Foo Fighters Announce 2 UK Shows For 2011

Furious-Red

Foo Fighters have confirmed details of two huge shows set to take place next summer. Dave Grohl and his band will perform at the National Bowl in Milton Keynes on the 2nd and 3rd of July.

Some huge names have been confirmed as The Foo Fighters support acts for the events, full details are as follows:

July 2nd: Biffy Clyro, Death Cab For Cutie
July 3rd: Biffy Clyro, Jimmy Eat World

Foo Fighters tickets are set to go on sale soon.

http://www.last.fm/event/1721622+Foo+Fighters+at+The+National+Bowl+on+3+July+2011

Would def love to go on the 3rd , wonder will we get a similar show or will they just do Oxegen

scudzilla

Furious-Red wrote: »

Foo Fighters have confirmed details of two huge shows set to take place next summer. Dave Grohl and his band will perform at the National Bowl in Milton Keynes on the 2nd and 3rd of July.

Some huge names have been confirmed as The Foo Fighters support acts for the events, full details are as follows:

July 2nd: Biffy Clyro, Death Cab For Cutie
July 3rd: Biffy Clyro, Jimmy Eat World

Foo Fighters tickets are set to go on sale soon.

http://www.last.fm/event/1721622+Foo+Fighters+at+The+National+Bowl+on+3+July+2011

Would def love to go on the 3rd , wonder will we get a similar show or will they just do Oxegen

Great news, maybe we'll get a gig here

As for the huge names as support, when are they gonna be announced?

Furious-Red

scudzilla wrote: »

Great news, maybe we'll get a gig here

As for the huge names as support, when are they gonna be announced?

I think Biffy/JEW/DCFAC are the huge support acts could be wrong.

Would love to head over but if we get a gig we will would prob get Biffy aswell but doubt Jimmy or Death Cab.

Just Like Heaven

I think headlining Oxegen is much more likely than an outdoors show here.

seachto7

Foo Fighters for Slane anyone?

Mushy

Oxegen headliners methinks.

Those shows look class though. really good suited support for an FF show. Least we know what bands will be touring anyway.

Furious-Red

seachto7 wrote: »

Foo Fighters for Slane anyone?

As much as i would love it , not sure they could sell out Slane although they would be unreal and will always steal the show imo. Although if they are given a big support act bill like slane 2009 (Prodigy/Kasabian/Glasvegas)

Furious-Red

Basq

That'll be a helluva gig!

I'd love to see all 4 acts.. seen FF and DCFC already, but JEW and Biffy have been must-sees for me for a while now.

Peyton Manning

basquille wrote: »

That'll be a helluva gig!

I'd love to see all 4 acts.. seen FF and DCFC already, but JEW and Biffy have been must-sees for me for a while now.

Jimmy Eat World are playing in Dublin & Belfast in a few weeks time man!

Basq

Archimedes wrote: »

Jimmy Eat World are playing in Dublin & Belfast in a few weeks time man!

Am out of the country for that unfortunately.

seachto7

Tame Impala would be worth seeing!

Kettle316

From what i've been reading around the net this is going to be the only shows that the foo's will do next year!! Dont think they'll headline oxegen because they're not exactly touring!!

There isnt a chance in hell im missing this concert!! Biffy as a support act should be good, not really mad about the rest of the bands but it shud be a feckin awesome show!!

Basq

I'm seriously considering the 2nd July..

Furious-Red

basquille wrote: »

I'm seriously considering the 2nd July..

Im thinking the 3rd

seamus

Kettle316 wrote: »

From what i've been reading around the net this is going to be the only shows that the foo's will do next year!! Dont think they'll headline oxegen because they're not exactly touring!!

They're just finishing their next album. I'd be surprised if they don't follow up an album release in Spring next year with a tour in the summer.

ghostdancer

seachto7 wrote: »

Foo Fighters for Slane anyone?

Kings of Leon are headlining Slane, will be confirmed in the next few weeks...

http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/ontherecord/2010/10/19/kings-of-leon-for-slane-2011/

Pauleta

I can see the FFs headlining the Download Festival.

Professey Chin

ghostdancer wrote: »

Kings of Leon are headlining Slane, will be confirmed in the next few weeks...

http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/ontherecord/2010/10/19/kings-of-leon-for-slane-2011/

If they manage to sell out Slane this entire country deserves a slap

Minstrel27

Surely Foo fighters will headline the Thursday or Friday at Rock Werchter so. Hmmmmmmmmmmm.

Peyton Manning

When will tickets for this go on sale? Nothing on ticketmaster...

Basq

November 5th.. says it on the bottom of the poster above.

No details on tickets price though.

RayCon

Ultimate Chin wrote: »

If they manage to sell out Slane this entire country deserves a slap

.... a sad, sad day indeed.

Furious-Red

Ultimate Chin wrote: »

If they manage to sell out Slane this entire country deserves a slap

Agreed .

Yea could also see Foo's doing Rock Am Ring aswell if they are around for Download.

If i can get a few people to go for the JEW date i will be in heaven ha , although goin to see JEW on Nov

Peyton Manning

basquille wrote: »

November 5th.. says it on the bottom of the poster above.

No details on tickets price though.

Can't believe I missed that lol. Definitely heading over for the second night.

emc2

Minstrel27 wrote: »

Surely Foo fighters will headline the Thursday or Friday at Rock Werchter so. Hmmmmmmmmmmm.

I'd be very suprised if they aren't one of the Oxegen Headliners (if they are doing a date in the UK 3 or 4 days before it).

emc2

ghostdancer wrote: »

Kings of Leon are headlining Slane, will be confirmed in the next few weeks...

http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/ontherecord/2010/10/19/kings-of-leon-for-slane-2011/

I'd guess that this will be with another big band (artic monkeys/arcade fire) and maybe a couple of Irish band ( two door cinema club?).

s8n

emc2 wrote: »

I'd guess that this will be with another big band (artic monkeys/arcade fire) and maybe a couple of Irish band ( two door cinema club?).

Thats a very educated guess there emc, have you got some insider information ??

Just Like Heaven

Pauleta wrote: »

I can see the FFs headlining the Download Festival.

I don't think he would book a band playing two stadium shows, but at download this year taylor hawkins was playing in the 4th tent and after the gig he said, we'll see you next year. Maybe they cancelled though.

Monsieur Folie

scudzilla wrote: »

As for the huge names as support, when are they gonna be announced?

Biffy and JEW not big enough for you?

Just Like Heaven

Monsieur Folie wrote: »

Biffy and JEW not big enough for you?

Biffy Clyro are now playing Arenas in England. Not many small bands play arenas. :rolleyes:

Monsieur Folie

fewtinsoffroth wrote: »

Biffy Clyro are now playing Arenas in England. Not many small bands play arenas. :rolleyes:

I do love Biffy Cylro.

I reckon they could probably play the 02 next time they come back, they're after getting fairly big.

Just Like Heaven

Monsieur Folie wrote: »

I do love Biffy Cylro.

I reckon they could probably play the 02 next time they come back, they're after getting fairly big.

It depends how big there next album is really. Even if the album is really good they'll still only sell five thousand tickets in the 02? so long as there priced at like 35 euro aswell.

There's a good chance the next time there gonna be here is opening for Kings of Leon in Slane.

Furious-Red

Although the news is yet to be confirmed officially, Foo Fighters are rumoured to be headlining next year's T In The Park festival. An apparently "well placed source" let slip that the Balado, Kinross festival could feature in Dave Grohl and co's touring schedule, while also providing a handy reminder of who the band actually are - in case anyone had forgotten. "The Foos, as they are affectionately known, are massive," the source cannily explained, adding that "Dave and the lads" have enjoyed playing the Scottish festival in previous years. The source also revealed that Biffy Clyro could also headline the festival but, again, this is yet to be confirmed by organisers (Daily Record).

http://www.nme.com/news/daily-gossip/53590

That means they will def do Oxegen then although would rather see that at there own gig so will really try and get to the MK gig

StaticAge11

Please dont headline Oxegen Foos, after this years shambles I said I would not go to Oxegen again. I hope Foos play Marley Park this year, and that the support is as good as the Milton Keynes support. I would love to do both nights over there but my bank balance is preventing me

Monsieur Folie

StaticAge11 wrote: »

Please dont headline Oxegen Foos, after this years shambles I said I would not go to Oxegen again. I hope Foos play Marley Park this year, and that the support is as good as the Milton Keynes support. I would love to do both nights over there but my bank balance is preventing me

T'would be a feckin' deadly concert if they did it, but I highly doubt they'll do it. If they come over, it'll be for Oxegen, I'd imagine. We can always hope, though.

Kettle316

Has anyone found out how much tickets are are going to be?? Haven't been able to find out anywhere on the web!!

Basq

Kettle316 wrote: »

Has anyone found out how much tickets are are going to be?? Haven't been able to find out anywhere on the web!!

£49.50 (+ booking fee)

Damn reasonable to be honest for a top headliner and excellent support!

Basq

Actually.. got that wrong, they're £46.50!

See here: http://www.efestivals.co.uk/festivals/others2011/foofighters_mk/

Kettle316

basquille wrote: »

£49.50 (+ booking fee)

Damn reasonable to be honest for a top headliner and excellent support!

That's ridiculously cheap!! I'm delighted with that!! Are ticketmaster selling tickets for it?? Couldn't find anything when i looked on the site!!

Basq

Kettle316 wrote: »

That's ridiculously cheap!! I'm delighted with that!! Are ticketmaster selling tickets for it?? Couldn't find anything when i looked on the site!!

Girlfriend noticed an ad on TV earlier saying that O2 were selling priority tickets to it this week..

.. they'll probably be on general sale on Ticketmaster from Friday.

Oh, and see the last post on the previous page.. I made a mistake - they're actually £46.50!

Furious-Red

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zBWoIxJCIA

I think my sister in Glasgow is on O2 so might try and see if she can get me a code.

As said £46 for 3 quality bands each night. Like when Foo's and NIN played Marley it was €64

Penfailed

Furious-Red wrote: »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zBWoIxJCIA

I think my sister in Glasgow is on O2 so might try and see if she can get me a code.

As said £46 for 3 quality bands each night. Like when Foo's and NIN played Marley it was €64

Cool ad

Peyton Manning

Signed up to the priority site there now. Knew I should hold onto my o2 sim card from living in Belfast. Cannot wait, and for £46 - bloody hell you'd pay nearly twice that over here.

Motley Crue

Depending on finances and how fast tickets sell out, I would love to see this gig for Death Cab for Cutie and Jimmy Eat World, obviously those two bands playing on alternative days means a choice would have to be made....or would it?

Depending on the price of the tickets as well I'd be tempted to go for both dates and make a four day weekend out of it, although due to my massive hatred of Nirvana, I've sort of always avoided Foo Fighters. I hear they are amazing, and I like some of their material, but I suppose I've been rather close minded on this issue....

dodgeronfire

Super excited about this! It's gonna be awesome!

Anybody know the best airport to fly in to??

seamus

Skeptical about buying tickets for this and then finding out that they're going to play Marlay again in August....anyone reckon it's likely?

Kettle316

dodgeronfire wrote: »

Super excited about this! It's gonna be awesome!

Anybody know the best airport to fly in to??

Luton airport is the closest to fly in to!!

According to Google maps its about a half an hour in a taxi to get to Milton Keynes!!

Furious-Red

seamus wrote: »

Skeptical about buying tickets for this and then finding out that they're going to play Marlay again in August....anyone reckon it's likely?

Yea but if they do play Marley tickets will prob be €70

scudzilla

Just got a presale email through for the MK shows


Check this out

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The package priced at £195 per person (inc vat) is inclusive of your concert ticket and allows the holder access into the private hospitality area with full bar and fantastic catering facilities, plus luxury toilets. The package includes six drink vouchers and two food vouchers, and you will of course be able to buy additional food and drink on site. VIP ticket buyers will also receive a fabulous limited edition Foo Fighters event T-shirt. The VIP area will have rocking DJs spinning throughout the show, and will host an exclusive afterparty till 2am to round off the day.

You can upgrade further to a 24 hour Package as we have rooms in a hotel a mere stones throw from backstage for just £100 per person per night.


That pisses me off a bit as people are paying 50quid for a ticket, they should ALL HAVE A FULL BAR, FANTASTIC CATERING AND DECENT TOILETS

Mc Love

Heard that FF could be playing in Slane too for the 30th anniversary - KOL and FF, now that would be awesome