These Idlewild setlist blogs are totally messing up my perception of what length a set from a headlining band should be. I was at a gig a couple of nights ago in The Academy, was really looking forward to it and while it wasn't a bad set by any means, it was seriously short (in my opinion) with only 14 songs and a one song encore. Two of the songs were cut almost in half for some reason as well. The band have a huge repertoire of songs already with three and a half albums and an absolute rake of B-Sides so its not like they were short on material. I left the gig whinging, whilst referencing that Idlewild play 21 song sets and usually a four song encore. I bet you didn't finish your set at 22.15 either. Rock on Idlewild and bring the rock over here as well.
 

You mean Six and a half albums right? Or were you making a point that I missed?

Bear in mind all gigs will have varying restrictions based on the venue and day of the week.

 

 

Ahh, I thought you meant at an Idlewild gig...

I guess it depends on so many things. I think Fightstar have longer tracks, and maybe more young fans that have to be out by a set time. Often venues have to clear out and set up ready for 11pm club opening, that happens often in venues I go to.

 

Good points alright but after having the obligatory Mightmac meal in Supermacs after the gig, we swung back past the venue to see if their was a club on and there didn't seeem to be. Just a few girls waiting around to as they said "Rape Charlie". Funny coming from 4ft 14 year olds and Charlie is a fairly big chap. But yeah, it was a 14+ (no alcohol) gig so maybe that is why it was over so early. Do promoters take that particular factor into account and tell the bands to finish up around 22.15?