Johnovox said:
First, I think the band enjoys he energy from the GA shows, at least partially because they know the real die hards are upfront with the best spots in the house. With seats on the floor, the connected, wealthy, business types and record execs will takeup a good portion of these seats, as they will be considered the best in the house.
Zoovation said:
Are there more people who could share their experiences? Thanks a lot!
Zootomic said:
But I changed my mind and ended up not going at all after reading a comment from Adam about why they went with GA. He said that they wanted to prevent the stockbrokers with credit cards from getting the front row seats. I know what he meant by that - they didn't want people who had money just buying the seats because it was the thing to do. But it still ticked me off. Did it never occur to the band members that the stockbroker they are sneering at could be the same person who was sleeping on a street to get seats fifteen years ago? They should realize that the fans who have been with them the longest are now in their late thirties and early forties and are, for the most part, more financially secure. That doesn't make us any less of a fan. By using general admission it seems to me that U2 is turning their backs on their most die-hard fans, not trying to make sure they have the best spots in the house.
I would really like to see U2 again because it is truly an amazing experience so I intend to go next year. But I will be disappointed if they have GA again in an attempt to prevent those of us who can't camp out like we did years ago from getting the best seats.
cdparky said:
I take your point that the fans of 15 years ago are todays stockbrokers, but the simple fact is that if they do seats on the floors the front rows are crammed with industry, sponsors, connected people and a few true fans here and there and the fans who can afford to go and buy them for thousands off touts. Big problem there is that it sucks the life out of the performance, bands always end up playing more to the front few rows and if they are sat there like mannequins, the show will flop.
One other thing, what makes anybody on this forum assume that if there is no GA they will be able to get the best seats? Big pockets? This tour is going to be the most successful they have ever done, and millions are going to be chasing after tickets. If there is no GA, they will ALL want to get the front few rows. So how can anybody imply that "I'd have more chance of getting a good seat with no GA" baffles me.
LiLJennie said:Is reserved seating that bad? I wouldn't know. How is the view from the stage with reserved seats? I am only 5 feet tall and 100 pounds. I fear I would get killed if I tried to do the GA admission, and more than likely end up in the back somewhere anyway. If reserved seating is bad, why are they selling the tix for$100+ a pop?
cdparky said:
Compared to many other bands U2 GA crowds are extremely tame so you would have no risk. 20 years ago it might have been an issue, but not today- though you will get a little squashed in the first 20 rows or so. Besides, the chances are that even being towards the back of the GA section you would still be closer than a seat anyway.