2015 World Grand Prix - Citywest

Sami23

Quick question regarding the 2015 World Grand Prix in Citywest.
Due to the fact that it is now being run from Sunday to Saturday rather than the usual Monday to Sunday can anyone confirm that the q-finals will now be on the Thursday night instead of Friday night that they always were ?????

mdwexford

God that's horrible news if they change quarters night to Thursday.

Why mess with it, it's fine the way it was.

They never stop messing with the Grand Prix, changed the sets for the worse a few years ago.

Devastator

Every PDC tv tournament ends on a Sunday, why are they changing this on? Unless its a 1 off, maybe the hall is pre booked for another gig or something

KevIRL

Probably changing cause the attendance for the final was terrible this year.

They really should be doing the semis and final on one day on the Saturday imo though

mdwexford

KevIRL wrote: »

Probably changing cause the attendance for the final was terrible this year.

They really should be doing the semis and final on one day on the Saturday imo though

Hoping that's what it'll be because I selfishly want the Friday to remain quarters night.

I do think the players playing more than once a day is a bit crap even though it happens in quite a lot of tournaments now.

Sami23

All we know for sure so far is that the Final is on Saturday this year so presumably that means semi's on Friday and quarter's on Thursday unfortunately.

Clonmel1000

Just out of interest lads why was this event so poorly attended as has been mentioned a few times?

Sami23

Clonmel1000 wrote: »

Just out of interest lads why was this event so poorly attended as has been mentioned a few times?

IMO the only night that is poorly attended in the final on Sunday night cause everyone has work on Monday. To solve this they should have the semi's on Saturday afternoon and final on Saturday night and leave other days the way they they were.

sc86

ah no thats a joke, pdc or citywest to blame?

Sami23

sc86 wrote: »

ah no thats a joke, pdc or citywest to blame?

PDC I'd say, pity cos always liked the quarters on the Friday night

Kingp35

Tbh lads I would count ourselves lucky that the tournament hasn't been moved altogether. The Citywest crowd are the worst for booing players while throwing etc. and couple that with poor attendances and I'm surprised it hasn't been moved. I think this is the last try by the PDC to get it sorted otherwise it will be moved.

Sami23

Kingp35 wrote: »

Tbh lads I would count ourselves lucky that the tournament hasn't been moved altogether. The Citywest crowd are the worst for booing players while throwing etc. and couple that with poor attendances and I'm surprised it hasn't been moved. I think this is the last try by the PDC to get it sorted otherwise it will be moved.

Fully agree Kingp. It was a disgrace last year the way Taylor was booed. Look at the way Scotland has just lost the Masters. Let's hope everyone gives the players the respect they deserve this year or like you say it will be moved which would b a shame as it's such a good night out.

Sami23

Just thought this event deserved a new thread. I hope and pray that the crowd respects the players at this years event and cuts out the stupid booing at the likes of Taylor that was going on last year.

If it doesn't happen we could lose this event to England and we'd all be sorry then as its such entertainment and such a good night out.

Anyone know when tickets will go on sale ?

robman60

They went on sale late April to PDC subscription holders I think. General sale in early May I think.

Definitely hoping to go again this year. Now that I'm in college in Dublin it's far less expensive than it would have been previously. We had a nice group of 10 for Thursday night last year so hoping for similar this year.

Sami23

robman60 wrote: »

We had a nice group of 10 for Thursday night last year so hoping for similar this year.

Looks like Thursday will be q-finals night this year.

robman60

Sami23 wrote: »

Looks like Thursday will be q-finals night this year.

I know, might change to Wednesday now as its nearly half the price, doesn't make a lot of difference to me anyway.

sc86

where would they move it 2?
has to stay in ireland surly?

Sami23

sc86 wrote: »

where would they move it 2?
has to stay in ireland surly?

England

Kingp35

sc86 wrote: »

where would they move it 2?
has to stay in ireland surly?

It doesn't have to stay in Ireland, the first two tournaments were held in England. If it keeps going the way it is it will be moved sooner rather than later.

Devastator

Move it to Belfast!!!


We've never had a tv tournament in the north and the PL has been one of the most successful(ticket sales) venues since it was introduced. We've had the G8 crowd here so I'm sure we accomodate a few extra dartists

Sami23

Devastator wrote: »

Move it to Belfast!!!


We've never had a tv tournament in the north and the PL has been one of the most successful(ticket sales) venues since it was introduced. We've had the G8 crowd here so I'm sure we accomodate a few extra dartists

Not a hope from what I heard from a few people I was chatting to at the Grand Prix last year. They said the PL had a very hostile atmosphere and drink was being thrown down on top of people from the balcony. Funny thing is we were thinking of going to Belfast for PL but these people advised us against it.

Devastator

Sami23 wrote: »

Not a hope from what I heard from a few people I was chatting to at the Grand Prix last year. They said the PL had a very hostile atmosphere and drink was being thrown down on top of people from the balcony. Funny thing is we were thinking of going to Belfast for PL but these people advised us against it.

"Not a hope" Sounds like every bit of hope comparing the potential up here to citywest!

lol so people at the grand prix with the notoriously bad crowd were slating Belfast? Whether or not they felt hostility is their opinion and maybe their problem, some people from South still expect it to be like the 80s when they come up here It really isn't!!! well not in city centre or around odyssey

Yeah drinks were thrown, but also from the tables up at the balconies. Last year this maybe lasted 10-15 mins during the very last game but that is the fault of the awful security team(eventsec) that ruin(not a typo!) a lot of events. A major tv tournament would not be held in the odyssey so bit run a lot better in other venues

sc86

heard nothin but bad from my northern friends about belfast also but i dont think any event is trouble free
not that city west is perfect either but last year was better than year before
i found the premier league in 02 2 years ago as bad as any citywest crowd

ArmaniJeanss

I think the drink throwing during the final legs of the last game is now a tradition at every PL venue.

Sami23

Does anyone know when the tickets are going on sale for this years event or where can I find out ?

Kingp35

Sami23 wrote: »

Does anyone know when the tickets are going on sale for this years event or where can I find out ?

Usually the end of March or start of April so keep your eye on the PDC website. They usually announce a week or so in advance when tickets will be on sale.

Devastator

TICKET INFO IS OUT TODAY FOLKS!

details on pdc.tv

mdwexford

So they have ruined the Friday night as we thought. What a load of rubbish.

Why do they constantly change things in the grand prix?

No other pdc major gets messed with this much.

Sami23

mdwexford wrote: »

So they have ruined the Friday night as we thought. What a load of rubbish.

Why do they constantly change things in the grand prix?

No other pdc major gets messed with this much.

Yeah exactly so what do we do now:
Option 1. Take Thursday and Friday off and go to q-finals as we always did ?
Option 2. Take half day on Friday and go to semi's ?

KevIRL

Idiots made a balls of it

Iron Hide

Would the tickets sell quickly for this does anyone know? Like would the Grand Prix be one of the more prestigious after the world champs and so be in high demand?

Devastator

I would imagine any good seat(table,near front) will be snapped up extremely quickly.
This is the only major held on the whole island so comparing it to world champs for tickets isn't wise as its not held here!

My advice - if your going get yourself sorted to buy tickets as soon as they go on sale, if there is a pre sale then even better. No point complaining after

Kingp35

Iron Hide wrote: »

Would the tickets sell quickly for this does anyone know? Like would the Grand Prix be one of the more prestigious after the world champs and so be in high demand?

Generally the only night that sells out is the Friday night, there has always been tickets available on the day for the other nights. The schedule has been changed this year though so that might effect ticket sales.

Sami23

Kingp35 wrote: »

Generally the only night that sells out is the Friday night, there has always been tickets available on the day for the other nights. The schedule has been changed this year though so that might effect ticket sales.

Your correct and it looks like Thursday will b the new Friday crowd wise

KevIRL

Anyone have presale access that would be willing to allow me get 2-3 tickets?

mdwexford

KevIRL wrote: »

Anyone have presale access that would be willing to allow me get 2-3 tickets?

It doesn't say how many you're allowed to get in the presale.

It was 8 last year and I've to get 8 again.
If I can get more than that I'll give you a shout.

What day you looking for?

Kingp35

KevIRL wrote: »

Anyone have presale access that would be willing to allow me get 2-3 tickets?

PM Sent

Sami23

mdwexford wrote: »

It doesn't say how many you're allowed to get in the presale.

It was 8 last year and I've to get 8 again.
If I can get more than that I'll give you a shout.

What day you looking for?

Just wondering how much is the annual subscription that allows you to get the priority access to tickets 2day ?

Kingp35

Here is a link to where you sign up that has all the details:

https://secure-livepdctv.premiumtv.co.uk/page/secure/loginOrCreateAccount/?schemeAndHost=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.livepdc.tv

Sami23

Kingp35 wrote: »

Here is a link to where you sign up that has all the details:

https://secure-livepdctv.premiumtv.co.uk/page/secure/loginOrCreateAccount/?schemeAndHost=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.livepdc.tv

Thanks but it's too late for this year anyway. Do you think it's worth it ?
Good luck with the tickets 2day

mdwexford

Sami23 wrote: »

Just wondering how much is the annual subscription that allows you to get the priority access to tickets 2day ?

Sami23 wrote: »

Thanks but it's too late for this year anyway. Do you think it's worth it ?
Good luck with the tickets 2day

Yeah the link above is it, £24.99.

I think its worth it, I spread the cost over the 8 of us that get tickets every year so its not too bad. Just add on an extra few quid per ticket.

Got row G, Table 5 again anyway exact same seats last 3 years now.

Going Thursday, 4 games is worth the hassle of an extra day off work.

KevIRL

Ta lads. Tickets sorted for Thursday night. Got a decent deal on the hotel the other day too

Devastator

Sami23 wrote: »

Just wondering how much is the annual subscription that allows you to get the priority access to tickets 2day ?

Used to be £25 for the year. Worth it IMO even though it was only ever really used for PL tickets for Belfast. It did come in handy a few times when tv wasn't working and I was able to get live streaming(excellent quality) of the darts

robman60

Went the Thursday last year but it looks as if I'll be changing to Wednesday this year, the change really doesn't suit because we're all college students from home who meet up for it so people are going to miss two days instead of just the Friday probably.

wacotaco

Has anyone a priority code I could use? Also , can the priority people tell me are there table seats still available for the Friday?

Into The Blue

Kingp35 wrote: »

PM Sent

Can i get in on that pm action?

Jarjohn

Any code lads before 10am sale tomorrow. Go every year and just want to try and get best table possible

Sami23

Well Lads, did ye all get sorted this morning, got table N6 myself so not too bad I suppose. Would have preferred something in rows G to L but they didn't come up so must have sold out in priority sale last week.

Devastator

Sami23 wrote: »

Does anyone know when the tickets are going on sale for this years event or where can I find out ?

Devastator wrote: »

I would imagine any good seat(table,near front) will be snapped up extremely quickly.
This is the only major held on the whole island so comparing it to world champs for tickets isn't wise as its not held here!

My advice - if your going get yourself sorted to buy tickets as soon as they go on sale, if there is a pre sale then even better. No point complaining after

Sami23 wrote: »

Well Lads, did ye all get sorted this morning, got table N6 myself so not too bad I suppose. Would have preferred something in rows G to L but they didn't come up so must have sold out in priority sale last week.

Should have taken the advice last week

Jarjohn

Got J and M Row 6 or 7 for Thursday so not too bad for ordering yesterday. Must get the costume sorted next

Sami23

Jarjohn wrote: »

Got J and M Row 6 or 7 for Thursday so not too bad for ordering yesterday. Must get the costume sorted next

J 6 is a very good table. Did you get the 6 seats at that table yesterday at 10 am ?
I couldn't get any low number tables in rows G to L