Gill has posted this up - all very cloak and dagger :lol:

 

Just wondering...if it is safe to come on here tonight guys?

I can't believe you have all been worrying about this all day and whether its been an April fool joke! What are we like!!!

 

 

Well..to put everyone's minds at rest..this is how we got confirmation and why it was disclosed today to everyone on here and not before.

 

Firstly..we had the story in the Scottish press but it was not confirmed..so..

I went into work on Monday morning and emailed the editor at the E&E which I know and who I often speak to about all things Will to keep his profile up in the city.

 

I told him we had a "strong" rumour but his management were saying nothing. I suggested that there may be an "exclusive" for the E&E paper if they could somehow find out what was happening. Was it the main festival or just the extravanganza event? I asked him to let me know what he found out - if anything - in confidence. Thirty minutes later I had a reply. He had sent it to his deputy with the words "can someone pick this up for a story tomorrow"...and then forwarded back to the editor with the full quote from Michael Eavis. I was amazed ME had confirmed it ahead of 1 June and when all the releases were going to national press, and before the OS could confirm presumably for this very reason. However I was not sure the editor of the E&E would run the story with that quote - as 19 might have said something to them when they refused to confirm the details. SO I made the decision to only disclose the information via Mary this morning if I saw it actually in print.

 

After I had made sure Mary had posted up the story I confirmed to the editor that the story was up on his "unofficial" website and we were very pleased I had no idea Mr A would then be a dipstick and post some emotions up on the OS site (silly boy) that would completely get out of hand and wind everyone up all day! BUT the story being carried over to the OS has at least promoted 19 to make a statement, and the E&E have got a statement (or did they take it from the OS I wonder) and a followup piece again perhaps tomorrow which is brilliant. IF I spot it tomorrow I will cut it out and put it up.

 

Sorry for giving everyone a stressful day. There is NO way I would post up anything I was not sure was 100% accurate guys. It was just co-incidence that the dates and the information clashed with April Fools day. Please be assured everything is Ok and I am so pleased Will is really pleased!

 

I did tell the editor that us real fans would of course not get in to the gig and if he was sending a reporter along..and a photographer..I would probably sell quite a few pictures and I also mentioned about the new album later in the year.

 

Hope that puts all your minds at rest on how the confirmation all came to pass.

 

This is one of the reasons why I thought it might have been a prank - there was no sign of Will on the huge list and there wasn't supposed to be full confirmation until June, and wondered how a local paper managed to get a scoop.

 

Now I know. :lol:

Edited April 1, 200817 yr by munchkin

Now we can officially celebrate. :w00t: :cheer: :yahoo: :dance:

 

Lucky people getting to hear those new songs.

Now we can officially celebrate. :w00t: :cheer: :yahoo: :dance:

 

Lucky people getting to hear those new songs.

 

You bet :lol: And he's up on the list now too :P

 

I just hope we get to see him on TV. Wonder if he'll do more and whether they are not sold out before we get to hear.

You bet :lol: And he's up on the list now too :P

 

I just hope we get to see him on TV. Wonder if he'll do more and whether they are not sold out before we get to hear.

 

Could you be tempted by the mud if he did?

 

Could you be tempted by the mud if he did?

 

I would risk one day but camping - no way :lol: It poured with rain nearly all day at Cornbury and who could ever Forget Reading - all those moons ago - never stood in rain like it. Six hours for three songs :lol:

Edited April 1, 200817 yr by munchkin

Sorry - double post.

Edited April 1, 200817 yr by munchkin

Lucky people getting to hear those new songs.

:o I want to hear them!i can't bloody wait!..when the news happens it really happens fast doesn it?..and it's massive stuff...fantastic. :wub:

two things next..Jules and the Brits. :wub: :cheer:

:o I want to hear them!i can't bloody wait!..when the news happens it really happens fast doesn it?..and it's massive stuff...fantastic. :wub:

two things next..Jules and the Brits. :wub: :cheer:

 

I'm sure you are right Bev. He always gets there in his own way. :dance:

 

Like you munchkin I could be tempted by a day pass. :)

 

Isn't it just brilliant news?! thanks BYM&M's, munchkin, TT and all who've posted today, I'm sooooo chuffed for Will, :yahoo: it's something he's always wanted to do and I hope someone is on hand to give us some feedback on any new songs he does. :w00t:

Oh my - I so want to be there :cry:

 

Thanks to Freudian on D for finding these:

 

And look at this write up on Will on the SafeConcerts site re his appearance at TITP ( I don't THINK it's already been posted)

 

T in the Park also confirms news of a very special acoustic performance from Pop Idol victor, Will Young. Playing only a handful of exclusive live festival performances this summer, including a slot on Glastonbury’s Avalon Stage, Will Young will surprise those who think of him solely as a classic pop artist. His career is headed in a cool new direction, moving away from his pop-tastic roots as this classic live acoustic set will prove. T in the Park can't wait to see him perform his new material at Balado this summer and Saturday's Pet Sound Arena line-up will be all the more eclectic for his appearance.

 

Also from the SafeConcerts site:

Will Young

 

Popular jazz-pop solo artist Will Young will make his exciting debut at this year’s T in the Park, taking his characteristic sound in a new direction which will see him treat the Balado crowd to a cool, new acoustic live set. This Berkshire-born boy has proven that he is far more than just a Pop Idol contestant and has scored a string of no.1 albums and singles since winning the ITV TV show in 2002. Will has also picked up a total of eight Brit Award nominations, including his most recent nomination for ‘Best British Single’ in 2007 for the smash hit ‘All Time Love’. Other achievements under Will’s belt include a live duet with soul legend James Brown and playing the closing ceremony of the 2002 Commonwealth Games – T fans can expect a an extra-special set from this performing pro.

 

:cry: :cry: :cry: :wub:

Oh my - I so want to be there :cry:

And look at this write up on Will on the SafeConcerts site re his appearance at TITP ( I don't THINK it's already been posted)

 

T in the Park also confirms news of a very special acoustic performance from Pop Idol victor, Will Young. Playing only a handful of exclusive live festival performances this summer, including a slot on Glastonbury’s Avalon Stage, Will Young will surprise those who think of him solely as a classic pop artist. His career is headed in a cool new direction, moving away from his pop-tastic roots as this classic live acoustic set will prove. T in the Park can't wait to see him perform his new material at Balado this summer and Saturday's Pet Sound Arena line-up will be all the more eclectic for his appearance.

 

Also from the SafeConcerts site:

Will Young

 

Popular jazz-pop solo artist Will Young will make his exciting debut at this year’s T in the Park, taking his characteristic sound in a new direction which will see him treat the Balado crowd to a cool, new acoustic live set. This Berkshire-born boy has proven that he is far more than just a Pop Idol contestant and has scored a string of no.1 albums and singles since winning the ITV TV show in 2002. Will has also picked up a total of eight Brit Award nominations, including his most recent nomination for ‘Best British Single’ in 2007 for the smash hit ‘All Time Love’. Other achievements under Will’s belt include a live duet with soul legend James Brown and playing the closing ceremony of the 2002 Commonwealth Games – T fans can expect a an extra-special set from this performing pro.

 

Thanks to Freudian on D for finding these:

:cry: :cry: :cry: :wub:

 

Aww thanks for these munchkin, I love acoustic Will :heart: and that means he'll probably have Joseph with him as well.

Thanks munchkin.

 

That's our Will, a classic versatile professional performer. :wub:

 

The festival goers are in for a real treat. :yahoo: Just wish I could be there to see it. :cry:

Thanks again to Gill & Mary.

 

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w230/MaryW_2007/Glastonbury2008EE.jpg

Thanks for the scan TT. I do so hope he does acoustic when he's promoting his album and the boys will be 'allowed' to play live - :wub:

Edited April 2, 200817 yr by munchkin

Thanks for the scan TT. I do so hope he does acoustic when he's promoting his album and the boys will be 'allowed' to play live - :wub:

 

That's why we need him on show like Jules Holland.

That's why we need him on show like Jules Holland.

 

Did you see the live show last night on BBC2 TT? I know he likes to have alternative new bands on there but - god help me - what the hell!!!! :rolleyes: The lead singer of one of the bands looked near death and sounded like it too :blink:

Edited April 2, 200817 yr by munchkin

Did you see the live show last night on BBC2 TT? I know he likes to have alternative new bands on there but - god help me - what the hell!!!! :rolleyes: The lead singer of one of the bands looked near death and sounded like it too :blink:

 

Sounds as if it was a good job I missed it. :P Seriously though it's a travesty that Will's stunning vocals have been ignored by such music shows for so long when such c**p is showcased. :arrr: Hopefully it's all about to change. :)

Edited April 2, 200817 yr by truly talented

Sounds as if it was a good job I missed it. :P Seriously though it's a travesty that Will's tunning vocals have been ignored by such music shows for so long when such c**p is showcased. :arrr: Hopefully it's all about to change. :)

 

 

I think, like the Brits, it's the producer who gets to choose what we see and hear. Jools is just the host I can't believe he chooses some of the c**p that's on. I reckon the older acts like Joe Brown etc. are possibly his choices. Adele was on again and Estelle live was ok but the rapping was totally out of wack with the song :wacko: I loved the jazzy feel of the live version - the radio edit is more poppy. James Taylor was on - he sang Sweet Baby James. Not bad live rendition of an oldie.

I think, like the Brits, it's the producer who gets to choose what we see and hear. Jools is just the host I can't believe he chooses some of the c**p that's on. I reckon the older acts like Joe Brown etc. are possibly his choices. Adele was on again and Estelle live was ok but the rapping was totally out of wack with the song :wacko: I loved the jazzy feel of the live version - the radio edit is more poppy. James Taylor was on - he sang Sweet Baby James. Not bad live rendition of an oldie.

 

Didn't Jools stay at an outddor gig to watch Will & then there was the Ruby Turner duet. :wub: I doubt he has much say on who appears on the show. The producer will be anxious to give air time to those deemed 'cool & trendy'.

Thanks TT and munchkin for all the snippets and to think all this joy started with pauline603 on D posting that her friend had seen a rumour in the Scottish sun about him performing at T in the park and Glastonbury :cheer: