The Who - 18/03/2020 - 3arena

rubadub · 22-01-2020 4:35pm

PTH2009 wrote: »

got my ticket for it and it says 'The who plus special guests'

i imagine the 'special guests' are the orchestra ?

I thought there would be none in 3area as it finishes early enough usually.

I see Liam Gallagher supported in the US for the latest gigs, nothing listed for UK or here on the wiki page
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moving_On!_Tour

PTH2009 · 20-02-2020 11:08pm

Back doing a few small acoustic gigs to warm up

https://youtu.be/MOtsqraEHqc

Looking forward to the show in March. First time seeing them but I'm paranoid it might not be as good with the orchestra and wont play some hits

Zardoz · 21-02-2020 1:53am

I see that they added a concert at the Albert Hall in London next month and they have a full orchestra so hopefully Dublin will be similar.

The Nal · 21-02-2020 10:30am

PTH2009 wrote: »

Back doing a few small acoustic gigs to warm up

https://youtu.be/MOtsqraEHqc

Looking forward to the show in March. First time seeing them but I'm paranoid it might not be as good with the orchestra and wont play some hits

Would love love love to see that show

ac20 · 21-02-2020 11:03am

Was fortunate enough to get a ticket for the early show last Wednesday in Kingston Upon Thames. 50 min acoustic. About 400 or so in attendance. It was amazing. Roll on March 18th.

joeguevara · 21-02-2020 3:47pm

Interesting conversation last night with a mate. I was playing Tommy on vinyl and put a few of the songs from the film on tv to show the difference. He asked me did I prefer the album or the film and it really was difficult. I grew up watching the film from the age of 7 or 8 and watched it thousands of time’s (fcucked up for a rural 8 year old I know). Listened to the album for the first time at 15 and loved it. I definitely think the film is more entertaining and the stars put their own stamp. But the album blows me away.

Also the subtle differences always intrigue me. Like the film when Oliver Reid and Ann Margaret are falling in love, it’s ‘I think 51 is going to be a good year’ but the album it’s 21. Also the Simpson song lyrics differ. The schedule of songs is different too.

So concluded love them both for different reasons.

johnnyskeleton · 22-02-2020 8:44am

joeguevara wrote: »

Interesting conversation last night with a mate. I was playing Tommy on vinyl and put a few of the songs from the film on tv to show the difference. He asked me did I prefer the album or the film and it really was difficult. I grew up watching the film from the age of 7 or 8 and watched it thousands of time’s (fcucked up for a rural 8 year old I know). Listened to the album for the first time at 15 and loved it. I definitely think the film is more entertaining and the stars put their own stamp. But the album blows me away.

Also the subtle differences always intrigue me. Like the film when Oliver Reid and Ann Margaret are falling in love, it’s ‘I think 51 is going to be a good year’ but the album it’s 21. Also the Simpson song lyrics differ. The schedule of songs is different too.

So concluded love them both for different reasons.

Do you think its alright to lrave the boy with uncle Ernie?

joeguevara · 22-02-2020 4:46pm

johnnyskeleton wrote: »

Do you think its alright to lrave the boy with uncle Ernie?

Fiddling about, fiddling about.

When I think of 8 year old me watching that, tina turners acid queen with the heroin imagery, cousin Kevin ironing Tommy as he is tied to the ironing board, Oliver Reid smashing a lamp off Tommy’s dads head, Eric Clapton Marilyn Monroe church where they dish out uppers and whiskey in place of communion and wine and the hells angels blowing someone’s leg off with a sawn off, it’s amazing I’m not more fcucked up than I already am. And I watched it about 5 or 6 times a week until I was in my mid teens.

bodhrandude · 22-02-2020 7:26pm

:) https://twitter.com/WHO?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

PTH2009 · 26-02-2020 7:39pm

Caronavirus you better not **** this up ha

Zardoz · 26-02-2020 9:04pm

PTH2009 wrote: »

Caronavirus you better not **** this up ha

I honestly wouldn't be surprised if they cancel the tour ,the sales for the UK venues are shockingly bad.

Mike Guide 69 · 26-02-2020 10:12pm

Well Testaments shows have been cancelled in Italy,understandably , hope they don’t cancel next weeks show in The National Stadium....

PTH2009 · 27-02-2020 6:55pm

https://www.facebook.com/10225487330/posts/10156582884717331/

PTH2009 · 29-02-2020 3:28pm

Zardoz wrote: »

I honestly wouldn't be surprised if they cancel the tour ,the sales for the UK venues are shockingly bad.

The uk tickets seem pretty expensive

PTH2009 · 06-03-2020 2:23pm

Looks like this will be cancelled

applejunkie · 06-03-2020 2:33pm

PTH2009 wrote: »

Looks like this will be cancelled

Why ?

PTH2009 · 06-03-2020 2:36pm

applejunkie wrote: »

Why ?

Virus and the possibility of cancelling events that exceed 5000

applejunkie · 06-03-2020 2:53pm

PTH2009 wrote: »

Virus and the possibility of cancelling events that exceed 5000

I thought the thing about events more than 5000 people was a hoax? Hopefully it wont be cancelled

EyesClosed · 06-03-2020 2:59pm

PTH2009 wrote: »

Virus and the possibility of cancelling events that exceed 5000

Where did you see that?

grimm2005 · 06-03-2020 3:19pm

PTH2009 wrote: »

Virus and the possibility of cancelling events that exceed 5000

https://3arena.ie/new-page/important-customer-information

EyesClosed · 06-03-2020 3:24pm

grimm2005 wrote: »

https://3arena.ie/new-page/important-customer-information

No.. No..... It's cancelled

PTH2009 · 06-03-2020 3:31pm

so its going ahead then

PTH2009 · 09-03-2020 5:02pm

Parade cancelled which is a day before this concert so its anyones guess will this go ahead?

rubadub · 09-03-2020 5:24pm

PTH2009 wrote: »

Parade cancelled which is a day before this concert so its anyones guess will this go ahead?

their page says this

3Arena will continue to follow advice from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and The HSE. More details can be found here https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronavirus/coronavirus.html

The HSE site does not say about gatherings.

I see in the journal about the parade it says

https://www.thejournal.ie/st-patricks-day-celebrations-postponed-5029661-Mar2020/

It follows the advice of public health officials.

but not specifically the HSE

PTH2009 · 09-03-2020 5:36pm

rubadub wrote: »

their page says this

3Arena will continue to follow advice from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and The HSE. More details can be found here https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronavirus/coronavirus.html

The HSE site does not say about gatherings.

I see in the journal about the parade it says

https://www.thejournal.ie/st-patricks-day-celebrations-postponed-5029661-Mar2020/

but not specifically the HSE

Events have been ongoing at the 3arena the past while and noting has happened from them

Annoying all the same as its hard to plan stuff

Zardoz · 09-03-2020 6:17pm

Any updates on whether the Orchestra are coming to Dublin or is it just the band ?

PTH2009 · 09-03-2020 6:28pm

Zardoz wrote: »

Any updates on whether the Orchestra are coming to Dublin or is it just the band ?

Way its going nobody will be coming over

peejay1986 · 09-03-2020 6:28pm

Zardoz wrote: »

Any updates on whether the Orchestra are coming to Dublin or is it just the band ?

Is the orchestra's participation in doubt?

That was a huge factor in my decision to buy tickets, so it would be a real kicker if they weren't involved.

rubadub · 09-03-2020 6:55pm

peejay1986 wrote: »

Is the orchestra's participation in doubt?

That was a huge factor in my decision to buy tickets, so it would be a real kicker if they weren't involved.

I had posted before saying there was absolutely no mention of the orchestra in the fairly lengthy radio adverts, and I considered it would indeed be a huge selling point esp. for people who saw them before. So thought it odd not to say it.

That is the only reason I have heard to put it in doubt.

If they did pull out it should be grounds for a refund.

The 3arena site still says it

The Who will embark on a full Irish and UK Arena Tour in March/April 2020 and they play 3Arena on Wednesday 18 March 2020 with full orchestra!

and MCD
https://mcd.ie/artists/the-who/

IRELAND AND UK ARENA TOUR WITH FULL ORCHESTRA

Zardoz · 09-03-2020 7:16pm

rubadub wrote: »

The 3arena site still says it

and MCD
https://mcd.ie/artists/the-who/

Ah yes ,I thought it mentioned an Orchestra somewhere so glad for the confirmation.
Nice one.

Will be interesting to see what they play off the new album, Street Song and Hero Ground Zero would be great live.

PTH2009 · 11-03-2020 5:23pm

Looking forward to the gig but my doubts about it happening is still in back of my head

Travelmaster cancelled there service due to low numbers

MadYaker · 12-03-2020 3:38am

If you've got tickets to anything for the end of march or all of April id say you can forget about it

The Nal · 12-03-2020 12:29pm

Cancelled.

PTH2009 · 12-03-2020 12:36pm

The Nal wrote: »

Cancelled.

Balls Is what it is but hopefully this is for the best and summer gigs wont be affected

Furious-Red · 12-03-2020 12:36pm

The Who

After serious consideration, it is with much regret that THE WHO have postponed their UK tour, due to start next Monday March 16th in Manchester at the Manchester Arena and finishing at Wembley SSE Arena on April 8th. The fans' safety is paramount and given the developing Coronavirus situation, the band felt that they had no option but to postpone the shows.

The dates will be rescheduled for later in the year. All tickets will be honoured.

Singer Roger Daltrey assures fans that the shows will "definitely happen and it may be the last time we do a tour of this type, so keep those tickets, as the shows will be fantastic.”

Pete Townshend said the band, ”haven't reached this decision easily, but given the concerns about public gatherings, we couldn’t go ahead.” He added that “if one fan caught Coronavirus at a WHO concert it would be one too many.”

Unfortunately, THE WHO will also be unable to appear at the Royal Albert Hall on March 28th as part of the annual Teenage Cancer Trust shows, but intend to reschedule that show also, with more news to follow.

peejay1986 · 12-03-2020 12:48pm

Right decision and at least it wasn't announced the day before.

"All tickets will be honoured" - I wonder if we'll have the option of refunds, because (virus depending) I'm due to be away for a fair bit later this year.

delbertgrady · 12-03-2020 12:50pm

peejay1986 wrote: »

Right decision and at least it wasn't announced the day before.

"All tickets will be honoured" - I wonder if we'll have the option of refunds, because (virus depending) I'm due to be away for a fair bit later this year.

Refunds are always allowed for rescheduled dates if the new date doesn't suit.

peejay1986 · 12-03-2020 12:52pm

delbertgrady wrote: »

Refunds are always allowed for rescheduled dates if the new date doesn't suit.

Ah, handy to know. Thanks.

okidoki987 · 12-03-2020 2:56pm

What a pain but probably the right decision.
Let's hope this doesn't go on all summer.

Zardoz · 12-03-2020 3:21pm

The Nal wrote: »

Cancelled.

As I said last month ,the ticket sales for the UK were shockingly bad so postponing the gigs till the Autumn or even next year was always on the cards.

scruff monkey · 12-03-2020 4:09pm

Given the age of the pair of them, they can only postpone for so long...

chalkitdown1 · 12-03-2020 4:44pm

scruff monkey wrote: »

Given the age of the pair of them, they can only postpone for so long...

I think they'll be fine unless they were expecting to die in the next year or so....

clickhere · 12-03-2020 5:20pm

Just checked my ticketmaster account and my tickets have been reisued for Christmas eve. That would be a great night to see them.

Mike Guide 69 · 12-03-2020 5:28pm

clickhere wrote: »

Just checked my ticketmaster account and my tickets have been reisued for Christmas eve. That would be a great night to see them.

I’m sorry.that is the complete opposite for me,travelling up and down on one of the maddest days of the year,makes no sense, hassle of transport and other stuff,could have picked a more suitable date,to be honest...,

clickhere · 12-03-2020 5:42pm

Mike Guide 69 wrote: »

I’m sorry.that is the complete opposite for me,travelling up and down on one of the maddest days of the year,makes no sense, hassle of transport and other stuff,could have picked a more suitable date,to be honest...,

Agreed, if you are not living around Dublin, it's a pain in the hole.

PTH2009 · 12-03-2020 5:43pm

Its not happening xmas eve its just a random date TM always put postponed dates on

scruff monkey · 12-03-2020 5:44pm

clickhere wrote: »

Just checked my ticketmaster account and my tickets have been reisued for Christmas eve. That would be a great night to see them.

i'd suspect that's just a placeholder for the moment

loyatemu · 12-03-2020 6:15pm

scruff monkey wrote: »

Given the age of the pair of them, they can only postpone for so long...

losing 50% of the band hasn't stopped them, what's another one?

Mrs Shuttleworth · 13-03-2020 10:21am

Zardoz wrote: »

As I said last month ,the ticket sales for the UK were shockingly bad so postponing the gigs till the Autumn or even next year was always on the cards.

They've toured a lot in the last few years so law of diminishing returns for punters probably setting in.

Was at the Wembley Arena show in July as it was packed as usual.

Furious-Red · 18-03-2020 12:05pm

The Who - 18/03/2020 - 3arena

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