GA Discussion / Camera policies, etc

[ladywithspinninghead]

I can't see the police being too happy to have hundreds of fans (most of them strangers to the cities) roaming around the streets near the stadiums. There will be some places where that just won't be all that safe.

That's true - and just so you know, downtown Toronto is very, very unsafe - I suggest you stay away until at least 10am the next morning!

 

[ladywithspinninghead]

Good point. I personally wouldn't mind hanging out all day meeting fans.. I just think I'll be too wiped out by the time the show starts. I'd rather enjoy the show several rows back instead of wishing it would end soon

Didn't I read somewhere the inner circle holds 3000 people? If so, you could probably show up early afternoon and still get a spot in there, which is wonderful because you get a wristband that allows you to come and go as you please.

 

[ramblin rose]

about the "no camping rule." Nothing will change. There are 450 waiting in in Barcelona. They were not asked to move.

Yep, the line is already well formed and is right on the sidewalk next to the stadium, exactly where the Vertigo tour line was. It's like a mini city has been forming out there since this morning.

 

[Varitek]

DOes anyone know what street/side of the stadium the line is forming on?

Thanks

 

[subnet]

That's true - and just so you know, downtown Toronto is very, very unsafe - I suggest you stay away until at least 10am the next morning!

to be on the safer side, it's best to stay far away north of Front Street in Toronto until 6pm

 

[ramblin rose]

DOes anyone know what street/side of the stadium the line is forming on?

Thanks

On the street opposite side of the stadium from the Les Corts side (the far street parallel), sorry don't know the name of the street.

 

[david]

This answers my camping out question.

 

[steve1960]

So basically
No camping out
First come first serve
Point and shoot cameras only
Keep your ticket with you

.....and it has taken U2.com 3 months to come up with *that* procedure

 

[2orangecats]

you're supposed to line up the day of the show between 9 am and noon? whaaat?
yeah, right. like that's going to happen.

 

[DRay9911]

RUN!!!!!!!!!!!

-dan

•We ask that these ticket holders proceed in an orderly fashion as to not risk injury to one's self or others.

 

[Yahweh_OMG]

"We ask that these ticket holders proceed in an orderly fashion as to not risk injury to one's self or others"

This cracks me up.... of course I'll play my life and risk other's to get in the inner circle...

 

[U2Fanatic4ever]

hmmm i find this very interesting..... Yeah, I don't see how they can keep that many people away from the venue the nite before.. And with whats happening now in Barcelona well...

 

[kerrylives]

about the "no camping rule." Nothing will change. There are 450 waiting in in Barcelona. They were not asked to move.

How confusing it must be for those 450 fans lying in front of a stadium pronounced "camp now" while on the other hand being ordered not to camp now.

 

[DeVaul]

it was "no camping" for the US arena tour last night, too. didn't mean a thing. this is most likely a CYA statement.

 

[corianderstem]

"We ask that these ticket holders proceed in an orderly fashion as to not risk injury to one's self or others"

This cracks me up.... of course I'll play my life and risk other's to get in the inner circle...

Me too. I'm bringing a Ferrari to the show - that'll get me across the field real quick. Outta my way, suckas!

 

[Varitek]

On the street opposite side of the stadium from the Les Corts side (the far street parallel), sorry don't know the name of the street.

thanks! so on a map looks like carrer de maternitat?

Carrer de la Maternitat, 08028, Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain - Google Maps

is that the les corts station then or something else?

 

[tpsreports2424]

•We plan on allowing General Admission/Field patrons to begin queuing at the venue entrances between 9:00am - 12pm on SHOW DAYS. This time will be based on local authority's regulations. We will try to post these times on the website once we get this information.

Wait so I know that means we cannot camp outside but they are not allowing any lines to 9 AM?

So I cant come at 5 AM in the morning?

 

[romi]

Wait so I know that means we cannot camp outside but they are not allowing any lines to 9 AM?

So I cant come at 5 AM in the morning?

to play it safe, wait until gates open to show up for the line

 

[gman]

That's true - and just so you know, downtown Toronto is very, very unsafe - I suggest you stay away until at least 10am the next morning!

Same goes for Glasgow....after all....its europes Murder capital!

 

[ntalwar]

Didn't I read somewhere the inner circle holds 3000 people? If so, you could probably show up early afternoon and still get a spot in there, which is wonderful because you get a wristband that allows you to come and go as you please.

Maybe 1000-1500 will have a great view inside the circle. The rest will probably have a side view. We'll have to see reviews from tomorrow's show.

 

[Blue Room]

I think this system is a recipe for disaster at least in N. America. Anyone remember San Diego first leg Elevation??? Now multiply it about 10 to 15 more thousand people rushing to get into the circle. YIKES The line Nazi's will be back in full force again (although they never quite went away. ).

I'm glad I'm done with GA. Vertigo was one of my most enjoyable tours. I didn't do GA once! Don't get me wrong, its cool when you get right up front. But the stress, panic, nerves, hostility that happen when that line starts moving. No thank you! I hope it works though for those of you that are on the field though. Good luck!

 

[Daddysgonnapay]

It will all be ironed out by the time it gets to NA....specifically Vegas Baby

 

[beegee]

Me too. I'm bringing a Ferrari to the show - that'll get me across the field real quick. Outta my way, suckas!

Looks like you may be experiencing the Magical GA Van after all, little miss

 

[Celticfc]

I think this system is a recipe for disaster at least in N. America. Anyone remember San Diego first leg Elevation??? Now multiply it about 10 to 15 more thousand people rushing to get into the circle. YIKES The line Nazi's will be back in full force again (although they never quite went away. ).

I'm glad I'm done with GA. Vertigo was one of my most enjoyable tours. I didn't do GA once! Don't get me wrong, its cool when you get right up front. But the stress, panic, nerves, hostility that happen when that line starts moving. No thank you! I hope it works though for those of you that are on the field though. Good luck!

aye I remember San Diego all too well. It could have ended up very nasty.

 

[corianderstem]

Looks like you may be experiencing the Magical GA Van after all, little miss

Sweet.

 

[Liesje]

to play it safe, wait until gates open to show up for the line

haha I like your style

 

[fl3177jr]

GA Pit Instructions Posted

Is there a thread covering the que for the Barcelona show and what's going on there? Are there actually 450 people in line? If not a thread, is there somewhere to watch for updates? I'm just curious as to how it's all proceeding.

It will be interesting to see whether these rules actually stick consistently for the tour...

 

[lauramullen]

atu2 posted that there is over 300 in line already

 

[Irishteen]

No lottery

 

[U2Fanatic4ever]

to play it safe, wait until gates open to show up for the line