Dublin, RDS, Ireland - June 9, 2006

[Calcy]

Well thats me off to London to enjoy some sites (Inc. We Will Rock You musical!) before heading out for flight to Dublin early doors tomorrow!

Hopefully see some of you in Bellamys or Bruxelles!

Can't believe we're here already, only seems like yesterday since I booked tix!

[meanmachine73]

Does anyone know if there is a curfew at the RDS? Just wandering / second guessing what time GN'R will take to the stage.  With a midnight curfew would say 9.45-10pm start. Without a curfew god only knows............

[tonya_ytzerman]

I figure Axl doesn't care about curfews

[meanmachine73]

lol, I would agree with that.. However certain councils will give advanced notice of time of closing. They will fine the RDS heavily, who in-turn will pass on the fines to the bands, promotors etc.....

On the other hand there may not be a curfew and start and end the show when they deem fit.

Anyways, Dublin is going to be packed this weekend. 3 Huge acts all in town at the same time... GN'R, The Eagles, and ermmm  Robbie Williams.... No wonder the hotel prices are 3 x higher than they will be in 2 weeks time....

[anythinggoes]

I'll be coming from Paris on an Air France flight. I'll get to Dublin tomorrow night around 10PM. I'll meet a friend there. I'll probably see you guys before the show or at the show. I'll bring my HTGTH shirt I think.

see you there thanks for doing the updates for me too bad about the spam got there in the end would loved to of sent more photos but my phone was on 1 bar for the last 90mins suprised it lasted the night

back on topic hopefully i will see you there i was wearing my HTGTH shirt didint see any others and was surprised no one approached me about it

[elevendayempire]

I'm going to stick my head round the door of Bruxelles at about noon, but I think I'll scoot down to the gig pretty early...

SG

[Will]

Where is everybody meeting? What time? Sorry I'm in a hurry, I don't have time to browse through the 32 pages of this thread. Anyway, I'm gonna go with a buddy from Belgium, but I guess we're gonna try to get to RDS pretty early, maybe we'll see you guys at RDS. If you shout "Will from GN'R France?" I'll recognize you! lol

[Irish rose]

well..I cant believe i actually did it....cut my holiday short to get back a day early for GNR! I'm glad i did now but the travelling was long and expensive

[tonya_ytzerman]

at 3 at the Bellamy's pub (right next to RDS). My ticket says they open gates at 5, even though someone in this thread said at 3. i'm confused, anyway i'll be at RDS early enough to figure it out. If you see a chick with a HTGTH shirt or a bordeaux sweater and orange sunglasses, that's me

[bohemianfc]

whos supporting g&r tomara

[Shoco]

Does anyone know if there is a curfew at the RDS? Just wandering / second guessing what time GN'R will take to the stage.  With a midnight curfew would say 9.45-10pm start. Without a curfew god only knows............

yeah, its usually 11 because its in the city and outdoor

Anyways, Dublin is going to be packed this weekend. 3 Huge acts all in town at the same time... GN'R, The Eagles, and ermmm  Robbie Williams.... No wonder the hotel prices are 3 x higher than they will be in 2 weeks time....

and dont forget Metallica

[Shoco]

who all is going to bruxelles and what time??

[philspectorshotme]

well..I cant believe i actually did it....cut my holiday short to get back a day early for GNR! I'm glad i did now but the travelling was long and expensive

it'll be worth it this time saturday. have you seen them before?


and gates definitely at 3. early tickets say 5 but its definitely 3. its on the downloadfestival.ie website.

and i dont know if im heading to bruxelles. ill be staying in the first bar that i can get a seat in.

any idea on an aftershow party? my mates dont have anywhere to stay and will be looking to hang around for as long as possible before heading back to the train station.

[Shoco]

just got this email:

hmm, GNR on stage at 20.00    there is a curfew here, wonder what will happen


Concert Information:

RDS, Dublin - Friday 9 June 2006

Gates Open - 15:00

Main Stage:

    * Bullet For My Valentine - 17:30
    * Funeral For A Friend - 18:30
    * Guns N'Roses - 20:00

Second Stage:

    * Transgress -  17:00
    * Parphelia -  17:30
    * Voodoo Six - 17:50
    * Lauren Harris - 18:30
    * Therapy? - 19:15

Please Note:

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      Gates open at 15:00.
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      There will be no queuing allowed before 14:00 on the day of the concert.
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      The concert will begin at 17:30 on Friday 9 June and 15:00 on Sunday 11 June. Both concerts will finish at 22:30.
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      Persons under 18 years old must be accompanied by a guardian over 21. ID will be required.
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      The concert is outdoors and you should dress appropriately for the weather.
    *
      Security will have discretionary powers to restrict crowd numbers plus people who are too small or young, intoxicated, aggressive or possibly drug affected, incapacitated, in a wheel chair or on crutches.
    *
      Patrons may be searched in a manner permissible by law.
    *
      Food will be on sale at various concessions around the RDS, catering to a wide variety of tastes.
    *
      Soft Drinks and beer will be available all day. ID will be required at the bars. You must be over 18 to purchase alcohol. Bring Garda I.D. card for proof of age.
    *
      Drinking water points can be found at various locations around the site.
    *
      Official Merchandise will be on sale within the venue.

DO'S AND DON'TS

DO   

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      Have your ticket available for inspection at all main entrances to the venue. Admission is strictly by full ticket only.
    *
      Note there will be no re-admission.
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      Respect the privacy and property of residents in the vicinity of the RDS.
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      For your own safety and the safety of others move slowly when exiting the arena and co-operate with stewards and Gardai.
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      Consider others as well as your own safety, especially in the front of stage area. If someone falls down or is in distress please help them if you can or call the Stewards or Medical for assistance.
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      Move to where there is more space, should a crowd surge occur.
    *
      Note location of Information Point, Meeting Point, First Aid Areas and Water Points.
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      Note that disabled access via Anglesea Road.


DO NOT

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      Buy tickets from unofficial sources.
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      Bring umbrellas, flagpoles, garden furniture or alcohol into the grounds. These will be confiscated.
    *
      Bring prams or pushchairs ?to the festival site is not suitable for them or their occupants.
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      Bring offensive weapons or anything that may be considered so. This includes ? any glass containers, chains, alcohol or laser pens, etc.
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      Bring cameras or recording equipment into the grounds.
    *
      Park illegally.

[Loki]

hmm, GNR on stage at 20.00 there is a curfew here, wonder what will happen

GnR on stage at 8pm? ?

To everyone going tomorrow night, expect a late night?

Seriously, if last night is anything to go by, they'll take the stage around 11ish and probably pay a fine if they run over.

[anythinggoes]

just got this email:



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? ? ? Gates open at 15:00.
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? ? ? There will be no queuing allowed before 14:00 on the day of the concert.
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weird no queuing shit do i try my luck or go in city 

[gcluskey]

  Well the day is finally here, the man has returned. Anyone got any idea where Axl might be staying on Friday night? Or where the after party is...? Slash and the boys went to LILLIES BORDELLO after Velvet Revolver played so maybe they'll head to somewhere similar. 

[Jamie]

just got this email:

? ? ? There will be no queuing allowed before 14:00 on the day of the concert.
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Shit I was hoping to queue from early morning, this might cause problems too, with a surge of people all arriving at the same time. That could be dangerous.

[philspectorshotme]

just got this email:



? ? *
? ? ? Gates open at 15:00.
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? ? ? There will be no queuing allowed before 14:00 on the day of the concert.
? ? *

weird no queuing shit do i try my luck or go in city?

try you luck. i doubt they'll be assholes about it.

and id doubt axl and the band are actually staying in ireland. they're probably flying via helicopter(s) from england the night of the show and returning there straight after as theyre playing donnington on sunday.

[Nightfall]

no time to read the last messages...but just a heads up...the DART train has adverts for the show...if you want to take one home (like i did) here's how

the silver cases: you can slide them out via the rightside
the green cases: you can slide them out trhough the top

See you there!!