*** QUESTIONS *** All non specific gig questions in here.

redgp

Can you buy 02 presale tickets from a ticketmaster booth if you have the code with you or do you have to do it through the blueroom?? Can you go directly to ticketmaster.ie and enter your code or do you have to go through the 02 website?? Thanks!

penexpers

You can go directly to the ticketmaster site. You can't get tickets through agents though.

shampoosuicide

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Ok here's the deal.

If you have a question or query about, for example, how do i get to x venue. What time do the bars close? Are they strict on ID? Is there parking nearby.
etc. You post in here. Any new thread about a non specifc gig will be locked and depending on mod time may be moved in here.

Hope this help. Feedback by PM.
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Getting on Guest List for gigs?

How does this work generally? do you have a good chance if you write for a well-known publication? anyone in the know about this kind of thing?

Captain_Generic

As long as its a publication relevant to the kind of gig you can usually ring up the organizers and get on the list. All the bands have a small allotment on the guest list for friends as well.

scudzilla

If you work for a publication you have a 10x better chance of getting on the list through the PR company dealing wit the event than wit the band themselves, unless you go directly through the bands management.

Also, if you're publication is a large one, make sure that nobody else from there has applied for passes as that's a surefire way for the PR company to deny you, they'll normally only issue 1 set of credentials per publication, may be more for large outdoor gigs

Toast

If you are an average joe I find subscribing to the various twitters/myspaces/facebooks etc of promoters will also give you a good chance of picking up the odd few freebies. You'd be surprised how few people enter a lot of the competitions that are run.

Iospir

Anyone who's disabled been to the O2? No disabled parking apparently so it'd be a taxi to it but what do you do when you want to get home? Where's the nearest taxi rank? Says something on their website about the area being a car-free zone. When we went to a gig in Kilmainham last year the police wouldn't let the taxi we'd ordered in anywhere near the place so he just left and we were stranded for ages. Any info? Thanks.

Dermo

Iospir wrote: »

Anyone who's disabled been to the O2? No disabled parking apparently so it'd be a taxi to it but what do you do when you want to get home? Where's the nearest taxi rank? Says something on their website about the area being a car-free zone. When we went to a gig in Kilmainham last year the police wouldn't let the taxi we'd ordered in anywhere near the place so he just left and we were stranded for ages. Any info? Thanks.

the police won't stop cars driving around the O2 which is where the taxis will drop you off. Your other option would be to get the luas down to the O2

Dermo

I used to do some music journalism as a hobby and all you have to do is talk to the band's pr people. Usually they have no problem handing out guest list passes as long as you are representing a magazine or website. They are also the people to talk to about getting an interview with the band before/after a gig.

lordgoat

Ok here's the deal.

If you have a question or query about, for example, how do i get to x venue. What time do the bars close? Are they strict on ID? Is there parking nearby.
etc. You post in here. Any new thread about a non specifc gig will be locked and depending on mod time may be moved in here.

Hope this help. Feedback by PM.

Skinfull

O2 Priority tickets. Whats the deal? I have one for the Maiden gig next week and its standing GA ticket. My mate bought his in Ticketmaster normal Standing GA ticket...whats the difference?

Toast

None. The only difference is when the tickets go on sale. Typically O2 customers get a shot at a limited pool of tickets a couple of days before the general public for gigs in the O2.

A V A

im just wondering is there padding on the barriers of the 02??? some places dont and my god they fcuking hurt , i had 2 cracked ribs before from no padding im just wondering

A V A

:S:S:S:S really? i tried that and it hurt like sh*t !! i thinks its stupid that they dont have padding !!!

Bonzo-Reborn

Hi,

I'm going to a gig soon in the 02 just wondering if anybody knows somewhere cheap and safe thats not too far from the venue. Jurys on custom house is really expensive as it's a weekend gig.

Your help would be appreciated!

lucy2010

Bonzo-Reborn wrote: »

Hi,

I'm going to a gig soon in the 02 just wondering if anybody knows somewhere cheap and safe thats not too far from the venue. Jurys on custom house is really expensive as it's a weekend gig.

Your help would be appreciated!

"The quality" just around the corner from Sir john Rogersons is nice, loads on street parking & pretty reasonable too.

scudzilla

What gig ya goin to?

Checked out The Gibson Hotel, it's next door to The Point

Motley Crue

Isn't the 02 itself now a Hotel? Do they give discounts to people who are going to concerts at the 02 Venue. If they don't, they should!

You should also try the Gate Hotel, or whatever it is, above Fibbers. It's not as bad as people think really because when I was there it was quite secure and the rooms were nice. If you know Dublin it isn't a long walk to the 02 and actually, come to think about it, with the LUAS extension it's now even shorter to get there

hitman79

This was posted on another thread yesterday.€60 a night.


The Gibson Hotel has a special offer at the moment - I got an email about it, it is part of the Clarion Group and is located beside the O2 (I think) -

http://www.thegibsonhotel.ie/60-rate...byclickinghere

Gillington

hitman79 wrote: »

This was posted on another thread yesterday.€60 a night.


The Gibson Hotel has a special offer at the moment - I got an email about it, it is part of the Clarion Group and is located beside the O2 (I think) -

http://www.thegibsonhotel.ie/60-rate...byclickinghere

Yeah its directly opposite it,a stones throw away

Ghostbusthat

I'm wondering how strict The Academy is on ID, specifically The Academy 2.
Would they accept a colour photocopy of my passport as ID?

Dermo

Ghostbusthat wrote: »

I'm wondering how strict The Academy is on ID, specifically The Academy 2.
Would they accept a colour photocopy of my passport as ID?

I've been to a good few gigs in the Academy where people were not let in due to not having valid id but it all depends on how young you look and who you are with.

I don't know anywhere in Ireland that would take a photocopy of a passport, most places won't even take an out of date passport as id.

Ghostbusthat

Dermo wrote: »

I've been to a good few gigs in the Academy where people were not let in due to not having valid id but it all depends on how young you look and who you are with.

I don't know anywhere in Ireland that would take a photocopy of a passport, most places won't even take an out of date passport as id.

Ah right, well i'm 17, and i'm pretty sure I don't look that young. The annoying thing is, this gig is 3 weeks before i'm 18, and it's my favourite band that's playing.

Ghostbusthat

Mr.S wrote: »

Every time i've been to an over 18's gig in The Academy, they've pretty much ID'ed everyone who looked under 20.

Then again, you might be lucky.

Well I don't look 17, but I dunno if I look 20. I'm gonna chance it anyway. Thanks for your help!

A V A

iv been at over 18 gigs before and i seen younger ones getting in a served etc


i get served in the o2 and dont get asked for id :S

Jay P

A V A wrote: »

iv been at over 18 gigs before and i seen younger ones getting in a served etc


i get served in the o2 and dont get asked for id :S

The first time I was there was when The Mighty Boosh were playing, and the bar was 21s, and they asked everyone.

A V A

didnt ask me

A V A

yes i have only bought 2 at each gigs . . . . . . .a pint in there could buy me a new phone :)hahahah

MightyMighty737

Ghostbusthat wrote: »

I'm wondering how strict The Academy is on ID, specifically The Academy 2.
Would they accept a colour photocopy of my passport as ID?

I get served in off licences, shops, bars etc without getting asked but I got asked going into a gig in the Academy2 a few months back. A lot of people who looked older than me did too.

Having said that, if it was my favourite band, I'd chance it. If you hang around the door if yer turned away chances are one of the lads on the door will tell ya to go on in. That's happened me before.

skeleton_boy

Roughly how many people can the academy fit?

A V A

barrier question about the o2 (again)



is the barrier far away from the stage in the o2?? and is it high up?

MightyMighty737

Mr.S wrote: »

around 800.

And Academy2 would be smaller. Dunno what cap would be though. Maybe 100,120?

TheCrimsonClown

So I just bought tickets for Brandon Flowers and I notice in the confirmation email it says: "Tickets being held at the Box Office can only be retrieved by the card holder with the original credit card used for this purchase. Please also bring your booking confirmation number."

This can't be true can it? Surely there's thousand of people like me who don't have a credit card and use their parents' one for stuff like this? Can anyone shed some light on this?

mal1

TheCrimsonClown wrote: »

So I just bought tickets for Brandon Flowers and I notice in the confirmation email it says: "Tickets being held at the Box Office can only be retrieved by the card holder with the original credit card used for this purchase. Please also bring your booking confirmation number."

This can't be true can it? Surely there's thousand of people like me who don't have a credit card and use their parents' one for stuff like this? Can anyone shed some light on this?

I would reckon that you would be alright. Once you bring the print off with the confirmation number. As always, there are no guarantees but all I can say is that I have never had to get my credit card out provided that I have the confirmation print-off with me. That's just my experience. Others may differ.

TheCrimsonClown

mal1 wrote: »

I would reckon that you would be alright. Once you bring the print off with the confirmation number. As always, there are no guarantees but all I can say is that I have never had to get my credit card out provided that I have the confirmation print-off with me. That's just my experience. Others may differ.

Where any of those times at The Academy? I'd imagine it might vary depending on how strict they are at certain venues.

mal1

Yes but only once.

Toast

Picked up tickets my brother booked at The Academy before with the receipt. They asked me to confirm the address they were booked under is all. If you are worried take a photocopy of the credit card with you but I doubt you'll need it unless you make them think you are dodgy somehow.

A V A

A V A wrote: »

barrier question about the o2 (again)



is the barrier far away from the stage in the o2?? and is it high up?

?????

nitromaster

mal1 wrote: »

I would reckon that you would be alright. Once you bring the print off with the confirmation number. As always, there are no guarantees but all I can say is that I have never had to get my credit card out provided that I have the confirmation print-off with me. That's just my experience. Others may differ.

I had to pick up tickets for green day in wembley stadium as they decided they weren't shipping them to ireland....didnt have enough time apparntly (even though i ordered in the presales...7 months before the gig :eek:)
They asked me to confirm my address, and provide my signature..and were slightly wary about giving them out. (Signature to prove it was my card..may be more awkward if it's not your own card...and yes i'd have just bought the card..but it was a 3v voucher.long gone)

So your milage may vary...

shizz

Didnt know exactly where to put this so thought here might do. Just wondering if anyone knows if they have to be printed in colour or will black and white do? I know its really the barcode and thats in black and white but do they care seeing as it is a colourfull print?

Thanks

bnt

I've only done that once before, but black and white wasn't a problem then. As you say, it's all about the barcode.

hynesie08

TheCrimsonClown wrote: »

So I just bought tickets for Brandon Flowers and I notice in the confirmation email it says: "Tickets being held at the Box Office can only be retrieved by the card holder with the original credit card used for this purchase. Please also bring your booking confirmation number."

This can't be true can it? Surely there's thousand of people like me who don't have a credit card and use their parents' one for stuff like this? Can anyone shed some light on this?

When i booked tickets for kevin smith i showed up at vicar street and all they asked for was the credit card. no i.d no booking confirmation nothing. so if your that worried i'd check with the parents if you can take the card for the evening just to be safe.

electromuffin

Hey I was wondering how strict the Tripod are on ID? Jimmy Eat World are playing there in November with support from Minus The Bear who I love more than anything! And very sadly I'm underage. My parents are okay with me going but I don't know if the bouncers would still let me in? So I was wondering would it be a good idea to chance it ?

A V A

A V A wrote: »

barrier question about the o2 (again)



is the barrier far away from the stage in the o2?? and is it high up?

again . . ????

nitromaster

A V A wrote: »

again . . ????

it's the usual distance from the barrier. (ie more then arm's reach, about double) and the usual height...(ie: you'll be able to see the band with no problem)

A V A

cheer for replying


i was trying to look at pic of the o2 and ot looks very high up from the barrier and far away , the point wasnt like that

Ghostbusthat

MightyMighty737 wrote: »

I get served in off licences, shops, bars etc without getting asked but I got asked going into a gig in the Academy2 a few months back. A lot of people who looked older than me did too.

Having said that, if it was my favourite band, I'd chance it. If you hang around the door if yer turned away chances are one of the lads on the door will tell ya to go on in. That's happened me before.

Was is The Academy when yer man on the door left you in?

A V A

another question for a friend thats beside me :P


are there toilets beside the o2??? is there a place near buy to go ( not a bush or a wall ) buy if not that will do , but if you need to do a number 2 ??:P;)

nitromaster

A V A wrote: »

another question for a friend thats beside me :P


are there toilets beside the o2??? is there a place near buy to go ( not a bush or a wall ) buy if not that will do , but if you need to do a number 2 ??:P;)

There's no toilets near the o2. It'd be a 10-15 minutes walk i'd say :pac:

A V A

yea thats no bother , but just thought with all the new places that were built aroudn it i thought there would be a shop r a caffe or something you know

Tea_Bag

Anyone else having problems buying tickets on ticketmaster today? Trying to buy a ticket to see Paramore, but it says my card number is invalid/does not match card type.

WTF!! its fecking annoying, cause its an ulsterbank Visa credit card, and im putting in all the number repeatedly. doing it with and without spaces/ everything. ugh