UK Tour 2018

Joe I was probably stood very close to you. I was second row but to the right in front of Russ. Glad it was worth the trip!

TheBoxer - I can’t see them doing arenas here again. I think the only time I can remember them playing large venues in the Uk was spring 2008 when they did the NIA in Birmingham and 2 dates at Alexandra Palace. I was shocked to read Ally Pally has a capacity of over 10k though it is 10 years since I last went there. I remember they didn’t sell out the NIA but I seem to recall it was reported they sold about 13k tickets which is pretty impressive for a band who were popular but never darlings of the press. Considering that was the peak of their popularity they just wouldn’t get those kind of crowds these days. They haven’t sold out Brixton Academy tonight. I remember them doing 3 nights in the summer of 2006 all of which sold out very quickly.

As a band though they have maintained popularity and a hardcore fan base for a sustained period of time. Of the indie scene who emerged in 2004/2005 only Kasabian, Arctic Monkeys and Kaiser Chiefs could really be seen to have had the same level or greater continued success on a commercial level. Considering that Editors have never had that much support from the press, tv or radio I think it is testament to what a great band they are and how much they mean to the people who follow them.

Kaiser Chiefs still occasionally play arenas here. They had a bit of commercial renaissance when Ricky Wilson was a judge on some BBC talent show. They’ve done nothing decent since the second album though.

Brixton Academy should be great tonight. Never seen a poor gig here though tbf most of my visits there have been Editors. I reckon I must have seen the band there more than any other venue.

Quite a good crowd here already. Got my usual position to the right. Let’s hope this tour goes out with a bang!

I’m shattered too and I really wonder how you did this almost every night the past 3 weeks! Holy cow what a gig

The Boxer killed me, as did Open Your Arms followed by Violence into No Harm

It’s great to hear everyone has enjoyed the last three weeks shows so much. I’ve had a brilliant time. I’m just jealous now of people going to the European shows before Christmas. Hopefully we’ll get to see them again sometime next year maybe at a couple of festivals.

In the meantime I’ve got a few dates in my diary for gigs over the next month. Some old favourites like Johnny Marr and House of Love and great new acts like Hatchie, Swimming Tapes and Orielles. There’s still plenty to look forward to.

I should also say how much I enjoyed Talos as a support act. Whilst not as great as Twilight Sad in 2015 (that was one hell of a line up each night), I made sure I watched them each evening. They are certainly a band I would like to see again if they are playing in Birmingham.