Bruce Springsteen Thomond Park 2013 (Confirmed!)

RikkFlair

Heard this on the radio yesterday but didn't catch the full conversation, Limerick Leader site confirms that a deal with Springsteen is "very close"

Would be fantastic, fingers crossed the Boss is coming to town!

http://www.limerickleader.ie/lifestyle/entertainment/speculation-on-springsteen-thomond-park-date-grows-1-4489430

habanerocat

Thomond Park won't be big enough. They'll have to bring it to the Gaelic Grounds.

Cossax

habanerocat wrote: »

Thomond Park won't be big enough. They'll have to bring it to the Gaelic Grounds.

Bruce managed in the RDS this year, on what basis do you reckon it'll be in the GG?

Iang87

habanerocat wrote: »

Thomond Park won't be big enough. They'll have to bring it to the Gaelic Grounds.

25000-30000 on the pitch and throw another 15000 in the stands.

Potentially 40000+ I disagree

Mollywolly

If this happens, it would be great news for my bank balance! OH is a huge fan and has been to most of his Dublin concerts - he even managed to drag me up there this year and it was one of the best gigs I've ever been to

ZombieBride

I hope this happens though I'm not a fan of Bruce but am a fan of all the people that concerts in Thomond Park bring to Limerick, an underutilised resource if ever there was one.

Jofspring

I wouldn't be huge into Bruce Springsteen but it is definitely one not to be missed in our own back yard. I was only saying it during the year to mates that it is ridiculous you have Bruce Springsteen doing two nights in the RDS and a big empty stadium in Limerick all summer (bar the Limerick FC match).

You could say the same for Bon Jovi, surely instead of doing the two nights in 2011 in the RDS they could have had at least one night in Thomond Park.

It would service Limerick, Clare, Cork, Kerry Galway and Tipperary perfectly. Getting acts like JLS is madness.

I wouldn't be surprised if after the Bruce Springsteen speculation we end up with One Direction supported by more X Factors failures.

Widescreen

As long as they don't get greedy with the pricing I might go-I and any serious Springsteen fans have seen him several times in recent years in Dublin.

I and my buddies certainly wont be paying €96 for a ticket which is probably what they will be looking for!

ZombieBride

It is better to have a full venue at half the price (who will buy refreshments) than a quarter filled one at full price. Once companies realise that we'll be onto a winner.

Spudmonkey

ZombieBride wrote: »

It is better to have a full venue at half the price (who will buy refreshments) than a quarter filled one at full price. Once companies realise that we'll be onto a winner.

Given the size of the stadium. They'd probably still fill it at €100 a ticket.

moby2101

Hey,

Like the other posters earlier, I'd love to see the Boss play Thomond Park, I've been going to see him live for the last 20 years....

Unfortunately it won't happen, Bruce has a deal with Live Nation in the USA and is signed to them for the next 5 years(...in effect he gets paid up front for future concerts and ALL concert revenue and onsite merchandising is recouped by the promoter) Live Nation are using one Agent in Ireland, Aiken Promotions and Aiken have a deal signed for ( Im reliably informed) the next 8 yrs with RDS and Croke Park....
A deal with the GAA has a better chance of actually happening...MI wouldn't hold my breath!

godfrey

ZombieBride wrote: »

It is better to have a full venue at half the price (who will buy refreshments) than a quarter filled one at full price. Once companies realise that we'll be onto a winner.

Not when the artist has to be paid a decent fee, and production costs aren't covered by a small crowd.

These albeit positive sentiments don't pay the bills I'm afraid. How do I know? I'm in production for 33 years around the world.

g

vkid

News this week apparently

Skuxx

Rick O'Shea on 2fm said on his Facebook that he'll be announcing it today on his show!
If anyone hears it please post! Can't wait!

prodsc

Rumour of Killarney & Cork!

Limerick91

Confirmed Thomond Park 16th July

Yeah

phog

Rick O'Shea ‏@rickoshea
Springsteen - 2013 - Thomond Park July 16th, Pairc Ui Chaoimh July 18th, Kings Hall Arena July 20th. Tx next Thu at 9am :-)

confirmed

Limerick91

At last a decent concert in Thomond Park

L.T.P.

moby2101 wrote: »

Hey,

Like the other posters earlier, I'd love to see the Boss play Thomond Park, I've been going to see him live for the last 20 years....

Unfortunately it won't happen, Bruce has a deal with Live Nation in the USA and is signed to them for the next 5 years(...in effect he gets paid up front for future concerts and ALL concert revenue and onsite merchandising is recouped by the promoter) Live Nation are using one Agent in Ireland, Aiken Promotions and Aiken have a deal signed for ( Im reliably informed) the next 8 yrs with RDS and Croke Park....
A deal with the GAA has a better chance of actually happening...MI wouldn't hold my breath!

Sorry to burst your bubble but....

http://www.ticketmaster.ie/promo/bdxl74?spotlight_ren_od=1&tm_link=tm_homeA_2_f1

:D:D

moby2101

L.T.P. wrote: »

Sorry to burst your bubble but....

http://www.ticketmaster.ie/promo/bdxl74?spotlight_ren_od=1&tm_link=tm_homeA_2_f1

:D:D

BURST AWAY!!!!

Ill be there!!!!

Burning Eclipse

I have an unbelievable smile on my face right now!

Clareman

Delighted about this, hopefully Munster Supporters Club members will be able to get tickets in advance

yew_tree

Great news - great to see a few shows outside the capital for a change. The Boss puts on the best live act on earth. A tour of Ireland is in prospect Limerick > Cork > Belfast - here I come!!!

the drifter

dec 6th for tickets....will sell out quick id imagine!!!

stephanied83

the drifter wrote: »

dec 6th for tickets....will sell out quick id imagine!!!

Could be ok, he's playing 3 venues so demand mightn't be as high. I wouldn't be hanging around though!

Clareman

I'd imagine the show in Cork will be a big 1, can't wait for it now, hope I get a ticket

Mollywolly

Great news!

No doubt hubby will be on for the race to get tickets

bucks73

Cant bloody wait.

Raiser

€96 :eek: - What are the acoustics like in the LIT car park with a Lidl bag full of lukewarm Carlin'?!?!

I remember you could hear Pink on stage in Thomond Park quite clearly in Dooradoyle as she tried to break up the random knacker fights etc.

- Hopefully there isn't some shíte gangsta rapper called 'Da Boss' or we could have a repeat Scobe invasion next July

Miike

Raiser wrote: »

€96 :eek: - What are the acoustics like in the LIT car park with a Lidl bag full of lukewarm Carlin'?!?!

I remember you could hear Pink on stage in Thomond Park quite clearly in Dooradoyle as she tried to break up the random knacker fights etc.

- Hopefully there isn't some shíte gangsta rapper called 'Da Boss' or we could have a repeat Scobe invasion next July

Slightly off-topic don't slay me but...

Could you seriously hear Pink in Dooradoyle? I'm living beside TP as in, it's not 10 feet from my door hence the curiosity?!

Gallee

Miike wrote: »

Slightly off-topic don't slay me but...

Could you seriously hear Pink in Dooradoyle? I'm living beside TP as in, it's not 10 feet from my door hence the curiosity?!

I doubt it Mike. The previous poster is a veteran at sensationalism and using the thesaraus as he types. There wasn't any of that kind of trouble or noise at any concert in Thomond Park. Springsteen will be a great occasion for both TP and the City. A bit of good news for a change.

Gallee

Gallee wrote: »

I doubt it Mike. The previous poster is a veteran at sensationalism and using the thesaraus as he types. There wasn't any of that kind of trouble or noise at any concert in Thomond Park. Springsteen will be a great occasion for both TP and the City. A bit of good news for a change.

There was a fight at that concert and Pink had them thrown out. As for the noise, I could hear it clear enough to make out what songs she was singing in Ballinacurra Gardens. Same for the Elton John concert the year previous (without the fighting). Sound travels dude

bucks73

The price of the tickets along with the fact Bruce doesnt have support acts should ensure no scobes are present.

Poxyshamrock

Miike wrote: »

Slightly off-topic don't slay me but...

Could you seriously hear Pink in Dooradoyle? I'm living beside TP as in, it's not 10 feet from my door hence the curiosity?!

I could hear Elton John from Tesco in Roxboro.

Raiser

Poxyshamrock wrote: »

I could hear Elton John from Tesco in Roxboro.

Elton John works in Tesco Roxboro now?

& Gallee yer wrong about everything - including the thesaurus!!!

angeleyes

Are tickets really €96? wow steep but sure it will be worth it.

bigpink

96 euro for standing???

angeleyes

Really - oh janey - my hubby is disabled there is no way he could stand. Is there an area in Thomond for people with walking disabilities?

bigpink

You can get wheelchair passes from the promoters after you get your tickets and apply in advance

Miike

Thanks for the replies to my comment

Since Pink, they've had to have an external, independent sound technician on site monitoring sound levels during all events due to the health risks for people in the Thomondgate / Ballynanty area. I thought it was blown a bit out of proportion until now!

angeleyes

bigpink wrote: »

You can get wheelchair passes from the promoters after you get your tickets and apply in advance

oh wow thanks for that bigpink

Kristopherus

Miike wrote: »

Thanks for the replies to my comment

Since Pink, they've had to have an external, independent sound technician on site monitoring sound levels during all events due to the health risks for people in the Thomondgate / Ballynanty area. I thought it was blown a bit out of proportion until now!

Well I can tell you for sure you will hear Springsteen:D

Jofspring

It's very steep but I'm going to go as it's a once off. How many times will we get to see Bruce Springsteen in our own city.

meoklmrk91

€96 ouch, that's a hell of a lot, I know he's a legend but seriously a bit much no, still I think I might go, might not happen again!

bucks73

I paid €86 for the RDS last July and its definitely worth the money. He played for almost 3 and a half hours and was fantastic.

BnB

I can't believe it. I have wanted to see him for years so long, but every time he comes he manages to coincide with me & my wife having a new baby.

It'll be seperate beds from now to June...!!!!

I will just cry if I don't manage to get tickets for this. (Probably the same as about 200k other people)

naughtysmurf

Does TP have a curfew or is it going to be an afternoon gig? Can't see him being allowed to play from 8/9pm to 11.30/12.30

Long time since I headed to Slane on the bus with a ten gallon drum of home brew

Ticket price is harsh but it will sell out pretty quick

bennyl10

naughtysmurf wrote: »

Does TP have a curfew or is it going to be an afternoon gig? Can't see him being allowed to play from 8/9pm to 11.30/12.30

Long time since I headed to Slane on the bus with a ten gallon drum of home brew

Ticket price is harsh but it will sell out pretty quick

gates are 6, so looks similar to RDS last june. Came on stage at 7:45, was supposed to be on at 7, and didn't stop til 11.. half ten was curfew,..

Bruce don't follow no curfew!

juneg

Jofspring wrote: »

It's very steep but I'm going to go as it's a once off. How many times will we get to see Bruce Springsteen in our own city.

now that is a very good question. Bruce is here in ireland every year and I think he would return to Thomond Park as it's bound to be a great gig.

By the way I could hear the Pink concert in Dooradoyle too!
Not so much the other concerts since though, they seem to have toned it down big time

cee_jay

Clareman wrote: »

Delighted about this, hopefully Munster Supporters Club members will be able to get tickets in advance

Looks like there will be a presale on Wednesday

bennyl10

Maybe bit early for this post but anywho, for thursday are many people thinkin of quein for ticks, for thomond specifically or cork even? If so.any idea what time to be in que to be almost sure? Thanks