@U2 talked to the people at the Garden, official lineup cannot start until 6AM morning of the show. Of course, this does not stop the unofficial "queue", which I hear has already started...why, I don't know since you can probably roll up at noon day of and get a rail spot. The Garden has been known to give out numbered wristbands starting around 8 or 9 in the morning on show days (for security reasons - train station exit is right there and a federal building is right across), then you can come back later (5pm or so) to line up according to wrist band #. I expect that will be the case this time.
Right on, thanks. So it makes sense to just roll up around 8 or 9am when they start passing that stuff out so not to deal with the looney with the list?
I would say so - btw, it is confirmed that they will start handing out the wristbands at 8AM, and that one should return to line up at 5pm.
Anybody know if they're checking ID's at the Boston GA?
I would like to know this too
Anybody know if they're checking ID's at the Boston GA?
Anybody knows the GA process for NY????
Hi all- I need some guidance.
I have GA for 7/15 Boston.
I'm trying to decide if I should go in early (before 8am) to get a numbered wristband or if I should sleep in and go in early afternoon. Do they give out wristbands all day?? I'm short so my goal is a rail spot near the E stage.
Thanks!
They give out wristbands all day. I showed up at 6:30 am on Friday morning and was 84. By the time they began distributing wristbands, there were probably 160 or so people in line. 84 was good though go get me an e-stage rail spot. I'm pretty sure whomever wanted rail within the first 200-250 got it. However, I had little to no view of them when they were on the main stage and I'm 5'6". Since you're short, your view could be worse than mine. If you want front row, maybe try for a mid catwalk spot so you can see the whole show. If you're content with having a great view only when they're on the catwalk and e-stage(and they do spend a decent amount of time there), aim for e-stage as planned.
I got my wristband for Boston1 around 3:30 and was #344. I was one row back from the e-stage at the the 3 o'clock position (the part where it meets the catwalk being noon). When they were on that stage, it was like they were in my living room with me. I could see the expressions on their faces, the scuffs on their shoes, etc. But I couldn't see a thing when they were on the main stage (I could see the screen.) The trade off was worth it for me, especially because I had seen two other shows. The thrill I get when I am that close outweighs my inability to see the main stage. It's really your preference.Hi all- I need some guidance.
I have GA for 7/15 Boston.
I'm trying to decide if I should go in early (before 8am) to get a numbered wristband or if I should sleep in and go in early afternoon. Do they give out wristbands all day?? I'm short so my goal is a rail spot near the E stage.
Thanks!
At Boston 1, they had two lines, one for each side. Each person had/got to decide which line to go to. The guards didn't know what side was Adam's or Edge's. I actually don't remember off the top of my head. That was kind of chaotic too me. I didn't really care where I stood, but I couldn't tell which line was shorter. We stood in numerical order once in line, but, for example, if #1-200 all chose to stand in one line, #201 would be first in the other line. So there is still a benefit to trying to see what line is shorter, if you can tell.question for Boston.
Are they calling the GA north and south or east and west (its really northwest and southeast so they could go either way).
North or west is on Edge's side correct?
Anyway to increase your changes to get one side or the other?
Do you need to line up and get a number if you want to stand back by the Red Zone rail?
I believe South = Edge and North = Adam
Big Boston tip: once you actually get your card scanned and your new wristband, you have to hoof it up several flights of stairs. In my head I was going to go through the door and bust right down to the floor. WRONG. And then once you are at the top of the stairs, you have to go through the concourse past several sections before you go down to the floor. People with seats who get there super early are up buying beer, etc. and you have to dodge them. It's kind of like finally get through airport security and then having to get to your gate when you are late for your flight and everyone else is hours early and doesn't give a crap that you have somewhere to be. Have fun!
question for Boston.
Are they calling the GA north and south or east and west (its really northwest and southeast so they could go either way).
North or west is on Edge's side correct?
Anyway to increase your changes to get one side or the other?
Do you need to line up and get a number if you want to stand back by the Red Zone rail?
For comparison, in Phoenix they stopped handing out wristbands at 2:00 or something. Anyone who showed up after that hung around and started a sort-of line* that would go in after the wristbanded folks were let in per their order.
*they had everyone just hanging out in the atrium of the arena - it was pretty chaotic.
thanks. I was reading other threads since posting and figured that was the case when people were posting that they were always north or south in each venue.I don't think the use of North/South corresponds to actual cardinal directions but are only used within the venue for wayfinding purposes for the audience and crew. I believe the main stage is West and e stage is East (makes sense) so Edge is always South and Adam is always North regardless of the orientation of the arena itself.
I showed up in Toronto at 7:50ish
I had room on the red zone rail if I wanted
thanks. I was reading other threads since posting and figured that was the case when people were posting that they were always north or south in each venue.
I don't think the use of North/South corresponds to actual cardinal directions but are only used within the venue for wayfinding purposes for the audience and crew. I believe the main stage is West and e stage is East (makes sense) so Edge is always South and Adam is always North regardless of the orientation of the arena itself.
Big Boston tip: once you actually get your card scanned and your new wristband, you have to hoof it up several flights of stairs. In my head I was going to go through the door and bust right down to the floor. WRONG. And then once you are at the top of the stairs, you have to go through the concourse past several sections before you go down to the floor. People with seats who get there super early are up buying beer, etc. and you have to dodge them. It's kind of like finally get through airport security and then having to get to your gate when you are late for your flight and everyone else is hours early and doesn't give a crap that you have somewhere to be. Have fun!
Yeah, that was ridiculous. But luckily I looked like I knew what I was doing so the non-wristband people just lined up behind me.
The Forum had a separate line for when they ran out of wristbands. The wrist band folks were in pens. Have I mentioned how awesome the Forum was?