Coldplay@ Phoenix Park

Chris007

Coldplay are playing Phoenix Park, Dublin on September 14th. Its bound to be an amazing show! Anyone been to a gig in phoenix park before, and if so, what's it like?

Anyone planning on going to this gig? Opinions?

ArcadeFred

Depends where they plonk the stage of course but I was at RHCP/Pixies there in 04 and I didn't think it was that great a venue. It's pretty flat so you'd want to be fairly close (or tall!) for a good view. The usual sound problems are to be expected in such a wide open space as well. Now if it was in a Big Top tent like Arcade Fire, etc. well that would be a different story... Is it?

I'd say it will be a good gig though. I was meant to be going to it but can't now, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't disappointed!

Hornswoggle

Yep looking forward to this one!

Doubt it'll be a tent setup, i'm guessing an open air layout. Their setlists from recent gigs look really strong. That said, i'd like to see a little more parachutes in there.

Anyone know who's supporting yet? I heard something about 'Girls Aloud' doing a support slot - what the hell!!!! :eek:

HorseRadish

Hornswoggle wrote: »

Yep looking forward to this one!

Doubt it'll be a tent setup, i'm guessing an open air layout. Their setlists from recent gigs look really strong. That said, i'd like to see a little more parachutes in there.

Anyone know who's supporting yet? I heard something about 'Girls Aloud' doing a support slot - what the hell!!!! :eek:

Dont be suprised. Girls Aloud and Jay Z are supporting them at Wembley.

ArcadeFred

Support for the Dublin gig is from Elbow and White Lies. There were posters up at Oxegen.

Anthem

Went to Coldplay in December '08 in the O2, and must say the show was spectacular. From the crowd engagement to the sound quality to the little coloured butterflies which fell from the ceiling (:D), everything was amazing.

I'm not sure if the indoor atmosphere added to or impeded the concert. Everyone could see etc, but were discouraged from standing at their seats for most of the concert.

I'd say regardless of setting though, the September gig'll be amazing!

Furious-Red

I think it is indoors. Its a €40000 capacity gig afaik

Qprmeath

With a capacity of 40000 I very much doubt its an indoor gig?? They will be supported on the night by Elbow.

biezo57

apparently in phoenix park you have to walk for miles before you get to the stage
marlay park is much better

bacon?

not a fan of those massive outdoor gigs.

if it's a small enough tent then the sound/atmosphere's grand...

red.raven

Does anyone know what kind of alcohol is served there?
I couldnt make the concert in december so im really looking forward to this one!

elvis jones

red.raven wrote: »

Does anyone know what kind of alcohol is served there?
I couldnt make the concert in december so im really looking forward to this one!

Welcome to concerts, Ireland style;)

Waynecarr

Apparently this concert is in big top tent. Anyone knew if this involves standing\ seating or what kinda facilities are available. Any idea of capacity also

H8GHOTI

Waynecarr wrote: »

Apparently this concert is in big top tent. Anyone knew if this involves standing\ seating or what kinda facilities are available. Any idea of capacity also

Where did you hear this about the tent? That would be better than open air imo. Hope it's true.

Someone in this thread said capacity was 40,000. I googled it as well and that's the same figure I found on a couple of different sites. It would want to be a fairly big tent to fit that many though.

It's amazing that there's no offical source for this kind of info.

Bluetonic

H8GHOTI wrote: »

It's amazing that there's no offical source for this kind of info.

What did MCD (the promoter) say when you contacted them?

Waynecarr

H8GHOTI wrote: »

Where did you hear this about the tent? That would be better than open air imo. Hope it's true.

Someone in this thread said capacity was 40,000. I googled it as well and that's the same figure I found on a couple of different sites. It would want to be a fairly big tent to fit that many though.

It's amazing that there's no offical source for this kind of info.

Got that from ticketmaster website under the transportation part. They mention buses from city centre to big top tent site

H8GHOTI

Bluetonic wrote: »

What did MCD (the promoter) say when you contacted them?

They said they didn't know

H8GHOTI

Waynecarr wrote: »

Got that from ticketmaster website under the transportation part. They mention buses from city centre to big top tent site

Is this the page you're on about?
http://www.ticketmaster.ie/venue/198604?tm_link=edp_Venue_Parking

Down the bottom of the page in the "Miscellaneous" section there is a list of gigs which were on in 2007. So I'd say all the info on that page is dated, unfortunately.

Waynecarr

H8GHOTI wrote: »

Is this the page you're on about?
http://www.ticketmaster.ie/venue/198604?tm_link=edp_Venue_Parking

Down the bottom of the page in the "Miscellaneous" section there is a list of gigs which were on in 2007. So I'd say all the info on that page is dated, unfortunately.

good spot, did not scroll down that far.

Starmix

I saw Coldplay in Dec 08 in the 02 and it was amazing. Also saw them at Rock Werchter in Belgium 3 weeks ago and it was equally amazing and completely open air - floating butterflys and big yellow balls included!

Chris007

Anyone got any ideas regarding transport after the gig? Can't seem to find much Don't think it'll be easy getting from Phoenix Park to Swords at that time and midweek..

Chris007

Is it likely that Dublin Bus will provide transport after the gig?

H8GHOTI

Chris007 wrote: »

Is it likely that Dublin Bus will provide transport after the gig?

The ticketmaster page at the link below, that I posted a couple of weeks ago, was updated since, so that info should be correct now.

FWIW it still states venue as "Big Top site"

H8GHOTI wrote: »

Is this the page you're on about?
http://www.ticketmaster.ie/venue/198604?tm_link=edp_Venue_Parking

Down the bottom of the page in the "Miscellaneous" section there is a list of gigs which were on in 2007. So I'd say all the info on that page is dated, unfortunately.

OutlawPete

Anthem wrote: »

Went to Coldplay in December '08 in the O2, and must say the show was spectacular. From the crowd engagement to the sound quality to the little coloured butterflies which fell from the ceiling (:D), everything was amazing.

Yeah, was at it also and it was great. I've just only today got round to putting some vids of it up on YouTube if you wanna take a peek. Make sure to click the HQ button at the botom of each vid.

Coldplay @ The O2

Nic

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villains77

weird day to have a gig aint it. not sure if i go. wasoffered a ticket but 79 for a gig in the phoenix park on a monday night is a bit steep. seen the rhcp and the pixies a few years bk. thaught the sound was ok but gigs were great

gar32

I got tickets last year thinking I would love to go but thinking Monday night and the long walk to the top of the park. I am sure no car will be allowed near the place. The dublin buses 25, 66 etc stop on the capilizard side of the park still leaving 10 to 15 min walk to stage. I know buses from city centre where layed on for a few gigs there at E4 return or E2.50 one way but we will have to wait for that one. I live near the park so the getting home should not be too bad. As for drink at the show. It is a 16 years age limit see below. I am sure they will have half liter beers for E5 or E6 a pop. Small flask and buy a coke in there is my advice. Did not listen much to near songs any one have a fav I should listen to before going? You can still buy tickets at ticket master so its not sold out thats for sure. any one know whats on there the sat and Sun ??? some fest with no info online ??? Summer fest??



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romah

Chris007 wrote: »

Is it likely that Dublin Bus will provide transport after the gig?

just rang dublin bus and were told NO SPECIAL BUS SERVICES

so the normal BUS is the 25/25A from Pearse street..

i could be a long walk so ..:mad:

balliali

Will be travelling from Letterkenny, so what's our best route? Have to drop 2 fellas off for concert, find something to do for the few hours it's on, and pick our passengers up again after show. Any suggestions on parking places, hotels/whatever to spend a few hours (on Monday, there's prob not a lot on), and where we could meet the noisy passengers after the gig??? They are raving about it already. Incidentally, what gate to Phoenix park is the nearest one to the concert tent. Thanks:rolleyes:

cathmolan

Staying in Jurys Parnell Street that night, so would the best bet be for transport to the concert be ...

Hawkins Street to Blackhorse Avenue or Castleknock Road – 37?

Bluetonic

gar32 wrote: »

any one know whats on there the sat and Sun ??? some fest with no info online ??? Summer fest??

Rash statement, plenty of info online about whats on this weekend - SeptemberFest.

but1er

got a ticket pretty cheap
it looks messy with transport and school

Laneybow

I think the Coldplay gig will be amazing!! I have a ticket to the gig, I've had it since before last Christmas but now I'm not sure I'll be able to go as I have to be in cork the following morning at 8.30 I can't mannage it by public transport or Ryanair...Does anyone have any suggestions???

romah

Laneybow wrote: »

I think the Coldplay gig will be amazing!! I have a ticket to the gig, I've had it since before last Christmas but now I'm not sure I'll be able to go as I have to be in cork the following morning at 8.30 I can't mannage it by public transport or Ryanair...Does anyone have any suggestions???

try car hire cost €28 ..quotation from a well known car rental company

Pickup Date:
Monday, 14th September 2009, 11:00
Dropoff Date:
Tuesday, 15th September 2009, 07:00
Rental Duration:
1 day
Pickup Location:
Dublin - City Centre
Dropoff Location:
Cork Airport
Car Group:
Economy 2 Door ....e.g. Opel Corsa or similar

H8GHOTI

Anyone up around the park recently? Have they started on the stage yet? Where is it? What's the ground like? Wellies or runners?

Isaacs n Jacobs

Chris007 wrote: »

Coldplay are playing Phoenix Park, Dublin on September 14th. Its bound to be an amazing show! Anyone been to a gig in phoenix park before, and if so, what's it like?

Anyone planning on going to this gig? Opinions? [IMG]file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/user/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image001.gif[/IMG]

Phoenix park is right in the city so it’s a perfect location.
It will however be open air so bring your rain coat weather can never be guaranteed.

if you need accommodation we still have beds in our hostels which are right in the city centre, we also have a Coldplay competition running this week if you want to check it out.

www.isaacshostel.com


enjoy

Isaacs n Jacobs

Laneybow wrote: »

I think the Coldplay gig will be amazing!! I have a ticket to the gig, I've had it since before last Christmas but now I'm not sure I'll be able to go as I have to be in cork the following morning at 8.30 I can't mannage it by public transport or Ryanair...Does anyone have any suggestions???

try aer arann sometimes they have special deals.
29.99euro one way
http://www.aerarann.com/skylights/cgi-bin/skylights.cgi
would be a shame to miss the gig

isaacs.ie

Carroller16

cathmolan wrote: »

Staying in Jurys Parnell Street that night, so would the best bet be for transport to the concert be ...

Hawkins Street to Blackhorse Avenue or Castleknock Road – 37?

10 bus from parnell square across the road will bring you up

Carroller16

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Concert Information

Coldpay – Phoenix Park, Dublin on Monday 14 September 2009

With Special Guests Elbow & White Lies

Gates Open At 17:00
Show Starts 18:15
No Queuing Allowed Before 16:00

Patrons Are Advised To Be In The Ground At Least 45 Minutes Before Show Time. Please Note Times Are Subject To Change



The Phoenix Park Is The Largest Urban Park In Europe With A Unique History & Ecology. Following Consultation With The Gardai And Park Management The Following Arrangements Have Been Made

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

PLEASE USE PUBLIC TRANSPORT AS THERE IS VERY LIMITED PARKING AT THE VENUE IF YOU ARE TRAVELLING FROM DUBLIN CITY CENTRE THE QUICKEST WAY TO THE PHOENIX PARK IS TO WALK. IT IS APPROX. 45 MINUTES FROM O'CONNELL BRIDGE.
IF YOU ARE DRIVING PLEASE USE CITY CENTRE CAR PARKS AND WALK TO THE VENUE AS THERE IS VERY LIMITED PARKING AT THE VENUE.

SHUTTLE BUS
A limited direct shuttle bus service to the Phoenix Park will operate from Custom House Quay in the City Centre. Service will start at 4pm. A limited return service will operate after the show.

DUBLIN BUS
These Dublin Bus routes serve the Parkgate Street entrance of the Phoenix Park approx. 15 minutes walk to the concert site:
10 Donnybrook (UCD Belfield) to Phoenix Park (Infirmary Road)
10a Stillorgan (Shopping Centre) to Phoenix Park (Infirmary Road)
25 Pearse Street to Lucan (Dodsboro)
25a Pearse Street to Lucan (Esker Church)
26 Pearse Street to Palmerstown (Cherry Orchard)
66 Pearse Street to Maynooth (Straffan Road)
66a Pearse Street to Captains Hill (River Forest)
66b Pearse Street to Leixlip (Castletown)
66d Waterloo Road to Leixlip (Easton Road)
67 Pearse Street to Celbridge
68 Aston Quay to Newcastle / Greenogue Business Park
69 Aston Quay to Rathcoole

Routes 37, 38, 39 & 70 serve the Ashtown Gate of Phoenix Park approx. 15 minutes walk to concert site.
For more information tel: 01 873 4222 - 0830hrs ¬ 1800hrs (Monday - Saturday excluding Public Holidays) or www.dublinbus.ie. Remember there is no Nitelink service on a Monday night.

LUAS
The closest LUAS Red Line stop to the Phoenix Park is Heuston Station. You can leave the car at the Red Cow Park & Ride site on the N7. Heuston Station is approx 20 minutes walk to the concert site.

IARNROD EIREANN
If you are travelling from the south of the country the closest train
station to the Phoenix Park is Heuston Station. If you are travelling from Connolly Station, Ashtown Station (Connolly to Maynooth line)
is closest. Both stations are approx. 25minutes walk to the concert site.

PRIVATE TRANSPORT
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If you have to drive, leave at least an extra 3 hours for your journey to and from the venue.
There is very limited parking available at the venue with at least 15
minutes walk to the concert site.
There will be a minimum 90 minute delay in exiting the park by car after the show.
Before you set out check the AA Roadwatch website or call AA Roadwatch on 1550 131 811 (Premium Rates apply) for updates on road conditions, traffic delays & roadworks on your route.

PLAN YOUR JOURNEY TO THE PHOENIX PARK USING THESE DIRECTIONS:
FROM DUBLIN CITY CENTRE: Use Parkgate Street Entrance
FROM M11, N81, N7, N4: North on M50 to Junction 6 to N3 towards City Centre and follow traffic signs to Concert Car Parks through Castleknock Gate of the Phoenix Park. Please note there are extensive roadworks on the M50 FROM M1, N2, N3: South on M50 to Junction 6 to N3 towards City Centre and follow traffic signs to Concert Car Parks through Castleknock Gate of the Phoenix Park. Please note there are extensive roadworks on the M50

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* Photo proof of age is required for sale of alcohol.
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but1er

anyone got the times for elbow and white lies??

set list

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9. Fix You [URL="javascript:void(0);"][/URL]
10. Strawberry Swing[URL="javascript:void(0);"][/URL]
11. God Put A Smile Upon Your Face
12. TalkPartial Techno Remix[URL="javascript:void(0);"][/URL]
13. The Hardest PartChris Solo Piano [URL="javascript:void(0);"][/URL]
14. Postcards From Far AwayChris Solo Piano[URL="javascript:void(0);"][/URL]
15. Viva La Vida [URL="javascript:void(0);"][/URL]
16. Lost![URL="javascript:void(0);"][/URL]
17. Green EyesAcoustic[URL="javascript:void(0);"][/URL]
18. Death Will Never ConquerAcoustic - sung by Will [URL="javascript:void(0);"][/URL]
19. Billie JeanAcoustic (Michael Jackson cover) [URL="javascript:void(0);"][/URL]
20. Viva La VidaRemix Interlude [URL="javascript:void(0);"][/URL]
21. Politik [URL="javascript:void(0);"][/URL]
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23. Death And All His Friends [URL="javascript:void(0);"][/URL]
24. Encore:
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26. Life In Technicolor ii [URL="javascript:void(0);"][/URL]
27. The Escapist

Swayzee

there's no times up for when the acts come on, but the first act is 6.15 on the site.

anyone going to cois farraige this wknd???

Dozo

What time will it be finished? Last bus to Maynooth is 23:30 , I am afraid that that will be somewhat optimistic. Not even mentioning the amount of people who want to go on the same bus...

Furious-Red

Yea im thinking about going myself but due to the last train/bus going back to kildare is 11 , but since its a bit of a walk i might leave just at the encore if they are not over by just after 10 to make sure i get the train back . Ill prob make up my mind at the weekend

cozziej

is it not gonna go on til at least 11?? i can't wait for this...going to Cois F today...hopefully will be fully operational for monday...Elbow AND Coldplay at one gig...ridonkulous.

miftha

Any idea of the play order, will it be Elbow or White Lies first?

WithCheesePlease

miftha wrote: »

Any idea of the play order, will it be Elbow or White Lies first?

Surely White Lies first, then Elbow.

Have stage times been announced no?

red.raven

Coldplay have just put up the stage times for the gig Monday on their official website.

Follow this link below!

http://www.coldplay.com/newsdetail.php?id=498

I also got the weather forecast after the 1:00 news today and their aint gunna be a dirty rain cloud in sight on monday, weather is going to be the same as it is today! perfect!

Good times ahead!!! :):)

Furious-Red

red.raven wrote: »

Coldplay have just put up the stage times for the gig Monday on their official website.

Follow this link below!

http://www.coldplay.com/newsdetail.php?id=498

I also got the weather forecast after the 1:00 news today and their aint gunna be a dirty rain cloud in sight on monday, weather is going to be the same as it is today! perfect!

Good times ahead!!! :):)

Cheers for that. Ill prob still have to leave at the encore to make sure i get home Yea i heard we are supposed to get great weather until at least mid way during the week

Zipp101

Anyone know setlists for Elbow or White Lies?

AntoSRFC

Can someone please shed some light on a few things for me? Is there much of a walk from the railway station. And is this in a tent or not? Also were will the ticketmaster box be? Thanks

jojo2

ticketmaster says its a 20min walk from heuston station, I'm planning on being at heuston at 5 so will hopefully be at the big top for white lies! the website says the box office is in the park so im sure there will be plenty of signs.
id say itll be a mad long walk back to town, took me 3 hours to get home to maynooth at a gig a couple of years ago! hopefully not as many people at this gig!
cant wait for all 3 bands though!!