I personnally can't see what the problem as to where steve plays. Why should he have to come out & justify the reasons as to where he plays? I've no doubt that some thought has gone into playing Butlins as well as any other place. It gives the opportunity to play to a new audiance who would not otherwise go to a SH concert, & not preaching to the converted. We could all do with boosting our pension fund

Mike O, I personally agree with you: My opinion if that Steve does not have to justify his choice of venue to anyone I am also of the opinion that Steve Harley is no fool and will have given considered thought to any gig he agrees to participate in, Butlins, Birmingham Symphony Hall or anything in between.
However, viewing a well known Harley Tribute Site will soon let you know that there are plently of fans who feel very strongly otherwise.
I am simply interested to know Steve's opinion of this heated argument.
Here's hoping......

Steve is an artist who needs to make a living, just like the rest of us.
Where, when and what he decides to play is his business, the fans have a choice, to buy tickets or not.

There seem to be a lot of people who think that because they buy tickets, albums and stuff, it entitles them to more than a gig or a CD, wanting to choose the setlist or an entitlement to meet Steve anytime they please.
It doesn't.

This isn't just about Steve, I've seen the same criticisms of other performers on other fan sites.

If we look at the positive, we are getting a 'dream come true' night in November, for Steve and many of us fans old and new.

Let's celebrate that, eh ?

""However, viewing a well known Harley Tribute Site will soon let you know that there are plently of fans who feel very strongly otherwise""

Absolute tosh!!

I have read the postings on the site to which you refer and there are NOT plenty of fans who think otherwise. Maybe two or three ..... the others all think it is a good idea.

Including me!!!!

cockneyrebel1 wrote:
I don't see any reason at all why Steve would feel the need to share his reasons for playing that gig. It really shouldn't matter to anyone what his reasons are - he is entitled to chose to play anywhere he wants.

I don't get why some people (fans?) think that a certain venue is any better/worse than another. I go to Steves concerts to hear his music - live. It doesn't matter to me whether it's The Royal Albert Hall or Clacton Working Mens Club.

In my opinion, some people should just get a life (but that's just MY opinion).

And your opinion is right Zaphod well said! These Butlins weekends are absolutely fantastic like I said before on the other thread. It is a chance to let your hair down (if you have any left!). A lot of these bands are legends, like Mud, The Bay City Rollers and The Brotherhood of Man who used to be the very Top of the Pops in their day. They don't tour on their own much now because they don't fill places like they used to on there own but when they get together they have a really good laugh and relieve the old days. Thats what it is about for us all really though i think. its like being 15 again and a really good weekend. I have been reading all about Steve Harley on this site and the other one and he seems to be a really nice man and a good musician too if he is still recording. A lot of the others just have a few of their original members left and bit like the Cockney Rebels but it doent spoil it one bit.Will you be wearing a costume? Most people will.If some of Steve Harley and the Cockney Rebels fans dont want to come its there loss. I am trying to get fans of all the bands to get together on the websites before hand and get to know each other so it will be better.