SLANE 2009 Oasis - All Discussion - No ticket sales.

cork*girl · 12-06-2009 7:33pm

fish fingers wrote: »

:
QUOTE=cork*girl;60666851]never been to Slane before..and just wondering should I be expected to be squashed to near death? :pac:

i supose u can actually walk around for abit while support acts are on? can ya get food there? any other information that might come in handy?

long delays with traffic i supose aswell.. ?:p

Youl only get squashed if you go up near the front.
Food is the usual burger van cuisine.
Traffic sh1te, but sure what else would you expect:rolleyes:[/QUOTE]

cheers, thats what I expected really.. can ya bring a bag with ya? with food like? dont really want to be paying a fiver for a ****ty burger.. how long is the walk from car parks?

how strict are they with drink? will they actually check for ID? :rolleyes::p

Renny Barrett · 12-06-2009 8:47pm

tonton zola wrote: »

There are 2 of us looking to go up from Carlow too. So if you want us to make up numbers we're in.

Two here heading up from Carlow as well - is there still room?

sean-nirvana · 12-06-2009 8:53pm

anyone lookin for a ticket for oasis/prodigy/kasabian? i have a spare

Penny1624 · 12-06-2009 9:45pm

memuscles wrote: »

Do the Dublin buses get closer into Slane than the coaches?
And what is it like getting out of Slane on the Dublin Buses?
Been on rented coaches before to Slane and the hike out of Slane to your coach can be very long depending how far out the road to Dublin your coach is parked.

Just wondering about this also. We are travelling with Dublin Bus and one of the lads coming with us is disabled. Was told today that it's an hours walk back to the bus and I am really hoping this isn't true cos he wouldn't be able to handle it if is that far.

RodVelvet · 12-06-2009 9:56pm

Keep in mind the bars at the gig usually close around 9 ish. I've camped at slane farm hostel a few times. They have toilet and showering facilities there and there is usually a good buzz going around the campsite.

If you're camping make sure your tents are water proof. I made the mistake of taking two dunnes ones and got absolutely saturated and had to sleep in the car after the concert.

lordgoat · 12-06-2009 10:00pm

Penny1624 wrote: »

Just wondering about this also. We are travelling with Dublin Bus and one of the lads coming with us is disabled. Was told today that it's an hours walk back to the bus and I am really hoping this isn't true cos he wouldn't be able to handle it if is that far.

Hi Penny,

i haven't been in Slane for years but from when i did go i do remember having a long walk to the venue and a long walk once inside.

Either go up really early that day/stay the night before. But the roads will be jammed and most people abandon buses and walk to the venue.

If anyone can shed more light on this please do. Quite an important issue.

Bluetonic · 12-06-2009 10:16pm

lordgoat wrote: »

If anyone can shed more light on this please do. Quite an important issue.

Buses will park all along the south of the N2 on both sides of the road, your looking at approx 2miles minimum, none of it on the flat (Slane is one big river valley).

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2911447

Penny1624 · 12-06-2009 10:18pm

Not the news I was hoping for but at least we know what to expect now. Not sure what we will do.
Thanks guys

happyoutscan · 12-06-2009 10:30pm

I'll clear this up for you guys, this is what we and everyone else has done for years. There are a couple of official parking locations (fields) near the venue. Park your car/van/campervan, sort your tent and have fun. There are also always a few other 'local' fields used for parking and there is never any bother setting up your tent and camping. Just clean up after yourselves and have a bit of respect for everyone. Arrive good and early so you can relax in your field with your mates and your beer and whatever else (?) before heading into the gig. If the weather is good the walk, only a couple k's, is great craic because everyone is up and ready for the gig.

Remember, they are not gonna even attempt to clear out packed fields of drunken revellers after a full day event like this unless things have drastically changed. I/we have done this (along with thousands more) for Queen (I was only a young lad), Guns n' Roses, ReM, and the Rolling Stones only 2 years ago.

So go and enjoy and have some respect for your fellow revellers, no one likes arseh*les.

Bluetonic · 12-06-2009 10:35pm

happyoutscan wrote: »

I'll clear this up for you guys

They are using Dublin Bus to get to the gig.

Wile E. Coyote · 12-06-2009 10:40pm

Penny1624 wrote: »

Just wondering about this also. We are travelling with Dublin Bus and one of the lads coming with us is disabled. Was told today that it's an hours walk back to the bus and I am really hoping this isn't true cos he wouldn't be able to handle it if is that far.

Hey Penny,

If your friend is disabled I wouldn't recommend coming down the Dublin road. The bus stops about 2km from the village and you are then ussered through the wood and get nowhere near the village. Not very wheelchair friendly.

My advise is to go to Drogheda and order a taxi, have it booked in advance. As your friend is disabled the guards at the barrier should let it drive into the village if your early enough.

fish fingers · 12-06-2009 10:42pm

happyoutscan wrote: »

I'll clear this up for you guys, this is what we and everyone else has done for years. There are a couple of official parking locations (fields) near the venue. Park your car/van/campervan, sort your tent and have fun. There are also always a few other 'local' fields used for parking and there is never any bother setting up your tent and camping. Just clean up after yourselves and have a bit of respect for everyone. Arrive good and early so you can relax in your field with your mates and your beer and whatever else (?) before heading into the gig. If the weather is good the walk, only a couple k's, is great craic because everyone is up and ready for the gig.

Remember, they are not gonna even attempt to clear out packed fields of drunken revellers after a full day event like this unless things have drastically changed. I/we have done this (along with thousands more) for Queen (I was only a young lad), Guns n' Roses, ReM, and the Rolling Stones only 2 years ago.

So go and enjoy and have some respect for your fellow revellers, no one likes arseh*les.

you got it all covered there man, fair play to ya

Penny1624 · 12-06-2009 10:43pm

That sounds like a really good option Wile.
I'd prefer to lose the money we paid for the bus tickets than for him to have to suffer a long walk like that.
I don't know why we didn't think of this when we booked them. None of us have been to Slane before and thought the buses would get quite close.
You live and learn!!

happyoutscan · 12-06-2009 10:58pm

fish fingers wrote: »

you got it all covered there man, fair play to ya

Cheers, enjoy the gig. Seen Oasis supporting REM, wasn't expecting much but they were brilliant.

molli85 · 12-06-2009 11:04pm

Hey there guys,
Just wondering if any of ye can remember from previous experience, what alcohol is served at Slane?
Are there any spirits, cider or wine served?
and rough prices if ye can remember?

Thanks for your help!!!

Bluetonic · 12-06-2009 11:10pm

Theres a slane thread in which the third post covers your question.

pauliebhoy · 12-06-2009 11:27pm

Bluetonic wrote: »

Theres a slane thread in which the third post covers your question.

Im going with Dublin Bus, i was gonna bring a few cans & drink them b4 going into the concert, will i get the chance?

lordgoat · 12-06-2009 11:28pm

happyoutscan wrote: »

Cheers, enjoy the gig. Seen Oasis supporting REM, wasn't expecting much but they were brilliant.

I must have been at a different Slane to you. Because the one i was at they were shi'te boo'd off stage. They also never finished their set and left their guitars on feedback while they stormed off. To which most of the crowd where i was were singing Blur's 'All the people to them'. Hilarious and one of my best concert memories.

Someone threw their shoe at one of the gallaghers as well, (not sure if it hit him or not) Sharon Shannon was better at Slane that year. Fact!

lordgoat · 12-06-2009 11:29pm

pauliebhoy wrote: »

Im going with Dublin Bus, i was gonna bring a few cans & drink them b4 going into the concert, will i get the chance?

Have a read of the entire thread. Most of your pressing and very urgent issues have already been dealt with.

shano_88 · 13-06-2009 11:15pm

Im coming up from tipperary and were staying in the travel lodge in castleknock the friday night. Were planning on getting a bus to slane that morning . Where can we get a bus to slane from? I know its probably somewhere in the city centre but im not very familar with dublin.........

Gavin "shels" · 14-06-2009 2:07am

shano_88 wrote: »

Im coming up from tipperary and were staying in the travel lodge in castleknock the friday night. Were planning on getting a bus to slane that morning . Where can we get a bus to slane from? I know its probably somewhere in the city centre but im not very familar with dublin.........

Bus from the Navan Road (just outside the travel lodge) into town, then either a Dublin Bus from Parnell Square West or Bus Eireann from Custom House Quay (check their sites for info on buses).

bailefionn · 14-06-2009 1:02pm

Does anyone know if theres a bus being organised from galway to this years slane? Thanks

pacman murphy · 14-06-2009 5:37pm

Are there going to be buses going from Navan to Slane throughout the day of the concert

mspacman · 14-06-2009 10:20pm

Hey there!!

It's been a while since I've been to Slane (8yrs to be precise) so I'm a little rusty on the goings-on and also, think things may have changed a little! Wooooooooo OASIS!!!!!!!!

As far as I remember it's quiet a walk into the actual arena from the entrance...so we're thinking of getting a taxi, to take us down to be there at 12.30. Probably won't be that much in way of crowds by then, should be no problem getting into the pit by then should there?!

I was over at Oasis gig in Manchester last weekend, and seriously, the pit was massive. Apparently there were 20,000 pit bands issued! We were right up the front of the main section and there was a huge 50ft gap between the pit and our section!! Couldn't even see Oasis on stage!!!! So I'm getting into the pit this time!!!!!

Also, alcohol. I remember last time I was there, there were three security points, and they took our bottles/cans off us at the final point. Is it still the same? Any way you can bring in plastic bottles (minus the caps) or cans?!

Anyone else going to THE GIG OF THE YEAR???????

mspacman · 14-06-2009 10:24pm

yellowcurl wrote: »

Sorry if this has already been asked, but had a bit of a look and couldn't find anything else!

Has Oasis at Slane sold out? Or is the ticketmaster website just being annoying today??

Thanks a million to anyone who can tell me!

And sorry everyone if this Q has been asked a million times!

I went to see Oasis in Manchester last weekend and the gig was sold out. But tickets were selling for £10 (retailed at £45)....so if you're looking for tickets, I'd say get out to Slane early on Saturday morning and chance your arm with a tout. They have over-bought on tickets and will be desperate to sell....it's a buyers market!

cork*girl · 15-06-2009 12:13am

whats the story with bringing in bags? supose its ok to bring in a rucksack type thing.. like a jansport bag or whatever.. with some food. will it get searched? are they strict on ages at the bar does anyone know? 6days short of being legal

lordgoat · 15-06-2009 2:01am

mspacman wrote: »

I went to see Oasis in Manchester last weekend and the gig was sold out. But tickets were selling for £10 (retailed at £45)....so if you're looking for tickets, I'd say get out to Slane early on Saturday morning and chance your arm with a tout. They have over-bought on tickets and will be desperate to sell....it's a buyers market!

Or ignore this advice and use toutless.com

Please do not support touting in any form.

TestTransmission · 15-06-2009 8:41am

mspacman wrote: »

Hey there!!

It's been a while since I've been to Slane (8yrs to be precise) so I'm a little rusty on the goings-on and also, think things may have changed a little! Wooooooooo OASIS!!!!!!!!

As far as I remember it's quiet a walk into the actual arena from the entrance...so we're thinking of getting a taxi, to take us down to be there at 12.30. Probably won't be that much in way of crowds by then, should be no problem getting into the pit by then should there?!

I was over at Oasis gig in Manchester last weekend, and seriously, the pit was massive. Apparently there were 20,000 pit bands issued! We were right up the front of the main section and there was a huge 50ft gap between the pit and our section!! Couldn't even see Oasis on stage!!!! So I'm getting into the pit this time!!!!!

Also, alcohol. I remember last time I was there, there were three security points, and they took our bottles/cans off us at the final point. Is it still the same? Any way you can bring in plastic bottles (minus the caps) or cans?!

Anyone else going to THE GIG OF THE YEAR???????

20,000 pit bands?I was at Oasis in Cardiff over the weekend and it was 3000 pit bands released

DomShelley · 15-06-2009 10:40am

Hi Guys/Gals,

First time going to slane, just wondering what the parking is like, are the cars safe from being scratched or is it adequate ?

Also what is the best time to arrive to beat most of the traffic ?

And after the event is it easy enough to get out of the car park or will i be blocked in by someone for the night ???

An help would be great.

Thanks,
Comon Oasis !!!

DanGlee · 15-06-2009 11:44am

firstly, woohoo, were allowed the discuss this gig, cos i got banned for asking about camping here a few weeks ago...............

annnnnywho...

just wondering if anybody knows what the story is with drink in the pit... i was at Oasis in Manchester city stadium in 2005 and it was a free for all beerfest everywhere, which meant all the people up front who were busting for a piss from all the drink, pissed into their plastic cups and thrown it over the crowd... loads of people were dripping head to toe in piss, it was disgusting, i myself got caught in it from some of the cross fire... wasn't happy about it.

can't wait for concert, but wont be going up front if thats the case... so people beware.

also, whats the capacity of slane

nb... sorry for bad grammar, my shift key is broke, so can't put exclamation or question marks etc, its really annoying...

jmck87 · 15-06-2009 11:57am

Hi All,

Can anyone tell me if there will be any bus services going to Slane from Swords? Or even close to Swords would be good (Malahide, Lusk etc.)

Thanks

Saint Sonner · 15-06-2009 1:27pm

Trying to get bus sorted to slane. What time do gates open and what time should we aim to be there at? Also what would be a safe time to book my busman to come back for us?

Any advice would be appreciated!

niamh4626 · 15-06-2009 1:31pm

Anyone know what the sing line up for oasis is going to be? I want be to well rehearsed!!!!!:D

1. ****in' In The Bushes
2. Rock 'n' Roll Star
3. Lyla
4. The Shock Of The Lightning
5. Roll With It
6. Cigarettes & Alcohol
7. The Meaning Of Soul
8. To Be Where There's Life
9. Waiting For The Rapture
10. The Masterplan
11. Songbird
12. Slide Away
13. Morning Glory
14. My Big Mouth
15. The Importance Of Being Idle
16. Half The World Away
17. I'm Outta Time
18. Wonderwall
19. Live Forever
20. Supersonic
21. Don't Look Back In Anger
22. Falling Down
23. Champagne Supernova
24. I Am The Walrus (The beetles cover)

The Hustler · 15-06-2009 1:49pm

Anyone got the weather forecast for the weekend?

PirateShampoo · 15-06-2009 2:11pm

Here you go lads, hope this helps.

wannabepr · 15-06-2009 3:17pm

jackncoke wrote: »

20,000 pit bands?I was at Oasis in Cardiff over the weekend and it was 3000 pit bands released

Hi guys what time would we want to be queing up to get pit passes?? With pit passes I suppose we could Go to the bar & back freely without losing our spot too badly?

doyler442 · 15-06-2009 3:24pm

happyoutscan wrote: »

I'll clear this up for you guys, this is what we and everyone else has done for years. There are a couple of official parking locations (fields) near the venue. Park your car/van/campervan, sort your tent and have fun. There are also always a few other 'local' fields used for parking and there is never any bother setting up your tent and camping. Just clean up after yourselves and have a bit of respect for everyone. Arrive good and early so you can relax in your field with your mates and your beer and whatever else (?) before heading into the gig. If the weather is good the walk, only a couple k's, is great craic because everyone is up and ready for the gig.

Remember, they are not gonna even attempt to clear out packed fields of drunken revellers after a full day event like this unless things have drastically changed. I/we have done this (along with thousands more) for Queen (I was only a young lad), Guns n' Roses, ReM, and the Rolling Stones only 2 years ago.

So go and enjoy and have some respect for your fellow revellers, no one likes arseh*les.

Hi

I'm just wondering will any of these car parks be open on the Friday night because thats when I was going to head up - was going to stay in the campsite which is 25e for the weekend? Is this parking free?

Cheers

ntlbell · 15-06-2009 3:32pm

niamh4626 wrote: »

Anyone know what the sing line up for oasis is going to be? I want be to well rehearsed!!!!!:D

1. ****in' In The Bushes
2. Rock 'n' Roll Star
3. Lyla
4. The Shock Of The Lightning
5. Roll With It
6. Cigarettes & Alcohol
7. The Meaning Of Soul
8. To Be Where There's Life
9. Waiting For The Rapture
10. The Masterplan
11. Songbird
12. Slide Away
13. Morning Glory
14. My Big Mouth
15. The Importance Of Being Idle
16. Half The World Away
17. I'm Outta Time
18. Wonderwall
19. Live Forever
20. Supersonic
21. Don't Look Back In Anger
22. Falling Down
23. Champagne Supernova
24. I Am The Walrus (The beetles cover)

that's been pretty much it for the last few months with some small alterations never seen my big mouth on it

purcela · 15-06-2009 3:34pm

any idea if the lions match will be on the big screen? they had the ireland holland match a few years ago at the u2 gig

one2one · 15-06-2009 3:49pm

Hi guys. This post is about the Dublin Bus special event service to Slane.

From Dublin Bus.ie

"Dublin Bus will operate a Special Bus transfer to Oasis at Slane Castle on Saturday 20th June 2009.

The buses will depart from Parnell Square West from 12:00hrs until 18:00hrs at a cost of €20.00.

The return service will operate directly after the event.

Bus tickets can be purchased from Dublin Bus, 59 Upper O’Connell Street, the Sound Cellar, Nassau Street and from any Ticketmaster outlet.
"

Buses will start at 12pm and continue through the day, with buses leaving once they are full. There is usually a wait of 10minutes max between each bus leaving.

The buses used are normal city buses, so not alot of luggage can be held. You may be refused to board if you have too much luggage to bring on board.

Alcohol is not permitted on board the buses, either is smoking. Plain clothes Gardai will be heading out on buses to clamp down on this.

Dublin Bus just want us all to enjoy the gig, so hopefully there'll be no trouble.

Hope this helps.

Driver 8 · 15-06-2009 6:14pm

Having been to Oasis gigs before, I would not want to be working security on Saturday

TestTransmission · 15-06-2009 6:22pm

wannabepr wrote: »

Hi guys what time would we want to be queing up to get pit passes?? With pit passes I suppose we could Go to the bar & back freely without losing our spot too badly?

well,it was Cardiff and we only noticed because a few of the people working there seemed to be handing out the bands outside one of the gates,this was a few hours before the gig

ntlbell wrote: »

that's been pretty much it for the last few months with some small alterations never seen my big mouth on it

Yeah,it was great hearing them play it for the first time

onlinegamer · 15-06-2009 7:56pm

more tickets have now come back online for this GiG so no need to worry about buying from ticket-touts or any where else

face valu and genuine from ticketmaster

enjoy the gig folks i know i will

Best Regards
> AxA <

one2one · 15-06-2009 8:06pm

On the topic of tickets, could I point out to everyone that if travelling with Dublin Bus, there will be a ticket sales bus located at the top of Parnell Square west. Please do not join the Q to board the bus if you do not have a bus ticket.

eposhea · 16-06-2009 10:15am

Hi Folks,

Need a little help if possible!

I was wondering if anyone knew of a pub/town/village or some place within walking distance to the Slane site where we could watch the Lions match on Saturday before heading into the gig?

Would be ideal to see it somewhere quite close!:):)

Cheers,
EP

cork*girl · 16-06-2009 12:05pm

^ didnt you already post that in a separate thread?

do bags get searched on the way into the place?

bennyc · 16-06-2009 12:38pm

Hey guys whats the seating like in Slane, I have been offered to swap general admission for seating tickets. If I knew the stand wouldnt be to far away I would do my mate a favor and swap.
Cannot find a seating plan anywhere any advice please.

Saint Sonner · 16-06-2009 12:40pm

My mate needs a ticket and was wondering if ahyone has any ideas where to get one, we're up north.

Also i was on a site called my ticket market.com they seemed to be flogging tickets for £60.50 a pop i thought this looked to good to be true. Can anyone tell me if this would be genuine?

BaZmO* · 16-06-2009 12:59pm

bennyc wrote: »

Hey guys whats the seating like in Slane, I have been offered to swap general admission for seating tickets. If I knew the stand wouldnt be to far away I would do my mate a favor and swap.
Cannot find a seating plan anywhere any advice please.

It's a bit all over the place tbh. Well it was for the Rolling Stones gig. And by that I mean there were stands dotted around the place and no one area. Most were pretty close enough to the stage though, about half way back.

I'm actually surprised that they have seating at this gig, I can understand for the Stones but not for Oasis.
And I think having Stands at Slane takes away the the layout.

I think you can walk about in the general area anyway so having a seating ticket wouldn't limit you, but don't take that as gospel.

Oh and there's a huge difference in the cost of a seating ticket compared to GA ticket

Pace2008 · 16-06-2009 1:18pm

one2one wrote: »

Alcohol is not permitted on board the buses, either is smoking. Plain clothes Gardai will be heading out on buses to clamp down on this.

Haha good luck with that one.

firstly, woohoo, were allowed the discuss this gig, cos i got banned for asking about camping here a few weeks ago...............

annnnnywho...

just wondering if anybody knows what the story is with drink in the pit... i was at Oasis in Manchester city stadium in 2005 and it was a free for all beerfest everywhere, which meant all the people up front who were busting for a piss from all the drink, pissed into their plastic cups and thrown it over the crowd... loads of people were dripping head to toe in piss, it was disgusting, i myself got caught in it from some of the cross fire... wasn't happy about it.

can't wait for concert, but wont be going up front if thats the case... so people beware.

Christ, that made me laugh. Thanks for that! Probably wouldn't find it as fun if I was on the end of that golden shower though.

Also, was looking up the forecast today, it looks like it's going to be a scorcher lads!

SLANE 2009 Oasis - All Discussion - No ticket sales.

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