Manic Street Preachers + Suede - 2nd July 2024 - Trinity College

bout half way back it was. Just in the door, checking to see if i've any good photos but **** me, Brett is a medical miracle, about 2 songs in I thought "my knees!" at some of the moves he was pulling, he's got the voice, the looks, the hair all still in place, what has that fucker sold to get that bargain!

he's a slippery bugger once he's off the stage, i always try and go for b&w or noir camera profiles with phones at gigs, you might as I do have an "ok" lens but the camera sensor is diddy and they cannot handle the lights, much more dramatic effect too.

As a fan of both bands who can no longer deal with being at the front at a standing gig, I thought this was the worst crowd I’ve ever experienced in Dublin.

I moved around several times and was constantly surrounded by folk who refused to shut up talking. The furthest I ventured forward was about 1/4 way from the front. I’m not sure that people even realise they’re doing it - it just feels like normality these days. No matter where I moved to, it was the same.

It seemed to take the Manics a few songs to warm up (possibly not helped by the crowd) and it felt like a festival performance from them. An average Manics gig is still great but this was the flattest I have seen them in years. Personally, if I was the lads, I’d have hopped the wall, went for a few pints and come back at the end - most of the crowd wouldn’t have noticed. 

The Olympia is a much better venue for both of these bands. 

Brett did a great job in getting some engagement from the crowd - it worked well with them being on last and the band were excellent. 

I did notice some sound issues where I was for the first few songs (James’ guitar seemed to be buried in the mix) but it improved after that.

Trinity is a great venue location wise and has a nice chilled vibe but I assume that is exactly what’s attracting the event junkies. I’m not sure that I’ll ever attend another gig there after tonight.

I wish people would fcuk off to the pub if they want to spend two hours shouting at their mates non-stop.

Considering that this sold out very quickly and many real fans couldn’t get tickets, it doesn’t bode well for the live music scene here. 

"from your framing I'd have thought you were about 8 - 10 meters / 24 - 30 feet back at most, probably 3m offset from the red cable strip to the right."

Yes indeed more to right of centre ., you have me , lol .

Usually stay more to the back for dancing purposes but we got a few " chatters" around us as @moaner said , at last night's concert so decided to take the early advantage of being in with the" real fans" towards the front .

It was much better although restricted my moves a bit 😜

I was at the front in the sfx it was mental. I have such a soft spot for Brett Anderson and it was never a blur or oasis question for me at the time always Suede. Definitely a crumbling portrait in the attic somewhere but its actually nice to see Suede thrive continuing to make new music. They seem to be able to blend their past and present well in gigs. I would recommend the documentary the insatiable ones.

So sorry I didn't go now. Loving the reviews. Very poor summer gig wise for us. Tom McRae in November. Son has nabbed my Liam Gallagher ticket to go with his dad.

this was so loud at my place in north strand i could hear all the bangers one after another in the back garden, i'm gutted i didn't go as was a big fan of both bands in my teens, but didn't even know it was on

Loved the gig. Such a great venue.

Have seen the Manics loads of times and I thought they were brilliant last night. I'm a bigger fan of theirs than Suede so was always going to enjoy their show a bit more but Suede were brilliant too. They have some great singles and Brett is a great front man.

Thank you @Hurrache

A great gig by both bands! I really enjoyed both sets and wished they were longer.

My only gripes were the aforementioned chatterboxes, pretty painful! I also though for Suede the bass was overpoweringly loud.... The mix needed more guitar and less bass. I think this stopped the gig from soaring to greater heights!

Great show, Brett's voice and energy fantastic and a blistering start, The 2 of Us sounded great, wasn't sure how powerful it would be in the open air

Like the venue but with these "legacy" acts (if that is fair) you'll always get groups catching up with people they never see, college friends etc so always lot of chatter, at least can get away from it outdoors

Was that the big arse hole with long hair and shorts.

Myself and @Thundercats Ho met and had a chat alright. Lovely fella. As most Boardsies are.

Oh agreed. We chatted quietly and out of the action, you'll be glad to hear. 😉

There is always too much bass at TCD, especially if you are near the front. I remember going to see Gregory Porter there, and there was so much bass, you couldn't actually hear him sing. I was about to leave after the third song, but the guy on the sax realised what was happening and left the stage to tell them to turn the bass off!