View Full Version : U2 European tour dates
Boozyuzi
24-01-2005, 01:30
June 10th Brussels - King Baudouin Stadium
June 12th Gelsenkirchen - Schalke Stadium
June 14th Manchester - City of Manchester Stadium
June 18th London - Twickenham Stadium
June 21st Glasgow - Hampden Park
June 24th Dublin - Croke Park
June 29th Cardiff - Millenium Stadium
2nd July Vienna - Ernst Happel Stadium
5th July Katowice - Slaski Stadium
7th July Berlin - Olympic Stadium
9th July Paris - Stade de France
11th July Zurich Letzigrund Stadium
13th July Amsterdam Arena
19th July Milan - San Siro
23rd July Rome - Olympic Stadium
27th July Oslo - Vallehovin Stadium;
29th July Gothenburg - Ullevi Stadium
31st July Copenhagen - Parken
3rd August Munich - Olympic Stadium
5th August Nice - Parc des Sports Charles Ehrmann
7th August Barcelona Camp Nou
9th August San Sebastian - Anoeta Stadium
11th August Madrid - Estadio Vicente Calderon
14th August Lisbon - Alvalade
Extra dates at some venues to be added later.
UK tickets go on sale at 9am on Friday.
Barney_Tabasco
24-01-2005, 01:40
So they can fit Glastonbury in then ;)
Boozyuzi
24-01-2005, 10:34
So they can fit Glastonbury in then ;)
Nope, there will be extra Dublin dates on June 25th and 26th.
Extra Twickenham on the 19th June as well.
The Icebun
24-01-2005, 11:01
Extra Amsterdam shows as well apparently.
See you in Manchester (and a couple of other with a bit of luck).
1 extra Glasgow show as well.
I wonder what sort of price tickets will be?
Mr Majestik
24-01-2005, 12:37
I wonder what sort of price tickets will be?
Think of a number double it and add £5 for the CC charge and another £5 to post them to you.
Think of a number double it and add £5 for the CC charge and another £5 to post them to you.
:lol:
How true.
Boozyuzi
24-01-2005, 12:55
1 extra Glasgow show as well.
You sure ?
Where's everyone hoping for ?
I am planning on going to Hampden, Twickenham & Cardiff.
Are these going to be selling out on the day of release - just wondering if I need to be on the phone at 9.00am on Friday or not?
rev
the annoying thing is that it says on the website the price for standing tickets in the USA will be $49.50... what's the betting that the price here will be £49.50 and not the equivalent in dollars at the current rate fo exchange :(
Boozyuzi
24-01-2005, 13:07
Amsterdam Arena prices are supposed to be:
53.00 57.00 61.00 65.00 69.00 70.00
I guess the cheapest ticket in the UK will be £40.
spida1998
24-01-2005, 13:08
Anybody know if any more Manchester shows are likely/planned? I'm in New York on the original date, but if there are more announced after the 14th then I can go
Good timing as my payday is the day before :)
Bad timing as I will be on a coach to London at the time they go on sale and I don't have a mobile phone :(
Are these going to be selling out on the day of release - just wondering if I need to be on the phone at 9.00am on Friday or not?
rev
you are kidding? they will sell out in hours....
SpankySpanky
24-01-2005, 14:04
you are kidding? they will sell out in hours....
You are kidding? They will sell out in minutes.....
;)
SS
As good as *2 are, these sort of tours are only as good as the album they promote.
In this case very average.
I liked it when it first come out, but after a few plays I was over the "great new *2 material" feeling, & left with an album that apart from Vertigo left me cold. :shrug:
SpankySpanky
24-01-2005, 15:10
As good as *2 are, these sort of tours are only as good as the album they promote.
In this case very average.
I liked it when it first come out, but after a few plays I was over the "great new *2 material" feeling, & left with an album that apart from Vertigo left me cold. :shrug:
I'd agree with your first comment if this was a relatively new band with little back catalogue material to plumb, but fact is *2 have been making great records for over 20 years, and the show will be full of those great songs, as well as the arguably 'lesser' material from the new album...won't it??
SS
SpankySpanky
24-01-2005, 15:10
*2
testing....
SS
OK, wot's the problem with typing that letter between t and v??
:?:
The Icebun
24-01-2005, 15:26
As good as *2 are, these sort of tours are only as good as the album they promote.
In this case very average.
I liked it when it first come out, but after a few plays I was over the "great new *2 material" feeling, & left with an album that apart from Vertigo left me cold. :shrug:
Vertigo is almost the worst track on the album !
It's not like they need to "promote" an album as such at this point in their career. More than half the show will be older songs after all (not that the new songs need defending in my opinion).
I will be going to one of the Dublin concerts
I will be going to one of the Dublin concertsme too, hopefully. but if the rumour about the 25th/26th june extra concerts is true then i'd rather go on the saturday. Just have to decide whether to take the gamble now!
George vader
24-01-2005, 18:55
Luickily I've got this Friday off to hopefully book tickets for Cardiff,
I've only seen the band once before and that was at the same venue...18 years ago!!!
As good as *2 are, these sort of tours are only as good as the album they promote.
Not true...remember the excellent ZOO tour was promoting the POP album (probably my least favourite of all of theirs)
dancleary1
24-01-2005, 20:05
lost me here, why are people typing *2 instead of U2?
SpankySpanky
24-01-2005, 21:27
We're not, the software is doing it, but apparently not for you...
:suspect: :suspect:
SS
Edit: Try again.... U2
Further edit: working now....Mods??
:suspect: :suspect: :suspect:
they added "U" and "R" to the autocensor to stop text-speak but it's not really proving all that useful
edit: and have probably now taken it off again
edit: and have probably now taken it off again
Shame.
Not true...remember the excellent ZOO tour was promoting the POP album (probably my least favourite of all of theirs)
mix up..
two different tours - Zootv (1992/93) and popmart (1997).. both amazing.. some people didn't like the pop album much, but the popmart tour at Wembley which I saw was amazing..
The last tour was arenas - elevation 2001.. that sold out in minutes.. as this is stadiums, it should last a bit longer..
Luickily I've got this Friday off to hopefully book tickets for Cardiff,
I've only seen the band once before and that was at the same venue...18 years ago!!!
I was there too - where you were standing!
rev
Dublin tickets are to go on sale on February 4 at 8am, priced at 59.50, 70 and 80.
Four tickets for Cardiff purchased. Whoo hoo! :clap:
How much were they? I imagine you are part of the U2 fanclub.
theyre on ticketmaster arent they tho?
Boozyuzi
25-01-2005, 10:48
Four tickets for Cardiff purchased. Whoo hoo! :clap:
Any chance you could post the link for the pre sale ?
Precrime
25-01-2005, 10:50
You need a unique code. Tried to use mine for Manchester, only to be told it's been used before. Still trying....
Boozyuzi
25-01-2005, 10:51
Ticket prices are £50 - £85. :(
Boozyuzi
25-01-2005, 10:53
Still would like to see that link though !! ;)
Boozyuzi
25-01-2005, 10:55
UK prices are a total rip off.
Its $50 in the states, 50 Euros for Amsterdam and £50 here !!
I'm still going though. :shrug:
Pre sale link (http://onsale.ticketmastereurope.com/U2/). (Maybe the same URL for the 28th when they go on general sale.)
Damn expensive :( but 4 tickets for Twickenham bought :)
luke0380
25-01-2005, 11:03
Pre sale link (http://onsale.ticketmastereurope.com/U2/). (Maybe the same URL for the 28th when they go on general sale.)
Damn expensive :( but 4 tickets for Twickenham bought :)
i am trying to buy some too , but the website took my code , and i got no tickets now the website says my code is invalid
i have emailed them, but doubt i will get a quick reply
redrhino
25-01-2005, 11:09
I've just got 4 for glasgow. £50 a pop. Total cost 200 + 19 (srv chg) + 5 (handling) = 224 earth pounds. Just lucky I know its worth every penny.
It was a saga though, twice got through only for page to die and then be barred. I emailed them as well and after a bit found my code was working again, and got them 3rd time lucky. Not sure if its an automate reset if you put your code in the subject like it says or whether someone reads and resets for you.
Luke give it 5 mins then try your code again.
the trend is - to keep upping the ticket prices..
luke0380
25-01-2005, 11:20
I've just got 4 for glasgow. £50 a pop. Total cost 200 + 19 (srv chg) + 5 (handling) = 224 earth pounds. Just lucky I know its worth every penny.
It was a saga though, twice got through only for page to die and then be barred. I emailed them as well and after a bit found my code was working again, and got them 3rd time lucky. Not sure if its an automate reset if you put your code in the subject like it says or whether someone reads and resets for you.
Luke give it 5 mins then try your code again.
tried again and it worked, went for standing tickets only to be told the tickets i specified were not available!! ARGHHH
Has anyone received a confirmation email? I'm not that worried yet, as I knew how jammed up the systems got when I got my Slane tickets last time and took hours for the email to come through.
clockwork67
25-01-2005, 12:13
i am trying to buy some too , but the website took my code , and i got no tickets now the website says my code is invalid
i have emailed them, but doubt i will get a quick reply
same problem here :(
awaiting reply from ticketmaster
promocollect
25-01-2005, 12:13
Just spoken to ticketmaster (at last !!) and they say that new passcodes will be emailed out in order that we can (hopefully) get these tickets.
I live in hope !!!!!!
luke0380
25-01-2005, 12:15
what number did u reach them on ??
I wanted to know the availibily underwise logging in your code will become useless again if they have not got the availability of tickets.
promocollect
25-01-2005, 12:31
0870 154 4040 although it took ages.
Guy said they had had thousands of emails received giving same info(code was not working !!! )
Good Luck
Can't even get on the right part of the site for the Twickenham Standing tickets.... Have they sold out already? I've been trying non stop since 10am! Does anyone know when the pre-sale ends?
I just get the message:-
Sorry, the page cannot be found.
The page you are looking for might have been removed, had its name changed, or is temporarily unavailable.
To search for your event use the text search.
If you are unsuccessful in your search try the options below.
Please try the following:
If you typed the page address in the Address bar, make sure that it is spelled correctly.
Open the Homepage, and then look for links to the information you want.
Click the Back button to try another link.
clockwork67
25-01-2005, 12:36
Can't even get on the right part of the site for the Twickenham Standing tickets.... Have they sold out already? I've been trying non stop since 10am! Does anyone know when the pre-sale ends?
I just get the message:-
Sorry, the page cannot be found.
The page you are looking for might have been removed, had its name changed, or is temporarily unavailable.
To search for your event use the text search.
If you are unsuccessful in your search try the options below.
Please try the following:
If you typed the page address in the Address bar, make sure that it is spelled correctly.
Open the Homepage, and then look for links to the information you want.
Click the Back button to try another link.
Intermittenly get this problem - still in the hope that original code will work!!
What time did people send emails - i sent at 10:37 no reply as of yet
promocollect
25-01-2005, 12:39
I emailed at 10.05 and again at 10.24.
no reply !
My code became invalid after the ticketmaster site died, I emailed them, no response, so just tried my code again and it let me in?!!
Jazzatola
25-01-2005, 13:08
...popmart (1997).. some people didn't like the pop album much, but the popmart tour at Wembley which I saw was amazing.. I thought both Pop and the Popmart tour were both incredible but they've been going backwards since then. They seem to be playing it far too safe.
Having said that, I may be tempted to see them again this time around, especially if they put on a 'big' show. Any ideas what the production design is going to be like?
Boozyuzi
25-01-2005, 13:24
Here's what the stage set up is supposed to look like for the US arena leg
http://u2log.com/archive/2005/01/inside_the_egg_u2s_stage_design.php
There will probably be a big bank of video screens behind them as they are not selling the seats behind the stage
They seem to be playing it far too safe... especially if they put on a 'big' show.
You know? I don't care what kind of 'show' they put on. They were always fantastic live. I watched a 1983 Loreley gig shown on Rockpalast the other week and it was amazing - and all the stage set consisted of were a couple of white flags. They don't need huge lemons and arches and whatnot - let the music speak for itself!
Tickets are a bit *ouch* and I'm still peeved that I'm not going to be available to do anything computer or phone wise when they go on sale. Oh well, best wait for the inevitable extra dates I suppose. I do quite fancy seeing them in Dublin though, it should be a real occasion.
promocollect
25-01-2005, 16:19
clockwork67 have you managed to purchase tickets yet ?
I'm still locked out
Boozyuzi
25-01-2005, 16:28
promocollect, try http://forum.interference.com/ for the latest on the meltdown
http://forum.interference.com/f280.html
clockwork67
25-01-2005, 16:50
clockwork67 have you managed to purchase tickets yet ?
I'm still locked out
still locked out - just sent another emAIL
SpankySpanky
25-01-2005, 17:01
Well, I ordered with the code this AM, never received a confirmation email, left it until 10 mins ago and input the code again, it let me in, I was just gonna place my order, then my OE flashed up with a message and guess what? My original confirmation email. I wonder if I would have gotten 2 lots of tix??
SS
TartanTaz
25-01-2005, 17:03
OK - I have just managed to order my tickets OVER THE PHONE.
I have called ticketmaster a few times today, and was told to email etc.
I then call FANFIRE ( who run the U2 website) in the US on 1 800 76771, to be told that I needed to calll ticketmaster and a supervisor could book the ticket there and then.
So I called: 0870 153 5353, and went throught my complete saga, and eventually they relented, and booked the tickets :clap: over the phone.
GOOD LUCK!
Ferdy147
25-01-2005, 17:12
If you sign up to to the u2 site now can you still get the passcode?
Also am i right in saying reserved means seated and unreserved means standing???
Thanks,
Ferd
pre-sale site now saying 'London - Twickenham - Standing - Tickets Currently Unavailable'
What now??? Oh well, at least they aren't saying sold out...
Is this pre-sale only today, or will it continue until friday?
SpankySpanky
25-01-2005, 17:14
pre-sale site now saying 'London - Twickenham - Standing - Tickets Currently Unavailable'
What now??? Oh well, at least they aren't saying sold out...
Is this pre-sale only today, or will it continue until friday?
It will continue until the general sale on Friday, or until such time as the pre-sale allocation is sold out, which will be considerably earlier than Friday! At least it won't be like that NIN pre-sale fiasco, when ALL the tickets went!!
SS
luke0380
25-01-2005, 17:22
OK - I have just managed to order my tickets OVER THE PHONE.
I have called ticketmaster a few times today, and was told to email etc.
I then call FANFIRE ( who run the U2 website) in the US on 1 800 76771, to be told that I needed to calll ticketmaster and a supervisor could book the ticket there and then.
So I called: 0870 153 5353, and went throught my complete saga, and eventually they relented, and booked the tickets :clap: over the phone.
GOOD LUCK!
all i get is an answerphone message :(
And i wanted standing tickets for Twickenham!!
TartanTaz
25-01-2005, 17:27
Patience! Just wait on line and you can talk to someone - you may end up in a queue, but it doen't take too long.
I also received the 'code is inavlid/already used' message this morning and emailed them. Didn't receive a reply but kept persisting on the site and it eventually let me in. 4 seated tickets for Twickenham at £85 each plus service/processing charges which totalled £38.50 :eek: Good seats though and should be brilliant - can't wait.
This message is now on the U2.com site:
"Ticketmaster: An Apology to European Fans
Ticketmaster have apologised to U2 fans who found themselves frustrated by
technical problems in today's online presale to U2.Com Members.
'Ticketmaster would like to apologise to those U2 Fan Club members who
experienced problems in purchasing tickets via the Ticketmaster website
today.
'In order to ensure fans were given priority access to tickets, U2's
management instructed Ticketmaster to organise a pre-sale for U2 Fan Club
members. Members were given a six-digit code which, for security reasons,
was enabled for one-time use only. Tickets went onsale at 10:00am this
morning and immediately Ticketmaster experienced an incredibly high level
of demand. This resulted in the website, www.ticketmaster.co.uk, offering
a slower than normal service. Unfortunately some customers were timed out
of the website and found that when they attempted to continue with their
transaction, the six-digit code was no longer valid.
An automatic email link had been set up on the website to help any
customers with an invalid code. Ticketmaster has been working to resolve issues concerning access codes and will be contacting all customers affected with further instructions on how to purchase tickets.
'There is still ticket availability at all UK venues and we are confident
that all those affected by the problem today will still be able to purchase
tickets.
Once again Ticketmaster would like to apologise to those affected by the
problem today. Ticketmaster is committed to offering the best possible
service and we can assure customers that once we became aware of the
problem, we took every possible step to ensure a quick and efficient
solution."
Nice to see Ticketmaster are as reliable as ever :lol: I'd have thought they'd have got the hang of high demand shows by now.
Has anyone got a new code yet? It appears those of us that have had our code rejected will need a completely new code now... (According to that press release)
jmdomain
25-01-2005, 19:48
I've got no desire to see U2 again. Saw them at Earls Court three years ago and paid £60 to the tout for a ticket. Wasn't a bad price as the tickets were £45.
If you haven't seen them then get a ticket. They're a great live band.
Precrime
25-01-2005, 20:03
Patience! Just wait on line and you can talk to someone - you may end up in a queue, but it doen't take too long.
No queue now, just refering to the email link then disconnecting the call. If you need to contact them again use 0161 3853613. (Cheaper than 0870 number)
slideymoo
25-01-2005, 20:25
50 for tickets, and presale only available to ppl who pay to join a club?
I have just lost any respect I used to have for U2.
clockwork67
26-01-2005, 00:23
i'm guessing that IF we receive a new code - we can only tap it in once - it would be nice to know the price of the tickets before we commit that we are selecting especially at Twickenham as standing no longer appears availiable - i'm guessing from what I've read in Zootopia that they are £85 upwards - been a fan for over 20 years defended them on numerous occasions but am beginning to wonder - HAVE THEY SOLD OUT?? :( Still on a more positive note thinking of posting the $40 keyring offer on the bargain forum ;)
Now the ticketmaster helpline is saying there will be an email sent to 'all customers' soon. Maybe a new code...?
clockwork67 - I found out the seat prices;
£45 for upper 'nose bleed' seats
£65 for middle tier
£70 for lower tier
£85 for seats closest to the front
For 4 people, the booking fee will be about £30.
So lower tier tickets for 4 people will come to over £300! Shocking.
promocollect
26-01-2005, 12:07
thanks to tartan taz
I called ticketmaster gain last night and eventually got through. the operator however refused to put me through to a supervisor. I eventually got her to take my tel no and she promised that someone will call me today.
I received a call an hour later and was able to book the tickets (4 unreserved at cardiff @ 246.95 inc) on the phone. They said that they had received 20,000 emails regarding the melt down !!!.
Still very chuffed that persistance finally paid off.
Has anybody been able to (this morning) re-use their passcode as per the email from ticketmaster ?
Thanks again tartan taz
promocollect
Now the ticketmaster helpline is saying there will be an email sent to 'all customers' soon. Maybe a new code...?
clockwork67 - I found out the seat prices;
£45 for upper 'nose bleed' seats
£65 for middle tier
£70 for lower tier
£85 for seats closest to the front
For 4 people, the booking fee will be about £30.
So lower tier tickets for 4 people will come to over £300! Shocking.
Enough to put me off. Shame the American practice of fleecing the fans when it comes to gig ticket prices is becoming rife over here :(
clockwork67
26-01-2005, 13:07
cheers lee t for the price info
got the email from ticketmaster and was able to use the original code - switched to Manchester though - 4 standing for 223.95 :eek:
not too bad as we have family in sheffield and the friends we are going with are from sheffield - just need to try and book a holiday flying from manchester on the wednesday now and it will all have turned out nicely!! :)
Just got a new passcode emailed to me, but I don't want to use it until the Twickenham standing tickets are available again.... Anyone know if they will be?
as much as i want to see U2, i just can't afford those sort of ticket prices! :(
luke0380
26-01-2005, 14:59
Just got a new passcode emailed to me, but I don't want to use it until the Twickenham standing tickets are available again.... Anyone know if they will be?
Same here!!
I would love to see them in Dublin , but that would be costly , Twickenham will be ideal , being on a Saturday.
Boozyuzi
26-01-2005, 15:17
Twickenham will be Sat & Sun once the extra date is confirmed.
luke0380
26-01-2005, 15:21
with pre-sale tickets does that guarantee you to be nearer the front when standing , or is it the same chances as any other ticket holder ?
Boozyuzi
26-01-2005, 15:24
Nope, you will still need to be there early.
karlbowes
26-01-2005, 16:25
disgusting prices!! what they doing, settling the 3rd world debt with this tour reciepts alone??
zeroluck
26-01-2005, 19:34
Ticketmaster and U2 should be ashamed of themselves!! Charging people for the opportunity to get pre-sale tickets is bad enough, but when it doesn't actually work first of all, to finally get your code reactivated and find that the Twickenham standing tickets are not available is just a complete and utter joke!!!
I will now not be purchasing the tickets and will be demanding a refund to my U2 fan club subscription.
That told everyone... :suspect:
The Icebun
26-01-2005, 20:52
Managed to get 3 standing tickets for Manchester today without many problems - also tried to get Chicago tickets and didn't have many problems there either - except the seats they offered me weren't very good.
Just found out from the ticketmaster site that the pre-sale ends at 12 NOON today!!!!! Still no sign of the twickenham standing tickets...
The ticketmaster site is saying that the standing tickets are still unavailable, and the seats are 'limited availability'.
I JUST GOT TICKETS! I phoned 0161 3853613, and told them my sob story and they agreed to sell me the standing tickets over the phone.... Keep trying and you will get through... don't take no for an answer, they can do it for you!
clockwork67
27-01-2005, 13:02
I JUST GOT TICKETS! I phoned 0161 3853613, and told them my sob story and they agreed to sell me the standing tickets over the phone.... Keep trying and you will get through... don't take no for an answer, they can do it for you!
:) :clap:
zeroluck
27-01-2005, 13:18
Well my gf went behind my back and phoned them as well - we have 4 Twickenham standing tickets!! :clap:
Boozyuzi
27-01-2005, 13:26
Are you guys having to quote a pre-sale code ?
Is it only Twickenham tickets available from this number ??
luke0380
27-01-2005, 13:28
i might give this a go , as the only other option i have if i cannot get standing tickets for Twickenham is to go for Dublin , which is going to cost me money in hotels and flights!!
Whats best to say , just the problems we had etc.... ?? will they eventully give in.
macca1476
27-01-2005, 13:35
Got four tickets to the Hampden Park show......
Tis going to be good....
Boozyuzi
27-01-2005, 13:37
Can someone confirm if a pre-sale code is needed ?
Please.
luke0380
27-01-2005, 15:02
I JUST GOT TICKETS! I phoned 0161 3853613, and told them my sob story and they agreed to sell me the standing tickets over the phone.... Keep trying and you will get through... don't take no for an answer, they can do it for you!
I phoned up , gave her my code, address , contact numbers, card details etc...
She wasn't to sure of there were any standing tickets left and i said i didn't want seating tickets. She said i would recieve an e-mail to confirm. Nothing was mentioned on the price of the tickets!!
Fingers Crossed, hope i get an e-mail in the next 24 hours , otherwise i will phone again , as i might have to try for Dublin tickets.
Barney_Tabasco
27-01-2005, 15:55
So how much are standard standing tickets for Manchester (i.e on floor in front part of stadium)?
SpankySpanky
27-01-2005, 17:36
IIRC, all-in about £64...I know, I know....
SS
I was looking forward to seeing U2 this year, as I have only seen them on the Zooropa tour which I must say was excellent.
But there is no way in the world I am paying those kind of ticket prices for a stadium gig. As I thought Bono was a man of the people, it is really nice to see him giving the finger to fans like Madonna did.
Still you suckers will pay up for it, like you did for Madonna :lol:
SpankySpanky
27-01-2005, 19:11
Check this out on Ticketmaster:
Please note: You are strictly only allowed to make
one booking for this tour. There is a limit of 4 tickets per
booking and because you can only make one booking, you can only
book for one venue. Therefore you will be unableto book for
more than one venue and unable to book for more than 4 tickets
at your chosen venue. Multiple bookings will be cancelled
without notification.
Bloody fantastic! So, I've paid $40 to get 4 pre-sale tickets to Twickenham but can now not go to any other U2 concert?? I've never known owt like this before! Surely the allocation should be 4 tickets PER SHOW? It's not as if these are small intimate venues, is it?? U2 seem to have lost the plot somewhat. Perhaps their next album should be titled How To Dismantle Years Of Goodwill...
:oh-hum:
SS
Check this out on Ticketmaster:
Please note: You are strictly only allowed to make
one booking for this tour. There is a limit of 4 tickets per
booking and because you can only make one booking, you can only
book for one venue. Therefore you will be unableto book for
more than one venue and unable to book for more than 4 tickets
at your chosen venue. Multiple bookings will be cancelled
without notification.
Bloody fantastic! So, I've paid $40 to get 4 pre-sale tickets to Twickenham but can now not go to any other U2 concert?? I've never known owt like this before! Surely the allocation should be 4 tickets PER SHOW? It's not as if these are small intimate venues, is it?? U2 seem to have lost the plot somewhat. Perhaps their next album should be titled How To Dismantle Years Of Goodwill...
:oh-hum:
SS
Is that just with the access code jobby though ?
If not, just head off to any number of other ticket agencies selling tickets tomorrow.
No, its 4 tickets per show, per person/card. As Whiting said, just go through multiple agencies...if you get the chance.
Well, as usual, millions of tickets on ebay (http://search.ebay.co.uk/u2-twickenham_W0QQsojsZ1QQfromZR40) already, including some for the Sunday date (I only looked at Twickenham, being a Londoner myself).
So all this "pre-sale just for the fans" farce has not worked at all (as expected I guess).
Quite a few of the ads seems to have 10 or 25 tickets to sell, not sure how they can have that many given the 4 ticket limit, these are being sold by people with feedback in the hundreds, so they must actually have the tickets.
SpankySpanky
27-01-2005, 22:12
No, its 4 tickets per show, per person/card. As Whiting said, just go through multiple agencies...if you get the chance.
No, it's 4 tickets per TOUR, says same on Ticketline:
Please note that there will be a strict limit on the number of tickets that you will be allowed to buy. This limit is for 4 tickets per person across the tour. This means that no more than 4 tickets in total for the entire tour may be bought by the same person or by using the same credit card. A person can buy 4 single tickets, 1 for each date, or 4 tickets for 1 date, or any combination so long as the total does not exceed 4. Any tickets bought in excess of this will be refunded without notice.
:?:
SS
Spooky_uk
28-01-2005, 09:04
looks like the servers are overloaded already at 9.02 :(
anyone managed to get through, and how much are they ???
nope ticketmaster, getlive and ticketlione are all in meltdown!
Spooky_uk
28-01-2005, 09:08
its the same every time there is a big gig - they should sort it out. pathetic :mad:
thomasc1982
28-01-2005, 09:08
no joy yet here
gazdude23
28-01-2005, 09:08
theres no phoneline for booking is there?
08705344444 - ticketmaster nat booking line guess what - its engaged!
Boozyuzi
28-01-2005, 09:11
I've got my Hampden tickets :clap:
i managed to get four for manchester they were £50 each plus some rip of £19 admin charge (charge for what i am not sure). got mine at about 855.
i managed to get four for manchester they were £50 each plus some rip of £19 admin charge (charge for what i am not sure). got mine at about 855.
standing or seats?
standing, i just refreshed at about 850 onwards and it came up, it was def before 9
thats the price for standing
Boozyuzi
28-01-2005, 09:15
jonpeat, whats your e-mail addy ?
thomasc1982
28-01-2005, 09:16
i got the sold out page for twickenham standing before 9am...this is stupid!
karellen
28-01-2005, 09:16
jonpeat, whats your e-mail addy ?
you can mail me too if you have any hints on how to get Glasgow tickets ;)
jamesjmorton@gmail.com
Spooky_uk
28-01-2005, 09:17
i managed to get four for manchester they were £50 each plus some rip of £19 admin charge (charge for what i am not sure). got mine at about 855.
is that the price for standing or seated ?
still no joy here - all websites flooded and constant engaged tone on phone line . bene trying since 8.58 :(
Getlive.co.uk now coming up with this -
Service is currently busy
please try back later.
This is due to demand of U2 ticket sales ... please click here to go to ticketmaster home page :mad:
George vader
28-01-2005, 09:19
Got through to Ticketmaster as i type
If anyone knows a secret mirror site please let me know.
Aloud seems to be working now for 2nd Twickenham date but when you select seats it doesn't say what block or row you are in. I'm not taking any chances
Spooky_uk
28-01-2005, 09:21
any tips appreciated (manchester venue)
dvdforums@jcook.co.uk
yes should really be in the bargin forum don't you think! anyway i like to help a band who must be short of money
any tips for glasgow?
malc.duff@gmail.com
Bah it was supposed to be £40-£80 for the Hampden but its showing as £60 and up :(
this is looking like a no chancer - will have to wait for extra dates :(
George vader
28-01-2005, 09:25
TWO BOOKED FOR CARDIFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Spooky_uk
28-01-2005, 09:28
TWO BOOKED FOR CARDIFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
how ????
Got 4 tickets no probs at 9.02.But i keep going back to see if its sold out and i cant even got on the web page.It must be mad out there.
Wow progress Im getting up to the how many tickets do you want page before it all falls over.
Edit: From the getlive page it looks like only London 18th show has sold out soo far
Boozyuzi
28-01-2005, 09:38
Extra date at Twickenham is now on sale
gazdude23
28-01-2005, 09:41
general admission is standing right?
managed to get through on aloud now
Boozyuzi
28-01-2005, 09:42
http://www.getlive.co.uk/
is selling tickets.
MR.COATES
28-01-2005, 09:45
Glasgow direct link:
http://cobrand.ticketmaster.co.uk/cgi/asp_events/byid.asp?event_id=17003A38BBD67F56&brand=uk_cce2&affiliate=CCE1
:n0rty:
http://www.getlive.co.uk/
is selling tickets.
Not anymore :mad:
MR.COATES
28-01-2005, 09:46
Keep trying - it's the only way you're gonna get them now.
gazdude23
28-01-2005, 09:48
Yey managed to bag
4 general admission tickets for U2
Venue - City of Manchester Stadium in Manchester
Date - TUE, 14/06/2005
from aloud.com
Mr Flibble
28-01-2005, 09:49
tried getting tickets for twickenham, but not having much luck , the website is being bombarded I guess (hardly suprising)
Just have to keep trying I reckon! :)
Boozyuzi
28-01-2005, 09:49
http://www.aloud.com/
MR.COATES
28-01-2005, 09:51
Twickenham is now SOLD OUT
Spooky_uk
28-01-2005, 09:51
now can get through to the page to select no of tickets - then next page timeout. :mad: tells you to keep refreshing until you get through then you get a proxy error. back to squre one... :mad: :mad: :mad:
got 4 glasgow tickets from aloud
SpankySpanky
28-01-2005, 10:04
Guys, www.seetickets.com seem to still have Manc tickets avaialble and seems pretty quick!
Good luck!
SS
I give up :mad: , I've wasted an hour on these, had 4 from aloud, was typin in cc details and went to authorise and the site went down.
George vader
28-01-2005, 10:08
how ????
Got through to Ticketmaster after about a dozen attempts, the web-site was completley rammed.
Guys, www.seetickets.com seem to still have Manc tickets avaialble and seems pretty quick!
Good luck!
SS
BIG thanks SS. Very quick. 4 tickets booked.
Ferdy147
28-01-2005, 10:16
Try this guys - Manchester Standing - https://www.wayahead-secure.co.uk/see_fast/orderform.asp?showcode=136707&pricetype=4&pricetype2=3&pricetype3=2&filler1=see
Guys, www.seetickets.com seem to still have Manc tickets avaialble and seems pretty quick!
Good luck!
SS
Just got 4 from there too. Been a nightmare this though, one of the worst i've seen.
Spooky_uk
28-01-2005, 10:19
Guys, www.seetickets.com seem to still have Manc tickets avaialble and seems pretty quick!
Good luck!
SS
:thumbs: thanks.
what an hour that was! need to lie down now :lol:
started with Manchester on Aloud and Ticketmaster - no joy. then started to get to select tickets then no joy. started saying sold out
switched to Glasgow - got as far as entering card detaisl then started timing out.
finally tried seetickets :notworthy fitsr time selected standing - timed out. thought i would try a different ticket type so went for third tier seating - straight through :thumbs: (would rather stand and be in the thick of it but at least got tickets now)
thomasc1982
28-01-2005, 10:24
What an absolute nightmare....
Wanted twickenham...could stomach going to cardiff....got manchester...:(
Really not looking forward to the travelling for me...but at least i got tickets...i expect a lot of people havent had any joy at all sadly. Poor showing as ever from ticketscum
Jazzatola
28-01-2005, 10:25
They don't need huge lemons and arches and whatnot - let the music speak for itself! That's my worry though, I don't think the current album says too much. I think they might need a giant lemon or two to make things interesting. :)
Barney_Tabasco
28-01-2005, 10:32
Didn't bother trying at all till 10.15 as i was so **** off with the prices and the whole way it has been handled but then thought 'what the hell' and gave it a go. Got straight through - 2 tickets for Manchester!
Guys, www.seetickets.com seem to still have Manc tickets avaialble and seems pretty quick!
Good luck!
SS
Thankyou very much. I may have bought 4 tickets for Manchester with that link. After previously getting through to the CC screen on Ticket master for it to bomb out and then finishing the transaction on another site for it to then say sorry sold out. I finally got to a screen saying thankyou for your order you have booked.... Phew.
Spooky_uk
28-01-2005, 10:36
not received a confirmation email yet though - said it could take 3 hours due to demand.
just waiting for a email stating that sorry tickets were sold out whne we confirmed yours now :lol:
Mr Flibble
28-01-2005, 10:39
Same as above - got 4 tickets for manchester myself :thumbs:
hurrah!!
George vader
28-01-2005, 10:40
Didn't take too long for the scum to get on with their business. (http://search.ebay.co.uk/U2_Tickets-Travel_W0QQsacategoryZ11730QQsoloctogZ9)
:oh-hum:
Just cog the conformation email :thumbs:
Same as above - got 4 tickets for manchester myself :thumbs:
hurrah!!
Might be sat next to you then :thumbs:
Cheers for that link :thumbs: Just praying that it goes through smoothly. :help:
mikegray
28-01-2005, 10:55
Didn't take me too long. Got 3 standing Twickenham for my work colleagues. Not going myself this time.
Didn't take me too long. Got 3 standing Twickenham for my work colleagues. Not going myself this time.
From where??
Got my confirmation through. Anyone used seetickets before ?
Mr Flibble
28-01-2005, 10:58
well, I've got friends who I THINK will want to go, got two tickets for me and the wife to go, and another 2 for some friends, if they can't make it on their own (see what I did there, comedy genius) then I'll flog the other two on Ebay or on here maybes- not for silly money like that though!
just pray they come in the post now
Off to charge the Ipod, and get U2 on :thumbs:
Barney_Tabasco
28-01-2005, 11:03
Got my confirmation through. Anyone used seetickets before ?
Yeah, used them loads (for my sins). They are all above board and on the ball. Apart from charging the price of a house for doing it.
Got mine through ticketline in the end. 4 for Glasgow.
www.secctickets.com
Have some of the top price seats left...a bit too rich for me.
mikegray
28-01-2005, 11:16
From where??
www.ticketmaster.co.uk of all places.
Boozyuzi
28-01-2005, 11:22
Thats me going to Hampden, Twickenham and Cardiff. :thumbs:
Thats me going to Hampden, Twickenham and Cardiff. :thumbs:
Where did you order from?
Boozyuzi
28-01-2005, 11:33
I am a wheelchair user so it's differant phone numbers.
The wheelchair tickets are half price - fair play to U2 and ticketmaster after all the bad press they have been getting.
Seetickets are still selling Mancester tickets..... but Ticketmaster say they are sold out!
How can that be? Or does each firm have it's own allocation? :shrug:
I am a wheelchair user so it's differant phone numbers.
The wheelchair tickets are half price - fair play to U2 and ticketmaster after all the bad press they have been getting.
But Ticketmaster themselves say you can only book for one concert in the entire tour :shrug: So how did you get three?
Boozyuzi
28-01-2005, 11:44
Ticketmaste say you are entitled to book 4 tickets for the tour.
I booked 2 for Hampden &Cardiff. My girlfiend booked the 2 for London.
promocollect
28-01-2005, 11:46
quote re u2.com
Thanks to everyone who took part in our first U2.Com ticket presale for the European and North American 'Vertigo Tour'.
We know that subscribers experienced difficulties buying their tickets and we're pleased that those problems are now being ironed out.
Most of you have now be able to book tickets for these shows and we appreciate your messages of thanks and support. Sorry that demand exceeded supply for Madison Square Garden NY and Wachovia Centre, Philadelphia shows. We went way over the original allocation.
We really appreciate your patience as this is the first time we've attempted an online presale. New technology * including U2.Com - helps us stay in touch with you but also reveals its drawbacks when everyone tries to do the same thing at once.
Don't forget, if you have a subscriber code it will still be honoured when the band plays more dates. There will be more tickets for U2.Com subscribers.
We are very aware that some people seem to have abused the system to scalp on Ebay or similar sites. We are currently looking into the possibility of identifying these people and withdrawing their tickets. Any help you can give us on this would be gratefully received.
Touts beware !!!!!
redrhino
28-01-2005, 11:52
I'm not sure what in reality U2 or ticketmaster can do about the "touts", because there is no law preventing people from selling non sporting event tickets for more than the face value (as far as I am aware). U2 could get people for breach of the presle T&Cs if they use their access code more than once but other than that nothing.
Just my tu'pence worth though.
quote re u2.com
We are very aware that some people seem to have abused the system to scalp on Ebay or similar sites. We are currently looking into the possibility of identifying these people and withdrawing their tickets. Any help you can give us on this would be gratefully received.
Touts beware !!!!!
:thinking: u2.com have abused the system by asking prople to pay $40 to join so they can buy the presale tickets :shrug: :razz:
Seetickets are still selling Mancester tickets..... but Ticketmaster say they are sold out!
How can that be? Or does each firm have it's own allocation? :shrug:
I was gutted at about 9:30 as Ticketmaster said they were sold out. Tried Seetickets an hour later and got some! :clap:
SpankySpanky
28-01-2005, 12:01
:lol: I'm not sure what in reality U2 or ticketmaster can do about the "touts", because there is no law preventing people from selling non sporting event tickets for more than the face value (as far as I am aware). U2 could get people for breach of the presle T&Cs if they use their access code more than once but other than that nothing.
Just my tu'pence worth though.
Actually, Ticketmaster could legally cancel the tickets if they find them up on ebay because their terms and conditions specifically preclude us buying tickets 'for commercial use', which I suppose is a posh way of saying selling them at a profit? TBH, I reckon Ticketmaster have neither the time, resouces, 'can be arsed-enoughness' :lol: to do owt about it. Think about it, Ticketmaster must be raking it in with the touts, as every half decent show sells out in minutes these days....
SS
SpankySpanky
28-01-2005, 12:03
:thinking: u2.com have abused the system by asking prople to pay $40 to join so they can buy the presale tickets :shrug: :razz:
Yes, as if U2.com have the moral high ground here!! Paying $40 for pre-sale tickets and then being told AFTERWARDS that you can't book for ANY other venue in the general sale is, at best, questionable and at worst smacks of sharp practice!!
:oh-hum:
SS
Boozyuzi
28-01-2005, 12:35
Strange that the Hampden stage is going to at the North stand - the length of the pitch.
http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/seatingchart/189502/10450
Seetickets are now sold out
SpankySpanky
28-01-2005, 12:38
:D Strange that the Hampden stage is going to at the North stand - the length of the pitch.
http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/seatingchart/189502/10450
If the stage area is grey, that's one small pitch you have there!
:D
SS
Decided not to but tickets as I was a bit miffed by the prices - but to my delight my wife enetered a local radio competition last nite and won a pair for Cardiff - resultttttttt!!!!!!!!!
rev
Spooky_uk
28-01-2005, 12:55
got the confirmation email . phew.
SpankySpanky
28-01-2005, 13:15
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=10049&item=6507809177&rd=1
My maths aint wot it used to be, but I reckon that's £1500 profit from just the one ad!! How'd he/she get so many bloody tix in the first place??
:oh-hum:
SS
Boozyuzi
28-01-2005, 13:25
There supposed to be extra dates getting announced on Radio 1 today.
Boozyuzi
28-01-2005, 13:48
According to this place there is going to be 3 Manchester gigs.
http://www.getmetickets.net/tickets/viewsubjectevents?name=U2&type=Concert
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=10049&item=6507809177&rd=1
My maths aint wot it used to be, but I reckon that's £1500 profit from just the one ad!! How'd he/she get so many bloody tix in the first place??
:oh-hum:
SS
all sold
:mad:
that seller is well dodgy, all their feedback is hidden
got the confirmation email . phew.
From Seetickets? If so, what time did you order?
Ordered mine at 10:30 and still no email....
From Seetickets? If so, what time did you order?
Ordered mine at 10:30 and still no email....
My email took about 15 mins.
It was sent immediately but took time to get through their system. :clap:
My email took about 15 mins.
It was sent immediately but took time to get through their system. :clap:
Grrrr...mumble...grumble..etc...
Spooky_uk
28-01-2005, 14:44
From Seetickets? If so, what time did you order?
Ordered mine at 10:30 and still no email....
order got though about 10.15 ish I think, took about an hour for the email
the thing with no name
28-01-2005, 15:36
i've given up - bloody internet, you'd think ticketmaster would have been better prepared :(
Boozyuzi
28-01-2005, 15:39
All the original dates are now sold out.
Anyone else NOT got the email from Seetickets yet? (getting worried)
HubbaHubba
28-01-2005, 17:02
:thinking: u2.com have abused the system by asking prople to pay $40 to join so they can buy the presale tickets :shrug: :razz:
Not really. The presale is for members of their site. If you want to join the site you get access to the presale tickets, if you don't want to join you buy them when they are put on general sale. No one forced anybody to pay the money to join the site and there are quite a few bigger music artists that have a paid members only section of their site where things like this are released first :shrug:
Not really. The presale is for members of their site. If you want to join the site you get access to the presale tickets, if you don't want to join you buy them when they are put on general sale. No one forced anybody to pay the money to join the site and there are quite a few bigger music artists that have a paid members only section of their site where things like this are released first :shrug:
You have taken my reply out of context. u2.com were moaning that people have abused the presale by buying them and selling them on eBay :thinking:
U2 are taking the mickey out of their fans.... it's all about money for them... but then it has been since the late 80's. :mad:
HubbaHubba
28-01-2005, 17:38
But surely it's these people who are buying presale tickets that are abusing and taking the mickey out of the fans? Afterall, the whole point of presale tickets is so fans get first choice of the tickets.
It's also these people that are driving up the ticket prices. Many artists are seeing how much their tickets go for on eBay and are thinking if people are willing to pay that much for tickets why shouldn't they charge that much as they're the ones putting the work in and not the scroungers who are just looking to make a quick profit.
I was on Ticketmaster.co.uk and the tickemaster hotline at the same time to get tickets for the gigs and missed out even though I was ringing and in a cue online for 4 and 1/2 hours. My friend waited 2 1/2 hours to get hers. The booking system is riduclous!!!!
I was on Ticketmaster.co.uk and the tickemaster hotline at the same time to get tickets for the gigs and missed out even though I was ringing and in a cue online for 4 and 1/2 hours. My friend waited 2 1/2 hours to get hers. The booking system is riduclous!!!!
:razz: sounds like a dream compared to trying to get Glastonbury tickets out of Wayahead/See Tickets last year.
These ticket companies really need to be introduced to the wonders of burst web hosting.
It's also these people that are driving up the ticket prices. Many artists are seeing how much their tickets go for on eBay and are thinking if people are willing to pay that much for tickets why shouldn't they charge that much as they're the ones putting the work in and not the scroungers who are just looking to make a quick profit.
Why are they scroungers? My tickets will go on ebay and the profit will pay for a ticket to this years British Gran Prix, something I wouldn't buy with my own money
SpankySpanky
29-01-2005, 13:34
If anyone's interested, Cardiff seated tickets still available here:
www.ticketzone.co.uk
Used em for Little Britain tickets and seem OK, if a little slow. Only problem is it doesn't tell u the row number, but I rang up with my Little Britain booking number and they confirmed the row number etc.* All standing have gone, but seatss start from £40 plus BF and P&P...
SS
* This was my Little Britain tickets, as I haven't ordered any u2 tickets from here, so don't know whether they will do this...
Spooky_uk
29-01-2005, 20:27
now I am peeved. just had an email saying that my card could not be charged and the order has been cancelled and to rebook (yeah right :mad: )
thing is I KNOW I entered the detaisl correctly, and having just checked online there is plenty of credit left. maybe they oversold their allocation.
really really peeved now after all that. any news on the proposed extra manchester dates ??
luke0380
29-01-2005, 21:01
I know this maybe a long shot , i have standing tickets for the 1st Twickenham date , but i really would like one more for a friend.
If anyone has a spare , who does not need it and would kindly sell it, i would be most greatful.
Luke
Dxfatass
29-01-2005, 23:14
now I am peeved. just had an email saying that my card could not be charged and the order has been cancelled and to rebook (yeah right :mad: )
thing is I KNOW I entered the detaisl correctly, and having just checked online there is plenty of credit left. maybe they oversold their allocation.
really really peeved now after all that. any news on the proposed extra manchester dates ??
From Seetickets.com?
I booked two seats for Manchester from them and it seemed far too good to be true. The order flew through with no problems while at least three other sites weren't responding. I got the e-mail confirming the order about 10 mins after I booked. Everything seems OK on their ticket tracker, but now I'm again worried its too good to be true. No cancellation e-mail yet, but I am (and have been) expecting one.
I haven't seen anybody else receive an e-mail like yours on other forums, if they have over sold their allocation then its only a matter of time. They'll be as popular as Ticketmaster :lol:
I have 4 tickets for Cardiff (Booked in error) - Block U8 Consecutive Seats
I am looking to swap either 2 or 4 of these tickets for any Twickenham show
Please e-mail me if you are interested
Got 2 tickets for San Jose for when were over their in April, a lot cheaper than in the UK
mikegray
30-01-2005, 21:39
Why are they scroungers?
Because they're buying tickets to make a profit with no intent of attending the event, thus denying fans the chance to buy them at face value, perhaps? :oh-hum:
stewboss
30-01-2005, 21:50
So who's the support then? All you U2 fans are all so excited you forgot to ask?
So who's the support then? All you U2 fans are all so excited you forgot to ask?
In the US its a band called Kings of Leon
http://www.kingsofleon.com/kolflash.html
SpankySpanky
30-01-2005, 22:03
HUGE rumours abound as to the support bands for ythe UK/European leg, with names including the afore-mentioned Kings of Leon, Scissor Sisters (now, that would be very brave of U2!), Muse (likewise, VERY brave!) and others I forget. I last saw U2 in the late 80's at the NEC Arena and they had fantastic support.....from non-stop Beatles records! Still ranks as probably the best gig I've ever been to....
SS
I also heard Snow patrol and Scissor Sisters.
HUGE rumours abound as to the support bands for ythe UK/European leg, with names including the afore-mentioned Kings of Leon, Scissor Sisters (now, that would be very brave of U2!), Muse (likewise, VERY brave!) and others I forget. I last saw U2 in the late 80's at the NEC Arena and they had fantastic support.....from non-stop Beatles records! Still ranks as probably the best gig I've ever been to....
SS
I was at that one of those (2) gigs and I still remember people dancing to the Beatles during the interval. I also remember the Hoodoo Gurus as support, who were rather good.
SpankySpanky
31-01-2005, 10:05
I was at that one of those (2) gigs and I still remember people dancing to the Beatles during the interval. I also remember the Hoodoo Gurus as support, who were rather good.
Crikey, I must be getting old, I don't remember a support band at all! Maybe we got there late...
:?: :cry:
What I DO remember is Bono getting a bloke out of the crowd, giving him a guitar and letting him play along with one of the songs! A brilliant moment! I think the beatles songs were a fantastic idea IMO.
Citysmith
31-01-2005, 10:12
Dublin here we come :thumbs:
Always wanted to see U2 in Dublin :clap:
I was at that one of those (2) gigs and I still remember people dancing to the Beatles during the interval. I also remember the Hoodoo Gurus as support, who were rather good.
I was at both gigs and had a great time. They were the last 2 nights of the whole Joshua Tree tour IIRC.
Hoodoo Gurus are a fantastic band and I was dead chuffed when they turned up on stage. I would recommend them to anyone
luke0380
31-01-2005, 10:17
I JUST GOT TICKETS! I phoned 0161 3853613, and told them my sob story and they agreed to sell me the standing tickets over the phone.... Keep trying and you will get through... don't take no for an answer, they can do it for you!
Have you had an e-mail confirmation through yet ??
I am still waiting for mine.
The Icebun
31-01-2005, 10:19
I was at both gigs and had a great time. They were the last 2 nights of the whole Joshua Tree tour IIRC.
Not unless you were in Tempe, Arizona it wasn't (where the outdoor Rattle and Hum scenes were filmed).
Maybe the last shows of the UK tour ??
edit !
just checked - Birmingham were the last UK shows. They did one after that in Cork, then off to the US for the third leg of the Joshua Tree tour, ending in December in Arizona.
Not unless you were in Tempe, Arizona it wasn't (where the outdoor Rattle and Hum scenes were filmed).
Maybe the last shows of the UK tour ??
edit !
just checked - Birmingham were the last UK shows. They did one after that in Cork, then off to the US for the third leg of the Joshua Tree tour, ending in December in Arizona.
Cheers for that. I wasn't sure. I've still got my T-shirt for those shows and I was going to stick it on Ebay but somewher down the line the colours have bled into each other making it look really nasty. :( Maybe I can claim it's a R@re mis-pressed shirt to get extra $$$$$$ :p
The Icebun
31-01-2005, 10:45
Cheers for that. I wasn't sure. I've still got my T-shirt for those shows and I was going to stick it on Ebay but somewher down the line the colours have bled into each other making it look really nasty. :( Maybe I can claim it's a R@re mis-pressed shirt to get extra $$$$$$ :p
The one with the tour date and venue on the back ??
That was a really nice touch - doing separate shirts for each gig. I remember my Wembley 13th June one had holes in it by the time I threw it away !
The one with the tour date and venue on the back ??
That was the one although it had both NEC dates listed rathe than one for each night. Shame it was made of such poor material
I wanted tickets for the Cardiff gig so badly. Only wanted 2 for christ sake, not much to ask.
Have you had an e-mail confirmation through yet ??
I am still waiting for mine.
No sign as yet.... The guy said he would definately send one as well. I do have a reference number though.
I wanted tickets for the Cardiff gig so badly. Only wanted 2 for christ sake, not much to ask.
Go get some then ;)
https://www.ticketzone.co.uk/venues.cfm?groupcode=GR138
Spooky_uk
01-02-2005, 16:37
no extra manchester dates then ? :(
clockwork67
01-02-2005, 20:36
Received my membership card today!!! :)
Received my membership card today!!! :)
You're playing triangle then ?
Sorry - a card for what ? the gigs ?
clockwork67
01-02-2005, 21:42
You're playing triangle then ?
Sorry - a card for what ? the gigs ?
If only.... :)
sadly just for the fan club!!!
clockwork67
03-02-2005, 13:12
Just received email " An open letter from Larry Mullen"
Dear XXXXXXXX
This is not something that I would normally do, but I feel that I have
to do something to redress this situation.
There was a mess up in the way the tickets were distributed through
U2.com for the Vertigo pre-sale. Some of it was beyond our control, but
some of it wasn't.
I am now in the process of figuring out a way of distributing the
tickets for our intended return to North America in the fall. The only
fair way of doing this, is to give U2 Propaganda members, who are now
U2.com members, priority in the queue.
After that, people will be given priority in the order in which they joined.
Many people who joined U2.com and didn't get tickets are
understandably angry. They now have the option to get a full refund of
their subscription fee.
The idea that our long-time U2 fans and scalpers competed for U2
tickets through our own website is appalling to me. I want to apologise
to you who have suffered that.
If your U2.com pre-sale experience has left you disappointed, I hope
this will go some way towards reassuring you of our total commitment
to our audience.
Slainte
Larry.
By the way, a note to those so-called U2 fans who are quick to accuse
U2 of unseemly behaviour, I've only got two words for you...
TimMcManus
03-02-2005, 13:22
Got Croker tickets on the pre-sale,nice one
Just received email " An open letter from Larry Mullen"
Dear XXXXXXXX
This is not something that I would normally do, but I feel that I have
to do something to redress this situation.
There was a mess up in the way the tickets were distributed through
U2.com for the Vertigo pre-sale. Some of it was beyond our control, but
some of it wasn't.
I am now in the process of figuring out a way of distributing the
tickets for our intended return to North America in the fall. The only
fair way of doing this, is to give U2 Propaganda members, who are now
U2.com members, priority in the queue.
After that, people will be given priority in the order in which they joined.
Many people who joined U2.com and didn't get tickets are
understandably angry. They now have the option to get a full refund of
their subscription fee.
The idea that our long-time U2 fans and scalpers competed for U2
tickets through our own website is appalling to me. I want to apologise
to you who have suffered that.
If your U2.com pre-sale experience has left you disappointed, I hope
this will go some way towards reassuring you of our total commitment
to our audience.
Slainte
Larry.
By the way, a note to those so-called U2 fans who are quick to accuse
U2 of unseemly behaviour, I've only got two words for you...
Must admit they handled this badly, if they really wanted to stop the scalpers they could have made every ticket issued to an idividual person and could have had random checks at the gate not allowing access without ID corresponding to the named person on the ticket, lets face it with the technology available nowadays, the time before the concerts are due and the charges they charge for selling tickets this would have been quite easy to achieve
Nicky Ray
04-02-2005, 09:44
Both Dublin dates sold out :(
A third date will be added no doubt. Will they announce it today though...
Will another date for the Millenuim Stadium be added???? do you think?????
Nicky Ray
04-02-2005, 12:36
Will another date for the Millenuim Stadium be added???? do you think?????
Not sure about that.
I have heard that Twickenham is booked for another concert in June. I imagine that would be U2 again.
I heard about Twickenham too. I think that is another U2 date.
Boozyuzi
04-02-2005, 12:43
I doubt that there will be a 2nd Cardiff show as they are due in Vienna 3 days after the 1st one.
There should be 1 or 2 extra Manchester shows and a 3rd Dublin show.
Nicky Ray
04-02-2005, 12:48
isn't it for coldplay?
Suppose it could be. U2 will be due in Glasgow on the 21st of June, so unless they make an extra Twickenham date on the 17th. But that would annoy fans who bought initial tickets for the 18th.
There is room for extra Manchester dates.
I would guess they will only do three shows in Dublin, with a limit of two shows in other areas.
Boozyuzi
04-02-2005, 12:50
There a provisonal concert booking at Twickenham on 11th June.
U2 play Brussels on 10th June and Schalke stadium on 12th June so it won't be them.
Just a thought....maybe the 11th June booking is the Live Aid 2 concert that was talked about ?
Will another date for the Millenuim Stadium be added???? do you think?????
Odd that the extra dates added in the States were added on the initial day of the sale of the the first schedule dates for that venue
Nicky Ray
04-02-2005, 12:57
Just a thought....maybe the 11th June booking is the Live Aid 2 concert that was talked about ?
Could well be. Twickenham and Hyde Park were mentioned as venues for that. But then again, U2 would probably be well up for taking part in Live Aid 2. Who knows!?
cant remember where i saw it but they're doing the weds and the thurs in manchester
anyone know when they will go on sale though??
Boozyuzi
05-02-2005, 14:47
There appears to be standing and seating tickets for Manchester available here now -
http://www.seetickets.com/see/price.asp?code=136707&userid=178840654&filler1=see
and seating tickets for Cardiff
http://www.seetickets.com/see/price.asp?code=136710&userid=178841580&filler1=see
Boozyuzi
05-02-2005, 17:51
The rugby is on at the moment and the Millenium Stadium looks good with the roof shut. :clap:
Does anyone know if the normally close the roof - even if it is a cracking summers day ?
70,000 fans indoors would be something special. :D
I saw Bon Jovi in 2001 at the Millenium Stadium and it had the roof shut. It was excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!
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