Bruce Springsteen gig

GavRedKing · 16-07-2013 3:02pm

Working on the blackroad Road, I can see the stage from our building and we got an email about traffic restrictions from 7:30 am Thursday until late Thursday night, our building has 2 entrances, one on the Blackroad Road side and one on the Monaghan Road, the Monaghan Road side has the bigger car park so it's going to be a disaster trying to get in and out of that later on in the day.

The stage is towering over the stands as well, should be a really impressive gig.

beeroclock · 16-07-2013 3:07pm

I dont live too far from there so please keep the noise to a minimum

Enjoy should be a savage gig!

Milly33 · 16-07-2013 4:01pm

Just took a stroll down there the place has a nice buzz going.. Are they going to leave the park or the pond area open to the public then. I got that letter too and spotted one of the local bars has a stand there just outside the venue, would you be able to stroll down for a sconce? They are doing great work cleaning up down there wish they would do it more often

Ludo · 16-07-2013 4:53pm

Are there places to eat and drink outside the stadium? May wonder over around 5 if there are and sit in the sun otherwise will leave it until later to arrive.

Milly33 · 16-07-2013 4:59pm

well

passing the showgrounds entrance on monaghan road there are tents going up in there but I would think that is private for people attending, but then when you head into the pond area where there is a big patch of grass outside the stadium there are heinken bars being set up there which the venue are running and there are a few catering vans so id say you would be able to wonder down, shame they didn't stick that info on the leaflet..actually ill email there im sure they gave an address

Milly33 · 16-07-2013 5:00pm

no they didn't sorry

beeroclock · 16-07-2013 5:46pm

Ludo wrote: »

Are there places to eat and drink outside the stadium? May wonder over around 5 if there are and sit in the sun otherwise will leave it until later to arrive.

There are no bars outside the stadium as such but there are 3 pubs in blackrock (google The pier head inn - the other 2 are near it), the venue (pub that is) is close by and by the docks (close to the city) there are a few watering holes (sextant and the like) but expect all these placers to be jammers but the buzz will be great (clarion hotel near sextant does food and a few other places around there)

Ludo · 16-07-2013 5:51pm

Thanks but town not much use unfortunately. Will be walking the old train line from rochestown to the stadium.
Good to hear there is stuff outside the actual stadium though. Thanks.

beeroclock · 16-07-2013 5:56pm

Ludo wrote: »

Thanks but town not much use unfortunately. Will be walking the old train line from rochestown to the stadium.
Good to hear there is stuff outside the actual stadium though. Thanks.

There is nothing "outside" - the places I mentioned are within walking distance. I know at matches they have them old chipper van yolks so there might be a few greasy spoons close by to help you soak up the excess

Milly33 · 16-07-2013 5:58pm

Are you a man beeroclock, cus most men don't listen to me..I just said there are the heinken bars set up outside

.. Look up the venue bar on facebook and youll see it, by the sounds of it id say they aren't restricted to just those attending the gig

beeroclock · 16-07-2013 6:02pm

Milly33 wrote: »

Are you a man beeroclock, cus most men don't listen to me..I just said there are the heinken bars set up outside .. Look up the venue bar on facebook and youll see it, by the sounds of it id say they aren't restricted to just those attending the gig

I didnt see your post

evilivor · 16-07-2013 6:24pm

Milly33 wrote: »

Are you a man beeroclock, cus most men don't listen to me..I just said there are the heinken bars set up outside .. Look up the venue bar on facebook and youll see it, by the sounds of it id say they aren't restricted to just those attending the gig

I believe Ontap.ie are doing the bars or at least some of them in the venue.

Ludo · 16-07-2013 7:21pm

Just to clarify...i have a ticket. I just dont want to head into the actual stadium itself. I was enquiring about drinks "outside" the stadium but inside the security ring so to speak and it sounds like there are as milly says...cool.

Milly33 · 16-07-2013 7:58pm

beeroclock wrote: »

I didnt see your post

haha oh im sorry I was only messing.. Looking like there is going to be a great vibe around the place I hope ye all enjoy

leahyl · 17-07-2013 12:08am

He played for 3 and half hours in Limerick tonight as well as 3 acoustic songs in a pre show! The setlist was amazing! I really can't wait for Thursday now!

cantdecide · 17-07-2013 12:40am

Wish I were going now.

cordub · 17-07-2013 1:39am

NO SUPPORT ACT am not impressed they got IMELDA MAY at kilkenny show

polydactyl · 17-07-2013 10:25am

Bruce never has a support act. Imelda May is there in kilkeny and Josh Ritter, glen Hansard etc as that's a festival weekend. Have seen Bruce loads and he doesn't have support as he comes on himself at the time support acts usually do. You are getting more Bruce for your money. Imelda has her own concerts of you want to see her.

Rhys Essien · 17-07-2013 10:33am

cantdecide wrote: »

Wish I were going now.

This will be heard miles away as were the past concerts so you wont miss out.

Also,Bruce is staying in Castlemartyr resort.

leahyl · 17-07-2013 10:37am

Rhys Essien wrote: »

This will be heard miles away as were the past concerts so you wont miss out.

Also,Bruce is staying in Castlemartyr resort.

I've heard so many rumours about where he's staying - I heard that he wasn't even staying in Cork but was staying in the one place the whole time (in Limerick I think I heard).

Is this definite that he's staying in Castlemartyr?

evilivor · 17-07-2013 10:38am

polydactyl wrote: »

Bruce never has a support act. Imelda May is there in kilkeny and Josh Ritter, glen Hansard etc as that's a festival weekend. Have seen Bruce loads and he doesn't have support as he comes on himself at the time support acts usually do. You are getting more Bruce for your money. Imelda has her own concerts of you want to see her.

Some bloke on acoustic guitar came on playing support at 6pm in Limerick last night - did a few songs - Bruce Springsteen or something I believe his name was.

Rhys Essien · 17-07-2013 10:40am

leahyl wrote: »

I've heard so many rumours about where he's staying - I heard that he wasn't even staying in Cork but was staying in the one place the whole time (in Limerick I think I heard).

Is this definite that he's staying in Castlemartyr?

Bruce's best friend Mr N.Prendeville just said it while ago.Supposed to be 40 rooms booked down there for a private party.

leahyl · 17-07-2013 10:44am

Rhys Essien wrote: »

Bruce's best friend Mr N.Prendeville just said it while ago.Supposed to be 40 rooms booked down there for a private party.

LOL! Sure Neil is "best friends" with everyone :rolleyes::pac:

evilivor · 17-07-2013 10:44am

Rhys Essien wrote: »

Bruce's best friend Mr N.Prendeville just said it while ago.Supposed to be 40 rooms booked down there for a private party.

It would make sense - big show-jumping part of the world.

Aglomerado · 17-07-2013 10:46am

leahyl wrote: »

LOL! Sure Neil is "best friends" with everyone :rolleyes::pac:

He's a great man for the handshakes all right. :P

lertsnim · 17-07-2013 10:57am

cordub wrote: »

NO SUPPORT ACT am not impressed they got IMELDA MAY at kilkenny show

Not having her is a good thing

trebormurf · 17-07-2013 12:12pm

A limited number of covered stand & uncovered stand tkts are available from ticketmaster at present for anybody interested.

seachto7 · 17-07-2013 1:13pm

I wouldn't mind a standing ticket, none left.

Deco99 · 17-07-2013 1:27pm

lertsnim wrote: »

Not having her is a good thing

Boom! Boom!

Tin Foil Hat · 17-07-2013 1:36pm

Queue has started already. I passed by about an hour ago and there was maybe 15 or 20 people already in line.

leahyl · 17-07-2013 1:38pm

Tin Foil Hat wrote: »

Queue has started already. I passed by about an hour ago and there was maybe 15 or 20 people already in line.

Is that all?? I got the impression there were loads there since last night! Not too bad yet so

Milly33 · 17-07-2013 1:39pm

To get into the gig is it or for the the tickets.

Tin Foil Hat · 17-07-2013 1:42pm

leahyl wrote: »

Is that all?? I got the impression there were loads there since last night! Not too bad yet so

This was across from CAB motors. There might be more people further in.

evilivor · 17-07-2013 2:38pm

Tin Foil Hat wrote: »

Queue has started already. I passed by about an hour ago and there was maybe 15 or 20 people already in line.

dolbyk kieran glavin 2h
#brucecork 118 In the queue! #cork #springsteen #cantwait
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Faith · 17-07-2013 2:45pm

Excuse my ignorance, but what are they queueing for?

murphym7 · 17-07-2013 2:46pm

Mosh pit up the front is seperate to the rest of the standing area, they que to get in there.

evilivor · 17-07-2013 2:50pm

Faith wrote: »

Excuse my ignorance, but what are they queueing for?

It's the queue for the pit.

polydactyl · 17-07-2013 3:51pm

There was at least 200 at 1pm. There are scheduled roll calls so most only turn back up when they have to. The 15-20 are prob waiting to get a number at the next roll call. Over 250 I would say already.

JP Liz V1 · 17-07-2013 4:10pm

Any good parking places recommended?

seachto7 · 17-07-2013 4:31pm

Would it be worth chancing my arm heading down tomorrow trying to get a standing ticket?

leahyl · 17-07-2013 4:32pm

polydactyl wrote: »

There was at least 200 at 1pm. There are scheduled roll calls so most only turn back up when they have to. The 15-20 are prob waiting to get a number at the next roll call. Over 250 I would say already.

What are the chances of getting into the pit when gates open at 5pm tomorrow? Probably zero?!

Zardoz · 17-07-2013 4:37pm

leahyl wrote: »

What are the chances of getting into the pit when gates open at 5pm tomorrow? Probably zero?!

The gates will be open well before 5 ,they never open them at the advertised time.
I'd expect them to be open at 4pm.

5pm should get you into the pit .

polydactyl · 17-07-2013 4:38pm

No prob good chance just to back of pit rather than front. Any later than that and I doubt it. More ppl queuing for pit passes in cork than in Limerick.

leahyl · 17-07-2013 4:39pm

Zardoz wrote: »

The gates will be open well before 5 ,they never open them at the advertised time.
I'd expect them to be open at 4pm.

5pm should get you into the pit .

Serious? We were thinking of heading down around 4.30/5

evilivor · 17-07-2013 4:42pm

polydactyl wrote: »

No prob good chance just to back of pit rather than front. Any later than that and I doubt it. More ppl queuing for pit passes in cork than in Limerick.

The front of the queue earlier.

Zardoz · 17-07-2013 4:43pm

leahyl wrote: »

Serious? We were thinking of heading down around 4.30/5

I'd say 4.30 should be ample time .
Its a weekday,people have work so alot wont be able to make it before 5.
Over half the people yesterday with wristbands didnt queue according to reports on here ,they walked in when the gates were opened.

I plan to be there around 4.45 ,get a wristband and then wander around/sit down until 6.30 when I will take up my position.

leahyl · 17-07-2013 4:49pm

Zardoz wrote: »

I'd say 4.30 should be ample time .
Its a weekday,people have work so alot wont be able to make it before 5.
Over half the people yesterday with wristbands didnt queue according to reports on here ,they walked in when the gates were opened.

I plan to be there around 4.45 ,get a wristband and then wander around/sit down until 6.30 when I will take up my position.

And do you just ask for a wristband then before you head in or what? I'm not sure of the whole "procedure" lol

polydactyl · 17-07-2013 4:53pm

If you have a GA ticket are are there on time you will see them being handed out. The ppl queuing now and doing roll calls are ppl who want to be the first few hundred into the stadium to get near / beside the stage

leahyl · 17-07-2013 4:56pm

polydactyl wrote: »

If you have a GA ticket are are there on time you will see them being handed out. The ppl queuing now and doing roll calls are ppl who want to be the first few hundred into the stadium to get near / beside the stage

Cool, I'm excited that I might actually get in now!

the beer revolu · 17-07-2013 6:00pm

murphym7 wrote: »

Mosh pit up the front is seperate to the rest of the standing area, they que to get in there.

Oh now that is funny.
A 64 year old man who plays folk rock has a mosh pit at his gigs!!!:D:D:D
I'd say it'll be lethal in there:eek::eek:

Ooooh, he might pull a pretty girl out of the crowd and dance with her on stage - and said girl will have a huge show biz career!!
Maybe that explains the queue.

Bruce Springsteen gig

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