Live report: June 9th, Pinkpop festival, Landgraaf- Megaland
Jun 9, 2019 15:46:01 GMT 1
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Post by steve on Jun 9, 2019 15:46:01 GMT 1
Situated in south east Limburg, the municipality of Landgraaf boasts Europe’s largest indoor ski piste, which is pretty good going for a country that is so flat, & is just a snowball’s throw from the German border.
There’s nothing much more that can be said about the place other than its interesting use of two “a”s in the end of its name.
The province of Limburg itself has a much more colourful history though having had parts ruled by the Romans, Habsburg Spaniards, Prussians, Habsburg Austrians and French until someone called Frank took over from the Romans in the 8th century.
Since then, just about everyone & their dog has tried to take over this strategically important region, including the brilliantly named Charles the fat who got a bit fed up with the Vikings killing everyone. Several wars & administrations later, including one featuring the famous movie star, d'Artagnan the Treaty of London was signed & the province was awarded to the Netherlands so they could at last build windmills & grow tulips in peace.
Aside from the musketeer, the region’s most famous person is former formula 1 driver Jos Verstappen, father to Mad Max who starts in 11th place in today’s Canadian Grand Prix after poor tyre choice & getting held up in traffic in qualifying.
I mention F1 because The Cure will be taking the stage around the same time as this evening’s race ..... & in attendance in Megaland will be faith & paju who we hope both have a wonderful show.
Fun fact: Pinkpop began in 1969 & was originally called Pinknick which was free & just a big old excuse to spit roast a pig & get blotto in a field with a few local bands playing. It is now the oldest & longest running music festival in the world.
So, as we snaffle down some bitterballen & guzzle our witbiers, It’s time to pick colours for this evening’s set.
Landgraaf does have quite a pretty flag so we might try a mix of that & the pink from the festival logo. Because you can’t have too much pink can you?
Mainset:
Shake Dog Shake
Burn
From the Edge of the Deep Green Sea
A Night Like This
Pictures of You
High
Just One Kiss
Lovesong
Just Like Heaven
Last Dance
Fascination Street
Wendy Time
Push
Inbetween Days
Play for Today
A Forest
Primary
Want
39
100 Years
Encore:
Lullaby
Caterpillar
The Walk
Doing the Unstuck
Friday I’m in Love
Close to Me
Why Can’t I Be You
Boys Don’t Cry
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Video Livestream (must have Neatherlands IP address)
www.npostart.nl/live/pinkpop
www.npostart.nl/live/npo-2-extra
Radio livestream:
www.npo3fm.nl/live
There’s nothing much more that can be said about the place other than its interesting use of two “a”s in the end of its name.
The province of Limburg itself has a much more colourful history though having had parts ruled by the Romans, Habsburg Spaniards, Prussians, Habsburg Austrians and French until someone called Frank took over from the Romans in the 8th century.
Since then, just about everyone & their dog has tried to take over this strategically important region, including the brilliantly named Charles the fat who got a bit fed up with the Vikings killing everyone. Several wars & administrations later, including one featuring the famous movie star, d'Artagnan the Treaty of London was signed & the province was awarded to the Netherlands so they could at last build windmills & grow tulips in peace.
Aside from the musketeer, the region’s most famous person is former formula 1 driver Jos Verstappen, father to Mad Max who starts in 11th place in today’s Canadian Grand Prix after poor tyre choice & getting held up in traffic in qualifying.
I mention F1 because The Cure will be taking the stage around the same time as this evening’s race ..... & in attendance in Megaland will be faith & paju who we hope both have a wonderful show.
Fun fact: Pinkpop began in 1969 & was originally called Pinknick which was free & just a big old excuse to spit roast a pig & get blotto in a field with a few local bands playing. It is now the oldest & longest running music festival in the world.
So, as we snaffle down some bitterballen & guzzle our witbiers, It’s time to pick colours for this evening’s set.
Landgraaf does have quite a pretty flag so we might try a mix of that & the pink from the festival logo. Because you can’t have too much pink can you?
Mainset:
Shake Dog Shake
Burn
From the Edge of the Deep Green Sea
A Night Like This
Pictures of You
High
Just One Kiss
Lovesong
Just Like Heaven
Last Dance
Fascination Street
Wendy Time
Push
Inbetween Days
Play for Today
A Forest
Primary
Want
39
100 Years
Encore:
Lullaby
Caterpillar
The Walk
Doing the Unstuck
Friday I’m in Love
Close to Me
Why Can’t I Be You
Boys Don’t Cry
www.facebook.com/groups/153917758298178/wp/376728419855544/[/
Video Livestream (must have Neatherlands IP address)
www.npostart.nl/live/pinkpop
www.npostart.nl/live/npo-2-extra
Radio livestream:
www.npo3fm.nl/live