Digital2013
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they'll increasingly struggle to get big names because music has fractured so much now. Today's stars have a limited shelf-life. There are very few all-rounders left that really unify people, ages, classes, everybody and who have massive songbooks to select from.
But much as I love Macca it will be a real cringe if he can't reach those notes. Certainly takes balls at EIGHTY (!) when you know the voice is shot but I guess the sheer goodwill will carry him through. Would be a fitting finale.
Yep, read a good interview with Harvey Goldsmith (Live Aid promoter) that a lot of acts getting famous via social media haven't had the experience of doing the little clubs and minor stages at festivals which is crucial to be able to headline festivals and stadiums.
The industry is going to have to try and find some new headliners though, the barrell is running dry and the festival industry is worth too much to allow it all to fail. Holograms are getting better but they are a weird experience.