Street party at my mum’s in Sidcup tomorrow. Weather looks crap unfortunately, road behind us is having theirs today and they’ve got a female singer belting out soul classics, sounds like fun.
Weather was great in the end and we had a cracking day. Lovely atmosphere and great to catch up with mum’s neighbours, some of which I’ve known since I was a kid.
The only two acts who I thought were miming all evening were Diana Ross (obviously) and Sam Ryder (less obviously but to me he was). A compelling nights viewing even if all the acts were not to my taste (inevitably). Brilliantly staged and went off with only the merest of hitches. Shudder to think how much it all cost.
The only two acts who I thought were miming all evening were Diana Ross (obviously) and Sam Ryder (less obviously but to me he was). A compelling nights viewing even if all the acts were not to my taste (inevitably). Brilliantly staged and went off with only the merest of hitches. Shudder to think how much it all cost.
I think the boost to the economy and feelgood factor of the past few days is priceless.
Never normally sit down and watch those concerts but really enjoyed what I saw. Never going to please everyone with different genres of music. Paddington Bear with Her Majesty, and the drones in the sky were the best part for me.
Thought it was amazing even if some of the acts were a little rusty. No other country in the world could pull that off. Been a fantastic few days and some light relief from the last few years of purgatory.
One way to kill a concert atmos. Bring Diversity on.
Craig David clawing it back though
I thought the exact opposite to be honest. Enjoyed diversity but can’t stand Craig David. Helluva difficult thing to get through something like this and suit all tastes though. I’m just admiring the whole organisation of it all!
Tbh, reckon it would be better to give bigger sets to the olduns Queen / Elton John / Diana Ross etc, but do agree about the organisation though
On reflection maybe as well that they kept the oldies to a minimum after Rod and Diana’s offerings.
The only two acts who I thought were miming all evening were Diana Ross (obviously) and Sam Ryder (less obviously but to me he was). A compelling nights viewing even if all the acts were not to my taste (inevitably). Brilliantly staged and went off with only the merest of hitches. Shudder to think how much it all cost.
I think the boost to the economy and feelgood factor of the past few days is priceless.
Yes. Me too. I wasn’t complaining. Just imagining how much it all cost as it was clearly an epic production. I suspect there was a lot of corporate sponsorship.
The only two acts who I thought were miming all evening were Diana Ross (obviously) and Sam Ryder (less obviously but to me he was). A compelling nights viewing even if all the acts were not to my taste (inevitably). Brilliantly staged and went off with only the merest of hitches. Shudder to think how much it all cost.
I wondered why he was miming. Definitely Diana Ross was. Why have her if she can't sing? And I thought the girl early on in the yellow I think it was.
Amazing to organise it, but I'd have had different acts; and would be interested in Lifers suggestions - maybe just one from the US and 1 from each of the major rest of 5 Eyes who are Commonwealth plus maybe SA and a couple from Europe
The only two acts who I thought were miming all evening were Diana Ross (obviously) and Sam Ryder (less obviously but to me he was). A compelling nights viewing even if all the acts were not to my taste (inevitably). Brilliantly staged and went off with only the merest of hitches. Shudder to think how much it all cost.
I think the boost to the economy and feelgood factor of the past few days is priceless.
Yes. Me too. I wasn’t complaining. Just imagining how much it all cost as it was clearly an epic production. I suspect there was a lot of corporate sponsorship.
Yeah didn't think you were mate was just commenting on how great and uplifting it's s been past few days and brought the country together.
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Very few camera close ups and she just shouted and nothing came out of the mic.
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Amazing to organise it, but I'd have had different acts; and would be interested in Lifers suggestions - maybe just one from the US and 1 from each of the major rest of 5 Eyes who are Commonwealth plus maybe SA and a couple from Europe
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