Bon Jovi Tour 2013

Furious-Red

American rock legends Bon Jovi have announced the first leg of their world tour today - leaving fans eagerly waiting for the UK dates to be revealed.

The band will release their twelfth studio album ‘What About Now’ in spring next year, and have now revealed some of their hugely-anticipated tour dates to their millions of fans - with Canada being the first nation of choice.

The news was broken via a post on the band’s website, which read: “The best just got bigger. Bringing their signature brand of rock ‘n’ roll back to the people, Bon Jovi will hit the road in 2013 to fill stadiums and arenas worldwide with Bon Jovi Because We Can – The Tour.

“Blazing a trail across the globe, the tour will kick off in North America in February, just in time for Valentine’s Day, and travel throughout Europe, the Far East, Africa, Latin America and Australia. The band’s return to the road in 2013 will cap an incredible run which has secured Bon Jovi’s status as the essential live rock band – having performed more than 2,700 concerts in over 50 countries for more than 35 million fans, and earning the #1 grossing worldwide tour twice in just three years.

“Because We Can – The Tour will also debut brand new songs from new album What About Now, due out in Spring 2013, loading even more ammunition into the band’s huge arsenal of hits including “Livin’ on a Prayer,” “You Give Love a Bad Name,” “Who Says You Can’t Go Home,” “It’s My Life,” and many more.”

The announcement also came with a video, which you can check out below. If you’re a Canadian fan, we’ve also put their newly announce dates below, too.

While it’s only the Canadian leg which has been unveiled so far, we expect that the UK dates will be revealed in the coming weeks - so keep your eyes peeled on Stereoboard for an announcement soon!

Bon Jovi Canadian tour dates are as follows:

2013:
February 13th - Bell Centre, Montreal Quebec
February 17th - Air Canada Centre, Toronto Ontario
February 20th - Scotiabank Place, Ottawa Ontario
April 2nd - Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary Alberta
April 3rd - Rexall Place, Edmonton Alberta
April 5th - MTS Centre, Winnipeg Manitoba

jossnjuice

If the last tour schedule was anything to go by, dont expect to see them in Ireland until summer 2014.

Could be wrong though, it all depends on if there is a residency somewhere along the way.

irishbucka

jossnjuice wrote: »

If the last tour schedule was anything to go by, dont expect to see them in Ireland until summer 2014.

Could be wrong though, it all depends on if there is a residency somewhere along the way.[/Quote

Don't be silly. They will be here in either may or June. Big question is where there going to play and is it for 1 or 2 nights

Irishshin

Very excited for this as I wasn't expecting them until 2014.
They will be in Ireland next year....really hoping for Lansdowne Road.

Dreading Tuesday at 11am....do NOT want to see them at Slane.
And am hoping it won't be them!!!


Also Vancouver was announced for Fall 2013, which is strange for them to be touring late like that.

Looking forward to seeing where else they will play in Europe

MagicMarker

They should give up recording and just do tours, they've released utter drivel over the last decade.

CMpunked

Might sound like a bit of a odd question but any idea what hotel they prefer when they come over here?
My sister is a massive fan and would love to book her into the same hotel unknowingly to her.

hulkeverton

Heard theyre doing slane unfortunately

Furious-Red

CMpunked wrote: »

Might sound like a bit of a odd question but any idea what hotel they prefer when they come over here?
My sister is a massive fan and would love to book her into the same hotel unknowingly to her.

Suppose it depends on where they are playing .

Furious-Red

stereoboard

Bon Jovi UK & European 2013 tour announcement expected today/tomorrow, with tickets going on sale 9am Friday

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CiaranK

Furious-Red wrote: »

stereoboard

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Could mean Slane if announced tomorrow maybe?

EDIT - Just seen the Slane thread there and it is looking very likely that it will be a Slane gig

Furious-Red

American rock legends Bon Jovi have revealed that there will be tickets going from as little as £12.50 for their up and coming world tour - as they give all fans the chance to catch them live next year.

The news was broken via Rob Hallett - Bon Jovi’s UK tour manager with AEG Live - who stated that rock and roll has and always will be ‘the music of the people’. It comes following recent uproar at the price of tickets for The Rolling Stones reunion gigs, which were priced at an incredible £95-£375 per ticket.

Hallett revealed: “I was delighted when they came to me insisting on ticket prices for the 'Because We Can' tour next year that enabled all to attend. If we are to survive as an industry we need to move away from the elitist image of high prices and even higher secondary prices [for tickets resold]. After all, rock and roll always was and always should be the music of the people, and that means everyone.”

A source close to the band also allegedly told The Daily Mirror: “We are in the middle of a ­recession and that's why the band think £12.50 is perfect.”

Not all tickets will cost £12.50 but there will definitely be some available for the low price. Stay with Stereoboard for more information on the tour.

Irishshin

Slane confirmed
FC presale Nov 1st

irishbucka

What date

Irishshin

Sorry! June 15th

irishbucka

When are tickets on general sale. I'm not in fan club. I hope there is diamond tickets again

Irishshin

No idea, just FC presale at the moment.
Hope there is no diamond! Too expensive!

Mushy

I assume Friday if pre-sale this week.

MisterAnarchy

Slane,meh .:mad:
I will just go and see them in the UK ,will probably work out cheaper and I will have a decent view and sound.

grimm2005

MisterAnarchy wrote: »

Slane,meh .:mad:
I will just go and see them in the UK ,will probably work out cheaper and I will have a decent view and sound.

Was thinking the same thing. They're selling tickets for £12.50 in the UK (probably the worst seats in the house but still). Waiting to see if they add a London date because I have a brother over there meaning free accomodation and would almost certainly be cheaper then Slane.

Also the slane date conflicts with Download 2013 which I'm deffo going to.

eeyore2502

Ticketmaster tickets go on sale next week and Fanclub go on Sale on Thursday.

Not liking Slane as the venue either, hope the rest of the line up will be good.

lc180

Whats the story with the 12.50 tickets, Is it for every date in the UK tour?

When you check ticketmaster for the Manchester gig(Saturday) it lists the price range for tickets at about £50 - £100. No cheap seats. But if you check the Glasgow gig(Wednesday) the tickets start at £12.50.

Am I right in thinking the price is more expensive for the Saturday because its likely to sell out without the need for a discount?

eeyore2502

Some UK dates have tickets at 12.50 but hate to see where those seats are.

There is a Diamond and Gold circle in Slane.

MCD are doing a presale through their Facebook page on Monday at 09.00 and ticketmaster tickets go on sale on Thursday

PTH2009

Bought 2 diamond circle tickets off the fan club. The thing that alarmed me is that ony confirmation email it states that proceedings start at 19.00. So it looks like we are not getting support bands playing all day like previous years.

Irishshin

PTH2009 wrote: »

Bought 2 diamond circle tickets off the fan club. The thing that alarmed me is that ony confirmation email it states that proceedings start at 19.00. So it looks like we are not getting support bands playing all day like previous years.

Diamond circle ticket only?
Or the package?


could only get gold circle ticket only

Furious-Red

What are the prices for Golden and Diamond?

Irishshin

Gold is $121.50
There are charges onto that as well

I can still only see diamond circle if you buy packages for either $330 or $430
You would want to be meeting the band for that!



Interestingly TM are only showing a gold circle and general admission on the seating chart.

CMpunked

Irishshin wrote: »

I can still only see diamond circle if you buy packages for either $330 or $430
You would want to be meeting the band for that!

Any way to get the diamond packages if you're not a member of the fan club?

bodhrandude

Bon Jovi: A load of old **** really, have been crap since 1984 when I saw them support Kiss in Glasgow. Just another hair metal band.

MagicMarker

bodhrandude wrote: »

Bon Jovi: A load of old **** really, have been crap since 1984 when I saw them support Kiss in Glasgow. Just another hair metal band.

Says the man who went to see Kiss....

bodhrandude

MagicMarker wrote: »

Says the man who went to see Kiss....

Broke into that gig actually and got a shift too

Corholio

bodhrandude wrote: »

Broke into that gig actually and got a shift too

A good bit of tongue I bet then

shamu2new

Is there a second date on 16th? or is it a mistake on the site

http://http://www.bonjovi.com/en/news/34692831136/more-europe-dates-announced-backstage-jbj-pre-sales#.UJbplG9WySq

Furious-Red

Golden Circle bought

Bazsutto

Furious-Red wrote: »

Golden Circle bought

Same here. Missus will be chuffed..

jossnjuice

same here too........fair enough, its a bit stingy charging for your pit.......but it takes so much of the hassle out of it!

Furious-Red

jossnjuice wrote: »

same here too........fair enough, its a bit stingy charging for your pit.......but it takes so much of the hassle out of it!

Bon Jovi always do it . The main reason i got i was just in case if i get delayed in getting down to Slane you can still get a decent spot

Irishshin

They are still available - GC I mean.
Not surprised!

Wonder what's happening with the DC.
Could only get tickets if you bought a package so I hope its teeeeny

jossnjuice

Furious-Red wrote: »

Bon Jovi always do it . The main reason i got i was just in case if i get delayed in getting down to Slane you can still get a decent spot

Yep, was in the circle in the RDS last time around, great that you can potter about and then still have a good vantage point with fcku all hassle.

Ottway

jossnjuice wrote: »

Yep, was in the circle in the RDS last time around, great that you can potter about and then still have a good vantage point with fcku all hassle.

Yeah, was in the Pit at Punchestown back in 2008 (Kid Rock supporting). Great gig.

What's the story with camping on either the Friday night or Saturday night, are there facilities for it in Slane?

Bon Jovi soundwise is always excellent and I can't see them dropping their standards in Slane. I have seen many bands and artists play the RDS and the sound was atrocious, but yet whenever Jovi played, the sound was always excellent.

Hope the weather is good for it, roll on June.

pontia

still havent seen them play,why do they always play **** venues,wouldent go to rds or slane if free,been there have tshirt

jossnjuice

http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/independent-woman/celebrity-news-gossip/jon-bon-jovis-daughter-hospitalised-after-suspected-heroin-overdose-3294704.html

Might have an impact on Slane if things go bad..........

aka accounts 2010

Ottway wrote: »

Yeah, was in the Pit at Punchestown back in 2008 (Kid Rock supporting). Great gig.

What's the story with camping on either the Friday night or Saturday night, are there facilities for it in Slane?

Bon Jovi soundwise is always excellent and I can't see them dropping their standards in Slane. I have seen many bands and artists play the RDS and the sound was atrocious, but yet whenever Jovi played, the sound was always excellent.

Hope the weather is good for it, roll on June.

Yep, there will be plenty farms/hostels offering camping facilities for the Friday and Saturday night. I camped in 2010 at a site about a mile from the castle. It had toilet and shower facilities along with plenty catering vans and you could park the car next to your tent. Great crowd there and the atmosphere was brilliant. Only paid €20.00 per person for 2 nights. Spent the Friday night in the local pubs/campsite and back there again after the gig on the Saturday. Headed home nice and fresh Sunday lunchtime!!

karaokeman

Furious-Red wrote: »

Golden Circle bought

Is Slane not all standing

Leinstersqspur

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MH6_ORRaZs

CMpunked

karaokeman wrote: »

Is Slane not all standing

It is. The golden circle is just the pit.

David1999

Furious-Red wrote: »

Golden Circle bought

Genuinely hope you enjoy the gig.

Myself and some friends were considering going but the E80 - E100 price tag for tickets has put us out of the equation.

I realise it's Slane, but i'm a bit shocked at the marked price (regardless of touts).

E100 euro a ticket? Sorry but that's just a rip-off.

E80 is a rip-off.

aka accounts 2010

David1999 wrote: »

Genuinely hope you enjoy the gig.

Myself and some friends were considering going but the E80 - E100 price tag for tickets has put us out of the equation.

I realise it's Slane, but i'm a bit shocked at the marked price (regardless of touts).

E100 euro a ticket? Sorry but that's just a rip-off.

E80 is a rip-off.

€80 is alot of money but when you take a step back and look a bit deeper, it's not too bad.

Gates will probably open at 1-2pm. (although tickets state gates at 3pm, this will probably be revised to an earlier time as per previous years).

So lets take 2pm as the start point and 11pm (approx) as the finish time. That's 9 hours in the venue for €80 or €8.88 per hour (I do realise that bands won't be on stage for the full 9 hours but just an example).

When you take into account that any of the high end gigs at the O2 sell for anywhere between €55-€90 for 6.30pm-11pm, Slane doesn't compare too bad IMO.

Further example, a standard Wales v Ireland 6 nations rugby ticket for this weekend has a face value of £75 stg. That's for 80minutes rugby!

These kind of events are expensive I'm afraid!!!

mdwexford

Gf wants to go to this so looks like ill be going also.

Where's the closest place to get accommodation for the weekend at this stage?

SB-08

Still only sold in the mid thirty thousand mark according to the Irish Times today. It may end up being the lowest selling Slane in history unless they add some big support acts.

Furious-Red

SB-08 wrote: »

Still only sold in the mid thirty thousand mark according to the Irish Times today. It may end up being the lowest selling Slane in history unless they add some big support acts.

They will def add a few big support acts

unreggd

Yeah, I think everyones holding out to see who the support is. I remember Lenny Kravitz in Marlay Park. Support was Alanis Morissette, The Script and One Republic

The true lineup was Alanis, The Script, OR, Lenny K :P


I got a gold circle ticket. Saw him at the RDS last time and he played for a solid 3 hours, even with a gammy knee! Good show