daygloeyes2
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I'll be in Athens in 64 days....show in 65.
I'll be in Athens in 64 days....show in 65.
September 3, 2010 - Olympic Stadium, Athens, Greece
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kittykat416
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It looks like I'm not going to Athens show afterall... I have one GA to sell, so if anyone is interested, PM me....
bonoishot
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My ticket arrived this morning. 
daygloeyes2
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So close!
dju
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counting days....
bonoishot
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32 days. 
Even more excited after yesterday rehearsals.
Even more excited after yesterday rehearsals.
daygloeyes2
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Due to circumstances beyond my control, I'm out. I have a GA for sale to this show, face plus fees. PM me if interested.
twilight720
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Does anyone know what time the concert is likely to finish? I'm just wondering as apparently the metro in Athens does not run past midnight and my hotel is in the centre of Athens. I'm a little worried about getting back after the show!
KEVIN051269
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Im sure some trains will be running late.Which hotel are you staying?
U2 will finish around 23:00 I think.
don't worry. I have been at Madonna's concert in 2008 at OAKA, there were trains at 1 Am or probably later
Madonna finished at about 23:20...we bought merchandise, took photos and went to the metro probably more than an hour after the concert had finished.
so just have fun
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Thanks for that..I shall be staying at the Attalos Hotel near Psiri..I had read on line that trains will stop at midnight, but it sounds as if they run later when there's a concert on..so thats a relief, I can concentrate on getting excited again now!
KEVIN051269
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Lets hope BAA strikes are not on Sept 1st or 8th
KEVIN051269
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All set for this one after Frankfurt and Hannover,just returned today.
Anyone know were we could buy some cheap foam matting/groundsheets in Athens etc for the GA queue?
A lilo?
That would be good, dont want to have to drag one over from the UK though.
KEVIN051269
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Nip down the beach on the tram - buy a lilo - sorted
heyy
what time do you intend to queue?
havnt decided yet, depends on the night before..
Seriously,will be mid morning
KEVIN051269
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Good news for UK travellers - BAA strike called off
KEVIN051269
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Free, Aug-Sept 2010 travel guide, PDF file and if you have an i phone d/l it straight to that
Athens Guide by In Your Pocket. The best Athens city guide
Athens Guide by In Your Pocket. The best Athens city guide
bonoishot
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Great news. Thanks for this.
Will download when I get home from work. 2 weeks today we will all be in line ( possibly in the stadium.
). Does anybody want to do a gathering in Athens? 
I fly in 2nd and leave early on 5th September. Anyone know any places we could go?
Also does anyone know about the gates for going into the GA in the stadium. Theres no gate obvious gate no on my ticket ( though it is in Greek which I don't understand.
). Does anybody know how the GA there works?lauramullen
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Posted by Axver on U2gigs
Aviv Geffen to open for U2 in Athens
It has been announced today that Israeli music star Aviv Geffen will be a support act for U2 at their concert in Athens on 3 September 2010. He joins an opening line-up that already includes Snow Patrol.
Funnily enough, Aviv's website boasts in his biography that he "comfortably outsells Madonna, Coldplay and U2 in his home country". He is, however, better known in the English-speaking world for his work in Blackfield, a band he formed with Porcupine Tree founder Steven Wilson.
Aviv Geffen to open for U2 in Athens
It has been announced today that Israeli music star Aviv Geffen will be a support act for U2 at their concert in Athens on 3 September 2010. He joins an opening line-up that already includes Snow Patrol.
Funnily enough, Aviv's website boasts in his biography that he "comfortably outsells Madonna, Coldplay and U2 in his home country". He is, however, better known in the English-speaking world for his work in Blackfield, a band he formed with Porcupine Tree founder Steven Wilson.
Best Standing Position in GA
Hello,
I was last year at Wembley Stadium London, arrived very early morning so I got to stand in the first line just near the stage.
However, I didn't see the whole band, but if they came close enough to the mid-edge of the stage they were very close.
I am going to Athens on 02/09 and planning again on arriving early... but now I'm thinking to stand inside the circle but near the outer circular stage... the one the band walks around on.
Anyone ever stood there in a concert? How is the view from there?
Hello,
I was last year at Wembley Stadium London, arrived very early morning so I got to stand in the first line just near the stage.
However, I didn't see the whole band, but if they came close enough to the mid-edge of the stage they were very close.
I am going to Athens on 02/09 and planning again on arriving early... but now I'm thinking to stand inside the circle but near the outer circular stage... the one the band walks around on.
Anyone ever stood there in a concert? How is the view from there?
bonoishot
Protecting my eyes ARRRR!!!
I've stood in most of the main places like front of stage, front rail on the outer walkway and the back of the pit infront of the walkway that you are talking about. I'm 5' 3" so I found it difficult to see the main stage over the tall person infront of me. If you're tall ( or have a short person right infront of you 
) that shouldn't be a problem. It is awesome when they come past of the walkway though. If you're really lucky they will stop right infront of you. Just wanted to add front of stage is not good if you are short and would like to see al of the band, I hardly saw Larry when I stood there.
Thanks for this.
2 weeks today we will all be in line ( possibly in the stadium.
I fly in 2nd and leave early on 5th September. Anyone know any places we could go?
Also does anyone know about the gates for going into the GA in the stadium. Theres no gate obvious gate no on my ticket ( though it is in Greek which I don't understand.
Anyone have an update on the GA gates?
We will be in Athens on the 2nd too so are people meeting up?
Whats the best area to go after the concert too?
MissVelvetDress_75
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I stood there for my two GAs last year. I had no problem seeing the band on stage as well as on the outer stage. I prefer that spot.
YouTube - madonna in Greece in Athens news O.A.K.A.
you can get an idea from this video
the entrance where the queue was, was quite far away from the stadium, so the running distance was probably 200 - 300 meters to the stadium, and then inside the stadium to get to the stage, also it will be quite hot I think
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