U2 to Perform First Concerts at MSG Sphere in Las Vegas

[Hewson]

one in the back of the GA behind the shortest people I could find.

You have my permission to stand behind my wife. She's gymnast sized. Just don't get handsy.

 

[Hewson]

should i be concerned that i haven't gotten the "this is how to accept your ticket" email yet?

Have most other folks from yesterday received that 2nd email?
Also again don't forget to check spam/junk folder.

 

[trevgreg]

No second email. Yet.

 

[dmalezi]

In an ideal world it would be good to go a couple of times, once in GA and once in seats?

Agree, that's what I try to do for a regular tour. I saw 360 in Vegas in seats and now I'm going back again. I'm sure I'll cave and try to get a GA for 10/27 while I'm still there.

 

[dmalezi]

Section 406 starts at row 4 so that's the first row of that section, I think that will be a great seat to take it all in with no one in front of you

Thanks, I didn't know this. Why would a section start with row 4? Glad I'm not afraid of heights!

 

[rosephile]

thanks, i didn't know this. Why would a section start with row 4? Glad i'm not afraid of heights!

careful you don't get vertigo!

 

[clerks]

should i be concerned that i haven't gotten the "this is how to accept your ticket" email yet?

How many concerts are you going too? Jesus christ. I mean -- good luck.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

Thanks, I didn't know this. Why would a section start with row 4? Glad I'm not afraid of heights!

some sections are bigger than others. if there's a curve to the section - it may cut out some rows. the first few rows of the 100s, for example, are taken out to allow for GA - so the technical "first row" of the 100s for these shows is somewhere in the lower teens.

 

[dmalezi]

careful you don't get vertigo!

Good one! I better not drink before the show!

 

[rosephile]

Good one! I better not drink before the show!

I originally wrote that in all caps to show my annoyance at my own pun, but it didn't let it stay that way. I hope it doesn't feel like a cliff edge in the front row, I'd definitely feel uncomfortable.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

No second email. Yet.

ok so i don't feel bad then. maybe they'll all go out tonight.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

from the Las Vegas Review Journal...

Construction costs are rising again for the entertainment venue MSG Sphere at The Venetian, which is set to open in September.

Representatives of Sphere Entertainment Co., a spinoff from Madison Square Garden Entertainment Inc., announced Wednesday that construction costs had climbed to $2.3 billion, which includes core technology and soft costs, from its prior estimate of $2.18 billion. The company said the increases reflect the “overall complexity of the project.”

Through Tuesday, it has spent an estimated $2.08 billion on the project, which was net of $65 million received from The Venetian.

It also announced that the installation of the interior screen at the Sphere is expected to be completed this month.

Located just east of The Venetian Expo, the 17,500-seat performance venue will open Sept. 29 with the start of a five-week, 17-performance run of U2.

and another tidbit, in case there was any lingering doubt...

According to Sphere officials, Formula 1 will also have a "multi-day takeover of the Sphere" for its inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix.

 

[DeVaul]

They need more U2 dates to keep this thing humming until they land a KPop group/package tour

 

[prbiker15]

So does that last quote suggest that there might not be any shows on November 8th, 10th and 11th. To get ready for that multi-day takeover?

 

[dmalezi]

I originally wrote that in all caps to show my annoyance at my own pun, but it didn't let it stay that way. I hope it doesn't feel like a cliff edge in the front row, I'd definitely feel uncomfortable.

Well, I can think of worse ways to die.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

So does that last quote suggest that there might not be any shows on November 8th, 10th and 11th. To get ready for that multi-day takeover?

not necessarily. it means there's absolutely no chance of shows during F1 weekend, which most people with common sense already realized.

 

[dmalezi]

They need more U2 dates to keep this thing humming until they land a KPop group/package tour

Thought I heard rumors of a Harry Styles residency.

 

[dmalezi]

not necessarily. it means there's absolutely no chance of shows during F1 weekend, which most people with common sense already realized.

Vegas is going to be a mess the week before F1. Setting up grandstands, closing roads, etc. I'm thinking the 17 shows are it.

 

[Chizip]

Thanks, I didn't know this. Why would a section start with row 4? Glad I'm not afraid of heights!

You can see there is a little indentation in this section, so starts at 4

 

[Chizip]

from the Las Vegas Review Journal...



and another tidbit, in case there was any lingering doubt...

The article makes the point that bands can't bring their own rig/stage design into this venue, so the band would have to create a show specifically for the Sphere. It wouldn't be worth it for just a show or two so that could hamper who all comes to play in it. Most residencies don't play to 18k people.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

Vegas is going to be a mess the week before F1. Setting up grandstands, closing roads, etc. I'm thinking the 17 shows are it.

it's possible that they've been asked to hold - but a lot of that construction will be done by then. it's scheduled to be finished before the first Sphere show.

 

[Hewson]

You can see there is a little indentation in this section, so starts at 4

Yeah something in the design has a gap in the front of sections 404, 406 & 408 and they all start at row 4 while the adjacent sections start at row 1. Should be a spectacular unobstructed view of the whole shebang from 406 row 4.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

 

[DeVaul]

There we go.

 

[rosephile]

Thank you for posting that, especially since I didn't get it (yet?).

ETA: am slow, assumed that was an email at first. I SEE IT.

 

[Hewson]

There we go.

Go get 'em.

 

[dmalezi]

it's possible that they've been asked to hold - but a lot of that construction will be done by then. it's scheduled to be finished before the first Sphere show.

There's a lot going on around the Sphere for F1. Grandstands and a GA standing area for fans. I doubt that will be all completed before September 29th.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

There's a lot going on around the Sphere for F1. Grandstands and a GA standing area for fans. I doubt that will be all completed before September 29th.

maybe. but construction is due to begin on the Sphere zone grandstands on Aug 7, with construction pivoting to West Harmon by September 7. That's been reported out.

i'm sure there will be some work left to do - but the majority will be complete. what's left will likely be more cosmetic.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

looks like the Giants will play the Raiders on November 5 - so i can go ahead and book my sunday flight home ha.

or should i just fly in thursday and stay to bet on football sunday

 

[DeVaul]

Go get 'em.

They better not fuck this one up. Cautiously optimistic seeing how this last Ultra-only thing went but really think they should break out the Ultra and Violet request periods, so Violets only request once Ultra fulfillments are confirmed. Would help Violet group get a realistic view of the remaining inventory, too.