catch the charity show with massive attack but was to slow on the draw! gutted.
Posted on February 19, 2008 7:03 PM
James
Portishead, Portishead and Portishead. Because my mum loves them and I want to treat her to a gig :)
Posted on February 19, 2008 8:23 PM
Rebecca Western
I am looking forward to Portishead (obviously), and REM have a new album due this year so hoping for a tour, after seeing them in Hyde Park a few years back. Also loads of cool local gigs happening this year so would have to say am looking forward to Delays
Posted on February 19, 2008 8:28 PM
Lea
I'm looking forward to seeing Paul Weller, Portishead and Download festival. x
Posted on February 19, 2008 8:37 PM
Leo Rogers
I have somewhat varied mainstream taste, am looking forward to Korn, Jack Johnson, and Fat Freddys Drop (NZ band very cool cruisey music!).
Would LOVE to see Portishead
Posted on February 19, 2008 8:55 PM
Fran jenkins
This year I will mostly be jumping around to Foals..fantastic, original, ace, lively, special and The Hives..handsome, inspiring, vivacious, energetic, superb and PORTISHEAD! Pure-class, outstanding, rousing, terrific, incomparable, sublime, heartfelt, exceptional, amazing, divine. Nuff said :) xxx
Posted on February 20, 2008 8:56 PM
Rowan Parnell
I'm looking forward to DJ Shadow & Cut Chemist playing at the Roundhouse. I've been a huge fan of both of them for years but have never seen them play together. It is guaranteed to be an amazing show!
Posted on February 20, 2008 11:33 PM
Dani Walsh
Well, Radiohead, obviously. I absolutely can not wait to hear In Rainbows performed live, and even better it's just up the road to me, appealing to my laziness. Elbow's return is also pretty exciting as they're responsible for one of my favourite gigs of all time (Somerset House 2006) and their song "Crawling With Idiot" has become the unofficial soundtrack to my life. Finally, Reading festival, especially if the rumours are true and Rage Against The Machine have been booked.
Posted on February 21, 2008 4:26 PM
Megan Craig
Oh boy oh boy oh boy Radiohead, only flippin Radiohead in June...was drooling as I watched the 93 Feet East gig live online, every note of the perfect In Rainbows is etched into my consciousness...bring it on baby. Moderately excited about Hot Chip next week, gonna have me a boogie with ma buddies, and Shlomo/Yoda is gonna rock da House on the South Bank this Friday - is it possible to chin stroke and beat box at the same time...Oh, and did I mention I have Radiohead tickets?
Posted on February 21, 2008 5:23 PM
Ovgum Aki
I dont have to mention the fact that I LOVE their music, right?
1) Portishead, because I am their most loyal devotee and have been aching for their new release,
2) Bjork, because she is the goddess of electronic music and everyone should see her perform at least once in a life time and leave a different person,
3) Radiohead, because everything they do is an audio feast for the soul, its the ultimate gig!
Posted on February 22, 2008 6:52 AM
Maciej Chodakowski
CLANNAD - because I'd love to see them 'ere I die
JETHRO TULL - 'cause I grew up listening to it
ERIC CLAPTON - so I can finally see Layla live !
Posted on February 22, 2008 7:39 AM
gregory chauvet
I really want to see Portishead because I love them and I never saw them playing live.
Posted on February 22, 2008 10:30 AM
Felix Carrasco
I cant wait to see Muse! Neil Young and albeit its not music the Mighty Boosh live!
Posted on February 22, 2008 10:46 AM
Xavier Sousa
Goldfrapp because Alison is f***ing gorgeous and amazing live, Billy Bragg cos he is a genious and Smashing Pumpkings cos they are just classic 90's rock!
Posted on February 22, 2008 2:57 PM
Lucy Holliday
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, because I've been a fan since I was a kid but never got a chance to see them before now. Bjork, because she puts on a great show and as it's at the Apollo you wont be too far away from the action! Finally, of course Portishead, I am really looking forward to hearing the new album and the only thing better would be seeing them live.
Posted on February 22, 2008 6:15 PM
Dom
Radiohead, Pigeon Detectives & Los Campesinos!
Posted on February 23, 2008 7:38 AM
Zoe Dyas
Iam looking forward to seeing Sting and the Police as i think he is such a brilliantly talented musician and performer. Muse as i have loved them for years and think they are one of Britains best bands and Cancer Bats as they are so cool and its for my boyfriends bday
Posted on February 23, 2008 2:53 PM
Anthony Coleridge
DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist, UNKLE, and PORTISHEAD! I managed to get in quick enough for tickets for the first two, but Portishead sold out too quickly. I can't afford the amount of cash ebay are charging, but Portishead are literally my favourite band ever. Beth Gibbons live must be incredible. Plus it's on my birthday! :)
Posted on February 23, 2008 4:43 PM
jade
portishead if it could have happened loved for sooooooooo long never thought they would be touring again then they sold out b4 i could get ma greasy mits on them ..... bjork hopefully in may would have matchsticks in my eyes n funnels in my ears... b amazing
Posted on February 24, 2008 3:46 PM
Lottie Hamer
Gogol Bordello in Bristol, 65 days of static in Brighton and Radiohead in London, really can't wait! :)
Posted on February 24, 2008 9:52 PM
Siobhan McCulloch
I'm looking forward to Tegan & Sara because they're so wonderfully kooky and have such a unique sound. I HAVE to see a Ting Tings gig before the year is out simply because they are electric live and, of course, the Foo Fighters cos they RAWK.
Posted on February 25, 2008 5:35 PM
Katja Nyqvist
Portishead, Radiohead and Nick Cave - amazing artists and I'm never early enough to get the tickets. It would be my dream.
Posted on February 25, 2008 7:33 PM
Stephen O'Shea
3 gigs - electric six playing in birmingham - i've seen then before and they're so much fun live. then bjork, and finally portishead - two of my heroes playing again at last!
Posted on February 25, 2008 8:48 PM
sylwia
1. Alicia Keys – adore her voice accompanied by piano;
2. Wilki (o2 – 4/04) polish venue – I’ve been completely in love in them when I was 16-teen!!! Another thing, the event is not much advertised so I’m just wondering how they gonna make it ;) 3.Portished - I’m still amazed when dummy is on :D
xxx
Posted on February 25, 2008 8:54 PM
Marina
Being from Brazil where the gigs are scarce, and now living in london, I need to see live two incredible bands that mean so much to me (and they rhyme): portishead and radiohead.
Also looking forward to my bloody valentine, a lovely surprise.
Posted on February 26, 2008 3:17 PM
Ilona McKie
I am looking forward to Bjork in April as she is awesome, and it will be a very good show. She doesn't play too often so definately not one to miss.
Also really want to see Portishead, looking forward to the new album coming out. Would love to see them especially as there would seem to be a bit of a Bristol scene renaissance. A very unique era in music, and certainly one that should be welcomed back. Final gig looking forward to this year is Aphex Twin at Bestival. This festival is fantastic anyway, but with a headliner such as Aphex Twin, it should make for a very unique show, and the atmosphere will be incredible.
These three artists being my absolute favourites and can't believe that all playing within a year, a very good year for live music.
Posted on February 26, 2008 9:43 PM
Agnieszka Wieliczko
Apart from Portishead, which I adore I am looking forward to see Byork and REM
Posted on February 27, 2008 7:01 AM
ellie haigh
1. panic! At The Disco - so much energy with this band, gonna be a good night
2. Bjork - one the most innovative female vocalists I've ever heard, can't wait to see her live!
3. Portishead - my favourite singer/band/songs - beth gibbons has influenced my own music and I really want to see her live!!!!! xxxxx
Posted on February 27, 2008 1:25 PM
bethan ellis
i cant wait to see rihanna....just because she is so unbelieveably shit.
portishead are better than her...
Posted on February 27, 2008 7:33 PM
bethan ellis
bjork sucks.
Posted on February 27, 2008 7:34 PM
Agni Shialarou
Looking forward to Radiohead, Portishead and Muse because apart from being unique they tend to make some of the best live gigs!
Posted on February 28, 2008 12:14 AM
Jeff Twiss
Radiohead because there's no better band in the world. I've been waiting 10 years for this! Bjork is brilliant live. I saw her in NYC about 12 years ago--amazing! And of course Portishead. I've been a fan for a *long* time.
Posted on February 28, 2008 8:50 AM
mia
Everyone I want to see has sold out!
Posted on February 28, 2008 8:44 PM
Lauren Stuart
Looking forward to Korn, Portishead and Download.
Posted on February 28, 2008 10:55 PM
Halil Gurhanli
1. Radiohead, of course! Beside the fact that they rarely give concert especially compared to other similar (but not the same quality) bands, their live sound is so perfect as if it has been recorded in studio.
2. Portishead. I simply can't think of any single more impressive vocal on earth! Also, I'm bored to remain excited/sad while listening their live concert records; I want to be there this time!!
3. Bjork. She makes the unique kind of music which can still make me dance even though I use to consider the people who dance instead of just listen as weird... I guess she can make me forget, at least for a while, the fact that I'm getting older.
Posted on February 29, 2008 2:44 AM
Cameron Frazer
I am looking forward to seeing Nick Cave, because he is a musical genious... Prodigy because it has been a long time coming, and they know how to rock the house... And i am looking forward to seeing Mars Volta, because they are almost experimental rock gods who have created their own original style of rock!
Posted on February 29, 2008 10:25 AM
Ed
Radiohead in Victoria Park has the potential to put all others to shame. Portishead would be unbelievable, never having seen them but been into them for so long! Seminal stuff! For a third one, I'm keeping that one open for Jacko!
Posted on March 1, 2008 9:06 AM
Alex
G love at hyde park, Aphex Twin and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club at Benicassim.
Posted on March 1, 2008 10:04 AM
Dave Taylor
Would dearly like to see Iggy & The Stooges again.
Barry Adamson as I was/am a huge admirer of his solo work and with Magazine.
... and ... Portishead?
Posted on March 1, 2008 11:05 AM
Lester Drake
Portishead - so I can bask in a pure unadulterated wave of emotion
Converge - Seeing my favorite band perform one of there notoriously intense shows a year on from last time I saw them is only just short of a miracle.
Sigur Ros - Not even sure if they are playing england any tiem this year, but I certainly hope they are and that I get to see them. This band to me just sound completely gorgeous and comfortable like wearing a new jumper for the first time. They feel like the most gentle sleep you can imagine. And seeing them live I can imagine to be so much more immersive.
Posted on March 1, 2008 2:42 PM
Suzanne Linton
Portishead - cos they are one of he best bads I've ever seen and I want to see them again. Fat Freddy's Drop for their styly pacific beats and Radiohead because life was never meant to be easy.
Posted on March 1, 2008 2:48 PM
Jennifer Crompton
Massiva Attack - one of the geatest bands going. Mars Volta, I simply love their crazy genius style music and Portishead - I have one word to say and that is 'Roads.'
Posted on March 1, 2008 6:50 PM
Jennifer Crompton
sorry *Massive
Posted on March 1, 2008 6:51 PM
lisa goldsworthy
My boyfriend and I love live music. It would be amazing to see portishead as i have listened to them since my teens.( Roads helped me through a hard time in my life.) They have opened my eyes to a whole world of new sounds, especially with the Andy smith document series. Beth Gibbons voice is incredible. We are also looking forward to seeing Jose James, DJ Shadow and Radiohead.
Posted on March 1, 2008 8:08 PM
Dan Crane
Portishead, absolutely. Dummy has been one of my top ten albums for as long as I can remember. Me and the girlfriend will be going to see Paul Weller for the 4th time later this year, and also looking forward to the live Mighty Boosh show. It's gonna be a good year...
Posted on March 1, 2008 10:13 PM
david kydd
Portishead, dummy! Would love to see them at the Apollo or up in Edinburgh. Wouldn't it be neat if they combined talents with Radiohead --- a metatrippy bi-band.
Posted on March 2, 2008 9:58 AM
Michael Egan
after a successful 2007 at Exit festival, Serbia i had to buy another ticket for the 2008 edition. i'm very much looking forward to seeing Paul wellar and the sex pistols. also the idea of Rage against the machine playing at T in the Park is very exciting news!
Posted on March 2, 2008 11:54 AM
Adrian Pegg
Does WWE Wrestling count as a gig?
Posted on March 2, 2008 1:50 PM
K Syvret
1. Portishead
2. Portishead
3. Portishead
- It's been 10 years too long...
Posted on March 2, 2008 3:13 PM
Nicole A.
Portishead mostly, if the tickets didn't all sell out! Bjork and The Gossip are also exciting.
Posted on March 2, 2008 11:40 PM
Alex S.
Gogol Bordello, i wanna jump like crazy at Brixton Academy +
Panic @ the disco, i wanna see them live...
and of course: Portishead, cause they are the best!
Posted on March 3, 2008 2:05 AM
chloe
I'm soooo looking forward to Portishead. 'Dummy' still sounds as good now as when it was released. Can't believe they're back. Also, Bjork as she seldom tours and finally The Infadels. They always rock!
Posted on March 3, 2008 2:41 PM
Joanna Cardwell
I am looking forward to the Foo Fighters in Wembley in June because I've not seen them before and I'm going with my mum who is a big fan! I am also looking forward to seeing Portishead in April as I have not seen them before either and have been waiting 10 years to see them live. If I win these tickets, I will give my original tickets to a few mates. I am also lookng forward to seeing Roni Size, as it will be a great dance-off for me and my mate!
Posted on March 3, 2008 9:03 PM
Carmen
I'm looking falward to my bloody valentine, nick cave and the bad seeds and going to the green manfestival.
Posted on March 4, 2008 11:34 PM
Stuart
Arctic Monkeys - coz over there, there's broken bones and only music so that there's new ring tones...
New Young Pony Club - the best girls in town and the most glam sound since Blondie
Adele - She says it like it is, very sharp lady and what a voice
Posted on March 6, 2008 3:28 PM
Samantha McGahan
Foo Fighters - what if Kurt Cobain was still here? I don't think Foo Fighters would be in their magnificence, but what would Nirvana have become?....
Massive Attack - the best live band I'd say.
The Breeders - maybe it shows my age!
Posted on March 11, 2008 11:36 PM
Borislav
I want to go to Portishead, Bjork and the Cure - they are just the best!
Posted on March 13, 2008 12:35 PM
Zlatina Goneva
It's hard to tell just 3 gigs but ... here they are: the Cure, Radiohead, and Bjork.
Posted on March 13, 2008 12:38 PM
Nigel Hall
Radiohead at Hackney - can't wait ! Paul Weller at Bournemouth Opera House and British Sea Power at The Roundhouse.........all great British artist's - just add Portishead and enjoy !
Posted on March 13, 2008 1:29 PM
Nedim
I'm really looking forward to seeing Portishead in London and Massive Attack in Istanbul over the summer. As these two bands really defined a couple of years of my life. Finally I would love to see Radiohead play their new album which I haven't had a chance to obsess over as I have their previous ones.
Posted on March 13, 2008 3:03 PM
james
Gee, portishead, brian wilson and something thats chiefly electronically generated,played outdoors in the sun.
Posted on March 17, 2008 7:37 PM
louisa
It has to be Morcheeba, Alabama 3(as they have Misty in Roots supporting) and of course, Portishead. I've moved back to the UK after 6 years in NY and my life is all coming together, it's recycling all the good people I've met over the years. Morcheeba, Portishead and Misty in Roots have been major players through the good and the bad and it would be perfection to be able to see them all within a matter of months.
Posted on March 17, 2008 11:06 PM
ONe
Portishead , Massive attack and Radiohead
Posted on March 19, 2008 11:43 PM
Harry
Masive Attack in the summer, and definitely Portishead who are top on my 'die to see' list.
Gogol Bordello should also fire up Brixton Academy in true gypsy spirit next week.
Posted on March 25, 2008 8:45 PM
Niall Cunningham
Radiohead at Victoria Park should be fab. Lightspeed Champion at Koko should bring Camden to it's knees and Reuben are going to tear up the Electric Ballroom
Posted on March 29, 2008 10:38 AM
Craig
This year I'm looking forward to seeing Broken Social Scene in Oxford, Dashboard Confessional (acoustic)Oxford again and Sparks in May in London will top of the start of the year quite nicely. Now all I need is my fairy godfather to grant me the wish of two portishead tickets and I can die a happy man LOL
Posted on March 30, 2008 1:47 PM
Justine McMenemy
Portishead (obviously)
Groove Armada at LoveBox - favourite event of the summer
and
Radiohead at Daydream
Posted on March 30, 2008 6:10 PM
Lisa James
I'm really excited about seeing Muse at V, as they are incredible live and seeing The Verve playing together again after a long time and also seeing the Keiser Chiefs as they have so much energy!!
Posted on March 31, 2008 5:01 PM
Matthew
Well, Clearly Portishead would be top billing. The new album is a fresh new side to them that could only be complemented by a live show! Radiohead would be up there for their sheer creative shove in the right direction for good music. Followed closely by Feist who I've tried to catch for the last 3 years and constantly miss.
Posted on April 1, 2008 3:53 PM
eve
Portishead, clearly, gutted i missed out on tickets before they sold out.
Radiohead at vic park, an important band to see before you die and i've never seen them as in the folly of my youth i stupidly went to see annother band the only chance i had!
Average White Band at the Jazz Cafe with my dad, treat day.
Posted on April 1, 2008 11:50 PM
Jade
Hopefully 1 of them will be Portishead @ Brixton :)....
Looking forward to seeing N*E*R*D at Brixton Academy in June as they always put on a great show! They were awesome last time i saw them.
Mr Scruff at Beach breaks live festival should be amazing not only musically but the scenery of being on a sunny beach in Cornwall will be great!
Hopefully (if i can stretch to a ticket) i will be seeing Queens of The Stoneage at Reading (along with the rest of the amazing line-up) I Love Them!!
But Portishead would be the greatest gig ever especially at my fav venue! XXXX
Posted on April 2, 2008 1:56 PM
Piia
I'm not looking forward to a gig per se, I am looking forward to 3 summer festivals, Bestival, Greenman, and End of the Road! And their brilliant line up, of course.
Posted on April 3, 2008 10:40 AM
Eddi
pROBOBLY THE pRESIDENTS GIG. i SAW THEM IN sYDNEY AND IN mELBOURNE BACK IN 98, & THEY WERE aWESOME. SECONDLY pORTSIHEAD. i AM a bIG fAN, THAT i'M SURE MOST ARE AND PROB mUSE AFTER THAT COS THE rOCK mY wORLD bABY!yeah!
Posted on April 3, 2008 3:13 PM
gary burke
Gigs this years
Prince Dublin - This is his first outdoor appearance since the mezmerising superbowl. Will definately be something *special* this summer.
Morrissey Hyde Park. Not seen Moz at a festival before so looking forward to this and the atmosphere very much. Features New York Dolls and Dirty Pretty Things who I have check-out before, but only music wise so be interested in seeing the live and having a cracking night.
Foo Fighters Wembley - First time seeing the new Wembley in person and the Foo Fighers WILL tear it back down again!
Posted on April 4, 2008 9:06 AM
Mr Ima Bozo
Chris White & The Puppets - of course! Then there's Lou Reed and then there's Stars! God damn that shit sounds good, don't it? I mean, don't it just? Songs, songs and songs written to be space rocket magnet tar pit traps! Hallejujah!
Posted on April 4, 2008 10:56 AM
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