Pre-match music

[Broken Gnome]

Good god my head's still banging now.

Not much point five minutes before kick off telling the crowd to crank up the noise when everything is completely drowned out. Didn't even turn it off until the game had started, can't we have a few moments at least to get a bit of atmosphere ourselves?

[Pagan Hibernia]

A bit of music half an hour before kickoff is alright, but you’re right, invasive sound systems right up to kickoff are one of several reasons why atmosphere struggles to get going at the start of games

[tonyrougier123]

Wasn’t there but totally agree,sounded like far too much crap music as well.get some decent tunes on pre match hibs announcer!!😂👀.

[GreenCastle]

Usually I’m first to moan but didn’t think there was anything wrong with it.

Nice to have a PA system you can hear from - though I sat in middle of east for 1st game and sat towards side last night and definitely more clear in middle ? Maybe just acoustics. But the information is definitely more clear.

Last night there was a slight delay in kick off so felt like players waiting about and assume music played to keep people entertained.

[SHODAN]

Pretty sure he's been playing the exact same playlist three weeks in a row now. Even the order is the same.

[GreenCastle]

Pretty sure he's been playing the exact same playlist three weeks in a row now. Even the order is the same.

I think it’s good we have a set playlist just before teams come out etc. Good to have Hibs songs and make it unique with a bit of build up music. All clubs do it.

[Juniper Greens]

Folk on here will complain about anything. 🤣

If he turns it down, folk will complain about the lack of atmosphere too.

I think its an improvement on before

[Pretty Boy]

Barrie Wilkins is very active on Twitter and Instagram. He uses @hibsannouncer on Twitter. He's a nice guy.

If people have requests then give him a shout. I'm sure it was the case a couple of years back that the pre match playlist was put together with input from the players.

[Hibi]

Folk on here will complain about anything. 🤣

If he turns it down, folk will complain about the lack of atmosphere too.

I think its an improvement on before

You’ll never please everyone, and often just here the complaints. I agree and thought it was good last night, I was in the east and it got me going before the game, much prefer it to how it’s been in the past.

[Broken Gnome]

Folk on here will complain about anything. 🤣

If he turns it down, folk will complain about the lack of atmosphere too.

I think its an improvement on before

There's times it's needed, times it adds to the atmosphere, and then occasions where it's completely unnecessary.

Maybe it was improved speakers in the West, but from about 7.35 to kick off it felt relentless and never gave a quarter-full stadium any sort of chance to make themselves heard.

Barrie does a good job with the mic, but less is more the with music at times.

I'd also say if clubs are all about 'the matchday experience' or whatever they want to call it, then however they set up the stadium is more than fair game for reviews, good or bad.

[Newry Hibs]

Usually I’m first to moan but didn’t think there was anything wrong with it.

Nice to have a PA system you can hear from - though I sat in middle of east for 1st game and sat towards side last night and definitely more clear in middle ? Maybe just acoustics. But the information is definitely more clear.

Last night there was a slight delay in kick off so felt like players waiting about and assume music played to keep people entertained.

Not having a go at Greencastle but it does annoy me when music is plyed right up to the first whistle, like it's some kind of challenge for the DJ.
Are people's attention span so short they need constant entertaining? Maybe Hibs are afraid people will walk out if there is no music for a few minutes.

I think the music should stop when the teams enter the pitch before kick off.

[inglisavhibs]

There's times it's needed, times it adds to the atmosphere, and then occasions where it's completely unnecessary.

Maybe it was improved speakers in the West, but from about 7.35 to kick off it felt relentless and never gave a quarter-full stadium any sort of chance to make themselves heard.

Barrie does a good job with the mic, but less is more the with music at times.

I'd also say if clubs are all about 'the matchday experience' or whatever they want to call it, then however they set up the stadium is more than fair game for reviews, good or bad.
Music is fine but switch it off a good bit earlier, it’s fans that create atmosphere.

[Unseen work]

I imagine the players will pick some of the songs before the game.

The music before it aslong as it’s upbeat doesn’t put me up or down.

[.Sean.]

I’d rather have no music that the chart pish that gets played

[Hiber-nation]

That was absolute torture last night, made worse by the players being ready to kick off far too early.

[GreenCastle]

Not having a go at Greencastle but it does annoy me when music is plyed right up to the first whistle, like it's some kind of challenge for the DJ.
Are people's attention span so short they need constant entertaining? Maybe Hibs are afraid people will walk out if there is no music for a few minutes.

I think the music should stop when the teams enter the pitch before kick off.

I think this is fair.

Maybe turn it off once players out and starting line up is announced.

Last night definitely a delay waiting for KO.

It is weird when it’s really loud then soundly we start and it’s quiet.

[davhibby]

I’ve always thought that if we should have hibs songs/Hibs related songs only in say the last 10 minutes or so before KO, rather than just random chart songs. There’s plenty to pick from so it wouldn’t have to be the exact same songs every week either

[Frazerbob]

Canny slag the performance, canny slag Lewis, canny slag Jack Ross……let’s slag the tunes 🤣🤣

[marinello59]

Good god my head's still banging now.

Not much point five minutes before kick off telling the crowd to crank up the noise when everything is completely drowned out. Didn't even turn it off until the game had started, can't we have a few moments at least to get a bit of atmosphere ourselves?

We enjoyed it. :greengrin

[Frazerbob]

I thought the tune right before kick off may have been a Conference League equivalent of the Champions League pre-match tune. Either way, thought it was barrie.

[JXM73]

Need something like zombie nation or 7 nation army we could make our own, fans buy into and belt out... as nice as they are I'm not a fan of oldie songs( grand ole team) maybe get some modern remix..... music dragged on last night as teams where too early..

[Frazerbob]

Need something like zombie nation or 7 nation army we could make our own, fans buy into and belt out... as nice as they are I'm not a fan of oldie songs( grand ole team) maybe get some modern remix..... music dragged on last night as teams where too early..

7 Nation Army? Hmmmm…..

[Hermit Crab]

The music was absolutely effing gash last night. Bin it lease Barrie.

[Jones28]

Playing Born Slippy as the teams come out would give me chills.

[Stokesy's on fire]

Playing Born Slippy as the teams come out would give me chills.


Carnaval De Paris for me classic Hibs chant.

i loved last nights tunes

[BoomtownHibees]

I don’t think I’ve been to a ground that doesn’t have music Leading up to kick off. This whole “let the fans create the atmosphere” would maybe work to an extent in the bigger games but no in your run of the mill ones IMO

[Since452]

Probably feels loud because we're used to it being pish

[O'Rourke3]

Whats the current view on the PA. ? heard everything clearly in the East 2 weeks back but a bit nearer my usual seat in the WU yesterday the announcements were as muffled as ever.

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[GreenCastle]

Whats the current view on the PA. ? heard everything clearly in the East 2 weeks back but a bit nearer my usual seat in the WU yesterday the announcements were as muffled as ever.

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I said the same - previous games seemed more clear.

Did they change something ?

You saw England fans sing Sweet Caroline at the Euros and Scottish had I can boogie..

We need a another song which is catch but Hibs can adapt - maybe a vote from the fans ?

[SChibs]

The problem with pre match music is everyone likes different music so whatever they play folk will moan

[007]

Playing Born Slippy as the teams come out would give me chills.

Boyle would probably start moshing into the ref and opposition players.

[AliboyFC]

When did we get the new PA system? Cos I thought it did sound a lot clearer yesterday.

[Logie Green]

What I don’t understand about the blaring crap music being played right up to kick off is that for the last 12 months or so we’ve been told ‘football isn’t the same without fans’.

As soon as we’re back it’s business as usual - no chance to create a pre-match atmosphere.

I understand you can’t please everyone but it seems to me that when you give certain people a microphone and a sound system they don’t know how to operate them properly.

[Eyrie]

Playing Born Slippy as the teams come out would give me chills.
It would put me to sleep.


The problem with pre match music is everyone likes different music so whatever they play folk will moan
Exactly.

[Jones28]

It would put me to sleep.


Exactly.

Aw come on, the opening bars of that tune with thousands of fans cheering the team out would be unreal.

[Hibby70]

Go For It by SLF, Pretty Green by the Jam and Jr Kickstart by the Go Team and everyone is happy (well those with decent taste anyway)

[Eyrie]

Aw come on, the opening bars of that tune with thousands of fans cheering the team out would be unreal.
To be fair, I did try listening to it on Youtube before I posted :)


Go For It by SLF, Pretty Green by the Jam and Jr Kickstart by the Go Team and everyone is happy (well those with decent taste anyway)
First one has been suggested before, and for good reason.

[Allez Hibs]

https://youtu.be/oSOkBA0n8sk

The Aston Villa pre match entrance is pretty good and that music would get the blood pumping before a big game.

Tottenham's is excellent...

https://youtu.be/SNUFeGtjXdg

[WhileTheChief..]

Aw come on, the opening bars of that tune with thousands of fans cheering the team out would be unreal.

Lust for Life and Born Slippy used to be played regularly.

We should bring them back.
I like the Trainspotting connection, edgy and cool :cb

[Glory Lurker]

Wheesht from 14:50 (or midweek equivalent) please.

[GreenCastle]

Dropkick Murphys - The Departed - Shipping Up To Boston

Think this would be incredible and not aware of any other football teams using it.

[the tornadoe]

I Fought the Law by The Clash as the players run out.... the intro alone would get the place jumping.

[Nakedmanoncrack]

Was horrendous, volume in West Lower was deafening, no opportunity for conversation until match starts.
So we are sitting there with ears ringing up until kick off, then trying to converse when we should be concentrating on the match/getting behind the team.
Take into account its hard enough to hear people when they are wearing a mask, and that shouting is to be avoided, its a nonsense.

Really hope that when we van get back to ST seats in FF that its going to be more bearable.

[LaMotta]

Canny slag the performance, canny slag Lewis, canny slag Jack Ross……let’s slag the tunes 🤣🤣



The problem with pre match music is everyone likes different music so whatever they play folk will moan


:agree::agree:

[Phil MaGlass]

A good blast of Scooter v Status quo rocks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0DTm_bWEjs

[EI255]

What aboot some early U2... Or Smiths?

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[SteveHFC]

What aboot some early U2... Or Smiths?

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Where the streets have no name before the teams come out would be brilliant.

[EI255]

Where the streets have no name before the teams come out would be brilliant.Thinking Sunday Bloody Sunday.... Stirring song and not a rebel song. According to the person who sang it.

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[Since90+2]

Thinking Sunday Bloody Sunday.... Stirring song and not a rebel song. According to the person who sang it.

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That would just be weird.

[GreenCastle]

Could we not just use one of the Proclaimers songs ?

Very catchy my - fans know the words.

Or do we use “I’m on my way after every win? “

[BroxburnHibee]

I liked it when we used Teenage Kicks and I Can Feel It.

Not so much when Collins insisted on Alive and Kicking at every opportunity :greengrin

[Hibs90]

I like the new tannoy system and I like the build up. I actually thought it was too quiet pre match on Thursday up until around 5 mins before kick off. Folk moaned for years that the tannoy system wasn't fit for purpose now it's better folk are moaning about it :greengrin

It'll all tie together when the screens installed

[SChibs]

Music seemed to be turned down a bit before kick off, no difference in atmosphere however

[Since90+2]

Music seemed to be turned down a bit before kick off, no difference in atmosphere however

The idea that if you turn the music down the atmosphere is suddenly going to improve is just wrong. The atmosphere at run of the mill league games is going to be the same regardless if it's played or not.

Most people at ER don't sing for these type of games and I suspect those suggesting it would be improved if the music was turned down are in that majority and don't start songs anyway.

[GreenCastle]

The sound was off just before ko today and it didn’t make a difference - actually thought it was worse.

Also to the Hibs announcer - please don’t try and announce information when the fans are clapping the teams out as people can’t hear you. Maybe say Hibernian FC and let the teams out then once crowd calm down then read out home starting 11 team to quickly try get the fans going.

[MKHIBEE]

Thinking Sunday Bloody Sunday.... Stirring song and not a rebel song. According to the person who sang it.

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I’m sure that would go down well with our Govan based friends when they visit

[HibsAnnouncer]

Hi Everyone,

Barrie here. Firstly every bit of feedback given is hugely appreciated and I take on board the comments that have been passed by everyone. As many posters have mentioned it’s an impossible task to please everyone’s musical preferences.

Comments on chart music, we have two top ten hits on the playlist at the moment and a lot of it has been replaced with more upbeat tunes at a request of the players. Some of the music suggested such as Shipping Up to Boston , The Jam etc was all music that was heavily featured pre covid and was requested that we remove.

I am working and have suggested with the media team that we have a playlist selected by the players each week and we are thinking about collaborating this with the launch of the new screens (date looking to be around September time) but not yet confirmed.

With the installation of new screens you will hear a lot less music and more video features such as player interviews , sponsor content and fan led content.

With regards to volumes, I’m pitch side and I can only feedback to the control box DJ (who cannot hear a thing outside) so we are doing our best to try get those levels correct. Right now we are on limited attendance and I feel the volume sounds quite loud although levels in the box are at a limited level. We had comments yesterday that there was zero atmosphere before the game because we were previously getting feedback the levels (from Thursday) were extremely high. It’s a catch 22.

I have now been in the position at the stadium for 10 years and for that period of time we have had a very very poor system. The new system is a huge investment from the club and I expect as the next stages of that plan come together we will see a much better balance but it’s still very much a work in progress.

With regards to stopping music 10 minutes before kick off. As far as I am aware there is not a single team in the country that does this (I’m glad to be told otherwise) but I personally feel that it would have a huge impact on the build up both for us the fans and for the players entering the pitch. A very very different situation.

I’m always really greatful and open to all forms of input at the end of the day it’s been bloody rubbish without you guys in the stadium so now everyone is gradually coming back it’s important that I work with the club and most importantly the fans to get the balance right.

Hope this response helps a little but if not please feel free to drop me a message on Twitter @barriestweeting or on Instagram BarrieWilkins I’ll do my best to help.

Thanks guys

[JimboHibs]

Carnaval De Paris for me classic Hibs chant.

i loved last nights tunes

Carnaval De Paris is turgid,probably enjoyable if your about 14 years old.

[Hibby70]

When are we expecting the new screens to be in place and where will they be? Edit : didn't read properly and see it's Sept.

Hopefully the players have decent taste in music - can we sign Pat Nevin purely for this?

[Allez Hibs]

Hi Everyone,

Barrie here. Firstly every bit of feedback given is hugely appreciated and I take on board the comments that have been passed by everyone. As many posters have mentioned it’s an impossible task to please everyone’s musical preferences.

Comments on chart music, we have two top ten hits on the playlist at the moment and a lot of it has been replaced with more upbeat tunes at a request of the players. Some of the music suggested such as Shipping Up to Boston , The Jam etc was all music that was heavily featured pre covid and was requested that we remove.

I am working and have suggested with the media team that we have a playlist selected by the players each week and we are thinking about collaborating this with the launch of the new screens (date looking to be around September time) but not yet confirmed.

With the installation of new screens you will hear a lot less music and more video features such as player interviews , sponsor content and fan led content.

With regards to volumes, I’m pitch side and I can only feedback to the control box DJ (who cannot hear a thing outside) so we are doing our best to try get those levels correct. Right now we are on limited attendance and I feel the volume sounds quite loud although levels in the box are at a limited level. We had comments yesterday that there was zero atmosphere before the game because we were previously getting feedback the levels (from Thursday) were extremely high. It’s a catch 22.

I have now been in the position at the stadium for 10 years and for that period of time we have had a very very poor system. The new system is a huge investment from the club and I expect as the next stages of that plan come together we will see a much better balance but it’s still very much a work in progress.

With regards to stopping music 10 minutes before kick off. As far as I am aware there is not a single team in the country that does this (I’m glad to be told otherwise) but I personally feel that it would have a huge impact on the build up both for us the fans and for the players entering the pitch. A very very different situation.

I’m always really greatful and open to all forms of input at the end of the day it’s been bloody rubbish without you guys in the stadium so now everyone is gradually coming back it’s important that I work with the club and most importantly the fans to get the balance right.

Hope this response helps a little but if not please feel free to drop me a message on Twitter @barriestweeting or on Instagram BarrieWilkins I’ll do my best to help.

Thanks guys

How about looking at what Villa and Spurs do for pre match and the players coming out. They always have a super charged atmosphere. Can we have something that's unique yo us which we stick with?

[The_Sauz]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZOK-Tl5wyglimited - Get Ready For This

[GreenCastle]

Thanks Barrie for the updates.

I get it’s the catch 22 part. Seems like a certain generation doesn’t like the upbeat stuff and others love it.

I think if the music help the players perform go for it - guess though the fans need to have a good experience too.

I think the best way is to get a settled pre - match build up and like others have said something unique to Hibs - even if it changes slight every season . Newcastle and other clubs have certain songs which they use before players come out the tunnel and just before and seems to work well.

Hopefully we can get back to having flags etc as players come or as that adds colour.

The best prematch ever at ER was when Grant Scott was on the pitch before Athens getting the crowd up for the game. Again different to a Ross county 5,000 crowd but I know at Euro tournaments they do a good with the kick off countdown etc.

[Eyrie]

I'm very much in favour of something upbeat to get everyone going and it's good to know that the players feel the same way.

PS: Some classic thrash would be good :greengrin

[tmb1875]

Hibs heroes should be played 5 mins before kick off every week without fail imo.
Songs that we have for players aswell like star man for Boyle, baby bird for porteous, earth wind and fire for mcgregor, Paul Hanlon allez Allez allez
doidge si senor, joyful Kilmarnock blues, etc
All these get the fans going in lead up to k.o.


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[Juniper Greens]

Hibs heroes should be played 5 mins before kick off every week without fail imo.
Songs that we have for players aswell like star man for Boyle, baby bird for porteous, earth wind and fire for mcgregor, Paul Hanlon allez Allez allez
doidge si senor, joyful Kilmarnock blues, etc
All these get the fans going in lead up to k.o.


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Whilst that might for us fans. It just won't get the players going. Sure the announcer mentioned thst the players had complained about the music in the past?

[Brightside]

Whilst that might for us fans. It just won't get the players going. Sure the announcer mentioned thst the players had complained about the music in the past?

They have their own music in the changing room.

[.Sean.]

Dropkick Murphys - The Departed - Shipping Up To Boston

Think this would be incredible and not aware of any other football teams using it.
Yes please! Imagine this booming on the new speakers just as the team leave the pitch after the warmup, Huns at home, 2016 goals on the big screen

[.Sean.]

Hi Everyone,

Barrie here. Firstly every bit of feedback given is hugely appreciated and I take on board the comments that have been passed by everyone. As many posters have mentioned it’s an impossible task to please everyone’s musical preferences.

Comments on chart music, we have two top ten hits on the playlist at the moment and a lot of it has been replaced with more upbeat tunes at a request of the players. Some of the music suggested such as Shipping Up to Boston , The Jam etc was all music that was heavily featured pre covid and was requested that we remove.

I am working and have suggested with the media team that we have a playlist selected by the players each week and we are thinking about collaborating this with the launch of the new screens (date looking to be around September time) but not yet confirmed.

With the installation of new screens you will hear a lot less music and more video features such as player interviews , sponsor content and fan led content.

With regards to volumes, I’m pitch side and I can only feedback to the control box DJ (who cannot hear a thing outside) so we are doing our best to try get those levels correct. Right now we are on limited attendance and I feel the volume sounds quite loud although levels in the box are at a limited level. We had comments yesterday that there was zero atmosphere before the game because we were previously getting feedback the levels (from Thursday) were extremely high. It’s a catch 22.

I have now been in the position at the stadium for 10 years and for that period of time we have had a very very poor system. The new system is a huge investment from the club and I expect as the next stages of that plan come together we will see a much better balance but it’s still very much a work in progress.

With regards to stopping music 10 minutes before kick off. As far as I am aware there is not a single team in the country that does this (I’m glad to be told otherwise) but I personally feel that it would have a huge impact on the build up both for us the fans and for the players entering the pitch. A very very different situation.

I’m always really greatful and open to all forms of input at the end of the day it’s been bloody rubbish without you guys in the stadium so now everyone is gradually coming back it’s important that I work with the club and most importantly the fans to get the balance right.

Hope this response helps a little but if not please feel free to drop me a message on Twitter @barriestweeting or on Instagram BarrieWilkins I’ll do my best to help.

Thanks guys
Excellent update mate. But who in their right mind requested The Jam were removed from the playlist!?

[Brightside]

Excellent update mate. But who in their right mind requested The Jam were removed from the playlist!?

I can’t get over the idea of Paul Hanlon phoning Barrie and saying The Jam song is getting on his nerves. 😂😂. Boyler screaming for more ABBA. 😂

[Juniper Greens]

Slightly different topic. But relevant for when the screens arrive.
The F1 youtube channel has started running a segment called "grill the grid". Brings out the personalities (or lack of) in some of the drivers. This is the sort of content I'm looking for from hibs on YouTube and maybe the big screens. Certainly worth a Google if anyone from the social media dept is reading

[Since452]

I'd like Barrie to play Live It Up by Mental As Anything whenever we score against the uglies or Hearts. Would cause tremendous seethe.

[.Sean.]

I thought we were only getting one screen between the east and the South but all the chat recently has suggested two

[Juniper Greens]

I thought we were only getting one screen between the east and the South but all the chat recently has suggested two

Barrie said "new screens" in his post. I'd imagine he knows

[nonshinyfinish]

Pretty much need two screens to ensure at least one can be seen from every seat.

[.Sean.]

Barrie said "new screens" in his post. I'd imagine he knows
Excellent

[at last 61]

What was the instrumental music played just before the player's came out maybe 10 years ago heavy drum beat not a band most people would know, it was like going into war

[Alfred E Newman]

Whatever is played, it would be nice if the volume could be turned down to a level that let's us speak to the guy in the next seat!