Regina Spektor, Olympia, August 19th

frantic190

Ticketmaster had this event up, but now it seems to be gone?

Posted it on my friends wall on Facebook, screenshot:



http://www.ticketmaster.ie/event/18004A85AB9241EB?artistid=959782&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1

Oleg Luzhny

I only found about this when I saw this thread. Thank you! I nearly died. I love Regina Spektor. And the Olympia too.

I had a look on Twitter and apparently the tickets were meant to be on sale this morning, but the announcement was cancelled at the request of the promoter. Hopefully it still happens! I'd say that it will, but we'll just have to wait a bit until there's another announcement.

delbertgrady

Probably postponed the onsale date until such time as they actually build some awareness. Once it goes ahead, I'll be happy. I've not seen her since the Tripod show - I didn't go to the David Gray gig in the O2 where she did the support slot, though I know some people went solely to see her.

Challo

Great to see this thread, I thought I'd imagined it!

Yeah the TM alert email came through yesterday (first I'd heard about it) that tickets would be on sale at 9am but it seemed to be down off the TM website by last night.

Looks like she's doing a European tour around August anyway so hopefully it will work out. Mon 19th August was provisional date.

dearg lady

eeeek! Fingers crossed!

Evil Sausage

https://twitter.com/mcd_productions/status/324069604227940352

MCD Productions ‏@mcd_productions

REGINA SPEKTOR has just announced a show at The Olympia Theatre on August 19th! Tickets on-sale this Friday at 9am!!!

Andersonisgod

Best news in ages. My favourite artist on the planet, I don't care if I have to go on my own (friends lack the same musical taste as I do) I will be there. So excited!

maximoose

Brilliant, bday present for the OH sorted

Oleg Luzhny

REGIIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!!!

Andersonisgod

Hey guys can u get a bit of help? I'm not that used to buying tickets online from ticket master so I'm wondering what is a pre sale? How does it differ from a regular sale date? Also will there be a charge from ticket master outside of the €44?

JJ

Andersonisgod wrote: »

Hey guys can u get a bit of help? I'm not that used to buying tickets online from ticket master so I'm wondering what is a pre sale? How does it differ from a regular sale date? Also will there be a charge from ticket master outside of the €44?

A pre-sale is where a limited number of tickets are available early through O2 (for The O2), MCD or the artist's fan club/website. Also, you can be guaranteed that TM will add on a charge to the advertised price.

delbertgrady

Andersonisgod wrote: »

Best news in ages. My favourite artist on the planet, I don't care if I have to go on my own.

Absolutely nothing wrong with going on your own. In fact, better to go on your own than to go with someone unfamiliar with (or unappreciative of) Regina.

Andersonisgod

JJ wrote: »

A pre-sale is where a limited number of tickets are available early through O2 (for The O2), MCD or the artist's fan club/website. Also, you can be guaranteed that TM will add on a charge to the advertised price.

Given that I'm not with O2 and would probably find maneuvering thriugh the website pretty difficult I'd say I will be going the Ticketmaster route on Friday.

btw would you have any estimations on the charge? It's just I'm kinda hoping to get the money in the bank today.

Thanks for your help.:)

Andersonisgod

delbertgrady wrote: »

Absolutely nothing wrong with going on your own. In fact, better to go on your own than to go with someone unfamiliar with (or unappreciative of) Regina.

I've never gone to a gig on my own before but I think you are spot on. What would be the point of dragging people along if they don't appreciate the brilliance of the artist?

I find it the same thing with going to the cinema. Why bring along someone who you know wont enjoy the movie you are going in to see only to have them tut along beside you the whole way through it.

I'm definitely not missing things that I really enjoy for the sake of other people.

JJ

Andersonisgod wrote: »

Given that I'm not with O2 and would probably find maneuvering thriugh the website pretty difficult I'd say I will be going the Ticketmaster route on Friday.

btw would you have any estimations on the charge? It's just I'm kinda hoping to get the money in the bank today.

Thanks for your help.:)

I only mentioned O2 because they have regular pre-sale offers but only for gigs at The O2. They wouldn't be in charge of the pre-sale for this gig. Regarding service charges, this doesn't say for certain:

http://www.ticketmaster.ie/h/service_charges.html

but aim for somewhere around €5 per ticket, could be more, could be less. My service charge for a €44.50 Longitude ticket was €5.55.

Andersonisgod

JJ wrote: »

I only mentioned O2 because they have regular pre-sale offers but only for gigs at The O2. They wouldn't be in charge of the pre-sale for this gig. Regarding service charges, this doesn't say for certain:

http://www.ticketmaster.ie/h/service_charges.html

but aim for somewhere around €5 per ticket, could be more, could be less. My service charge for a €44.50 Longitude ticket was €5.55.

Great stuff mate. Compared to some of the prices you see for gigs in Ireland, I'm pretty delighted with €44.05 and then the extra charge.

JJ

Ticketmaster mention a pre-sale for this gig that was supposed to start about a 1/2 hour ago but I don't see any mention of it anywhere else. I went to her website, her FB page and MCD's FB page. Looks like it could be a misprint by TM.

superb choice of username

Pretty exciting, very exciting in fact! I can't see any information about a presale. I'm imagine it would be posted on her site / facebook if it was the case?

NothingMan

JJ wrote: »

Ticketmaster mention a pre-sale for this gig that was supposed to start about a 1/2 hour ago but I don't see any mention of it anywhere else. I went to her website, her FB page and MCD's FB page. Looks like it could be a misprint by TM.

At least if no one can find the presale we all have the same chance on Friday. I don't think it should be an issue though.

JJ

NothingMan wrote: »

At least if no one can find the presale we all have the same chance on Friday. I don't think it should be an issue though.

I reckon if I can't find any info about this supposed pre-sale, nobody can. It must be a misprint by TM.

NothingMan

They're may have been a fan club sale external to ticketmaster perhaps? Either way, I'll be online at 9 tomorrow grabbing a couple of tickets. Saw her in the red box? A fee years ago and one of the best gigs I've been to. Looking forward to this one.

JJ

That was the Tripod though Red Box was the previous name of that venue. That was a great gig even though there were some severe climate control issues in the venue that night. I'm glad we finally have another Regina headline gig. It was nice to see her in The O2 but I didn't care much for David Gray.

NothingMan

JJ wrote: »

That was the Tripod though Red Box was the previous name of that venue. That was a great gig even though there were some severe climate control issues in the venue that night. I'm glad we finally have another Regina headline gig. It was nice to see her in The O2 but I didn't care much for David Gray.

Ha, that does remind me, we were standing against a wall at the left and I was constantly leaning against the stones becasue they were a little cool. A testemant to Regina that I remember a great gig and not a sweat box.

WithCheesePlease

NothingMan wrote: »

Ha, that does remind me, we were standing against a wall at the left and I was constantly leaning against the stones becasue they were a little cool. A testemant to Regina that I remember a great gig and not a sweat box.

Yeah, I remember that gig and just standing there dripping with sweat! I thought it was because they turned the A/C off because the gig itself was so quiet and you could hear the hum of the A/C any brief moment it clicked in? I could very easily be wrong though. But yeah, that was one of the best gigs I have ever been to. She's incredible, simple as. I just remember her on her tod going from one spot on the stage to another depending on how she was performing the next song and absolutely killing every song she did. Unreal.

I was freaking out last Friday when it came to 9am and there was no sign of tickets - I was sure I was missing something and was going to miss out! I'll be poised and ready come 9am tomorrow morning. There's no way I'm missing out on seeing her.

maximoose

How quickly do we reckon this will sell out?

(curse that habit of spending all my pay in the first two weeks of the month)

fishtastico

I am ludicrously excited about this gig. She was brilliant in the O2

NothingMan

maximoose wrote: »

How quickly do we reckon this will sell out?

(curse that habit of spending all my pay in the first two weeks of the month)

Hard to say. She has a very loyal following but not sure how big. Was packed in the Tripod but it's a much smaller venue. The upper circle in the Olympia rarely sells out but that's because it's a sh!te place to be for a gig. Hope you get sorted anyway.

peking97

NothingMan wrote: »

The upper circle in the Olympia rarely sells out but that's because it's a sh!te place to be for a gig.

So where do you reckon are the most desireable seats......and before you ask, yes we need seats as we're into our golden years but still big RS fans?

NothingMan

The first floor seats (circle) are excellent. They reach close to the stage and if you can get close to the front there you're laughing. The upper circle is a lot higher and generally not reserved seating.

NothingMan

Woo, tickets in the bag. Don't think it will be a 5 minute sell out job but got my standing tickets.

delbertgrady

Got two standing also.

WithCheesePlease

2 standing tickets got. This has put me in such great form!!

fishtastico wrote: »

I am ludicrously excited about this gig.

Andersonisgod

Just got a circle seat. Ridiculously excited about this, something of a dream come through.

superb choice of username

Got tickets too, going to be deadly!!! And just long enough away to forgot that sour feeling caused by paying that €4.80 admin fee.

maximoose

Got two tickets, woohoo \o/

(Somehow managed to buy Circle instead of standing though, ffs. Oh well, might get lucky with a toutless exchange before it!)

maximoose

Was just printing off my tickets and noticed the support act is listed already:

Only Son

Oleg Luzhny

That's her husband, Jack Dishel. He performs under the name "Only Son".

jaydoxx

Anyone know where the best place to get a ticket might be? There's none around at the moment as far as I can see, but hopefully closer to the gig date. I will die if I can't get one :P

Oleg Luzhny

Keep checking Toutless over the next month and a half:

http://www.toutless.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=17631

And try #ticketfairy on Twitter too.

Good luck!

jaydoxx

Thanks a million! You just potentially saved a life JK but still, appreciate it

JJ

I hadn't realised this sold out. I thought it probably would but maybe closer to the time.

JJ

If anyone would like to check Toutless, you might see at least one standing ticket available for this gig.

NothingMan

Almost forgot about this gig. Looking forward to it now .

JJ

Regina canceled her Austria gig, which is on tomorrow, due to a migraine headache, but there's no word of the Dublin gig being canceled.

JJ

The Dublin gig should be going ahead according to her recent FB post:

https://www.facebook.com/reginaspektor/posts/10151525730706389

Hi!
I'm at the airport now, on my way to catch up to the tour (couldn't get on the bus last night but I'm feeling a lot better...) I am so sorry to have missed the Austrian show at Frequency Festival. The festival organizers were amazing at helping me- they sent doctors to my hotel room 3 times over the course of the day- the doctors were kind and gave me IV fluids and pain medication injections- one of the doctors even did acupuncture, but the migraine was too severe. I couldn't keep even a sip of water down and the pain was crazy. I've had migraines for most of my life and have worked hard to control them. On days I couldn't- I played shows while having one- it's hard but possible, and usually the good energy from the crowd helps a lot... I had hoped I could get through it yesterday but the level of pain was just bizarre- I thought my brain was exploding. I really appreciate all the well wishes- I'm a lot better today- though it feels like someone played football with my brain... I'm wishing everyone good health! I'm sorry so many of you get them too- they suck so bad! 2 out of the 5 doctors I saw yesterday get them- there's too many people in the world with hurting brains!!! It's really amazing how you can take simple things for granted- I'm so glad to be able to walk around and look at the sunshine again...Take care and all best wishes, regina

Bottleopener

Saw her live at Sziget last week. Very good set from her, would love to be seeing her again!

JJ

Seems she's in fine form today, she posted this pic on Instagram:

http://instagram.com/p/dMBLfqJABt

Challo

Last night was fantastic. I have a girl crush

Andersonisgod

Brilliant gig last night, "Samson" was such a great end. Met her afterwards and she was so nice, signed autographs and took pictures with those who waited outside.

maximoose

Really enjoyed it, and I'm not even a fan really!

Also, hats off to the guy at the edge of the circle who was giving it stacks during All the Rowboats :pac:

JJ

Andersonisgod wrote: »

Brilliant gig last night, "Samson" was such a great end. Met her afterwards and she was so nice, signed autographs and took pictures with those who waited outside.

Everybody singing along to Samson at the end was amazing. I think it's safe to say she was overwhelmed by all that. Hopefully that will remind her not to leave it too long between Dublin gigs. I remember her hubby said he'd be around after the gig. I don't think I would've been able to stick around too long afterwards though.