Dmb - Wembley Arena - London ???

[pingpong]

Hi newbie here, this is my first post! Just received my email from the DMBand website confirming new tour dates for 2007. I nearly fell off my chair when I read it and realised they are finally coming to London! My boyfriend and I have waited a very very long time for this to actually happen and to be honest never thought it would.

I'm not a warehouse member but was wondering whether if I joined today would that mean I would be able to purchase tickets today? (They don't go on sale to the public until 15th Dec). Wembley Arena is pretty large so I'm kind of guessing that if I do have to wait until 15th then it shouldn't be too much of a problem.

Also do you think that it will be all seating at Wembley or will the arena floor be standing only. (Hope it's standing so that you can get close to the stage!)

Any advice about WH etc. would be appreciated.

Many thanks

[TWills]

Hi newbie here, this is my first post! Just received my email from the DMBand website confirming new tour dates for 2007. I nearly fell off my chair when I read it and realised they are finally coming to London! My boyfriend and I have waited a very very long time for this to actually happen and to be honest never thought it would.

I'm not a warehouse member but was wondering whether if I joined today would that mean I would be able to purchase tickets today? (They don't go on sale to the public until 15th Dec). Wembley Arena is pretty large so I'm kind of guessing that if I do have to wait until 15th then it shouldn't be too much of a problem.

Also do you think that it will be all seating at Wembley or will the arena floor be standing only. (Hope it's standing so that you can get close to the stage!)

Any advice about WH etc. would be appreciated.

Many thanks
If you join today you will be able to request (I think it says this at the very bottom of the page). I requested tickets and they are 'General Admission' so it will be standing on the pitch.

I can't see them filling it though...

[Lorentzen]

Congrats on them coming to your city!

If you join Warehouse today, you will be able to request tickets, and then you have to wait for a few days to get confirmed or not, on whether you got your tickets. But since it's all on the 'floor' you could save the money that it would cost you to sign up for Warehouse, and hope to get tickets december 15th when they go on public sale

[Panoramical]

Are all the tickets for Wembley general admission? Or are there some seating? If they are all general admission surely there's no point in joining WH just for this gig?

[eirikra]

I wonder if they are capable of filling an arena as big as Wembley!?

[Luke1981]

Some of the tickets are reserved i.e. seats. The price is $80 regardless.

[Lorentzen]

How much is a normal DMB show in the US?

[mattward2k]

How much is a normal DMB show in the US?
IIRC it was about $55 for the ticket when I went, plus about $10 in fees, so round about $65 for a general amphitheatre show.

[eirikra]

the ticket for the wembley show is $80!

[mattward2k]

the ticket for the wembley show is $80!
It'll be about $85-$90 once you stick on the fees, depending on how many tickets you order.

[eirikra]

good point :)

[mattward2k]

I'm under the impression they're trying to price the US fans out of coming over considering how strong the pound is against the dollar at the moment; although that's still at the expensive end of ticket prices for concerts (~ £40). Although if you're bothering to buy flights and accomodation, an extra $10-$20 on the ticket prices isn't going to make much difference.

[AFurth]

Wow... I hope they fill it up!

Congrats London... you just got one of the biggest shows of the year!

[onebignothing]

I wonder if they are capable of filling an arena as big as Wembley!?

They are not playing Wembley Stadium which seats 90,000, they are playing Wembley Arena which seats 11,000.

[number4ty1]

I registered in the wharehouse today and already asked for 2 tickets to Lisbon !

I think it was 106 USD for 2 tix including fees !

[Raven36]

so many of you lovely europeans showed up! i wish i could go visit my sister in london to see them then fly home to geneva. but i hope to be in Kenya when theyre playing.... im volunteering at an orphanage. that would be so cool to see them at wembley. congrats all. :)

[kmdaly]

Tickets to shows in Australia are $113 USD after everything!!!!!

[groton]

vegas is 75
maybe next years tour's will be priced higher then they have been?

[Focaccino]

Thats rude, DMB shows in UK and OZ far more pricey than the US shows, just rude. Won't stop me going at all, but just, I'll say it again, RUDE!!

They said earlier, if you get WH tickets fro general The General admission shows for the solo tour, you get first in que status, so I guess, a WH line that gets let in first... hoping this is the same deal for the band show too! Yeehaa, se you ate the front!

[~DMB~]

Thats rude, DMB shows in UK and OZ far more pricey than the US shows, just rude. Won't stop me going at all, but just, I'll say it again, RUDE!!

They said earlier, if you get WH tickets fro general The General admission shows for the solo tour, you get first in que status, so I guess, a WH line that gets let in first... hoping this is the same deal for the band show too! Yeehaa, se you ate the front!

I bet 17.5% is probably tax the UK government has made them add on. . .wouldn't surprise me :rolleyes

[bripriest]

Is it definitely Wembley Arena instead of Wembley Stadium? Makes sense since I doubt DMB could fill the stadium, and it isn't actually finished yet. (No worries...it's only a year behind schedule....)

And....will they be available through ticketmaster.uk? They're not listed on the site yet.

[duane26]

I can't believe all the bitching about ticket prices in England.:lol Of course it's going to be more expensive then in the US, it's ENGLAND!

[mattward2k]

They said earlier, if you get WH tickets fro general The General admission shows for the solo tour, you get first in que status, so I guess, a WH line that gets let in first... hoping this is the same deal for the band show too! Yeehaa, se you ate the front!
As I said in the other thread, it's very unlikely as these tickets are open to US and non-US WH members for requests, and I don't think the WH are stupid enough, knowing a lot of the WH ticket holders will now be US fans, to stick a load of US fans at the front of the queue. I can't see it going down too well. I think they would have said something by now anyway. Those shows were also standing only, and all these shows (with the exception of Brussels I think) are a mixture of General Admission and some tiered seating.

I bet 17.5% is probably tax the UK government has made them add on. . .wouldn't surprise me
Of course, tickets are VATable. That and the fact that the dollar is INCREDIBLY weak at the moment mean that the dollar value of the tickets is going to be higher than it would be in the US because these shows aren't taking place there... it's basic economics.

And....will they be available through ticketmaster.uk? They're not listed on the site yet.
Either that, or LiveNation.co.uk, or both. They're all one and the same thing anyway, and Live Nation operates the events at Wembley Arena. And yes, it's definitely the Arena.

[bripriest]

Thanks. I'll have livenation on speed dial on the 15th.

For any Americans thinking about coming over for the show, be prepared to pay out the ass for everything. The exchange rate sucks (2 to 1 right now), and London is one of the world's most expensive cities. A pint of beer will cost you $8 - $9. Pack of cigarettes will run you $10 - $11. Meal in an average quality restaurant will be $30 - $40, extra value meal at McDonalds will be about $10.

Also, that particular week is one of the biggest vacation weeks of the year, so hotel rooms are going to be at a premium. There will also be thousands of students backpacking around Europe at that time, so If you're thinking of staying at a hostel (there are some good ones), book as soon as you get the tickets.

(and no, I'm not just trying to discourage you from buying tickets so that I have a better chance!)

[duane26]

Thanks. I'll have livenation on speed dial on the 15th.

For any Americans thinking about coming over for the show, be prepared to pay out the ass for everything. The exchange rate sucks (2 to 1 right now), and London is one of the world's most expensive cities. A pint of beer will cost you $8 - $9. Pack of cigarettes will run you $10 - $11. Meal in an average quality restaurant will be $30 - $40, extra value meal at McDonalds will be about $10.

Also, that particular week is one of the biggest vacation weeks of the year, so hotel rooms are going to be at a premium. There will also be thousands of students backpacking around Europe at that time, so If you're thinking of staying at a hostel (there are some good ones), book as soon as you get the tickets.

(and no, I'm not just trying to discourage you from buying tickets so that I have a better chance!)

Great Info!:thumbsup This is why I don't understand all the bitching about ticket prices.:cool

[jamjumpin]

When I was a lad, tickets for the biggest bands were only 15 quid!

40 quid is a joke!

[tynan7]

I dont get why the ticket price is so high. The band surely do not need the money? If you're looking to sell out a 12000 capacity arena with a band that are relatively unknown here in the UK, the smart way to do it is to make tickets cheap, encouraging casual listeners and friends of the more hardcore fans (who may not neccessarily know the music) to come along. This is also the way to convert more fans to dmb here in the UK. When I saw the beastie boys in wembley arena, they only charged £25, and that struggled to sell out...

[whirl_it_up]

i emailed warehouse and asked them about the 'advanced entry' for warehouse members. heres what they had to say>>>

The Warehouse is offering General Admission Floor as well as Reserved seating to members. We do not guarantee tickets but if the demand does not exceed availability, we should be able to fulfill all requests. All members have the same chance at being confirmed. We will be offering "first in line priority" to Warehouse members confirmed for the General Admission Floor tickets.

Please let us know if you have any additional questions. Our ticketing request period closes on Monday, December 11, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. EST. The ticketingrequest period is not first come-first serve.
thanks,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warehouse Crew
www.warehouse.davematthewsband.com (http://www.warehouse.davematthewsband.com)
whtix@davematthewsband.com (whtix@davematthewsband.com)
434-984-6850 / 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. ET / M-F

i also emailed and asked if u have to have the credit card you orderd with, with you on the day to pick up the tickets (incase it's not your credit card your using on requesting tickets) and they replied with:

If you request and are confirmed for Warehouse tickets, on the evening of the show, you will need to present a valid photo ID or a credit card with your name on it as proof to be able to pick up the tickets. You do not necessarily need to present the card used to order the tickets.

thanks,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warehouse Crew
www.warehouse.davematthewsband.com (http://www.warehouse.davematthewsband.com)
whtix@davematthewsband.com (whtix@davematthewsband.com)
434-984-6850 / 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. ET / M-F

[acstalker]

When I was a lad, tickets for the biggest bands were only 15 quid!

40 quid is a joke!

As far as I can remember, it was 85 quid for The Eagles and around 130 for the Rolling Stones (which unsurprisingly did not sell out).

When I was a lad I paid £2.50 to see Lynyrd Skynyrd. But that's just me showing my age!

[mattward2k]

I dont get why the ticket price is so high. The band surely do not need the money? If you're looking to sell out a 12000 capacity arena with a band that are relatively unknown here in the UK, the smart way to do it is to make tickets cheap, encouraging casual listeners and friends of the more hardcore fans (who may not neccessarily know the music) to come along. This is also the way to convert more fans to dmb here in the UK. When I saw the beastie boys in wembley arena, they only charged £25, and that struggled to sell out...
I think it's a combination of the really weak value of the dollar at the moment, considering the cut that Red Light will take back to the states with them will have to be converted back into dollars (and therefore lose a lot of value), and the fact that because both the venue AND promoters for this are LiveNation (ie CC), they're going to be taken a huge chunk of the ticket price anyway, so RL will want the ticket prices even higher to make sure that the money they're taking won't be so low it'll be worth nothing once it's converted.

It is a joke though really, they're NOT an established band in the UK but they're charging boyband prices. Everything will go this way once the entire live media industry is owned by Clear Channel though.

[BobL]

(and no, I'm not just trying to discourage you from buying tickets so that I have a better chance!)

Yeah ;)

One night? One sodding night? Well I suppose it's better than nowt.

[bripriest]

I dont get why the ticket price is so high. The band surely do not need the money? If you're looking to sell out a 12000 capacity arena with a band that are relatively unknown here in the UK, the smart way to do it is to make tickets cheap, encouraging casual listeners and friends of the more hardcore fans (who may not neccessarily know the music) to come along. This is also the way to convert more fans to dmb here in the UK. When I saw the beastie boys in wembley arena, they only charged £25, and that struggled to sell out...

:thumbsup Although there seem to be a few Brit Ants on here, I'd say 40 quid is serious money for a band that has a minimal fan base, at best, in the UK. If they wanted to build a fan base, at least in the UK, they should have decided to play at one of the summer festivals like Reading or Glastonberry.

Although, I do think the show will sell out, mainly with drunk American college students on their first trip overseas. BTW, if you're planning on coming over and making an ass of yourself, the best place for you to find a place to stay is in the Highbury area of London. They love Americans there. ;)

[jamjumpin]

BTW, if you're planning on coming over and making an ass of yourself,

...Don't bother, stay at home

[gauloisesblond]

does anybody have an idea about the different ticket types for the wembley show? (warehouse tickets)
at the warehouse page is a link at the venue info with a seating chart which shows the whole lower level as standing area and the seats are where the tribune is, right?
is "reserved seating" the tribune section and "general admission" the standing area? i understand that normally in the states reserved seats are better cuz GA is in the back of the audience at the lawn. but here it´s the other way round, right?

[mattward2k]

is "reserved seating" the tribune section and "general admission" the standing area? i understand that normally in the states reserved seats are better cuz GA is in the back of the audience at the lawn. but here it´s the other way round, right?
Yes. General Admission is the standing area shown in front of the stage, and the Reserved Seating is the balcony of seating that surrounds the standing area.

[gauloisesblond]

Yes. General Admission is the standing area shown in front of the stage, and the Reserved Seating is the balcony of seating that surrounds the standing area.

thanks for the answer!

now when i´m trying to think about the best spot i´d guess it would be in the standing area?
sure i know this is a subjective point of view but maybe someone who knows the arena can tell how far away the balcony area will be?
e.g. even if one gets quite good spots in the seating area you´ll be much further away from stage than from a middle section spot at the standing area... ?!
and next question: will it be rather crowded at the front section and people pushing around...?
i know this is also an subjective perspection and depends on various things but maybe somebody can give some thoughts and share experiences...

sometimes the venue will build up "wave brakers" and only allow a certain number of people in each seperate section. do they do this in the arena as well...?

i´m just trying to figure out what type of ticket to order from the warehouse. i favor the seating area but i have a feeling my friend who´s going to join has opposite feelings. so i want to look at all pro´s and con´s

thanks again,
kris

[Isweetwhirled]

:thumbsup Although there seem to be a few Brit Ants on here, I'd say 40 quid is serious money for a band that has a minimal fan base, at best, in the UK. If they wanted to build a fan base, at least in the UK, they should have decided to play at one of the summer festivals like Reading or Glastonberry.

Although, I do think the show will sell out, mainly with drunk American college students on their first trip overseas. BTW, if you're planning on coming over and making an ass of yourself, the best place for you to find a place to stay is in the Highbury area of London. They love Americans there. ;)

:lol

[jmythng]

We are taking a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Europe next year. We'll be in London 10 DAYS AFTER the Wembley show!!!:eek I was told a long time ago we're not scheduling our trip around DMB.
Everyone who is going to this show, have a great time!!

[eirikra]

europe isn't that big, where are you going to be when dmb is in london? :)

[jmythng]

We will actually be at home, in the good ole USA, because we fly into London on June 9th. The tickets are already paid for and I don't think we can afford to spend 9 more nights in London. It really is ridiculously expensive!:lorraine

[eirikra]

aha, I see.! :) nine nights in london costs a gazillion dollars :s I'm glad my brother lived there the last time I went, saved me a kidney

[jmythng]

Well, maybe they will add some more dates in Europe but its not very likely. We will also most likely be missing the start of the US summer tour. I believe this year it started in late May. Just hope we don't miss our Blossom show or Starlake, we'll probably miss Starlake. We'll be in Europe until 6/23.

[Launi]

I'm french and live in France. I want to go to the Wembley show.
As I'm not a Warehouse Member, can you tell me where can I buy my 2 tickets (for me and my wife) on internet ? It will be the first time I need to buy ticket for a show that don't take place in France and I don't know a serious internet web site who do that.
Thank you for future answers !

[mattward2k]

I'm french and live in France. I want to go to the Wembley show.
As I'm not a Warehouse Member, can you tell me where can I buy my 2 tickets (for me and my wife) on internet ? It will be the first time I need to buy ticket for a show that don't take place in France and I don't know a serious internet web site who do that.
Thank you for future answers !
Keep an eye on both Ticketmaster.co.uk and LiveNation.co.uk this coming Friday morning. The WH says the tickets go on sale there at 10am, however they also say the Dublin shows go on sale at 10am but TM currently lists that as 9am, so it could be as early as that. All times are GMT (so will be either 10am or 11am CET).

The Wembley show isn't on there at the moment but will be by that time. Just keep checking back until then.

[superfint]

I'm french and live in France. I want to go to the Wembley show.
As I'm not a Warehouse Member, can you tell me where can I buy my 2 tickets (for me and my wife) on internet ? It will be the first time I need to buy ticket for a show that don't take place in France and I don't know a serious internet web site who do that.
Thank you for future answers !

http://www.livenation.co.uk/home/
Ticket presale for the Wembley Arena show starts tomarrow.The show is not listed on the site yet,but it will be there tomarrow.Got a news letter from Livenation saying this.

Just check in the morning,i'll post the exact link tomarrow when its up if you can't find it.
Hope this helps!See you & your Lady at the show ;)

[UK_Jon]

Or, if you go to www.ticketrush.co.uk you may well find that you can buy tickets (standing and seats) right now.....

[jammy1986]

IMPORTANT!!!!

I JUST BOUGHT MY TWO UK TICKETS.
GO to ents24.com NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
it is affliliated through ticketmaster, who i just rang (yes at 7am!) having been up all night waiting for the presale, and they confirmed that yes I had purchased tickets, and that there was an EARLIER presale which I was on. GO GO GO !!!!

See you at Wembley xxx

i just registered to let you know, hope you get your tix.

[jamjumpin]

I got my ticket too, Ticketbastard rape you on postage as usual...

[mattward2k]

You can go to LiveNation.co.uk as well, General Admission tickets still seem to be available, think we should be OK. Just make sure you're registered on the site otherwise you won't be able to access the presale.

[jamjumpin]

I don't think it matters which site you go to, they all seem to end up at ticketmaster

[guitarmanuk]

Yes, they all end up at Ticketmaster. Same price tickets no matter where abouts in the venue you are. I now have 2 for the solo show in Oxford and 2 for Wembly. It is going to be a good 2007 :D

[nanetto]

what about the delivery method if I live outside UK???

help me pleeease!!

[jamjumpin]

what about the delivery method if I live outside UK???

help me pleeease!!

Think they're all the same price, I don't remember

[nanetto]

it just allows me to pick :

Customers in Great Britain

Customers in Northern Ireland

Customers in The Republic of Ireland



any suggestion?

desperation is next!

[mattward2k]

I presume they can't be delivered if you live outside the UK as they can't guarantee the postage, so you'd probably need them to be put on will call, in which case I think you have to phone up LiveNation/Ticketmaster (or whoever you're doing it through) to talk to them over the phone about it.

[nanetto]

I phoned them and we basically found out that it is not possible to deliver tickets on presale outside UK...

grrrr

[Panoramical]

Presale is on for these now, chaps, so get ordering at LiveNation!

[pingpong]

Not sure if this will help but I joined the Warehouse and bought 2 tickets that way, which means you have to collect from the venue on the day.

It worked out to be £88.48 including all fees. If you book through ticketmaster they want to charge £91.45. So ..... ok you have to pay approx. £20 to join the warehouse but it's worth it!!!

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
EXCITED :multi

[mattward2k]

Not sure if this will help but I joined the Warehouse and bought 2 tickets that way, which means you have to collect from the venue on the day.
Unfortunately it's a bit late to buy tickets through the Warehouse though, the request period ended on Monday evening :p

[bripriest]

Not sure if this will help but I joined the Warehouse and bought 2 tickets that way, which means you have to collect from the venue on the day.

It worked out to be £88.48 including all fees. If you book through ticketmaster they want to charge £91.45. So ..... ok you have to pay approx. £20 to join the warehouse but it's worth it!!!

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
EXCITED :multi

So you paid £20 to save £3.03 on the tickets.....and that's worth it? F'ing European economics!!!!!! ;)

[gummerr]

wooooooo got my four tickets for wembley last night off ticketrush!!!

came to about £175 in the end, ticketmaster seem to add more money on to the price of each ticket at every point!!!!

oh well its gonna be awsome!!!!

[onesweetworld15]

See yall there!

[Inter]

Just got my two tickets to Wembley through WH and I am so excited I can't sit still. Flight from Norway was just booked too. About the accomodation.. is it that bad? Surely I would be able to book something decent and cheapish since it's over 5 months away?

[TWills]

Warehouse confirmed my tickets...go check everyone!

[discohippie]

I've got my ticket and I'm excited about the show, but no way is this going to sell out. I'd be surprised if it is isn't moved to a smaller venue like the Hammersmith Apollo. I think at bout 45 quid per ticket, they'd struggle to sell out Brixton here.

[Grouty]

What makes you think it isnt going to sell out?

[AMWEST]

Ive just got my ticket for Wembley. Looking forward to next year, Oxford and Wembley, that will be 3 times in just over one year. Brilliant!!

[discohippie]

What makes you think it isnt going to sell out?

They are nowhere near established enough over here to sell it out, especially at that price. They'll get all the fans who've been waiting or who are flying in, but outside of that, I doubt there will be much casual interest for that price.

[Grouty]

Fair enough I think they may well be just enough patiently waiting fans and people flying in to see them to sell it out despite the price. Its hard to tell how many fans in England (and Europe in some cases) there are that would want to go to the show.

[mattward2k]

I've got my ticket and I'm excited about the show, but no way is this going to sell out. I'd be surprised if it is isn't moved to a smaller venue like the Hammersmith Apollo. I think at bout 45 quid per ticket, they'd struggle to sell out Brixton here.
I think what's more crucial is that the floor tickets will almost definitely sell out, which are probably the more hardcore-fan friendly ones.

[gummerr]

It is hard to tell howmany fans there are here in the UK, however they are currently number 5 on ticketrush's top 10 best sellers so someone must be buying tickets!!

[jamjumpin]

So you paid £20 to save £3.03 on the tickets.....and that's worth it? F'ing European economics!!!!!! ;)

I said that too, except my internet broke and it never posted it. But they're actually spending £17 more cos those ticket prices don't include WH membership do they?

[CRLocky]

Warehouse decline my request!!! dammit!

[superfint]

Warehouse decline my request!!! dammit!

Really??Sorry to hear that.You can get a Ticket online no problem tho.
Did you just request London??

[jrh83]

Hello all

[discohippie]

Were many people here at the Kings College gig? That was some night...

[TWills]

Ive just got my ticket for Wembley. Looking forward to next year, Oxford and Wembley, that will be 3 times in just over one year. Brilliant!!
It'll be 11 times in 18 months for me - woo hoo! And yes, Kings was one of them.

[superfint]

It'll be 11 times in 18 months for me - woo hoo! And yes, Kings was one of them.

Stalker!! ;)

[matt4p]

im not a fan of wembly arena. I got tickets for dublin. that venue is bitchin and right next to the sea

[Alasken]

Were many people here at the Kings College gig? That was some night...

I was there :bounce

[Lorentzen]

Hello all

No wonder you have so many posts on antsmarching.org

you only posts crappy messages... do people respect you at all?

[mattward2k]

you only posts crappy messages... do people respect you at all?
:lol

I think he's got a pointless reply in every European thread. The "New Castle is good beer" (or whatever it is) still cracks me up :p

[Dancing nancy!!]

I was at kings college, and i went to carling academy! i have 6 tickets for the oxford gig and 4 for the dave matthews wembeley gig lolzzzzzzzzzz.

[Luke1981]

WH confirmed - Wembley here i come! It's also the day after my birthday, so its like a little birthday present to myself :)

[CRLocky]

Really??Sorry to hear that.You can get a Ticket online no problem tho.
Did you just request London??

I requested Dublin and London. What's are the good ticket broking sites over there for concerts? Or for football for that matter?

I couldn't find anything on Ticketmaster, yet atleast, but I'm not sure if they're listed on there.

Would instant tickets be an option you think?

[Dancing nancy!!]

^ you live in america fucking c them there. dick.

[chris1983]

I couldn't find anything on Ticketmaster, yet atleast, but I'm not sure if they're listed on there.


You didnt look very hard then. :lol

http://www.ticketmaster.ie/artist/746531?tm_link=tm_home_g1&hot_ticket_brand=home

[superfint]

I requested Dublin and London. What's are the good ticket broking sites over there for concerts? Or for football for that matter?

I couldn't find anything on Ticketmaster, yet atleast, but I'm not sure if they're listed on there.

Would instant tickets be an option you think?

Dublin Tickets are on Ticketmaster.ie-theres a link there someone put up(Its on the main page on Ticketmaster.Ie anyway) ,and London -http://www.livenation.co.uk/events/event_info.aspx?rid=217047&regionID=12

What Footie Match you want to go to??
Probably Best off getting them through the Home Teams Website,Depends on Who/what game you want to go to.

[Panoramical]

^ you live in america fucking c them there. dick.

I get your point, perhaps could have been phrased more eloquently...

[CRLocky]

^ you live in america fucking c them there. dick.

I did see them here, twat.

Now I want to see them over THERE! bitch

thanks for the info everyone, all euro trash help aside.

[Lorentzen]

:lol

I think he's got a pointless reply in every European thread. The "New Castle is good beer" (or whatever it is) still cracks me up :p

oh well, I guess I don't get his humour.
I just can't see why it's necessary to be able to see how many posts people have made on these boards.
I mean some fans on here tend to seek the highest post-count or whatever it's called. And they post many crappy messages just to get their post-counter up. And, sadly, some people think ( without knowing the basis of many of the posts ) that users with many many posts are "cool" and reliable, but the post-counter can be very misguiding...

[Launi]

ARRRRggggggghhhhhh !!!!
I tried with Ticketrush and livenation. It's the same : They re-direct me on the web-site : Ticketmaster. The problem is that they ask me to choose if I'm a customer from Great Britain or Ireland but I live in France...

Please, give me a method to buy my ticket from France ! (I'm not a warehouse member).

Do you know another web-site who sells ticket and ship them in Europe (France for example).

[Dancing nancy!!]

I did see them here, twat.

Now I want to see them over THERE! bitch

thanks for the info everyone, all euro trash help aside.



:lol selfish bastard. just think an english fan who cant afford to go to america could of had your ticket!

[mattward2k]

oh well, I guess I don't get his humour.
I wasn't assuming he was being funny, i was assuming he was an idiot, and laughing at that.

I tried with Ticketrush and livenation. It's the same : They re-direct me on the web-site : Ticketmaster.
That's because it's all the same company, and Ticketmaster is the central hub for the ticket buying.

Please, give me a method to buy my ticket from France ! (I'm not a warehouse member).
The best thing I can suggest is to call them up.

[Launi]

I called them and..... I had my 2 tickets thank you !
I will need to take them at the box office the day of the show (at Wembley Arena I think => If someone knows how it works exactly, please PM me).
It was very hard to spell my adress, my e-mail etc.... in english ! but the guy at the phone was very patient and very kind !

[mattward2k]

I will need to take them at the box office the day of the show (at Wembley Arena I think => If someone knows how it works exactly, please PM me).
Yeah, you'll need to pick them up from the box office inside the venue. Whether you have to queue first and then pick them up when you get to the front, or whether you'll need to go pick them up first then get in the queue I don't know, but the best thing to do is to ask when you get there - they'll be people around, and signs up pointing to the box office as well.

[jamjumpin]

Has anyone received their Wembley Standing tickets yet?
My mates got his seat tickets through the post already!

[tolsy]

got mine two days ago!! seated tho

[Allie35]

I am excited for all of you. I hope we get some good taper versions! I can't wait to hear new stuff as it sounds as if you guys might be lucky to hear!:)

[mattward2k]

I can't wait to hear new stuff as it sounds as if you guys might be lucky to hear!:)
I'm personally hoping the "new" stuff will be polished versions of the new '06 songs, rather than a load of proper new stuff, as it's less likely to be overplayed at the shows.

[GWDMB]

I have a question for anyone who lives in the London area. I'm coming over for a week or so and happened to plan my trip around this show. I'm sure London has a great nightlilfe, but where are the best places to go to have a good time?

[panini2001]

London, basically a shit hole - the north of England is a much friendlier place.:)

[jamjumpin]

London, basically a shit hole - the north of England is a much friendlier place.:)

I second that!
Also you'll be looking at like $10 a pint! Get some tinnies in.

[mattward2k]

London, basically a shit hole - the north of England is a much friendlier place.:)
Your mini-profile says you're from Stoke, so I presume you're being sarcastic :p

London is expensive, but it's more diverse (and certainly friendlier for yanks) than any other part of England. Generally best to stick to central London though, the West End has loads of places to go out.

[jamjumpin]

Your mini-profile says you're from Stoke, so I presume you're being sarcastic :p

London is expensive, but it's more diverse (and certainly friendlier for yanks) than any other part of England. Generally best to stick to central London though, the West End has loads of places to go out.

BOLLOCKS! Southereners won't even give you the time of day! I've been living in Bournemouth for 18 months and it's a joke how unsociable the locals are! The further North you get the friedlier people get.

[mattward2k]

BOLLOCKS! Southereners won't even give you the time of day! I've been living in Bournemouth for 18 months and it's a joke how unsociable the locals are! The further North you get the friedlier people get.
First off, I was joking.

Secondly, London isn't Bournemouth. Bournemouth IS a shithole.

Third, the north is friendly if you know to order a Bombardier when you walk in the pub. I think it'd be hard to tell a yank exactly where to go if he was going north to guarantee he'd have a good time without accompanying him yourself. It's far easier to go out in London and have a good time if you're not sure what you're doing or where to go if you stick to the more popular places. I'd wouldn't be worried about him being lost on Oxford Street at 1 in the morning, however I would be if he were in Stoke.

[Byggare_Bob]

I have General Admission seats for the show and was assigned GA2. Do we know anything about the sections yet?

[tynan7]

I have General Admission seats for the show and was assigned GA2. Do we know anything about the sections yet?

I've got GA3, I think its just arbitrary...

[mattward2k]

I have General Admission seats for the show and was assigned GA2. Do we know anything about the sections yet?
Think it may also be something to do with the entrance you have to use, but I'm not entirely sure...

[GWDMB]

Ticketmaster General Admission tickets almost always have a number next to them. I've used them plenty of times and I've never discovered why they have a number, it really doesn't matter where you go in or anything, they'll take the ticket at any entrance.

[Panoramical]

I have K-PRE tickets...what does that mean?! I haven't recieved them yet...

[lnicolodi]

Hello all!! :hump

This is my first time here, i am brazilian, and i have a sister living in Brighton, so I didn't have problems when I bought the ticket, I used her address and my credit card (with my brazilian address) and they delivered the tickets at her house.

I am going to live in UK, and I hope to meet you all in the show, i am going alone!

:multi

[BobL]

Well got two tickets for Wembley - last time I got tickets online my credit card got ripped off - hope it doesn't happen again!

[jamjumpin]

Well got two tickets for Wembley - last time I got tickets online my credit card got ripped off - hope it doesn't happen again!

I thought they were sold out?

[BobL]

Not according to TicketMaster - can you point me to any where that says they are sold out, cos if I've been conned by TM I won't be happy...:mad

[BobL]

Got a confirmation email that I have got tickets - so obviously they're not sold out.

[jamjumpin]

Got a confirmation email that I have got tickets - so obviously they're not sold out.

oh right...

Ticketmaster says the tickets are not on sale and seetickets.com says they're sold out

[waltersja]

You can still get tickets through here: http://www.livenation.co.uk/events/event_info.aspx?rid=217047

[BobL]

jamjumpin,
I initially checked availibilty without logging into my TM account and they were still available. The "you have 2 minutes to complete order" timed out on me so I went and logged into my TM account and then I got a 'not on sale' message. I went back to the 'logged out' page and checked again and they were still available - go figure that one....:ugh

[jamjumpin]

Ticketmaster Rocks!

[mattward2k]

Ticketmaster Rocks!
:ugh :lol

[BobL]

Tickets arrived this morning......:D

[Byggare_Bob]

Tickets arrived this morning......:D

Describe them! How do they feel? :cool

[BobL]

Describe them! How do they feel? :cool

Tickety...:D

[lolita_friendst]

Hey everybody.. I'm from Argentina and i'm going to London on may and I would loove to know if the tickets for the dave matthews band on the wembley arena are sold out..does anyone knows this? pleeease! is very important.. if they are sold out in ticketmaster..is there anywhere else where i can buy the tickets?? PLEASSE SOMEBODY ANSWER ME! This is very important!! Thank you!



Lola

[~DMB~]

Hey everybody.. I'm from Argentina and i'm going to London on may and I would loove to know if the tickets for the dave matthews band on the wembley arena are sold out..does anyone knows this? pleeease! is very important.. if they are sold out in ticketmaster..is there anywhere else where i can buy the tickets?? PLEASSE SOMEBODY ANSWER ME! This is very important!! Thank you!

Lola

This place still has some tickets :)
http://www.double8tickets.com/order.php?id=1497

[lolita_friendst]

This place still has some tickets :)
http://www.double8tickets.com/order.php?id=1497

Thank you soooo much! :hump

[lolita_friendst]

Hey is it safe to buy tickets from this site?? Does anyone know if the rate for an international shipping is the same than in the uk?? Because it doesn't say anything in the website.. Thank you!!


Lola

[funkythom]

Hey everyone. Sorry if this has already been talked about but I just wanted to check.

If anyone has standing tickets for the Wembley show they will be infront (like this: http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/seatingchart/279698/10830) or behind of the floor seating?

I'm guessing infront as it's how things are done here in the UK but I know over the pond it can be different.

Many thanks!

[TWills]

Hey everyone. Sorry if this has already been talked about but I just wanted to check.

If anyone has standing tickets for the Wembley show they will be infront (like this: http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/seatingchart/279698/10830) or behind of the floor seating?

I'm guessing infront as it's how things are done here in the UK but I know over the pond it can be different.

Many thanks!
Not sure but I don't think there will be any floor seating at all...well, that is my understanding. Someone will know!

[~DMB~]

Hey is it safe to buy tickets from this site?? Does anyone know if the rate for an international shipping is the same than in the uk?? Because it doesn't say anything in the website.. Thank you!!


Lola

I bought my tickets from there and they were delivered by special delivery within a few days of purchase.

I don't know about international delivery though.

[zachyd]

I just wanted to pop in and say hello to all my Euro-Ants friends! I had a great time hanging with you guys...hopefully we'll make the trip over there again! :)

[TWills]

I just wanted to pop in and say hello to all my Euro-Ants friends! I had a great time hanging with you guys...hopefully we'll make the trip over there again! :)
Hey, Zach, it was good hanging with you guys too! Your Mom is way cool too;)

[zachyd]

Hey, Zach, it was good hanging with you guys too! Your Mom is way cool too;)

:thumbsup I mean, after all, she did take me all the way to England just to see a musician perform 5 times. :D

[madseason]

how many people fit at wembley arena?

[fkavanagh]

how many people fit at wembley arena?


"The world’s most famous indoor music venue, Wembley Arena is a spectacular setting for events. With a maximum capacity of around 12,750, the Arena plays host to major music stars throughout the year. Flexible staging allows seated, standing and in-the-round formats. In addition, Wembley Arena's versatility means that different styles of events can also be presented. Short Hall formats reduce the capacity to around 4000, 6000 or 8000, providing excellent facilities for larger conferences."


Was hoping the cup final would be on around the same time so one trip I could see the mighty Blues lift the first FA cup in the new Stadium. Its deemed to be. Symmetry needs to be maintained after winning the last cup final before they tore it down.

45 thousand of the Chelsea singing then 10,000 DMB guys and gals. Sounds like a musical extravagnza to me!!!

[superfint]

Was hoping the cup final would be on around the same time so one trip I could see the mighty Blues lift the first FA cup in the new Stadium. Its deemed to be. Symmetry needs to be maintained after winning the last cup final before they tore it down.


Yeah yeah yeah- ye Robbed the Villa that day lad.David James- i hate you,why did John Gregory ever sign you??!!I knew he'd Flap at a corner and gift someone a goal!

hahaha,well could be worse,could follow the blues of Birmingham City:thumbsdow

Oh- on topic-Roll on May!!Wembely baby!!!

[lolita_friendst]

I bought my tickets from there and they were delivered by special delivery within a few days of purchase.

I don't know about international delivery though.

Thanks!! I'll buy the tickets in this days...

Lola

[whirl_it_up]

58 days away from seeing DMf**kingB for the first time. With the recent Vegas shows i'm exciteddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd!!! !
Anyone else?!?! :p

if the setlist includes Shotgun (which it won't but you never know) I will bounce off the walls

[Panoramical]

"The world’s most famous indoor music venue, Wembley Arena is a spectacular setting for events. With a maximum capacity of around 12,750, the Arena plays host to major music stars throughout the year. Flexible staging allows seated, standing and in-the-round formats. In addition, Wembley Arena's versatility means that different styles of events can also be presented. Short Hall formats reduce the capacity to around 4000, 6000 or 8000, providing excellent facilities for larger conferences."


Was hoping the cup final would be on around the same time so one trip I could see the mighty Blues lift the first FA cup in the new Stadium. Its deemed to be. Symmetry needs to be maintained after winning the last cup final before they tore it down.

45 thousand of the Chelsea singing then 10,000 DMB guys and gals. Sounds like a musical extravagnza to me!!!

You're confusing Arena with Stadium! I doubt DMB could anywhere near fill stadium. The gig is at Arena ;)

So anyone who got standing tickets from ticketmaster in UK recievde them yet? Becaues i ordered them as a preorder and they haven't come yet!

[funkythom]

I've got my standing tickets through, they came a while back actually.

Had anyone got an idea who the support act might be? Will it be one of the acts they are using for the US Tour or a band from the UK?!

[Byggare_Bob]

Had anyone got an idea who the support act might be? Will it be one of the acts they are using for the US Tour or a band from the UK?!

You think it'll be a supporting act? I doubt that but one never know...

[mattward2k]

Had anyone got an idea who the support act might be? Will it be one of the acts they are using for the US Tour or a band from the UK?!
I'd say it's much more likely to be someone from the UK, as much as I'd love them to bring someone like the Flecktones or Robert Randolph over. I doubt it'll be someone that big however, likely to be somebody equivalent to The Magic Numbers before they were big, like when they supported Athlete.

[number4ty1]

58 days away from seeing DMf**kingB for the first time. With the recent Vegas shows i'm exciteddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd!!! !
Anyone else?!?! :p

if the setlist includes Shotgun (which it won't but you never know) I will bounce off the walls

Only 50 days left for my first show !!!!!!! I wish I could fast forward these days !!!
:bounce

[lolita_friendst]

I finally have my tickets!! Im so happy!!! I was going to buy them from double8tickets...buttt they started selling them again on ticketmaster (a lot more cheaper)!! So i'm very happy now!!! SO EXCITED!!!!!!!! :D :D :D

[whirl_it_up]

35 days to f**king go WOOOOOO

[PeopleX2]

The Nightwatchman [Tom Morello of Rage Againts The Machine] looks to be supporting. Could prove for an interesting guest.

[bananasnyder]

...Don't bother, stay at home
:BANG Regarding the multiple comments about "drunk American college students" from UK fans... As an experienced DH, seven year WH member and a somewhat "anti-american American" I related to your prejudice &/or reservation. After attending last year's Hammersmith Apollo show I was fairly embarrassed to witness some "ugly American (Canadian?) behavior/behaviour". Please consider 2 points: 1) Tourists (especially North Americans) tend to act like a-holes when on holiday (particularly after a few pints) and 2) A significant part of the (tour-going) fan crowds are college students (DMB's bread and butter in the early days). You can't escape it and have to accept it as part of the overall experience. Trust me, you can't beat the vibe at an incredible show (ever seen the Grateful Dead?) and as with daily life it's a better experience if you focus on what makes it good. Having said that, it will still p--s me off to see someone freaking out so as American I apologize in advance. It's going to be great and I hope all the UK fans love the show!!!!! :hump

[bananasnyder]

Warehouse decline my request!!! dammit!
The WH declined you???? How many years have u been a member? That sucks!

[BobL]

Hello BobL it appears that you have not posted on our forums in several weeks, why not take a few moments to ask a question, help provide a solution or just engage in a conversation with another member in any one of our forums?

Hmmm, I been out of town - that OK?

whirl_it_up is getting excited? :D

bananasynder,
Immigration will be asking all Americans the purpose of their visit - if they say to see Dave Matthews they get refused entry ;).......

[Allie35]

How many of you are also going to Brussels?

[jamjumpin]

Erm, this is the London thread, I assume the people in teh Brussels thread are going to Brussels...

[GWDMB]

Erm, this is the London thread, I assume the people in teh Brussels thread are going to Brussels...

Erm, lighten up. That question was appropriate for this thread. I take it that you'd rather make her look at the name of every member who posts in each thread and then compare them to see if there are any names in common? C'mon...

BTW Allie, I'm not going to Brussels.

[TWills]

BTW Allie, I'm not going to Brussels.

Me neither but you knew that already ;)

[bigsav]

How many of you are also going to Brussels?

I'm going to Brussels as well as London and I can't wait.

I haven't seen the band since 2001 so this will be great. I presume there will be pre and post gig gatherings?

Sav

[jamjumpin]

Erm, lighten up. That question was appropriate for this thread. I take it that you'd rather make her look at the name of every member who posts in each thread and then compare them to see if there are any names in common? C'mon...

BTW Allie, I'm not going to Brussels.

HAHA, sorry, my early morning sarcasm doesn't come across well in text ay?

[Byggare_Bob]

I went to Wembley Arena last night for the Deep Purple show and I just got back home. I took some pics at the venue that I'll post once I get unpacked.

On a side note, great sound inside the arena. I was on the floor and the sound was near perfect (being an indoor venue and all).

[Byggare_Bob]

Floor view (towards the back)
http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/3932/backoa5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

The bar at the arena restaurant (10.00 £ minimum to pay by credit card). Beers cost from 2.80 £ (Budweiser 3.00 £)
http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/382/barcf0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Picture of an emtpy stage in between Styx and Deep Purple
http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/9946/emptyer3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

DMB flyer I found out in the hallway
http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/8594/flyerdi6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

People walking around with Smirnoff Ice (picture) or a Fosters cag on their back selling beer.
http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/6316/fostersgd7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

The hallway inside the venue
http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/7900/halltg0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Deep Purple guitarist Steve Morse during the song "The Well Dressed Guitar" (which you should check out by the way - it's awesome!)
http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/3056/morsezc4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

A shot of Wembley Arena from the outside after the show (Purple because Deep Purple played)
http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/8396/outsideeh7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

The rules for photos in side the venue. I did however notice some idiots using a flash but it was ok by the security people to take pictures.
http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/8396/outsideeh7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/2909/photoxb7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

The bleachers (or whatever you call it) on the right side of the floor.
http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/9265/rightfs7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

My friend Rupert exhausted after the show but take a look at the empty space between the soundstage (right) and chairs on the floor. That's at least 5 meters. Something for the tapers to consider :)
http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/7013/rupertbl0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

All pictures taken with a Sony Ericsson W800i phone (2 mgpx camera) :thumbsup

[ACAllen]

Thanks for the pictures. It will be a treat to see DMB in a smaller venue than the "ginormaous" venues in the US. We will be traveling from Chicago and going to all 4 shows that week. And to think that I was supposed to go into retirement 3 years ago after a pilgrimage to the Gorge....Can't wait to experience the drink, food and culture.

[Byggare_Bob]

Can't wait to experience the drink, food and culture.

I'm not that keen on the food since they only serve toast with butter and jam along with either coffee or tea for breakfast but you gotta love the drinks and people :rolleyes

[whirl_it_up]

i hope they spice things up from the Aussie setlists in 28 days time

[gauloisesblond]

do we know yet if first entry is planned for warehouse ticket holders?

[whirl_it_up]

do we know yet if first entry is planned for warehouse ticket holders?

i emailed Warehouse a while back, asking about this. here's what they had to say in a reply:

for most venues, Warehouse members will receive "first in line" priority. More information will be made available about the first in line priority closer to the show.


. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warehouse Crew
www.warehouse.davematthewsband.com (http://www.warehouse.davematthewsband.com)
whtix@davematthewsband.com (http://by102fd.bay102.hotmail.msn.com/cgi-bin/compose?curmbox=mfINd&a=97820c817b0dd332722becb3da3809fde279439e55514732 0a37fd6d1ef33f6e&mailto=1&to=whtix@davematthewsband.com&msg=135B9B96-A893-4C79-A77B-67BF2B34C392&start=0&len=4987&src=&type=x)
434-984-6850 / 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. ET / M-F


funnily enough, i emailed them earlier on today asking when they will send information out about how this will work on the day. i'll post here first if and when i get a reply

[whirl_it_up]

okay, just got a f-ing reply from them and here's what they had to say:

We will make every effort to arrange for first in line priority but may not know until a few days prior to the show. Definitely plan on arriving early for the show!

thanks
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warehouse Crew
www.warehouse.davematthewsband.com
434-984-6850 11:30 am - 6 pm ET, M-F


Warehouse f-ing offically suck. unorganised b******s

[funkythom]

I'm guessing the warehouse members want to get in first so they can occupy the front of the general standing area as I could be a rush to get to the barrier (well based on how most UK concerts go!).

Anyone got plans before the show?

[Byggare_Bob]

I'm guessing the warehouse members want to get in first so they can occupy the front of the general standing area as I could be a rush to get to the barrier (well based on how most UK concerts go!).

Anyone got plans before the show?

Probably just drink a few beers and get to the venue early in the afternoon.

[gauloisesblond]

okay, just got a f-ing reply from them and here's what they had to say:



Warehouse f-ing offically suck. unorganised b******s

thanks a lot for the info!
after the dave and tim shows in europe i emailed the warehouse (originally asking something about my renewal) and mentioned to them, that i was really pleased with this special treat we got with first entry, unique experience for us european fans ... blah, blah (i meant it though....) and they should continue arranging shows like this....
they answered, that they got many positive reaction from fans and they will do their best to keep up the work...

but there will be more warehouse members ticket holders now, right? were non-europeans allowed to order tickets this time as well?

[mattward2k]

but there will be more warehouse members ticket holders now, right? were non-europeans allowed to order tickets this time as well?
Yup, the requests were open to all Warehouse members.

There's also a big difference between the small, single-line venues of the D+T tour and a multi-entrance 12,000 seater arena. Just gonna make sure I turn up early...

[gauloisesblond]

Yup, the requests were open to all Warehouse members.

There's also a big difference between the small, single-line venues of the D+T tour and a multi-entrance 12,000 seater arena. Just gonna make sure I turn up early...

exactly my thoughts and point!

[mattward2k]

exactly my thoughts and point!
The ironic thing is, it's really not very hard to do. You have a Warehouse line by the Box Office that's clearly labelled as a line for Warehouse members to pick up their tickets. You let that line in first, before the doors open, then when everybody from that line is in (which won't be anywhere near as long as the rest) you just open the other doors. But I still can't see them pulling it off.

[Byggare_Bob]

Where are you guys gonna stay in London? Looking at hotels right now...

[dancinnancy]

I have a question. My sister (who's also in the US), who's not on ants (shame on her) is a HUGE dmb fan and day one warehouse member. She jsut found out yesterday that she gets to go to England for work and she's going to be in London on the 30th. She just about fell out of her chair. She immediately tried to get tickets through Ticketmaster UK and found out she needs a UK address for shipping. So she contacts a co-worker and gets his address just to find out she also needs a UK billing address. She doesn't know the co-worker well enough to as him to but the ticket for her, even though she can reimburse immediately via paypal.

Does anyone here have any suggestions on how she can get ahold of a ticket, while be in the US?

[gauloisesblond]

The ironic thing is, it's really not very hard to do. You have a Warehouse line by the Box Office that's clearly labelled as a line for Warehouse members to pick up their tickets. You let that line in first, before the doors open, then when everybody from that line is in (which won't be anywhere near as long as the rest) you just open the other doors. But I still can't see them pulling it off.

yep, i was already mentioning this in another thread about the warehouse.
it´s not hard to do, but it even didn´t work out very well at the d+t tour with much less people (it was different for the venues though... in cologne it turned out fine but amsterdam was just a big mess)
on the other hand one could argue, that the crews from the arenas are used to handle bigger bunches of people so lets all wait and see what happens...

i don´t like my personal attitude right now though. i´m worried about things i can´t change anyways while i should be looking forward to see some great shows... i tend to focus on negative aspects i believe...

[bigsav]

emI have a question. My sister (who's also in the US), who's not on ants (shame on her) is a HUGE dmb fan and day one warehouse member. She jsut found out yesterday that she gets to go to England for work and she's going to be in London on the 30th. She just about fell out of her chair. She immediately tried to get tickets through Ticketmaster UK and found out she needs a UK address for shipping. So she contacts a co-worker and gets his address just to find out she also needs a UK billing address. She doesn't know the co-worker well enough to as him to but the ticket for her, even though she can reimburse immediately via paypal.

Does anyone here have any suggestions on how she can get ahold of a ticket, while be in the US?

If she is a Warehouse member she can get them there. I just got some extras for friends on the instant ticket bit. They don't need shipping address, it's Will Call only.

Sav

[dancinnancy]

OMG! You just made her day! I'll let her know right now! Thanks a ton!

[dancinnancy]

Thanks again! We just assumed the Warehouse ticketing was done and didn't even think to look there. She has her ticket and she's one happy girl!

Thanks again! I can always count on Ants to help!

[jamjumpin]

The ironic thing is, it's really not very hard to do. You have a Warehouse line by the Box Office that's clearly labelled as a line for Warehouse members to pick up their tickets. You let that line in first, before the doors open, then when everybody from that line is in (which won't be anywhere near as long as the rest) you just open the other doors. But I still can't see them pulling it off.

Obviously DMB haven't played in England but every gig I've ever been to here, including massive arenas, even if you turn up at the doors open time you will be right at the front no bother.

[whirl_it_up]

Obviously DMB haven't played in England but every gig I've ever been to here, including massive arenas, even if you turn up at the doors open time you will be right at the front no bother.

yup they have played in England before ;)

[jamjumpin]

yup they have played in England before ;)

Aye but not for a very long time.

[michelle_lyons]

Not long now people! Can't wait!

[buzz05232000]

what pub are all the ants going to before the show

[Byggare_Bob]

what pub are all the ants going to before the show

I think we should leave that question for the fans living in London to decide. I'm sure they know a good place where they might be able to play a couple of DMB songs to get us in a complete party mode :D

[spida1998]

For those people still searching for tickets - keep checking the various box office sites. I just got 1 standing ticket from Stargreen.com, despite it being 'sold out' for the past couple of months.

Don't give up!

[ACAllen]

We have an extra ticket- not sure which will be the extra- a seated or standing one. Can't pick it up till the day of the show. Let me know if anyone has a friend who needs one. -anne

[joeyn17]

hey there! im def interested in that ticket, do you know of anywhere else i could snag one more??? THANKS!
- Joey

[whirl_it_up]

okay, the gig is now 3 wednesdays away. omfg

[TrippenTuesdays]

okay, the gig is now 3 wednesdays away. omfg

Yeah and it would be so awsome if you met Dave again... :bounce i still love your starbucks story by the way. I wish I was there to capture that moment!

[funkythom]

It's very likely I will have a spare standing ticket.

Any takers?

[jraydan]

Hello!!

I was wondering if there is anyone going to the show from the bournemouth area. I got my tickets, but I still haven't sort out anything related to transportation and (if there is the need for) accomodation.

I've never been in the wembley arena before and I know is a bit far off the center of london. Which means that I probably wont be able to catch a bus back to bournemouth on the same night (last bus leaves at around 11.30pm). I still have to check train times though.

If there is anyone driving from around this area and is willing to give me a lift that would be very nice! and of course, im going to help with petrol money.

aditional info: im a 26yr old student at bournemouth uni . and im extremely excited about this show.

:D

jraydan.

[jamjumpin]

Hey dude, I'm from Bournemouth, Redhill actually.
I could help you get there, but unfortunately I'm staying at my mates house instead of coming back same night. PM me if that's any good.

[jamjumpin]

Why does this thread title have 3 ? on the end? Was it in disbelief at a UK show?

[tarheelsncaa]

is the nightwatchman (tom morello) still opening for this show?!?

[michelle_lyons]

According to the Live Nation website it still lists Tom Morello as the supporting act.

[TaylorMade]

Selling 2 Seated Tickets To Wembley Arena

Posted this in the Tickets section as well, but figured this might help.

My girlfriend in Bristol bought these for me as a Christmas gift. I can't get over there for Wednesday, consequently I'm going to have to part with them.

Here is the info from her.

Wednesday 30th May 2007, 7:30 pm
S9, Row W, Seats 101 and 102
Wembly Arena, London
They were £43.25 each originally. I'll pay for the shipping, unless you're in NY and then I'll just deliver them.

The price is negotiable as I really just want to get them out of my hands/head. But I guess if nobody buys them, I'll just have to tell work to F off and go. If you're interested, fire me an e-mail at imcrae@wbresearch.com.

Take care,
Ian

[TaylorMade]

I'm knocking 10 pounds off the price of each ticket if you contact me today (Tuesday).

[Hilly]

I'm knocking 10 pounds off the price of each ticket if you contact me today (Tuesday).

10 pounds?! Those must be some heavy tickets!

[buzz05232000]

gathering point? I know how much you Londoners hate us Americans, i've seen it first hand because iv been living here for a couple a months now, but we are not that bad that we couldnt all meet up before, are we:)

[Byggare_Bob]

gathering point? I know how much you Londoners hate us Americans, i've seen it first hand because iv been living here for a couple a months now, but we are not that bad that we couldnt all meet up before, are we:)

We shoulod definitely hook up before the show and get a couple of beers together :)

[jamjumpin]

We shoulod definitely hook up before the show and get a couple of beers together :)

Nope, Americans + beer = roudy people ruining Dave shows

[whirl_it_up]

12 days!

[Byggare_Bob]

Nope, Americans + beer = roudy people ruining Dave shows

Dave shows maybe but when it comes to DMB shows, I love my american friends. The show wouldn't be the same without them :cool

[mattward2k]

Obviously DMB haven't played in England but every gig I've ever been to here, including massive arenas, even if you turn up at the doors open time you will be right at the front no bother.
Really? I don't know who you've been going to see, but I don't think I've ever turned up to a headliner gig or signed act and had no queue at the door. Maybe after the doors open, and have been opened for a while, but certainly not just beforehand. I work just down from Wembley Arena and have been there on several occassions; if its even at half-capacity, there will be a queue come doors opening time.

This is all a moot point given the fact that the recent WH email gives me hope about the queueing situation anyway, but I'm still not convinced about them being able to pull it off.

Nope, Americans + beer = roudy people ruining Dave shows
As Bob mentioned; for Dave/D+T shows it does suck, but for this show I want everyone to be making as much noise as possible. The acoustics in the Arena are shit anyway, so I doubt it'll make much difference :p

[Wikipedia]

what pub are all the ants going to before the show

Modern society considers the ant a pest, and due to the adaptive nature of ant colonies, eliminating one is near impossible. Pest control with regard to ants is more a matter of controlling local populations than eliminating an entire colony. Attempts to control ant populations of any kind are temporary solutions.

A pub crawl (sometimes called a bar tour or bar-hopping) is the act of one or more people drinking in a number of pubs in a single night, normally walking between them. It's purportedly called a "crawl" because the participants are literally crawling from pub to pub after getting drunk at the first few pubs.


Many European cities have public pub crawls that act as social gatherings for the local expat communities and tourists. These pub crawls focus on the social aspect of meeting new friends and being introduced to new bars in a strange city. Examples of these include the FunkyParis pub crawl in Paris, the famous Berlin pub crawl, the FunkyRiviera pub crawls in Nice and Cannes, the Colosseum pubcrawl in Rome, and the Dublin Literary Pub Crawl, which is themed around the haunts of James Joyce, Samuel Beckett and Brendan Behan. Professional actors lead the Dublin Literary Pub Crawl and perform spirited selections from the works of Irish writers. Smaller sized gatherings for pub crawls are also growing in popularity in the United States in which nationalities participate.

[jamjumpin]

Really? I don't know who you've been going to see, but I don't think I've ever turned up to a headliner gig or signed act and had no queue at the door. Maybe after the doors open, and have been opened for a while, but certainly not just beforehand. I work just down from Wembley Arena and have been there on several occassions; if its even at half-capacity, there will be a queue come doors opening time.
:p

Obviously a London thing, I'm not from down here, every gig I've been to up North there's hardly been a queue, RHCP, Iron Maiden etc at the MEN Arena Manchester, I turn up about 6:15 and there's 4 queues of about 20 people in each and as soon as you get in everyone goes to the bar leaving the chance for me to get to the front.

[whirl_it_up]

anyone found out the earliest time you can pick up tickets from Wembley Arena box office? cheers

[jamjumpin]

anyone found out the earliest time you can pick up tickets from Wembley Arena box office? cheers

When it opens


I know, I'm hilarious!!

[stockportdmb]

Got 1 spare ticket up for grabs!! Rather flog here than e-bay. Details: Block N5 Row R Seat 58 or 57. I'll be in the one I dont sell. Cost £43.05 (inc booking fee) Happy to hook up on the Weds to do the deal. Will be in London around lunchtime - getting the 10.15 train from Manchester. Staying at the Ibis - Wembley Hotel. Anyone else crashing there?
Paul

[jamjumpin]

According to the Live Nation website it still lists Tom Morello as the supporting act.

OMG! I JUST REALISED!
Picture this if you will...
Smooth Rider or Louisana Bayou feat. Tom Morello!
OMG!!!!!!!!! He'll just whip out this amazing sound effect solo like he does.
I am totally flippin out!

[Byggare_Bob]

I'm gonna stay at the St.Giles Hotel. Anyone else staying there or close by?

[Aerodmb]

Can someone briefly explain the ticket arrangement at Wembly? Should I buy a standing ticket? I just decided to go and need to get a ticket and a hostel and find out about transportation. If anyone could help, that would be sweet.

[Aerodmb]

How many of you are also going to Brussels?

That would be me. How are you getting from Brussels to London? I found an $190 one-way ticket on Brussels Airlines to London departing on Tuesday.

[mattward2k]

Can someone briefly explain the ticket arrangement at Wembly? Should I buy a standing ticket? I just decided to go and need to get a ticket and a hostel and find out about transportation. If anyone could help, that would be sweet.
There's a big open floor in front of the stage, that's the standing; around the 3 sides of this, at a higher level is the seating, though the majority of the tickets there will now be towards the back.

I've got a couple of GA standing tickets going (don't ask why) for face if you'd like to avoid the evil that is Ticketmaster.

[lnicolodi]

Hi,
I was wondering if there is anyone going to the show from Brighton and Hove area. I have one extra ticket, my brother in law was supposed to go with me, but he doesn't want to, so Ill probably sell it, is anyone interested?

If there is anyone driving from around this area and is willing to give me a lift that would be very nice! and of course, im going to help with petrol money.

aditional info: im a 24yr old student girl from brazil

[michelle_lyons]

A Week To Go Baby!

[dmb~ibyu]

Just got this from the Warehouse - what do you think? No Nightwatchman then?

Greetings Wembley Warehouse Ticket Holders:

Please note that we have been advised of a change in the door time
for the Dave Matthews Band show on Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at Wembley
Arena in London, England. The new door times are as follows:

Doors for Standing ticket holders: 6:00 PM

Doors for Seated ticket holders: 6:30 PM

Showtime: 7:30 PM

We hope you enjoy the show! Please direct any ticketing questions to
whtix@davematthewsband.com.

Cheers,

Warehouse Crew

[dmb~ibyu]

Or just a longer show?

Sorry - long day!!!

[funkythom]

Support: 7:30 - 8:15

DMB: 8:30ish - 10:30/10:45ish

Laws in the UK state that shows have to finished by 10:30 or 11, depending on the venue and it's licensing hours - I think!

[Byggare_Bob]

Support: 7:30 - 8:15

DMB: 8:30ish - 10:30/10:45ish

Laws in the UK state that shows have to finished by 10:30 or 11, depending on the venue and it's licensing hours - I think!

The Deep Purple show at Wembley in late April didn't end until around midnight.

[jamjumpin]

Change of door time? THey are the same times as stated on my tickets I receievd like 2 months back.
Also Nightwatchman is deffo on, the date is listed on tom's myspace

Just got this from the Warehouse - what do you think? No Nightwatchman then?

Greetings Wembley Warehouse Ticket Holders:

Please note that we have been advised of a change in the door time
for the Dave Matthews Band show on Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at Wembley
Arena in London, England. The new door times are as follows:

Doors for Standing ticket holders: 6:00 PM

Doors for Seated ticket holders: 6:30 PM

Showtime: 7:30 PM

We hope you enjoy the show! Please direct any ticketing questions to
whtix@davematthewsband.com.

Cheers,

Warehouse Crew

[Aerodmb]

Can someone let me know what the cheaper places are to stay in London? I realize that's a difficult question but there has to be something semi-affordable in the area.

[superfint]

Some advice to all warehouse members collecting tickets-get there early-like earlyier than it says on the emails,and HAVE A PRINT OUT OF YOU TICKET CONFORMATION PAGE!!!!!

Last night in dublin it was very very unorganised to say the least

[tynan7]

Some advice to all warehouse members collecting tickets-get there early-like earlyier than it says on the emails,and HAVE A PRINT OUT OF YOU TICKET CONFORMATION PAGE!!!!!

Last night in dublin it was very very unorganised to say the least

Disappointing to hear that, I thought they would have a lot of experience at these bigger venues...

Did WH still secure early entry?

[superfint]

Disappointing to hear that, I thought they would have a lot of experience at these bigger venues...

Did WH still secure early entry?

For me,no,cause i didnt have the print out-there is not much of an early entry like either-more or less both let through.
Having WH Tickets last night actually ment i was further back cause i had to collect my tickets!
I got to the Point ar 5.45,doors ment to be open at 6.30,opened about 5 or 10 minutes late.

Ah am not too bummed,maybe its just that the point's staff/security in Dublin are useless,and hopefully the other venues are better organised:thumbsup

[PeopleX2]

Standing tickets are up at: https://www.stargreen.com/events?artist=DAVE_MATTHEWS#14797 if anyone

[Aerodmb]

does anyone have an extra GA warehouse ticket?

[ericwindrider]

Hi everyone. Hope to meet some of you next week at the show. Bought tickets ages ago and looking forward for the best show ever. My brother in-law just got back from the show in Dublin and said the band was having such a good time on stage.

[lostant34]

What stuff can we bring into the arena? I'm going to be up there all day with a backpack...can I take it in with me? Camera? Ipod? Stuff like that. I haven't had any trouble going to plays in London with it.

[Aerodmb]

Are you in London already? Where are you staying? Any hostel recommendatiosn?

[Byggare_Bob]

What stuff can we bring into the arena? I'm going to be up there all day with a backpack...can I take it in with me? Camera? Ipod? Stuff like that. I haven't had any trouble going to plays in London with it.

Read back a couple of pages to posts from late April/early May. I uploaded a bunch of photos from a concert I attended at Wembely Arena. I took a picture on one of those signs that stated the camera rules for the venue.

[lostant34]

Are you in London already? Where are you staying? Any hostel recommendatiosn?

I'm here for study abroad. I have been here for four weeks. I know there are hotels by the arena don't know much they are. I'm staying in South Kensington, I know that there are some hostels around this area. South Kensington is an hour or so away from Wembley if you take the tube.

[andytrenier]

cant wait till wednesday! Wa anyone at that small gig off regents street a few years back where Dave was on his own and played bob marley and ub40 covers?

[madseason]

has anyone ever went to the wembley arena before?
does anyone know how the view is from these seat? Seat Location: S7 Row U

cheers

[Launi]

Read back a couple of pages to posts from late April/early May. I uploaded a bunch of photos from a concert I attended at Wembely Arena. I took a picture on one of those signs that stated the camera rules for the venue.

I just saw your picture about camera without flash. What does it mean exactly (sorry I'm french and English is not my mother language) :
Can I bring my camera and use it as long as I don't use flash or I just can bring my phone (sony erickson equiped with 2Mo Pixel Camera) ?

Sorry if I ask that but I don't want that a security man take my camera away saying : you can't use it !!

[Aerodmb]

has anyone ever went to the wembley arena before?
does anyone know how the view is from these seat? Seat Location: S7 Row U

cheers

I think on an earlier post they mentioned that in the reserved section, they are strict on sitting...meaning you won't be standing. Take it for what it's worth but that post forced me to buy GA.

[Byggare_Bob]

I just saw your picture about camera without flash. What does it mean exactly (sorry I'm french and English is not my mother language) :
Can I bring my camera and use it as long as I don't use flash or I just can bring my phone (sony erickson equiped with 2Mo Pixel Camera) ?

Sorry if I ask that but I don't want that a security man take my camera away saying : you can't use it !!

I myself have the W800i Sony Ericsson phone and I brought it along to take those pics you could see.

At the DP gig a month ago, they allowed digital cameras as long as you didn't use the flash. Some people still used it though but I didn't see anyone get thrown out because of it...

[Aerodmb]

WOW! Check out hte Lisbon thread...you know the reason the band played a second encore is the activity of the specific thread...let's fire this thing up! Come on, I'm traveling halfway across the world to meet some UK DMB fans!

[madseason]

I think on an earlier post they mentioned that in the reserved section, they are strict on sitting...meaning you won't be standing. Take it for what it's worth but that post forced me to buy GA.


what?? you gotta be kidding me? on a fucking dmb concert...
fuck that!

[whirl_it_up]

i honestly CAN NOT wait until Wednesday!!!!!

this weekend i should be concentrating on getting my college work done for my final arts show which is in a few weeks time.

…but its nearing Wednesday and i just can't get out of my head that DMB will be playing in front of me and 12,000 others on Wednesday night. it seems UNREAL.

i didn't get my hopes up for the recent D&T UK gigs, as i didn't want my expectations to be too high, and then be blown...but they made me high as a kite! it just couldn’t have been any better

...waiting to see the band for 6 years now, and its FINALLY happening in a few days time, crap! just can't imagine what its going to be like in a room listening to them all belt out their tunes live instead of getting a download of the 'latest' live show - hearing it, and feel awed. live just must be indescribable

Wednesday night, is THE NIGHT.

so cheers to the band for making it here, at last! :)

[GWDMB]

I heard that the UK has a strict curfew policy...is this correct?

If so, there's no way we're getting a set as good as yesterday's set was. They'd be almost an hour over on time.

[Aerodmb]

It's Dave Matthews for crying out loud :)

[madseason]

I think on an earlier post they mentioned that in the reserved section, they are strict on sitting...meaning you won't be standing. Take it for what it's worth but that post forced me to buy GA.

i cant fucking dance and jump around??? holy moly ... sittin on a dmb concert is probably the worst ever... what do you guys think... i cant believe it...:lorraine :lorraine :lorraine :confused

[GWDMB]

i cant fucking dance and jump around??? holy moly ... sittin on a dmb concert is probably the worst ever... what do you guys think... i cant believe it...:lorraine :lorraine :lorraine :confused

There were still a few standing seats left on TM yesterday. Maybe you should try to sell the seated tickets and buy standing tickets.

[madseason]

There were still a few standing seats left on TM yesterday. Maybe you should try to sell the seated tickets and buy standing tickets.

too much work now .... i was so full of excitement for that show and now that.. jesus... does anyone really know for sure that there is only sittin at the reserved? cause then i will sell mine at the venue and buy myself new ones at any seller at the stadium...

[Aerodmb]

I just took that from another thread on the WH message boards so who knows of the validity. I'm sure standing in reserved seats is inevitable.

[PeopleX2]

too much work now .... i was so full of excitement for that show and now that.. jesus... does anyone really know for sure that there is only sittin at the reserved? cause then i will sell mine at the venue and buy myself new ones at any seller at the stadium...

It is reserved seating BUT YOU CAN STAND AND DANCE, it's not that you HAVE to sit, its that you are assigned a seat. Just like the venues they play in the States.

Dont worry, you wont be sitting down. Ive seen many gigs at the Arena and have NEVER seen people sitting on the sides so don't worry.

If anything, you'll be able to see the band better than anyone in GA/Standing AND you'll have the option to sit if you wish. Win win.

[madseason]

It is reserved seating BUT YOU CAN STAND AND DANCE, it's not that you HAVE to sit, its that you are assigned a seat. Just like the venues they play in the States.

Dont worry, you wont be sitting down. Ive seen many gigs at the Arena and have NEVER seen people sitting on the sides so don't worry.

If anything, you'll be able to see the band better than anyone in GA/Standing AND you'll have the option to sit if you wish. Win win.

love you !

[lostant34]

When are you planning on getting to the arena. I have class until 11 and then will be heading over soon after that. As far as I know the Wembley area doesn't have much to offer but that could have changed since the last time I was on the High Street there.

[samadamsplse]

I always use Wembley central station, tube or silverlink, the high road has about 4 pubs/bars and its only a 10 min walk to the arena.

[mattward2k]

The quickest way (depending on where you're coming from) is Wembley Park station on the Jubilee line, though its an option for you to get to Wembley Central if the Bakerloo line is easier for some reason. From Wembley Park you just walk straight down the large steps, up Olympic Way and the arena is on your right.

There really isn't much in Wembley apart from some rather dodgy looking fast-food restaurants and a retail park; the nicest/largest pub in the area is probably The Torch which is opposite the side entrance of Wembley Park station, just up the road a bit on the right.

[GWDMB]

It is reserved seating BUT YOU CAN STAND AND DANCE, it's not that you HAVE to sit, its that you are assigned a seat. Just like the venues they play in the States.

Dont worry, you wont be sitting down. Ive seen many gigs at the Arena and have NEVER seen people sitting on the sides so don't worry.

If anything, you'll be able to see the band better than anyone in GA/Standing AND you'll have the option to sit if you wish. Win win.

Yeah, I just looked on the back of the tickets and it specifically says that other people in reserved seating may stand.