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LookingFor · 22-10-2010 4:11pm

This is going to seem like a REALLY weird question, but bear with me

I'm taking a couple of people to Lady Gaga at the O2 on Tuesday. I didn't book the tickets, but standing tickets were bought. Now the thing is since the tickets we bought, one of the group has had a relapse of anxiety relating to panic and sort of a slight case of agoraphobia (fear or open/crowded spaces). But he's really intent on going to this still, almost as a test.

My question is, is it possible to arrange things so that when we get there, we're in a 'less crowded' part of the standing area, and one that is closer-ish to a way out in case he were to get a panic attack? He has reassured that he thinks he will be OK, but I just want to try and get us to a spot where it wouldn't necessarily be so overwhelmingly packed and where we might be able to make an exit if needs be. I haven't been to the O2 so I'm not really sure how they are set up and if what I'm asking about is possible...

Thanks for any advice - and I told you it was a strange question!

Toast · 22-10-2010 4:30pm

Standing in the O2 is a single big open area so you can stand where you like. Even at sold out gigs I've been at there was plenty of space near the back and at the sides which still allow you a decent view so I think you should be ok. However before she is on stage there will be a lot of people milling around inside so maybe try and arrive slightly later if you are worried.

LookingFor · 24-10-2010 1:19pm

Thanks very much for the answers! Sounds like it should be fine. We're probably going to be heading in late anyway, the opening acts apparently don't come highly recommended.

Monsieur Folie · 24-10-2010 11:49pm

LookingFor wrote: »

Thanks very much for the answers! Sounds like it should be fine. We're probably going to be heading in late anyway, the opening acts apparently don't come highly recommended.

By heading in late you almost ensure that you'll be stuck at the back, which in your scenario, is a good thing. There's plenty of space, but you can still see the stage perfectly so you should be grand.

kirstyor123 · 28-10-2010 11:23pm

Hi All

I have just purchased tickets for me and my mam to go see westlife next April.

I had to go for the seating option as i couldnt imagine my mum standing because it can get very messy down there at some gigs lol

I have always stood at concerts and am just wondering can anyone tell me is the visibility better sitting or standing ??? :cool:

Jennyfer · 28-10-2010 11:36pm

The seating in the O2 is all tiered and I think pretty much wherever you're sitting you have a good view. Much better layout than the old Point Depot.

kirstyor123 · 28-10-2010 11:39pm

Jennyfer wrote: »

The seating in the O2 is all tiered and I think pretty much wherever you're sitting you have a good view. Much better layout than the old Point Depot.

Thats good enough for me so

Cheers

sudename · 29-10-2010 10:07am

My mate booked tickets to take that and ended up booking 2 pitch and 1 seated. Would it be possible to go on the pitch with a stand ticket? How strict would they be in Croke Park about this? Thanks

Monsieur Folie · 01-11-2010 7:50pm

sudename wrote: »

My mate booked tickets to take that and ended up booking 2 pitch and 1 seated. Would it be possible to go on the pitch with a stand ticket? How strict would they be in Croke Park about this? Thanks

Unless the people checking tickets are complete asshole and/or under very strict guidelines, they're not going to make a guy ditch his friends to sit alone. It really depends though. A way around it would be to try and send one of the lads up to the seats with the two standing tickets and bring the lad back down with the two standing tickets and then ye'll all be in standing.

applesinead · 02-11-2010 9:34am

Anybody know if I can book tickets on Ticketmaster using a Visa Debit Card?:rolleyes:

PacManFan · 02-11-2010 10:23am

Just wondering if anyone knows what Block A in the o2 is like. I know it's off to the side, but how bad is it?

Toast · 02-11-2010 12:08pm

This was from block A row 30. Sound was fine. View was grand.

Monsieur Folie · 03-11-2010 9:15pm

PacManFan wrote: »

Just wondering if anyone knows what Block A in the o2 is like. I know it's off to the side, but how bad is it?

The best thing about the 02 is that no matter where you sit you get great sound and a good view..

bigpink · 04-11-2010 9:16pm

Thinking of heading to Ross o Carroll Kelly play 2mor(Friday)but theres are the only tickets coming on ticketmaster

bigpink · 04-11-2010 9:43pm

Please move my thread back for while i wont get many replys in here tonight:)

sarah9522682 · 04-11-2010 11:52pm

im looking for places in letterkenny for a band to play! weres the best places??

Penfailed · 05-11-2010 12:29am

Probably the Casbah.

uncle ernie · 05-11-2010 12:31am

The casbah has been closed for years, its called tonic now. they still have music in it as far as i know

mcginleys be the best spot to play
or try voodoo

Penfailed · 05-11-2010 12:34am

uncle ernie wrote: »

The casbah has been closed for years

Just Googled it and was about to edit my reply! It was a cool spot - saw SLF play in there

jerry21locke · 05-11-2010 12:37am

Their is a place called McGinley's pub its a very nice place.
You can have your band play their just have a audition to the owner.
When i was their they were playing bluesy/rock cover.

sydthebeat · 05-11-2010 6:14pm

hope this is the right pace guys, sorry if its not.

whats the best route to get from laois to the sugar club
ie park and ride luas
or drive straight in and park?

which is the least hassle? and is there easy parking??

thanks for any help

big b · 07-11-2010 6:00pm

Folks

where's the smoking area in the O2 please?

Do you just wander outside or is there a dedicated area?

(believe it or not, I've been there but cant remember!)

Poncherello · 08-11-2010 1:34pm

Any idea how u can get tickets for these shows ??
Thanks

sabrewulf · 11-11-2010 3:00am

Hi all,

I was wondering if anyone here had ever managed to get access to the balcony at the Academy on Abbey Street in Dublin? I've never seen tickets for that on sale for any show. Every time I go though, there's lots of people on the balcony, while with the general ticket the access is denied. Is this a guestlist only thing? Please help.

thanks

sabrewulf

sabrewulf · 11-11-2010 1:55pm

Thanks for this Mr. S! Very helpful. Will try to get there early for the next show.

Epicness · 13-11-2010 2:03pm

If there was a musical performance one night at The Olympia, and one was viewing the proceedings from the balcony but they needed to rendezvous for a moment with an acquaintance downstairs, would it be hard to do so?

mloc123 · 13-11-2010 2:07pm

yes, seperate entrances...

hynesie08 · 13-11-2010 2:11pm

Epicness wrote: »

If there was a musical performance one night at The Olympia, and one was viewing the proceedings from the balcony but they needed to rendezvous for a moment with an acquaintance downstairs, would it be hard to do so?

Not at all, you could meet up in the smoking area. However if one then wanted to join his friends on the ground floor then the lads on the door checking tickets/stamps would make it difficult and although i'm sure your intentions are innocent they could remove you from the venue altogether.

Epicness · 13-11-2010 2:14pm

hynesie08 wrote: »

Not at all, you could meet up in the smoking area. However if one then wanted to join his friends on the ground floor then the lads on the door checking tickets/stamps would make it difficult and although i'm sure your intentions are innocent they could remove you from the venue altogether.

Yes I think the person in question would want to rejoin his/her friends. But if it was stamping Im sure it would be ok with some creative thinking..
Has this being attempted before? It was ok for said person in the o2 arena.

hynesie08 · 13-11-2010 2:26pm

Epicness wrote: »

Yes I think the person in question would want to rejoin his/her friends. But if it was stamping Im sure it would be ok with some creative thinking..
Has this being attempted before? It was ok for said person in the o2 arena.

If you're seated you have to go in the side door by the smoking area. there are 3 doors each with a lad on them, you go to your entrance to get your ticket scanned (no sneaking there). the 2 balcony's have separate staircases(no sneaking there). If you come out they stamp your hand and the stamps are different colours so i doubt you can get away with it. I'm sure there are ways but it's designed to be as difficult as possible.

Dr.Winston O'Boogie · 13-11-2010 2:35pm

Always wondered...how the hell do you get tickets for the balcony booths? Is it a case of who you know? Never see the option on ticketbastard.

Epicness · 13-11-2010 2:50pm

niallo24 wrote: »

Always wondered...how the hell do you get tickets for the balcony booths? Is it a case of who you know? Never see the option on ticketbastard.

There's definitely an option.. maybe your browser aint showing it

frankyman · 18-11-2010 10:22pm

Hi,

Taking my 10yr old daughter to 02 next year and was looking for some help.

Have a choice between the flat seating (row n) and tiered (b - but toward the back).....what would be better for her ?

Ta.

gstack166 · 19-11-2010 1:18pm

just a quick question guys, ive tickets for peter kay at the o2 next may, im seasted in block B row 24, any know if these are good seats? reckon their will be a good view from here? also it looks like the seating plan on ticketmasters site seperates block B into two different tiered seating, is this correct?

hayser · 20-11-2010 8:30pm

How do you find out your code if you're with 02? Do you just register with them or do you have to ring them up?

JP Liz V1 · 20-11-2010 10:32pm

Do you need a credit card to buy these?

Grindylow · 20-11-2010 11:09pm

hayser wrote: »

How do you find out your code if you're with 02? Do you just register with them or do you have to ring them up?

You've to register for priority ticketing at http://blueroom.o2online.ie/

Then they'll send you out a text everytime a concert is on requesting you to text back to get the specific code.

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

Do you need a credit card to buy these?

Nope. You can use credit/laser/3v/any card accepted in most shops.

hayser · 21-11-2010 11:07pm

Thanks Noel. I found out from one of the websites and an ad on TV that you have to text o2 to 51020 in order to receive ticket offers. Does anyone know if this is definitely the case?

JP Liz V1 · 22-11-2010 1:05pm

Can you buy O2 priority tickets at a ticketmaster booth/outlet?

PB1982 · 25-11-2010 2:31pm

Just wondering if anybody has sat in the upper circle, unreserved seating, in the olympia. If so, what is it like? Thanks in advance.

hynesie08 · 25-11-2010 5:37pm

PB1982 wrote: »

Just wondering if anybody has sat in the upper circle, unreserved seating, in the olympia. If so, what is it like? Thanks in advance.

It's not terrible but obviously not as good as floor/circle. Just make sure your one of the first there and try and get 1st/2nd row aisle seats and ya should be grand.

allym · 29-11-2010 4:12pm

Hey this is probably a terribly stupid question but I'm heading to the o2 for the first time next Monday for Arcade Fire (Yay!!) and because ticketmaster decided to not post my tickets I've to pick them up on the night! Can anyone tell me where the box office is in the o2?
Thanks

Professey Chin · 29-11-2010 4:25pm

Its at the very front and there'll be people guiding the way

Graceland · 29-11-2010 4:32pm

I wanted to know about this myself. Do you collect your ticket before you queue up for the different entrances. In other words is it a separate part of the building.
Also can you collect your ticket a half hour before a concert, or would you have to have it collected well before this.

JJ · 29-11-2010 5:18pm

I've collected tickets there before and you need to collect them at the entrance that's facing the river. There are plenty of security people around so if you can't find it, just ask them and they'll direct you where to go. Once you collect the tickets, you can go straight in at that entrance.

Graceland · 29-11-2010 8:41pm

Thanks for letting me know.

randomchild · 01-12-2010 6:07pm

Not sure if this it the right thread, or if someone can point me in the right place, but does anyone know the name of the support act for the skatalites last night? Thought they were really good and want to get some of there stuff!

FredBaby! · 05-12-2010 11:27am

I know the O2 doesn't have any lockers or coat checks but since I'm travelling down to a concert and staying overnight I will have to bring a sizeable bag with me. Unfortunatly I'll be going straight to the O2 off the bus and won't have time to drop my bag anywhere.

Will the O2 have a problem with me bringing a rucksack into the gig? And will my bag be safe? (I have seated tickets)

Thanks in advance!

nitromaster · 05-12-2010 2:40pm

FredBaby! wrote: »

I know the O2 doesn't have any lockers or coat checks but since I'm travelling down to a concert and staying overnight I will have to bring a sizeable bag with me. Unfortunatly I'll be going straight to the O2 off the bus and won't have time to drop my bag anywhere.

Will the O2 have a problem with me bringing a rucksack into the gig? And will my bag be safe? (I have seated tickets)

Thanks in advance!

They'll have no problems with it.
They will likely check your bag though, for stuff like bottles, cans, weapons etc.

Should be safe, especially as you're in seating.

leaveiton · 08-12-2010 9:03pm

How strict are the Sugar Club on ID? Really want to go to something there with a friend but we'll both still be 17 when it's on. Unfortunately, we both also look a bit younger. I could possibly pass for 18, but she's had trouble getting into 16s films before when she was almost 17. So I don't know whether we should risk it or not.

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