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

[kaasupoltin]

"The constructions @ K?pyl? continue. Building the BIGgest outdoor stage ever used in Finland. Ready to Rock on Sat?"

Sounds good

[Sillything]

Gonna be a busy day on saturday. Can't miss Bumbles meet n greet, don't wanna miss Michael Monroe, won't miss Danko Jones...and want to hang out at Rocks. When are you people gonna show up there?
Anybody knows if it's possible to enter and re-enter the "festival" area?

[axe]

Anybody knows if it's possible to enter and re-enter the "festival" area?

"Turvallisuus- ja j?rjestyssyist? festivaalialueelta ei voi poistua tilap?isesti kesken p?iv?n", they say on Facebook. Translated it means that people can't go in and out of the area "because of security reasons".

[DarkFairy]

I'll probably be at the bar around 4-5pm.. It all depends 

[Sillything]

Anybody knows if it's possible to enter and re-enter the "festival" area?

"Turvallisuus- ja j?rjestyssyist? festivaalialueelta ei voi poistua tilap?isesti kesken p?iv?n", they say on Facebook. Translated it means that people can't go in and out of the area "because of security reasons".

thanx for the info, probably have to skip Michael Monroe,  gonna beer me up at Rocks and head out for Danko then

[Scabbie]

If you can, check out Michael Monroe, its a lively performance!  : 

[Sillything]

If you can, check out Michael Monroe, its a lively performance!  : 

Absolutley wanna see them! I love Hanoi Rocks, have seen them 4 times in the last 3 years. Really wanna hear the Demolition 23 songs live!

[kaasupoltin]

Just  came to Helsinki! Cant wait for the show and meeting you guys

[.Seal]

Latest headline is that Kimi will take Axl to sauna on friday @ his party. Should be rather interesting.. 


I'll be in Helsinki tomorrow afternoon, anyone have plans on going to On The Rocks tomorrow also?

[Koskenkorvasieni]

http://www.iltalehti.fi/popstars/2010060311793147_ps.shtml

I translated this article the best I could:

Axl Rose and Kimi R?ikk?nen will be having a saunaparty together.

According to the sources of Iltalehti, Kimi R?ikk?nen will be meeting his good friend Axl Rose on friday. The meeting will probably take place at Kimi's luxurious villa in Porkkala. Plans for the evening include some finnish sauna, among other things. Kimi has a busy schedule, since he' is supposed to be racing at a show in Austria on saturday. Four years ago, during GNR's last visit to Finland Axl and Kimi partied several nights in a row at Teatteri restaurant in Helsinki. Wheteher or not Kimi will make it in time for Guns' show on saturday remains to be seen.

Saturdays mega concert will be a test of how suitable the K?pyl? Sports Park is for a festival location. Headliners of the Helsinki Live! -festival Guns N? Roses will take the stage at  20.30, although there might be some delays.

A hit parade is expected. At least Sweet Child O Mine, November Rain, Don't Cry and Knockin On Heavens Door are possible songs on the set list. The tour is named Chinese Democracy after the new album. The band has been touring in South and Central America and arrives to Finland from Norway.
Frontman Axl Rose has proven himself a colourful person, who won't settle for just anything. The band has hired some additional finnish security in addition to their own. Axl Rose has also submitted a substantial raider to the promoters. Sound and lighting must be absolutely top notch. According to another finnish newspaper Ilta-Sanomat, expensive champagne and cigars are also on the list.

Another artist performing at the festival is Michael Monroe, frontman of  Hanoi Rocks who played an important role in the formation of Guns N' Roses. Axl Rose himself has stated, that without Hanoi Rocks there would be no Guns N' Roses. Monroe may make a guest appearance at Guns' show.
The concert has attracted enough attention for promoter Kalle Keskinen to probably at least break even from the ticket sales. A total of 40 000 tickets are being sold.

[DarkFairy]

Looks like they've arrived, Del posted a pic from Helsinki on FB 

[H76]

DJ posted on update on his FB as well.

[sixgnr]

See you in Helsinki... tomorrow or Saturday!
I'm really excited 

[axe]

http://www.iltalehti.fi/viihde/2010060411795190_vi.shtml

Million dollar gig

Guns N' Roses, performing in Helsinki on Saturday, is the most expensive artist guest of the summer.

Promoter Kalle Keskinen says the price to bring the band to Finland is "close to a million dollars". In Euros, that's about 815 000.

- I don't think there's a more expensive band in Finland this summer, the promoter says,

About 14000 tickets have been sold to the event held in K?pyl? Urheilupuisto. The event breaks even if 18000 tickets are sold.

- There is a risk, but I'm confident.

The ticket buyers have been interested in Axl Rose and his partners during the last few days.

- Many people get their tickets in the last minute. There will be a lot of tickets sold still on Friday and Saturday, Keskinen believes.

Promoter thinks that this Saturday is very unpredictable as a concert day. The day is the graduation day in schools in Finland.

- But we couldn't really say, "Hey Axl, could you come here a week later".

One thing to be a bit nervous of is will the singer known for his flexible schedules be on the stage on time. Axl Rose arrived on Finland already on Thursday.

[Hanoi_Guy]

So what time will  people be hitting On the Rocks?
I will be there propably already early afternoon, hoping for a good weather!

C U guys there!

Jarmo, maybe you can ask Bumble if he could join?   

[wight gunner]

http://www.iltalehti.fi/viihde/2010060411795190_vi.shtml

Million dollar gig

Guns N' Roses, performing in Helsinki on Saturday, is the most expensive artist guest of the summer.


One thing to be a bit nervous of is will the singer known for his flexible schedules be on the stage on time. Axl Rose arrived on Finland already on Thursday.

One of these days Axl's gonna be early and he'll say "Hey! What's been keeping you..." as people stream in to the venue 

[Skeba]

Heading towards Helsinki now! See you all (and about 15000 others) tomorrow!!

[Suffeli]

I?m getting in the mood here! Well Come To The Jungle playing here and I?m having a hard time waiting for tomorrow...wonder how I can sleep at night 

[Dakini]

We will be driving to Helsinki tomorrow morning!
Let´s hope the weather continues to be sunny and we´ll have a great festival.

See you all there!! 

[kaasupoltin]

Been spending the day in Helsinki and actually met DJ and Dizzy They were very cool with the fans. I also saw the guys from AC/DC wandering around.. Strange day. They're staying at the same hotel with GN'R.