Move 2003 - The Plot thickens!

United Kingdom | | 05 March 2003

This year's edition of Manchester's Move Festival will take place from Thursday July 10 to Sunday July 13, with Dave Gahan and REM headlining the final two nights. But who will appear on the first two nights?

Industry rumours had been flying around for a while about the prospect of the Boss himself, Mr. Bruce Springsteen and his E Street Band, making an appearance on the first day (July 10). Well, fellow old timer David Bowie took that slot last year, so it didn't seem seem that unlikely an idea to us. However, this speculation was soon put paid by the announcement that Springsteen was indeed performing an outdoor gig at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground - but a few weeks before Move, on May29 (click here for tickets).

And then a little bird told us that Badly Drawn Boy and The Charlatans were tipped to appear. This added up, as, if you remember our coverage from last year, Tim Burgess and Damon Gough were practically stalking us for the whole festival! Sex Pistol John Lydon was also spotted sipping cocktails in the backstage bar, so you never know... According to our lovely friends at Efestivals.com (bless their cotton socks), The Manic Street Preachers may also be headlining one of those first two days.

If the festival's as good as the intriguing rumours it's been generating, it should be a good 'un (if last year was anything to go by).

Click here for more info & ticket details for REM @ Move 2003

Click here for more info & ticket details for Dave Gahan @ Move 2003

Click here for our coverage of last year's Move Festival

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