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Old 01-25-2007, 10:38 AM   #61
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How big is machester apollo? Always got the impression it was a fairly small venue (don't know where i got that from!)
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Old 01-25-2007, 10:48 AM   #62
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Yeah the Apollo is a great venue. It's not tiny, but it's not aircraft hangar sized either. The sound and views are good from no matter where you are.

The MEN on the other hand, where Damo is playing in October, is cavernous.
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Old 01-25-2007, 10:55 AM   #63
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Saw Coldplay at MEN last year - only half of the seats were used then. Wonder if this was deliberate, as Coldplay are such a well known band and i'm sure that tickets were sold out for that particular gig. Richard Ashcroft was supporting and he looked a little lost! Very very good though.

It's a very big venue, don't know how they could make it smaller - very surprising choice.
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Old 01-25-2007, 11:10 AM   #64
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I was at that gig! And that was the full arena that was being used.

When they use only half, the stage is half way along the "pitch" standing area.
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Old 01-25-2007, 11:24 AM   #65
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Might not be too bad then! I enjoyed that gig. Was pregnant at the time so in seating! Normally like to be standing at a gig like that, feel more involved some how. Always liked Richard Ashcroft, don't suppose you heard him playing acoustically on Radio 1 shortly afterwards on Chris Moyles show - totally hypnotic. Personally feel that MEN was too big a venue for him and spoilt it a little. Worried same could happen to Damien.....
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Old 01-25-2007, 11:31 AM   #66
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Yeah that worries me too a bit

I really enjoyed that gig! I was seated too in block 114 I think, had a grand view.
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Old 01-25-2007, 11:38 AM   #67
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Did you say that you've got seats for Apollo? Beginning to wish that i had bought seating tickets instead of standing tickets. Want a good view which means limited visits to the bar! Saw on ebay that someone is selling standing tickets as "front row standing tickets"...
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Old 01-25-2007, 11:48 AM   #68
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Bit of a strange set up if you ask me. Just have to wait and see. Am very excited, also got standing tickets for Manchester. Very excited never had the chance to see him despite being border line obbessional for many a year!
First post here, so hi all!!

happy2bhere: Are your Manchester standing tickets are for the apollo in March? Please tell me I'm not going mad, I thought the MEN was seated only?!?

Luckily I'm going to both Manchester gigs, managed to get 4th row seated tickets for MEN I'm ecstatic!!!
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Old 01-25-2007, 11:57 AM   #69
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hi desole. Yes i have standing tickets for manchester apollo in march and just bought seats for plymouth pavillions in October. Its a really nice forum here, everybody very friendly.
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Old 01-25-2007, 12:04 PM   #70
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That's great, had a little panic that the seating plan wasn't as I had expected, but no worries now.

Especially looking forward to the Apollo gig as its a great venue and pretty small which is ideal.
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Old 01-25-2007, 12:21 PM   #71
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was a it of a kufuffle (where would we be without little britain!) getting tickets. very excited about both gigs.
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Old 01-25-2007, 01:54 PM   #72
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Just got mine there
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Old 01-25-2007, 02:02 PM   #73
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i'm so eager for them to tell us where our seats are for plymouth!
did they say when we will be told?
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Old 01-25-2007, 03:16 PM   #74
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Hoorah - they've allocated the seats.
Row D! Very excited.
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Old 01-25-2007, 03:49 PM   #75
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hi desole. Yes i have standing tickets for manchester apollo in march and just bought seats for plymouth pavillions in October. Its a really nice forum here, everybody very friendly.

Hey happy2bhere, are you following me around!? , I too have standing tickets for Manchester Apollo, and seated tickets for plymouth pavillions!!! spooky.

Would agree with you that it's a nice forum here. 99% eskimo's 1% hangers on!

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Old 01-25-2007, 03:57 PM   #76
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Ricicle, don't panic not stalker type!! Bought tickets on behalf of my parents and found myself buying a couple of extra ones! How do we find out what seats we've got?
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Old 01-25-2007, 04:01 PM   #77
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Just worked it out, also got row D in 2A - so glad i went with the moment as it were!
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Old 01-25-2007, 04:26 PM   #78
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Looks like 2A is going to be full of eskimo's
I'm in 2A,G,27-30.
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Old 01-25-2007, 04:36 PM   #79
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I'm block C, row E at Manchester
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Old 01-25-2007, 05:44 PM   #80
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I'm intregued to see what tickets go on sale tomorrow - Seeing as nobody seems to have row C - A anywhere yet, perhaps they were not on today? If that is the case, I may be slightly tempted to get a couple more in the front row

I'm very happy to have row D though, it'll be great.
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Old 01-25-2007, 06:29 PM   #81
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I know what you mean - I'll have to make a conscious decision to be anywhere but near a computer tommorow! Row D is great, I'm really pleased - might end up sitting next to a fellow eskimo!
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Old 01-25-2007, 06:45 PM   #82
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Anyone going to NIA? ive got 4 for section B row M

And how about Wolverhampton in march? many gonna be there?
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Old 01-25-2007, 07:09 PM   #83
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Anyone going to NIA? ive got 4 for section B row M

And how about Wolverhampton in march? many gonna be there?

Im going to both.
I'm in section B aswell.......
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Old 01-25-2007, 09:05 PM   #84
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This is my first post here so i'll say a quick "Hi guys and gals!"


I was just lurking after ordering my own tickets for the MEN gig in october, and thought i'd register and make a quick post about something... After comparing the seat details to the various floor plans shown on the MEN's website, it does actually look like it'll be a 'Half House' layout (as described earlier in the thread, where the stage is set up halfway along the centre of the venue: see the MEN's own seating plan >HERE< ). It's the only floor plan which fits with the specific description of the tickets i have ordered. So that should help when it comes to worrying about the intimacy of the gig. [*See note at bottom of post.]


This has been great news for me as i'd been quite depressed about only getting distant seats at the Apollo show in march, mainly thanks to me never getting an email about there being any pre-sale for that gig. For me personally, i'd say that even the worst seats at an MEN 'Half House' show are usually better than poor seats at the Apollo (although i'd always take good downstairs seats at the Apollo over similar seats at the MEN - but since the Apollo gig isn't seated downstairs and i can't take standing tickets due to health issues, i guess making comparisons is kind of pointless anyway ).


*EDIT: Rusholme Ruffian was right and i was wrong - it IS a full house show. Didn't want to leave my post misleading after finding out i was wrong.

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Old 01-25-2007, 09:23 PM   #85
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Heya and welcome Teppic!

I hate to be rubbish and disagree with you and that, but there were seats on sale for the MEN in block 102. I know, because I almost bought them. Instead I bought tickets in block C which is also, as far as I know, only used in a "full house" type of layout.

So, sadly, I think it is indeed a full house layout, fully seated. Sorry
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Old 01-26-2007, 08:52 AM   #86
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Confirmed this morning too :

"End Stage (Fully Seated)"
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Old 01-26-2007, 09:06 AM   #87
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checked the sites - nothingbetter than row D, for Plymouth anyway.
Where are all the first three rows! I shall find them.
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Old 01-26-2007, 09:12 AM   #88
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just done the same myself!!
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Old 01-26-2007, 09:14 AM   #89
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ticketout.com are selling tickets in 1st 7 rows at PLymouth for £75!
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Old 01-26-2007, 09:15 AM   #90
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I got Block B, row B at Manchester this morning so I'm really pleased

My sister can have the other tickets I bought yesterday. Row B!

Interestingly there's no mad scramble for tickets this morning at all. I wonder if these gigs will sell out?
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