Views on confirmed line-up

[Bridgwit (Bridget)]

Announce them in "the other thread" then come in here and rip 'em apart!!

Confirmed acts so far:
Fairport Convention start and end
Australian Pink Floyd
Al Stewart
Marillion
Chas & Dave

Same old has-beens, or decent time-served acts who'll entertain us? You decide    

[KascadeDan]

Marillion and Aussie Floyd will be great. Fairport are in great form, and will be brilliant as always. Digance has also been confirmed, which I'm glad to hear. Honestly, I can't wait to hear what else they've come up with

[Jan_]

Confirmed acts so far:
Fairport Convention start and end - like  
Australian Pink Floyd - like  
Al Stewart - like  
Marillion - like  
Chas & Dave - okay
Richard Digance - not for me    He can be very funny but I have grown increasingly unhappy with his attitude.

We will wait for more announcements to the line-up before deciding whether to buy tickets. As lovely as Cropredy is, in all its aspects, I do go primarily for the music.

Katy's Mum (feeling rather positive, actually )

[Andy]

In addition, the Young Folk Award winners will be there, and after last year's storming performance from Greg Russell and Ciaran Algar, my faith in this spot is renewed.

I do recall reading who the Wintour Support Act is this year, but for the life of me can't remember where. Whoever they are, they'll be on the bill.

[gower flower (Shirl)]

Andy, I believe the special guest on the Wintour is Edwina Hayes.  

[Andy]

Her presence on the Wintour is confirmed here.

Unfortunately that page also indicates she'll be touring China when Cropredy is on, so strike her from the list. A shame.

[Darren_j]

I've never been able to get excited about tribute acts - I know APF are supposed to be the best in the world.

Still Marillion and Fairport are good news so far.

[Will S]

So far I'm feeling pretty excited by this year's line-up.  Al Stewart is one of my all-time favourite artists.  I've never seen PF, and now am never likely to, so this seems like a good alternative if they are as good as everyone says.  Marillion - well, I was a fan in the early days, but haven't heard anything by the band since.  I have downloaded the free sampler from their website, but haven't listened to it yet.  I expect Chas and Dave to be a fun act and good for a sing-a-long.  Digance - well, you can't have it all, and it was never likely that he wouldn't be playing.  I'm interested to see who else gets lined up.

[blagden]

Don't really understand the negativity towards Richard Digance - seen him twice at Butlins and found to be really entertaining. I just presumed that because he played Crop very year, he was viewed as a National Institution etc. ? Is it a Marmite thing, like me and Jim Moray?

[davidmjs]

Don't really understand the negativity towards Richard Digance - seen him twice at Butlins and found to be really entertaining. I just presumed that because he played Crop very year, he was viewed as a National Institution etc. ? Is it a Marmite thing, like me and Jim Moray?

There's a couple of things... Firstly, that he's effectively been doing the same performance for decades (I laughed the first time I saw him supporting Fairport in 1981...by the late 80's, and half a dozen performances down the road, I never wanted to see him again).  And secondly, his politics which (although widely known, I think) have been more publicly broadcast in his performance, and especially last year when he made a statement that upset quite a lot of people...

[Martin F]

Her presence on the Wintour is confirmed here.

Unfortunately that page also indicates she'll be touring China when Cropredy is on, so strike her from the list. A shame.

Are you announcing Cropredy has been moved to July?

[Andy]

Her presence on the Wintour is confirmed here.

Unfortunately that page also indicates she'll be touring China when Cropredy is on, so strike her from the list. A shame.

Are you announcing Cropredy has been moved to July?

Either her gig page has changed (unlikely) or I needed my specs. She is indeed back in the country. Phew! I like her music and look forward to Crops.

[Ian W]

I'm quite glad for Richard Digance to be on Saturday lunchtime.

I'm ready for a bit of a lie-in and leisurely brunch after what are inevitably late Thursday and Friday nights catching up with the gang.
I'd miss that if there  was someone I wanted to see.

[blagden]

... still don't really understand why if Crop audience don't get him and his views he gets granted an annual invitation?

[MarkV]

... still don't really understand why if Crop audience don't get him and his views he gets granted an annual invitation?

probably because he fills the field.  My first cropredy in 2004, I recall the field was 3/4 empty when he came on.  The folowing year it was probably 3/4 full.  Some people dont like him, they can do other things if they wish, personally i enjoy the show.  do i support some of his views, no i dont, but then again its a personal oppinion.

[gower flower (Shirl)]

To be honest, I think it is likely that many people want to pitch their chairs, flags etc. as early as possible on the day. The appearance of Richard Digance may not be the primary reason for going onto the field at that time. Just a thought.

[Metro96 (Keith)]

To be honest, I think it is likely that many people want to pitch their chairs, flags etc. as early as possible on the day. The appearance of Richard Digance may not be the primary reason for going onto the field at that time. Just a thought.

Judging by the number of people who leave the field after RDs set I suspect he is a must for many.

[fat Billy(Bill)]

Back on topic, so far so good, bear in mind that some years the line up has looked sparse but the bands have been brilliant. I have learnt to trust the chaps judgement for the guests.

[gower flower (Shirl)]

Thus far I am not excited by the line-up, but as others have said, it's too soon to call. I know I will end up buying tickets in any case.   I'm waiting for that "someone really special" (to me) to be announced so that I feel motivated to give my debit card a little bit of action.  

Yes, I know Digance has a loyal following Keith. Can't say I have noticed the field departures when he leaves the stage. Maybe they have all gone for a lie down in a dark tent.  

[Dad Volt]

Back on topic, so far so good, bear in mind that some years the line up has looked sparse but the bands have been brilliant. I have learnt to trust the chaps judgement for the guests.

Pretty much my view too.