GN'R in Helsinki, Finland on June 5th [confirmed Feb 18]

[Sillything]

Michael Monroe had some pretty harsh comments about GNR in 2002 when he opened for them (I think that was in Japan). I'm sure he'll change his mind once he watch the current lineup. If not, well, fuck him!

I don't think Mike has or has had any problems with GN'R, he said the band looked a little lost on stage compared to the old line-up. And Hanoi Rocks never opened for GN'R. Didn't the whole thing begin when the organizers moved Hanoi to another stage at the Summer Sonic Festival? It was something about Axl being scared that the crowd would react more to Hanoi than to GN'R.

And if you didn't know, he said many good things about Axl, the new songs and GN'R in 2006 and was sad that he couldn't see them in Helsinki as Hanoi Rocks was on tour in central Europe at the same time. I don't think there's any bad blood between Axl and Mike.

So fun if they did Aint it Fun together. Want to se Mike but the Bumble meet n greet is a once in a lifetime

[Jude]

Shiiiit... now i have to wait like 5-6 hours for GNR after Mike has performed, because those other bands before GNR are rubbish to me. Well, hopefully im not exhausted already when GNR hits the stage..

[kaasupoltin]

Shiiiit... now i have to wait like 5-6 hours for GNR after Mike has performed, because those other bands before GNR are rubbish to me. Well, hopefully im not exhausted already when GNR hits the stage..

My thoughts exactly Well, I hope Mike jumps on stage with GN'R.. Aint It Fun is what I'm wishing for. But probably not going to happen :/

[Jude]

I'm nervous about the schedule because GNR should start @ 21:00, but because this is city-festival, there should be silence at 22:00 (or 23:00), because there's people living nearby the venue. But it can't be done this way?  It would be a huge disaster if GNR isn't able to play at least 1,5 hour set.

Some people promoting the event in Helsinki:
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[kaasupoltin]

I'm nervous about the schedule because GNR should start @ 21:00, but because this is city-festival, there should be silence at 22:00 (or 23:00), because there's people living nearby the venue. But it can't be done this way?  It would be a huge disaster if GNR isn't able to play at least 1,5 hour set.

I think the band and the festival organizers are aware of that, so I think there is some kind of a plan to make the show as long as possible. I think the curfew is 23:00 in this area. Altough they are pretty strict with it in Helsinki ("I want to live in the city but can't stand any noise") and they have even cut out the power in some cases to stop the show.. I don't think this will happen this time. Haven't GN'R always played a full set even if there was a curfew..?

[bangit]

well i would imagine the organisers have taken this into account and gnr will probably be on time and play 2 hours. A little like they did in dublin in 06, on stage bang on time!

Is the curfew 11pm? What would happen if they go over say by half an hour? Can extra time be granted at someone's discretion?

[kaasupoltin]

Is the curfew 11pm? What would happen if they go over say by half an hour? Can extra time be granted at someone's discretion?

Probably yes. It's much easier that way. There are no people living right next to the venue so I don't think it would be a problem to let the band close the set. And yes, I remember the curfew being 11pm instead of 10pm. I think it's 10pm when the concert is held at the Olympic Stadium or at Finnair Stadium. And it doesn't even make sense to put GN'R up for one hour.

[Suffeli]

Yeah well the gates are closed at 11 pm, so I would imagine people should be out by then.

I just don?t see any point in this and I?m sooooo deeply disappointed. Why pay a huge amount to get G n?R here and then not let them play a full set? I?m really not interested in any of those other bands, so I?m paying only to see them. Why couldn?t it be just G n?R + 1 support held inside?

Helsinki Live has a FB account, but they don?t answer any questions there or elsewhere. And in Finland people DO whine. If they continue playing like after 10 pm, I?m sure some people call the police right away 

[Voodoochild]

Michael Monroe had some pretty harsh comments about GNR in 2002 when he opened for them (I think that was in Japan). I'm sure he'll change his mind once he watch the current lineup. If not, well, fuck him!

I don't think Mike has or has had any problems with GN'R, he said the band looked a little lost on stage compared to the old line-up. And Hanoi Rocks never opened for GN'R. Didn't the whole thing begin when the organizers moved Hanoi to another stage at the Summer Sonic Festival? It was something about Axl being scared that the crowd would react more to Hanoi than to GN'R.

And if you didn't know, he said many good things about Axl, the new songs and GN'R in 2006 and was sad that he couldn't see them in Helsinki as Hanoi Rocks was on tour in central Europe at the same time. I don't think there's any bad blood between Axl and Mike.

No, I didnt know that. But I didnt say Monroe had any problems with Axl, but just that he wasnt very nice about the band in 2002 (as far as I remember, it wasnt just "a little lost").

But an Aint it Fun duet would indeed be fucking awesome, thats my favorite GNR cover (not counting Dust in the Wind and Sailing, both live perfomances).
 

[kaasupoltin]

And in Finland people DO whine. If they continue playing like after 10 pm, I?m sure some people call the police right away 

Now that's 100% true These whiners are just waiting to geat an opportunity to whine. They've already whined about this festival ruining the future of our young footballers.

[CheapJon]

And in Finland people DO whine. If they continue playing like after 10 pm, I?m sure some people call the police right away 

Now that's 100% true These whiners are just waiting to geat an opportunity to whine. They've already whined about this festival ruining the future of our young footballers.

yeah, blame festivals for that, finland used to be great football players then all these festivals came and ruined it

[bangit]

any idea on the number of ticket sales?

less than a 2 hour set would be a disappointment for me i'm afraid, given the length of most of the shows so far,they average well over 2 hours i'd guess.

an 11pm curfew is reasonable if the band go on on time, cant see why they wouldn't allow the band to finish their set if they only have 15 - 20 mins to go?

[Suffeli]

Propably 10-15 000. Keskinen said now, that they?d be pleased with 17 000 sold tickets. Pretty far from those originally expected 60-70 000 amounts 

[jarmo]

It's pretty much a GN'R gig with a festival label and ticket price.

They never announced any replacement for The Prodigy.


How many tickets will the rest of the bill sell?

I mean, most of the other acts would probably play at Tavastia if they played in Helsinki on their own....



/jarmo

[bangit]

disappointing numbers there, 20 - 40k i thought lol!

guessing there's not been much promo in Finland? Those pics of people in helsinki with boards and costumes are not exactly awesome shock and awe promo lol!

The line up isn't amazing either apart from guns, maybe this explains the poor sales. (especially when prodigy pulled out)

edit: agree with jarmo, it does appear that the whole 'festival' badge was a bit of a con. Its a GNR  gig with extended support acts! sure it will be an awesome show anyway, be great to see axl and the band once again!

[jarmo]

The line up isn't amazing either apart from guns, maybe this explains the poor sales. (especially when prodigy pulled out)

A lot of people can't just spend 90? just like that on a ticket months in advance. Some will wait until the last minute and others will wait to see how the weather will be since it's outdoors.




/jarmo

[Suffeli]

Well I think the 40-70 000 expectations were way over line. Finland is a small country, so 15 000 is great. And I?m happy with that number, 60 000 would?ve been way too much, I wanna see something  And that weekend is very bad, the schools end, high school graduates etc.

I think Kaisaniemi with G n?R and max 1-2 other bands would?ve been great and it also would?ve been full with that amount of people. That?s how I would?ve done it 

[kaasupoltin]

Join the group too if you're coming to the pre-party: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=129223860426880

[kupirock]

Propably 10-15 000. Keskinen said now, that they?d be pleased with 17 000 sold tickets.

Sorry but where did he say this?

[kukol1978]

Thats what the people do in Europe.......less in Spain.In spain we buy the ticket in advance without knowing the place(awful places!!),the weather and some people without knowing the full bill,and after the festival.............THEN,WE COMPLAIN 

The line up isn't amazing either apart from guns, maybe this explains the poor sales. (especially when prodigy pulled out)

A lot of people can't just spend 90? just like that on a ticket months in advance. Some will wait until the last minute and others will wait to see how the weather will be since it's outdoors.




/jarmo