Croke Park Announcement Monday at 11.45am

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2FM have just confirmed that a concert for Croke Park next Summer will be announced Monday morning at 11.45am.

They have tipped Garth Brooks!!

PTH2009

Have a strong feeling it will be Garth Brooks but it will be for Summer 2015

Did one direction announce there gig a year or so in advance.

o1s1n

Can someone explain to me how Garth Brooks became so popular here?

Was it just an off shoot of that 90's line dancing craze?

Mrs Garth Brooks

I hope so.

Tickets were meant to go on sale before xmas, going by the rumours. But that never happen.

So if there's any truth it would before the end of January at the latest.

I think this is it.

Mrs Garth Brooks

Why is it a Croke Park announcement?

Is he not meant to play all over?

Furious-Red

Yea could be a whole tour announcement from him including the Irish show . If he does Europe this year would Glasto book him?

Furious-Red

According to Goldenplec Aiken are announcing it

threein99

o1s1n wrote: »

Can someone explain to me how Garth Brooks became so popular here?

Was it just an off shoot of that 90's line dancing craze?

He's got friends in low places

bootybouncer

o1s1n wrote: »

Can someone explain to me how Garth Brooks became so popular here?

Was it just an off shoot of that 90's line dancing craze?

Barn Dancing Culchies

scudzilla

I thought Croker was limited to 3 gigs per year due to the residents, The band (in the loosest possible terms) who shall not be named are doing all 3

PTH2009

scudzilla wrote: »

I thought Croker was limited to 3 gigs per year due to the residents, The band (in the loosest possible terms) who shall not be named are doing all 3

The announcement is for summer 2015

Would laugh if it was someone like lady gaga or union j

It could be a U2 date

scudzilla

PTH2009 wrote: »

The announcement is for summer 2015

Would laugh if it was someone like lady gaga or union j

It could be a U2 date

Wow, so if tickets go on sale in Feb for a July 2015 date, that's 80,000 tickets at an average of 70Euro each, takings of 5.6mill. The interest on that for 17months will be HUGE

PTH2009

scudzilla wrote: »

Wow, so if tickets go on sale in Feb for a July 2015 date, that's 80,000 tickets at an average of 70Euro each, takings of 5.6mill. The interest on that for 17months will be HUGE

Pardon my ignorance but I think it's actually this summer according to 2fm Facebook. Maybe croke park were given another date for a concert this year.

Aren't kings of Leon due a date here and artic monkeys also. Maybe a double headline gig. Would not rule out bruce springsteen either

cheif kaiser

Deffo Garth Brooks, Croke Park 2014 - possibly 3rd week in July.

sunbabe08

is it true that he could be there in person? if so, dropping everything and heading to dublin

lc180

I'd love to see everyone reaction if its not Gareth Brooks!

Rumour has it Prince is touring this summer, seriously doubt its him but you never know, he was kinda booked for Croker a few years ago before all that fiasco with MCD.

PTH2009

lc180 wrote: »

I'd love to see everyone reaction if its not Gareth Brooks!

Rumour has it Prince is touring this summer, seriously doubt its him but you never know, he was kinda booked for Croker a few years ago before all that fiasco with MCD.

Would be very disappointed if it's prince not really into him

Furious-Red

lc180 wrote: »

I'd love to see everyone reaction if its not Gareth Brooks!

Rumour has it Prince is touring this summer, seriously doubt its him but you never know, he was kinda booked for Croker a few years ago before all that fiasco with MCD.

But last time he played here was Malahide Castle so cant see him jumping back up to Croker

Would love Foo Fighters/Arctic Monkeys/Queens of the stone Age gig but not a hope .

but1er

it has to be u2... u2 have not been this populour in years! globes and oscars!!

jossnjuice

but1er wrote: »

it has to be u2... u2 have not been this populour in years! globes and oscars!!

Nope, fraid not, 2fm seemingly said it was a solo male artist, and the plugged the fact its going to be brooks.

I was always under the impression there were only three gigs in croker a year.....must be outsourcing the hurling / football QFs to either Thurles / provincial grounds frees up more dates........

circular flexing

jossnjuice wrote: »

Nope, fraid not, 2fm seemingly said it was a solo male artist, and the plugged the fact its going to be brooks.

I was always under the impression there were only three gigs in croker a year.....must be outsourcing the hurling / football QFs to either Thurles / provincial grounds frees up more dates........

The football quarter finals have to be in Croke Park because of the 10 year tickets. The hurling quarter finals are not held in Croke Park very often.

RiverOfLove

I think it is definately going to be Garth Brooks. My sister is a big fan and is on an american forum all about Garth Brooks. From that, there is an announcement coming from him next week.

Looks like he's going to fly into Ireland and announce the whole thing and start of his tour from here as well.

I'm skipping with so much excitment this morning.

sunbabe08

RiverOfLove wrote: »

I think it is definately going to be Garth Brooks. My sister is a big fan and is on an american forum all about Garth Brooks. From that, there is an announcement coming from him next week.

Looks like he's going to fly into Ireland and announce the whole thing and start of his tour from here as well.

I'm skipping with so much excitment this morning.

i was like that last night. i'm still like that. i'm soo freaking excited, i feel i could fly

Mrs Garth Brooks

Will they let people into this announment on Monday ?

Im half thinking of going up. The thought of seeing/meeting Garth Brooks.

Mike Guide 69

Pity Bowie isnt in the best of health, would love to have seen him performing in Croker

ConcertKing

Furious-Red wrote: »

But last time he played here was Malahide Castle so cant see him jumping back up to Croker

True it won't be Prince but that gig was just phenomenal.Just couldn't believe how good he was.Upthere with 'The Boss' as the best I have ever seen live.

Will definitely go for Garth and see what all the fuss is about.

Mrs Garth Brooks

I reckon Will Leahy/2fm knows its Garth Brooks and they cant say anything officially and only hinting on it now.

argentum

I reckon that the tour will be announced on Monday from Croke park but that the gigs will be in smaller venues

ciaramc

Praying that its on a Friday or Saturday.

TJ Mackie

Haven't listened to Garth Brooks in about 10 years, but I'd still know every word to every song, such was how often it was played in our car on every trip to/from school, the shops etc.

Been to a lot of "cool" gigs over the past couple of years, between The National, Queens of the Stone Age, Foals, Gaslight Anthem, Muse, Foo Fighters etc. Typical 26 year old music taste....

I haven't/won't look forward to any of them as much as I'll look forward to Garth Brooks!

but1er

we all forget bruce springsteen btw??

Pembily

but1er wrote: »

we all forget bruce springsteen btw??

Would there be all this fuss for him as he only played in 2012? Don't get me wrong he's amazing just think it's someone who hasn't played for a while.

Mrs Garth Brooks

Bruce Springsteen played in 2013 ?

He didn't play Dublin though. Could he come back?

And would they fly him in to announce it. He seems quiet enough next week. And playing Africa on the 26th. So could be him.

Would they go to all this fuss, flying him in for another concert?

Sneachta King

HardLuckWoman wrote: »

Bruce Springsteen played in 2013 ?

He didn't play Dublin though. Could he come back?

And would they fly him in to announce it. He seems quiet enough next week. And playing Africa on the 26th. So could be him.

Would they go to all this fuss, flying him in for another concert?

I'm really hoping this is Garth Brooks. I don't think that there would be a press conference like this for Bruce, he plays here too often. I got the email yesterday and will be heading in on Monday regardless. It's widely know that Garth Brooks and the Aiken family are on very good terms so wouldn't be surprised if it was him!

Mrs Garth Brooks

Did some googling and Bruce played Dublin in 2012.

And he played last year.

I dont think they would fly him in now.

Its someone big. It has to be Garth.

Mrs Garth Brooks

What are the chances?

I really want to see him or the chance to meet him.

Will they let everyone in on Monday?

I either have a very early, 5am early train on Monday morning or stay in Dublin on Sunday.

Seriously thinking of going up. But what if you didnt get an email, was that a personal invite? Or would they turn you away.

Sneachta King

HardLuckWoman wrote: »

What are the chances?

I really want to see him or the chance to meet him.

Will they let everyone in on Monday?

I either have a very early, 5am early train on Monday morning or stay in Dublin on Sunday.

Seriously thinking of going up. But what if you didnt get an email, was that a personal invite? Or would they turn you away.

I work in media so that's why I got the email. There was a mobile number to RSVP which I did! You could always chance it.

Dubliner28

Thinking Garth Brooks to, One big one in Croke PK, maybe Belfast or Cork/Limerick to.

Ticketmaster will go into melt down.

bennyl10

U2, ACDC and Foo Figjters all due to tour also.. seems Garth, but there's other possibilites..
All could play croker too..

Pembily

bennyl10 wrote: »

U2, ACDC and Foo Figjters all due to tour also.. seems Garth, but there's other possibilites..
All could play croker too..

They aren't a solo male artist though. 2fm have said that much.

Sneachta King

bennyl10 wrote: »

U2, ACDC and Foo Figjters all due to tour also.. seems Garth, but there's other possibilites..
All could play croker too..

The email I received said "Artist" will be there in person so it sounds like a solo artist rather than a band.

Edit: Pembily beat me to it

bennyl10

Pembily wrote: »

They aren't a solo male artist though. 2fm have said that much.

Join us for
A VERY SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!

Date: Monday 20 Jan at 11.45am
Venue: Croke Park
Details: All will be revealed …

This exciting announcement will be made at Croke Park on Monday BY THE ARTIST IN PERSON

This summer, at Croke Park, Aiken Promotions present ???
For more join us on Monday 20 Jan at 11.45am."

Where exactly?.. just said artist..
Coould be anyone,.but probably Garth alright

PTH2009

it could be Elton John, Billy Joel or a big possibilty Robbie Williams

bennyl10

PTH2009 wrote: »

it could be Elton John, Billy Joel or a big possibilty Robbie Williams

And long shot.of Bruce.

PTH2009

bennyl10 wrote: »

And long shot.of Bruce.

true it could be him also.

Ill probly go if its Bruce or Garth Brooks.

Saw bruce in 2012 and 2013 so really would not be too dissapointed if it wasant Bruce

linda_mjb

It's definately garth brooks. 2 gigs last weekend in July 2014. Can't wait 😀

Pembily

bennyl10 wrote: »

Join us for
A VERY SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!

Date: Monday 20 Jan at 11.45am
Venue: Croke Park
Details: All will be revealed …

This exciting announcement will be made at Croke Park on Monday BY THE ARTIST IN PERSON

This summer, at Croke Park, Aiken Promotions present ???
For more join us on Monday 20 Jan at 11.45am."

Where exactly?.. just said artist..
Coould be anyone,.but probably Garth alright

They have spoken it on some of their shows. Also bands generally aren't referred to as the "artist in person".

It could all be a rouse and end up being U2?

sunbabe08

Pembily wrote: »

They have spoken it on some of their shows. Also bands generally aren't referred to as the "artist in person".

It could all be a rouse and end up being U2?

personally would be p***ed off if it was U2 :rolleyes:

roy rodgers

I'd be p***ed off if its ronan keating

sunbabe08

roy rodgers wrote: »

I'd be p***ed off if its ronan keating

beyond boiling rage.

Pembily

sunbabe08 wrote: »

personally would be p***ed off if it was U2 :rolleyes:

I'd be more than p!ssed off. Don't like them much.