AC/DC Punchestown 28/06/09

gqma0 · 25-06-2009 1:35pm

KerranJast wrote: »

As far as I know you have to book the parking tickets online or buy them in advance from a Ticketmaster agent. Someone said the Red & Blue carparks are booked out but I'm not sure. Would be worth checking out.

Bough mine 3 days ago from ticketmaster and got confirmation. Hopefully it'll arrive by post today.

BANEparkour · 25-06-2009 2:13pm

Hey Guys,

I wish I was going to this concert but just can’t afford the tickets right now

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Penn · 25-06-2009 2:28pm

KerranJast wrote: »

As far as I know you have to book the parking tickets online or buy them in advance from a Ticketmaster agent. Someone said the Red & Blue carparks are booked out but I'm not sure. Would be worth checking out.

Sorted now anyway. One of the lads is getting one off a lad at work. Cheers anyway

dtm · 25-06-2009 3:27pm

i was at the o2 gig in dublin two months back and it was the best gig of my life.
everyone had a brilliant positive attitude and the atmosphere was electric - a million times more intense than amsterdam on that youtube video (no offence)

i cannot wait for the gig and i will be clapping whoever supports ac/dc.
this will be the last time ac/dc plays in ireland ever so please stop the complaining about the support gigs.

see ye there!

Sinderella · 25-06-2009 3:37pm

TouchingVirus wrote: »

There are several ticketmaster ticket stubs on my wall that beg to differ with the "No Camping/Cameras Allowed" portion of my AC/DC tickets, ranging from Trance/Techno events to Snow Patrol and even Eminem back in '03

May not be on your ticket stub, but those are the rules re cameras / recording, world wide. I'm sure everyone understands copyright, no?

Oh The Humanity · 25-06-2009 4:44pm

dtm wrote: »

this will be the last time ac/dc plays in ireland ever

...last time? why?

KerranJast · 25-06-2009 4:46pm

Oh The Humanity wrote: »

...last time? why?

Going by the gap between now and the last time they played (13 years ago?) it well could be.

That_Guy · 25-06-2009 6:59pm

KerranJast wrote: »

Going by the gap between now and the last time they played (13 years ago?) it well could be.

Lets hope it'll be a night to remember then if it is.

MickClince12118 · 25-06-2009 7:15pm

woo so close now!!!! CAN NOT WAIT for THE ANSWER and AC/DC both are gonna rock the place equally!!!!! The blizzards will hopefully just be booted off the gig without injury or at least shuvved down to first support act, cause there is no way they are worthy of supporting The Answer!

Cormac2791 · 25-06-2009 10:16pm

Sinderella wrote: »

May not be on your ticket stub, but those are the rules re cameras / recording, world wide. I'm sure everyone understands copyright, no?

its actually ''professional audio or visual recording equipment'' thats not allowed.

Oh The Humanity · 26-06-2009 12:26pm

56 HOURS FOLKS!

:D:D:D:D:D:D

johnnyjj · 26-06-2009 12:59pm

right. Good news. Just read in the Westmeath examiner the Blizzards are opening before the Answer. Common sense has prevailed. See y'all sunday.

VladTheImpaler · 26-06-2009 1:59pm

Whats the story with bringing drink to the concert, are you allowed to bring cans into the grounds ??
I see on MCD that it says drink is not allowed to be brought in, but does this actually be enforced ?? I don't fancy queueing for an hour for a plastic cup of watered down crap !!

MickCronin · 26-06-2009 2:15pm

is there any where to camp near puncheastown ??
Or Naas ???

D4RK ONION · 26-06-2009 2:25pm

I hate to be one of those "HALP ME PLZ" posters but I don't frequent gigs often, and I was wondering how I would go about organising travelling from Clare to the gig and back. Would I get the bus to Naas, and a connecting bus there? Any advice is of course greatly appreciated...

budhabob · 26-06-2009 2:46pm

Anyone got any idea what traffic organisation is gonna be like etc? pure Cack, or not too bad?

BrianD · 26-06-2009 4:26pm

Whatever you do leave early. The Irish Derby is on up the road on the M7 and apparently there is a vintage tractor rally on the N81.

It's a big event so the traffic will be mad. there's a park and ride facility in Goffs and apparently this has worked well for the Oxegen events over the past two years.

Oh The Humanity · 26-06-2009 4:29pm

You're not officially allowed bring cans/drink etc inside. If they catch you they will take it off you and throw it in big huge wheely bins by the entrance! (Where do those wheely bins go???) yum!!

Coming from Clare, get to Naas and then either walk out (about 4 miles) or get a shuttle (Kavanaghs pub)

Dont know about the traffic management, I'd hazard a guess it will be similar to Oxegen. The N7 will be the worst.
Last time I was at Punchestown was the races this year and the traffic out to it from Naas was brutal. I believe they are prioritising buses in and out, rather than cars.

There are fields around but no official camping. Im camping in a friends garden!

It wont be as bad as Slane but deffo leave plenty of time!

http://www.timeanddate.com/counters/customcounter.html?day=28&month=6&year=2009&hour=20&min=30&sec=00&p0=78

partyguinness · 26-06-2009 4:30pm

What will the attendance be? and why for the love of god is it on a Sunday night!!

Oh The Humanity · 26-06-2009 4:41pm

partyguinness wrote: »

What will the attendance be? and why for the love of god is it on a Sunday night!!

Between 70,000 and 80,000

AC/DC are playing London today and Glasgow on Tuesday, Im guessing it takes a day or two between gigs to transport the show which must be mega!

So we got sunday night, still its better than a Tuesday!

hillerbees · 26-06-2009 5:32pm

MCD give the Blizzards the day off ffs. The Answer and AC/DC don't need these tossers as the meat in their rock n' roll sandwich. Might give Gary Keogh (of AIB egg throwing fame) a shout for some agricultural ammo to encourage them off the stage.

MickClince12118 · 26-06-2009 7:34pm

thankfully for all including myself worrying about the blizzards gettin the main support spot ive had official news come through to me from the answers basist via their site that they will now be main support and the pop boys will now be forced off as the first support:D

Sarky · 26-06-2009 7:35pm

hillerbees wrote: »

MCD give the Blizzards the day off ffs. The Answer and AC/DC don't need these tossers as the meat in their rock n' roll sandwich.

I think it would be more appropriate to call them the salad. In a sandwich where the bread is made of meat.

budhabob · 26-06-2009 8:49pm

i'll be travelling from laois, not too worried bout getting there, its getting home thats the worry, fecking work the next day.

NullZer0 · 26-06-2009 9:02pm

Anyone know if there is a bus leaving from Longford. PM if possible.

Thanks!

iRock

happyoutscan · 26-06-2009 10:07pm

MickClince12118 wrote: »

thankfully for all including myself worrying about the blizzards gettin the main support spot ive had official news come through to me from the answers basist via their site that they will now be main support and the pop boys will now be forced off as the first support:D

Can you link please? I just searched but couldn't find it...

Furious-Red · 26-06-2009 10:57pm

happyoutscan wrote: »

Can you link please? I just searched but couldn't find it...

It was probably via myspace account so you wont be able to find it . Thats great news that the blizzards are first on instead of The Answer

shanecoffey2 · 27-06-2009 12:36am

yep you just show your tics at the gate : )

happyoutscan · 27-06-2009 11:17am

There is no change to the lineup as far as I can tell so it is still looking like the Blizzards after the Answer. Oh my.

pablodunlop · 27-06-2009 11:30am

One day to go....I don't think I'll sleep tonight!

YT · 27-06-2009 11:30am

Will they take plastic bottles of you?
Reckon to make a point, the security will be really tight after the "fiasco" of Slane last weekend:mad:

Can't wait!

That_Guy · 27-06-2009 12:37pm

One more day to go!!! Cannot wait.

I reckon they should open with Hells Bells. Seems like a perfect opener to me.

BoB_BoT · 27-06-2009 12:42pm

iRock wrote: »

Anyone know if there is a bus leaving from Longford. PM if possible.

Thanks!

iRock

Hey iRock, there is a bus going, there's a sign for it in the music center shop. No idea, just caught my eye the other day. Will be going from Athlone myself.

pablodunlop · 27-06-2009 1:26pm

That_Guy wrote: »

One more day to go!!! Cannot wait.

I reckon they should open with Hells Bells. Seems like a perfect opener to me.

Saw a setlist for the tour somewhere - opener was Rock n' Roll Train

blastman · 27-06-2009 1:45pm

Of course it's Rock N Roll Train, the whole intro/entrance is based around it.

grimm2005 · 27-06-2009 1:51pm

i was at the o2 gig and can say that the setlist is pretty fúcking awesome! i don't care that the show will be the exact same, thats the reason i'm going again :P

Lucifer31 · 27-06-2009 3:04pm

AC/DC have been playing an EXTRA tune at all recent gigs since mid May. It looks like the setlist will be one song longer tomorrow than the gig in the Point, going by the checks I've made. I won't fully give it away in case you don't wanna know, but it's a tune off Let There Be Rock !! See ya'll tomorrow. It's all good...

suckslikeafox · 27-06-2009 5:35pm

Anyone have an idea how long its gonna take Dublin Bus to get down there?

Dont wana be late for the Blizzards

Loopy · 27-06-2009 6:24pm

Oh The Humanity wrote: »

What is everyone else planning?

I cannot wait for this gig..
As ususl have left it all to the last minute regarding transport etc..
Hoping to drive to Goffs and ditch the car and take the free shuttle to the concert and collect car the next day..
Anyone know if this is possible??

Cormac2791 · 27-06-2009 7:25pm

Loopy wrote: »

I cannot wait for this gig..
As ususl have left it all to the last minute regarding transport etc..
Hoping to drive to Goffs and ditch the car and take the free shuttle to the concert and collect car the next day..
Anyone know if this is possible??

is goffs a townland or village or what??

Big Nasty · 27-06-2009 7:55pm

Was thinking of approaching from the Blessington side - should be easier no?

hillerbees · 27-06-2009 8:11pm

cormacharraghy wrote: »

is goffs a townland or village or what??

Goffs is Goffs Livestock Sales, they have a car park that will hold 6000+ cars. They used to use Goffs for the Irish Masters snooker tournament until they went all up market and held it in some poncy new hotel in Citywest during the boom years.

Weather forecast says its to stay dry in the East for Sunday...they better be right .....need something to melt The Blizzards off the stage. Can't believe they are still supposedly the main support act. I hope I have enough voice left to sing along to AC\DC after booing for a full hour.

Ardent · 27-06-2009 8:24pm

hillerbees wrote: »

I hope I have enough voice left to sing along to AC\DC after booing for a full hour.

Well that's not very nice! I'm not ecstatic about The Blizzards as support act but they're an Irish band dude.

Ardent · 27-06-2009 8:38pm

gqma0 wrote: »

My friend's colleague recorded some of the songs on last WE concert in Amsterdam

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moG9o7aoykU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrFmNEdqY4U

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5InmzT124Y

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLLanAoxRko

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIKqIMcMReU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTlsbW1AtSc

So looking forward.

Great quality recordings. The boys are not as mobile as they were when I saw them 18 years ago in the the Point Depot but fuggit - should be a cracking gig.

Loopy · 27-06-2009 9:16pm

Have never been to Punchestown..
Is it a decent spot for a gig?
Any ideas on when they will come on stage?

Big Nasty · 27-06-2009 9:55pm

Loopy wrote: »

Have never been to Punchestown..
Is it a decent spot for a gig?
Any ideas on when they will come on stage?

AC/DC meant to come on stage at 8.30pm

gandalf · 27-06-2009 10:02pm

Dammit getting excited now. This will be my third ACDC concert and really looking forward to seeing them outdoors!!

Going down early to soak up all the atmosphere !!

Ardent · 27-06-2009 10:24pm

Does anyone know if there's going to be a pit at this? And, if there is, can you get pit passes if you arrive early?

Cormac2791 · 27-06-2009 10:25pm

this time tomorrow

NullZer0 · 27-06-2009 11:01pm

Can't wait for this! Only hours away now! Woohoooo!

AC/DC Punchestown 28/06/09

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