The dreaded clashfinder, followed by the tsunami of complaints. A bleak annual onslaught every festival promoter dreads.

But what actually goes into putting that particular puzzle together?

Well there's the contractual obligations, and then the obvious genre concerns, followed by logistics you do know about and then those you don't know about.

And where in that tangled web of restrictions do you place bands on the same record label?

Gav and James attempt to explain why it's not as simple as doing as they please, no matter how much they'd like to.

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We go again, every Thursday morning.

It's been a hectic auld week but Gav and James carve out just enough time to plunder the mailbox to explore the curious minds of the listeners.

Ticket sales strategies. Bristol Trip Advisor. Merch pre-sales. Running pod jokes and Xmas jumpers.

And why did Gav choose to name the pod after some internet filth and then double down with branded cups?

Fore! 

We go again, every Thursday morning.

With the growing popularity (it's appreciated!) of the pod, some people in the music business are less than delighted with the frank discussions that take place for the listening pleasure of ticket buyers. 

James was reminded of the fact that not everyone is a fan when he spoke to an irate agent this week.

So Gav and James take some time to reflect on the impact of 2 Promoters, 1 Pod and how it's viewed by some people on our side of the fence.

Is it possible that they might have a point? Are we a positive or a negative in this business? Does it matter in the grand scheme of things? And do we care?

We go again, every Thursday morning.

Damnation is on the horizon and the reality of the outstanding to do list is starting to weigh on the team.

But what exactly needs to be done before the gates open at BEC Arena in two months' time?

Well there's the marquees to order, the cabins to hire, the laminates to get designed and printed, the backline, the crew, the parking, the traders, the radios, the scanners, the merch, wifi, fencing, security, first aid... and will someone think about the bloody towels!?

Oh, and the small issue of Gav having his own cabin to discuss.

We go again, every Thursday morning.

Gav and James plunder the bulging mailbag once more to tackle the topics of the day. 

Using Oceansize’s Spotify as a publicity stunt. Trying to judge a band’s pull. And the new Deftones record are all on the table. 

And Gav tries one last time to explain why festivals can’t sell t-shirts for the same price as the local grindcore all-dayer.

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We go again, every Thursday morning.

"Hi there, you've reached Rob Scarlett at the 2000trees customer service desk, how may I assist you?

"VIP camping was a hike to get to? The beers ran out?  And what was with all the bloody wasps?

"Well, if you have two hours and 11 minutes spare and the patience of a monk, I'd love to talk these issues over with you..."

We go again, every Thursday morning.

We're back with a two-hour slab of 2 Promoters...

The 11th ATG is over and it was one for the history books so let's pick over the bones.

Did James know that Clown Core would have a video wall crammed with AI dicks? Was VIP oversold or was the festival quieter than usual? And what happens when someone ("Theo") is reported missing the day after the music stops?

In true 2P1P fashion, we tear through it all. 

We go again, every Thursday morning.

Bri, this one is for you.

*Please excuse the audio in the opening minute before the sound desk kicks in.

We go again, every Thursday morning.

Despite the insane heat, everything at Trees was going just swimmingly until the final night when there was enough drama for an episode of Eastenders.

Musicians passing out, letlive. forcing a show stop and an air ambulance causing absolute panic - for Gav at least - in the backstage bar.

James relives the Saturday night madness from an organiser's point of view.

And with Rob Scarlett unable to join the call from his holiday home (now planned for next week) Gav and James tackle those pesky wish lists, absurd internet chat and if we'll ever see Chasity reach Upcote Farm?

 

We go again, every Thursday morning.

Gav and James take the stage at 2000Trees for the second time, with even more heroes crammed into the sweltering tent on Saturday.

How did the scorching sun impact the festival? How did James manage to stay in double denim? And how the hell did pigs invade the site?

We most definitely went AGAIN!

We go again, every Thursday morning.