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Tired at the end of the tour is a poor excuse for playing a short set? If you are a pussy please don’t play hardcore.

Let’s agree on a general consensus: [quote]Some bands should play a bit longer, but a lot of bands should definitely play shorter [/quote] 🙂

Yeah, like a full set shorter 😉

Settling a discussion on a forum with a compromise nobody could argue with? TEH INT0RWEBZ IS BROKEN!!!

Maybe I should start working with “payment per minute” deals. 😉

hardcore bands, except for SOIA, should never play long, but 30-45 minutes for a headlining band is the least they can play. support bands 25 minutes or so

You’re right, this bothers me sometimes, US bands putting out a 4 song EP and touring Europe just doesn’t make any sense, save everyone the trouble and come over with more material ! The truth is that hardcore is a race these days. It’s more important for bands to play fests, tour, and have merch … Continue reading Reply To: Short sets trend

I wish every band would play between 10-20 minutes tops.

I agree David! Except for the bands I like… What band are you talking about by the way Rik?

We go to different shows and consider different things ‘hardcore’ David. 😉

When it comes to hardcore my max is at 25 minutes. Why play a longer set? Just pour all your energy into those 25 minutes and you leave a better impression than when you have to divide the same amount of energy over a set of 60 minutes.

it’s all about the communications, if you’re booking shows you should ask or tell the bands how long they play

[quote=Onno]it’s all about the communications, if you’re booking shows you should ask or tell the bands how long they play[/quote] No you shouldn’t.

I said ask OR tell, why not ?

I’m perfectly fine with most bands playing less than 5 minutes, but 12 minutes for a headliner is kinda short right. Gotta agree with Rik there.

You don’t think it weird for a band to ask (just a random example) 250 euros for a 15 minute set? Even if they have “their reasons”, that’s still a rip off, right?

as with any ‘deal’, it is crucial that both parties know what they’re gonna get. most venues I played stated beforehand how long my band could play. so if a venue says ‘you can play 30 minutes’ and a band knows that they are only gonna play 15, then that is the time to tell … Continue reading Reply To: Short sets trend

A promoter can, in most cases, easily find out how long a band’s set aprox. is….. 15-20 minutes is totally normal for hardcore, unless it’s something huge like SOIA or Madball or whatever, i don’t know what to say…..i’s rather leave a show wanting more, than have a band play too long/lose energy. Guess it’s … Continue reading Reply To: Short sets trend