Big Top 4 big gigs to be annouced?

bigpink

Looking forward to seeing what acts are going to be announced,hopfully we get some international names or an act you wouldnt see too often

Poxyshamrock

Have they not already named 3?

The Coronas
Bell X1
Imelda May

bigpink

On one night or is that 3 of them?

Bell X1 good,but doing Coronas and Imelda May again wouldnt interest me

vkid

Poxyshamrock wrote: »

The Coronas
Imelda May

Have these not played already or are they coming again?

bigpink

On one night or is that 3 of them?

Bell X1 good,but doing Coronas and Imelda May again wouldnt interest me

Insect Overlord

Bell X1 are playing in December, supported by Jape, so I'd say the Coronas and Imelda May will be separate gigs as well.

As for Imelda and the Coronas, I heard good reviews about their previous gigs in the Big Top. They'll be banking on word of mouth from those shows to attract people who didn't see them live in Limerick before.

Poxyshamrock

They're all separate shows!

bigpink

Insect Overlord wrote: »

Bell X1 are playing in December, supported by Jape, so I'd say the Coronas and Imelda May will be separate gigs as well.

As for Imelda and the Coronas, I heard good reviews about their previous gigs in the Big Top. They'll be banking on word of mouth from those shows to attract people who didn't see them live in Limerick before.

Oh i heard good reviews but it not as if they are acts that dont play alot around ireland,

Poxyshamrock

I've heard rumours about a certain teenage superstar playing a certain Limerick stadium in 2012 if that would be more up your street bigpink! :P

Insect Overlord

Poxyshamrock wrote: »

I've heard rumours about a certain teenage superstar playing a certain Limerick stadium in 2012 if that would be more up your street bigpink! :P

If that turns out to be Justin Bieber, I swear I'll emigrate! :mad:

Kess73

Insect Overlord wrote: »

If that turns out to be Justin Bieber, I swear I'll emigrate! :mad:

Please let it be Bieber, please let it be Bieber. :pac:

L.T.P.

Insect Overlord wrote: »

If that turns out to be :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad: :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:, I swear I'll emigrate! :mad:

You should ban yourself for bringing the forum into disrepute by even mentioning that irritant

vkid

Insect Overlord wrote: »

Bell X1 are playing in December, supported by Jape, so I'd say the Coronas and Imelda May will be separate gigs as well.

As for Imelda and the Coronas, I heard good reviews about their previous gigs in the Big Top. They'll be banking on word of mouth from those shows to attract people who didn't see them live in Limerick before.

It will get boring very bloody quick though if they start bringing the same acts over and over..and less people going..

eclectichoney

Have to agree with vkid - and no matter how good teh acts might have been, if there's a recession on are people really gonna pay out twice in the space of 6 months or so to see the same act again? What about someone like Lisa Hannigan (new album just out). Bell X1 is a good choice though (not a fan myself but can see the draw) and Jape is exceptional.

Maybe it'll be Villagers for the 4th night :rolleyes:... (as much as I love Villagers!)

the_blackstuff

Hopefully it will be something big enough. Bell x1 are great live as are the other 2 but they have been done already and I was a bit disappointed to see them back again. See the frames are doing a few gigs in the next couple of months, wonder could they be a possibility? I live in hope!

Anybody know how many the big top holds for a gig like these?

Jofspring

Why not look outside the Irish circles too though. We always think of Irish bands first.

Some good acts play the smaller venues in Dublin that surely could also play in the big top.

Can see why they would go for Bieber for thomand park, instant sell out.

SnoopyGunner

the_blackstuff wrote: »

Hopefully it will be something big enough. Bell x1 are great live as are the other 2 but they have been done already and I was a bit disappointed to see them back again. See the frames are doing a few gigs in the next couple of months, wonder could they be a possibility? I live in hope!

Anybody know how many the big top holds for a gig like these?

Around 1300 according to this

http://www.limerickleader.ie/lifestyle/entertainment/calvin_harris_the_star_attraction_as_limerick_raises_a_glass_1_3090782

the_blackstuff

1300 is a good number. Surely they could pull in some big international acts with that type of turnover. I love the warehouse tho. One of the best music venues in the country

baggypants007

would love to see ryan sheridan playing at the big top, imelda may gig was brillant along with the coronas were amazing as well,

leakyboots

baggypants007 wrote: »

would love to see ryan sheridan playing at the big top, imelda may gig was brillant along with the coronas were amazing as well,

That'd be Ryan Sheridan whose every song consists of strumming very fast in the same rhythm. Think he's woeful.

So far the artists at the Big Top have sucked balls. Too safe.

Jofspring

SnoopyGunner wrote: »

Around 1300 according to this

http://www.limerickleader.ie/lifestyle/entertainment/calvin_harris_the_star_attraction_as_limerick_raises_a_glass_1_3090782

Thought it might be more. I don't think that's a very big size to be honest but Dolans has never had a problem pulling in some international acts before so no reason they couldn't do it for the big top.

Biffy Clyro
Mumford and sons (don't like them personally)
Kasabian
Stone Sour and many more have played Dolans before.

It would just be nice to get away from the usual bands that play around Ireland like the coronas, mundy, Declan o rourke etc.....

postdarwin

They've chosen these acts for a couple of good reasons.

a. They've been proven to attract a crowd -- this is an expensive undertaking for Dolan's and quite a gamble.
b. The Big Top is still an unknown venue for the vast majority of international acts -- remember it took many years for Dolan's to establish the Warehouse on the circuit. Bands are slow to trust a new venue and developing good word of mouth between musicians is crucial.

WLSM

I'm heading to Bell X1 and Declan O'Rourke at the w/e.

The gates open at 7 on Friday in the Big Top but does anyone know what time the gig starts and usually finishes? I don't want to be standing around all night if it doesn't kick off till 9.

The same with Declan O'Rourke on Saturday, he is billed as 8pm in The Warehouse - does this mean he starts at 8 or is it doors open at 8 and the gig starts at 9?

milkandsugar

Hey was there last Friday. The coronas started around nine the bar closes at 10 and your out by 10.45ish. going again this fri and can't wait.

Insect Overlord

Does anyone here know if there are still tickets available for Friday night?

Poxyshamrock

I think there is.

It says SOLD OUT next to Imelda May but doesn't for Bell X1 so I assume there's still a few tickets.

Insect Overlord

Poxyshamrock wrote: »

I think there is.

It says SOLD OUT next to Imelda May but doesn't for Bell X1 so I assume there's still a few tickets.

Nice one. Well, nice if you're right anyway!

I was supposed to be seeing the Darkness in Dublin this weekend, but I've had to sell my ticket. Bell X1 should cheer me up again though.

TestTransmission

Insect Overlord wrote: »

Nice one. Well, nice if you're right anyway!

I was supposed to be seeing the Darkness in Dublin this weekend, but I've had to sell my ticket. Bell X1 should cheer me up again though.

I know someone selling 2 for less than cost price if you're interested

Insect Overlord

TestTransmission wrote: »

I know someone selling 2 for less than cost price if you're interested

\o/

I only need one. PM me and we'll see if we can sort something out this afternoon.

zuroph

Insect Overlord wrote: »

Poxyshamrock wrote: »

I think there is.

It says SOLD OUT next to Imelda May but doesn't for Bell X1 so I assume there's still a few tickets.

Nice one. Well, nice if you're right

He will be. The residents nearby mean the licence is granted only if they finish that early

WLSM

milkandsugar wrote: »

Hey was there last Friday. The coronas started around nine the bar closes at 10 and your out by 10.45ish. going again this fri and can't wait.

Thanks

rok

SnoopyGunner wrote: »

Around 1300 according to this

http://www.limerickleader.ie/lifestyle/entertainment/calvin_harris_the_star_attraction_as_limerick_raises_a_glass_1_3090782

Each gig is worth €10 million to the city .... :cool:

ShatterProof

would i be correct in assuming that it will be cold tonight , as in it wont be like an in door gig ????

Winter woolies / hat and gloves needed ??? (especially when holding beer )

yupyup7up

awh..... I mis read the thread title as "Big four big top gigs to be announced"

Jofspring

ShatterProof wrote: »

would i be correct in assuming that it will be cold tonight , as in it wont be like an in door gig ????

Winter woolies / hat and gloves needed ??? (especially when holding beer )

Mate of mine was at the coronas last week and said he was frozen. Don't think he was expecting the cold though. Definitely bring winter woollies I'd say.

bigpink

Anyone know what the 4th gig is going to be??

Was thinking of maybe going to BellX1 but 30 euro

Itsdacraic

bigpink wrote: »

Anyone know what the 4th gig is going to be??

Was thinking of maybe going to BellX1 but 30 euro

You should go.
At least then you'll have something to give out about here tomorrow.

bigpink

Itsdacraic wrote: »

You should go.
At least then you'll have something to give out about here tomorrow.

Its a craic if you have a problem with me PM me or dont read or reply you wont have to worry then

Insect Overlord

I got my ticket for tonight a few hours ago anyway. €30 is a bit steep, but then again, they're one of my very favourite bands. Got them all to sign my ticket the last time they were in Limerick, which was a lovely touch!

Edit: lads and ladies, retract the claws. PM each other if ye want to argue/flirt/chat about off-topic stuff.

bigpink

I think 30 euro is very steep.what price were they last time?

Insect Overlord

bigpink wrote: »

I think 30 euro is very steep.what price were they last time?

I think it was €25 per ticket when they played in the Daghdha Theatre, but I won 2 free tickets as well so I was able to sell my own one to a friend. The over-heads for that venue would be much lower though.

bigpink

It was 39 euros to see Bellx1 in the @the park gigs in marley park and i think they had 2 good support acts aswell
Dolans deffo ripping us off

One of the support was the Editors

Icky Thump

sa them in the forum in waterford last night and it cost 30 aswell. jape where supporting(think they are tonight aswell) they where pretty good but like most i think 30 is a bit much

Insect Overlord

On my way in to see them now anyway. Will report back here later.

Insect Overlord

Insect Overlord wrote: »

On my way in to see them now anyway. Will report back here later.

Totally worth it! Unreal show.

CiaranMT

Woah, bit too much for us to digest there IO :pac:

Insect Overlord

CiaranMT wrote: »

Woah, bit too much for us to digest there IO :pac:

I spent most of the night tweeting about it.
See @TomasOCoileain for more bite-sized digestibles. :P

foxirl

If anyone knows anyone with spare tickets to the Imelda May gig that they want to sell can you PM me. Thanks

lmkman

anyone going to see Imelda May Friday night are in for a treat. great show, Mary Black came on and sang with her and at the very end Bono appeared and sang 2 songs.