Have you seen what the secondary sites (parasites) are charging for tickets? The Royal Albert Hall is so vast, there's not much point in going unless you have a seat in the first 10 rows. Seats that are barely in the same county as the stage are freely available for the best part of £400, by the time you pay their 'service charge' and £10 postage. It's obscene that the parasites can make more money out of the concert than the artist. It's really pi$$ed me off !
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David Gilmour
- Thread starter Binney on acid
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Fef
Rock God.
- Feb 21, 2009
- 1,727
According to the ticket website - to avoid scalping, the name of the purchaser will appear on the ticket, the purchaser must attend the gig, and must take photo ID to identify him/herself on entry.
How rigorously this is enforced remains to be seen.
When I saw that the tickets were £100 each, Mrs Fef and I decided we couldn't really afford it, and to give it a miss. Sadly.
How rigorously this is enforced remains to be seen.
When I saw that the tickets were £100 each, Mrs Fef and I decided we couldn't really afford it, and to give it a miss. Sadly.
Stumpy Tim
Well-known member
That's a lot of money for Dave Gilmour. I may have paid £100 for Roger Waters, but not Gilmour
pasty
A different kind of pasty
A mate text me and asked me if I wanted him to get a ticket for me. With them starting at £68 I declined as those would likely be up in the gods at the RAH and I wouldn't pay much more than that to see anybody.
Grombleton
Surrounded by <div>s
- Dec 31, 2011
- 7,356
I can see that touts are a necessary evil in some cases, but i f*cking hate them.
Was excited about the tickets, but saw the prices. I love the bloke but not that much. I saw him at his DVD premiere a few years back and that was a great night. Might be the only time.
Was excited about the tickets, but saw the prices. I love the bloke but not that much. I saw him at his DVD premiere a few years back and that was a great night. Might be the only time.
Vegas Seagull
New member
- Jul 10, 2009
- 7,782
You've had 40 years to get cheaper tickets to see them just move on, you've missed the boat, it ain't worth it for just Comfotably Numb & Wish you were Here
I've seen the Stones down to £12.50 & The Who to £4.50 & the gigs had more bounce & better voices. Why would I pay £400 for the same Stones view?
I've seen the Stones down to £12.50 & The Who to £4.50 & the gigs had more bounce & better voices. Why would I pay £400 for the same Stones view?
beorhthelm
A. Virgo, Football Genius
- Jul 21, 2003
- 35,310
utter garbage. gid prices are what they are because of all those involved wanting a cut and the demand.
Diego Napier
Well-known member
- Mar 27, 2010
- 4,416
That's just nonsense, I've had some amazing experiences there watching great bands and artists and never been anywhere near the stage. It's all about an attitude of mind, if you go intent on having a good time and enjoying the experience then you will, wherever you sit.
Typically I like to be close to the action and for 99.9% of gigs I am. I have been to a few at the O2 though, and sat way back, and it's quite an enjoyable experience watching the gig as opposed to just the band. I saw Depeche Mode from a distance and watching the crowd, and their interaction with the band, and the atmosphere the crowd creates, was a very positive and different experience. I agree with you, it can work very well.
Raleigh Chopper
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The Royal Albert Hall is not vast, it is in fact smaller than you think if you have not been there. However it is a great place to watch bands etc because of the acoustics and the design of the balconies give you a great view.
I saw Luther Vandross there and my seat halfway up in the gods, front row was a great seat.
maltaseagull
Well-known member
Enjoy
Only seen him with the band and mostly outdoors, miles away from the front, but still loved it.
I have seen Pink Floyd several times and Roger Waters solo gigs are next best but I must admit I find Dave Gilmour's solo stuff pretty underwhelming.
Fef
Rock God.
- Feb 21, 2009
- 1,727
We could ask him to do a couple of numbers from his window!