U2 don't want the same fans up front - Page 3

hef4u2 · 01-30-2005, 03:27 PM

To me the greatest issue is the pure lack of decent seats for members. I would have loved to been up close at $49.50 a ticket.

The only tour I was able to get real close was Popmart in Atlanta. My tickets were right next to the B-stage.. You know what happened.

The fire marshall came in at the last minute and removed our seats, and we were given the option of standing next to the rail along the b-stage ramp or nose bleed seats.

Obviously, we took the rail option and I at least got to see them up close, but by the start of the concert the 12 individuals whose seats were removed, where pushed and shoved by 100 people who thought they would do what we were doing.

My only satisfaction was the ability to sneak my manager from work and his wife up with us. they were way back in the back.

For elevation we were way up behind the stage. My problem is that ticketmaster, never releases good seats to the public or now us members at U2.com, but the scalpers and brokers always seem to end up with them.

I would have loved one chance to be in the heart for elevation, but for other shows I would prefer to spend the extra for a better seat.

My problem with ticketmaster and their @#$$ing computer system, is that good tickets are never drawn randomly.

I mean who out there ever got $165 stage sides seats or middle back through the pre-sale. I tried all day with a fast computer connection and for the rest of the week and was always offered the worst seats in the house, way back in the back.

As a member I think they should have offered us a guarantee to 2 tickets GA to one event of our choice, and GA doesn't guarantee you to be stage side, you could end up way in the back.

But if my desire is to go to a couple of shows GA is not my preference, but nose bleed isn't either. Those of us who joined and paid $40 deserved better than the Crumbs from Ticketmaster 's Table.

Celticfc · 01-30-2005, 04:24 PM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by cmb737
[B]I personally saw Bono tell a fan (that travelled around and saw a majority of the tour) that they were sick of playing to the same fans every night. This fan was on a first name basis with him. She got mad and walked away from him (which doesn't happen to Bono very much).

I heard that story as well.
I think Bono also made some comment about they should get jobs or he wanted people with jobs in the heart.
He assumed that the people travelling around didnt have jobs.
All the people who did travel saved there hard earned cash to follow the band around. Its like a vacation for them.

RA-D · 01-30-2005, 05:17 PM

theey'd better not tell people not to get there early, I intend on getting there at 9am and doing 'U2: The GA Experience' for the first time as I missed out last time.

Johnovox · 01-31-2005, 06:48 AM

They should do a lottery this time. 5pm or 6pm seems fine. Most GA ticket holders don't wait around anyway. For Elevation, one of my friends arrived to a Boston show at 6pm and just missed getting into the heart. Instead, he had to stand in the front row outside the heat - what a shame. I had waited outside since 9am and his vantage point, although outside the heart, was just as good as mine.

My point is that out of 1,800 GA tickets, only 500 or less will likely be there by 5pm. If you do a lottery type system, most of those folks will get into the heart (or whatever it is this time) but everyone there at the time of the lottery should have a pretty good spot. In addition, people don't have wait outside the venue all day and it is likely that different people will be front and center each night. I think it would work for everyone. Yes, a large group could be separated at the cut-off point for the lottery, but you can always choose to stay with your group outside the heart.

Super_Fan · 01-31-2005, 07:07 AM

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Originally posted by Johnovox
They should do a lottery this time. 5pm or 6pm seems fine. Most GA ticket holders don't wait around anyway. For Elevation, one of my friends arrived to a Boston show at 6pm and just missed getting into the heart. Instead, he had to stand in the front row outside the heat - what a shame. I had waited outside since 9am and his vantage point, although outside the heart, was just as good as mine.

My point is that out of 1,800 GA tickets, only 500 or less will likely be there by 5pm. If you do a lottery type system, most of those folks will get into the heart (or whatever it is this time) but everyone there at the time of the lottery should have a pretty good spot. In addition, people don't have wait outside the venue all day and it is likely that different people will be front and center each night. I think it would work for everyone. Yes, a large group could be separated at the cut-off point for the lottery, but you can always choose to stay with your group outside the heart.

If you do a lottery it screws everything up. What about the people you are with? Does that mean your girlfriend drew #13 and you are #600? So you can't see the show with your girlfriend? Thats my point!

Ticketmaster is stupid to do a lottery for tickets because alot of Mother f**kers are lazy getting up in the morning or camping out for tickets. It should be the same for when you enter the building for General Admission, first come first serve. Put time into your spot and you will get a better result than showing up at 5 or 6 p.m. I realized that when I went to D.C. in 2001 (got there at 3 p.m.) #352 and barely got in the heart. Next day I got there at Noon and was #299. I progress to the last show on the first leg to #65 at Continental. Put in your time and the result will be better. I am tired of people complaining. You can take off from work. So you miss a day or so big deal! Say that you were sick or a good validated excuse.

Flying FuManchu · 01-31-2005, 07:23 AM

Does U2 even remember fans' faces. I always thought this what they see when they meet fans.

Shawn Bonneau · 01-31-2005, 07:35 AM

You have to keep your respect for U2. I am a performing artist myself. It if flattering to see the same faces, but it is also downgrading to know that your fans won't let others get the front row experiance.

SMB

01-30-2005, 03:27 PM	#41
hef4u2 Acrobat Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Tennessee Posts: 312 Local Time: 04:48 AM	To me the greatest issue is the pure lack of decent seats for members. I would have loved to been up close at $49.50 a ticket. The only tour I was able to get real close was Popmart in Atlanta. My tickets were right next to the B-stage.. You know what happened. The fire marshall came in at the last minute and removed our seats, and we were given the option of standing next to the rail along the b-stage ramp or nose bleed seats. Obviously, we took the rail option and I at least got to see them up close, but by the start of the concert the 12 individuals whose seats were removed, where pushed and shoved by 100 people who thought they would do what we were doing. My only satisfaction was the ability to sneak my manager from work and his wife up with us. they were way back in the back. For elevation we were way up behind the stage. My problem is that ticketmaster, never releases good seats to the public or now us members at U2.com, but the scalpers and brokers always seem to end up with them. I would have loved one chance to be in the heart for elevation, but for other shows I would prefer to spend the extra for a better seat. My problem with ticketmaster and their @#$$ing computer system, is that good tickets are never drawn randomly. I mean who out there ever got $165 stage sides seats or middle back through the pre-sale. I tried all day with a fast computer connection and for the rest of the week and was always offered the worst seats in the house, way back in the back. As a member I think they should have offered us a guarantee to 2 tickets GA to one event of our choice, and GA doesn't guarantee you to be stage side, you could end up way in the back. But if my desire is to go to a couple of shows GA is not my preference, but nose bleed isn't either. Those of us who joined and paid $40 deserved better than the Crumbs from Ticketmaster 's Table. __________________

01-30-2005, 04:24 PM	#42
Celticfc Acrobat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Califuckinfornia Posts: 417 Local Time: 09:48 PM	[QUOTE]Originally posted by cmb737 [B]I personally saw Bono tell a fan (that travelled around and saw a majority of the tour) that they were sick of playing to the same fans every night. This fan was on a first name basis with him. She got mad and walked away from him (which doesn't happen to Bono very much). I heard that story as well. I think Bono also made some comment about they should get jobs or he wanted people with jobs in the heart. He assumed that the people travelling around didnt have jobs. All the people who did travel saved there hard earned cash to follow the band around. Its like a vacation for them. __________________

01-31-2005, 07:35 AM	#47
Shawn Bonneau New Yorker Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 3,160 Local Time: 11:48 PM	You have to keep your respect for U2. I am a performing artist myself. It if flattering to see the same faces, but it is also downgrading to know that your fans won't let others get the front row experiance. SMB __________________

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01-30-2005, 05:17 PM	#43
RA-D War Child Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Leeds, UK Posts: 936 Local Time: 05:48 AM	theey'd better not tell people not to get there early, I intend on getting there at 9am and doing 'U2: The GA Experience' for the first time as I missed out last time.

01-31-2005, 06:48 AM	#44
Johnovox The Fly Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 174 Local Time: 04:48 AM	They should do a lottery this time. 5pm or 6pm seems fine. Most GA ticket holders don't wait around anyway. For Elevation, one of my friends arrived to a Boston show at 6pm and just missed getting into the heart. Instead, he had to stand in the front row outside the heat - what a shame. I had waited outside since 9am and his vantage point, although outside the heart, was just as good as mine. My point is that out of 1,800 GA tickets, only 500 or less will likely be there by 5pm. If you do a lottery type system, most of those folks will get into the heart (or whatever it is this time) but everyone there at the time of the lottery should have a pretty good spot. In addition, people don't have wait outside the venue all day and it is likely that different people will be front and center each night. I think it would work for everyone. Yes, a large group could be separated at the cut-off point for the lottery, but you can always choose to stay with your group outside the heart.

01-31-2005, 07:23 AM	#46
Flying FuManchu New Yorker Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Used to live in Chambana. For now the Mid-South. Posts: 3,182 Local Time: 11:48 PM	Does U2 even remember fans' faces. I always thought this what they see when they meet fans.