UK tour in May 2012

[wadey]

Ive been debating going to manchester and decided to make one in. Just been on ticketmaster and got a seat in block 102 lol, Theres a block of about 6 left in 102 row t

Nice, see you there... 

I've been debating whether to go to Newcastle if a second 02 show isn't announced soon... oh well it's a waiting game 4 now. 

see you there mate..... i never expected to get a seat lower block next to stage having waited this long 

some more tickets must have been made available cos every lower block near stage was sold out last wk when i checked

Just a tip for everyone who wants to go to the Manchester show but can't be arsed paying for hotels etc.....

This is what I do... catch a national express coach to Manchester Airport, probably going to cost you ?20-30. Then hang around the airport until you want to head to the show, I usually wait until around 7.00pm-7.30pm, then just catch a taxi straight to the show. Then after the show, catch a taxi straight back to the airport, and hang around the airport again, until early morning and catch the first coach back to your city.

This method, will cost you ?50-?80 max, baring in mind the taxi fares, but hey you've saved yourself a hotel bill right?.

The airport even has a cheap store, in the car park, kind of like a gas station shop..... so you can even avoid paying the airport prices for drinks, food etc. 

This is what I have done for the last 2 times GN'R have played the MEN arena, but this time I want to include attending the pre-party.....which we never seem to organise for Manchester. So this time we will have to think of a place to go, that's close to the arena, for a few pre-show drinks.

 

theres a bar in the station right next to the venue

[Thorne]

Just thought I'd say, there are three Travelodges close to the Manchester Arena and the rooms for the night of the Manchester show range from ?23.50-?25.50 for a twin/double. My other half and I managed to get in there before they noticed the show announcement and got a double for ?19. Sure, it's not luxury, but it's a place to stay for the night

Plus, adding travel from Middlesbrough and back by train, the whole thing is only costing us ?35 each, bargain!

[taylor]

my first post     im off to glasgow second time seeing gnr there will be a great night,

[samoice]

2 months till London not going to bother booking travel lodge this time ?140 seems a lot for somewhere to kip a couple hours!
Is there anything cheaper like bedsits in London ?

[wight gunner]

2 months till London not going to bother booking travel lodge this time ?140 seems a lot for somewhere to kip a couple hours!
Is there anything cheaper like bedsits in London ?

Bank holiday weekend....not likely

[georgie_beans]

Massively looking forward to 1st June in London. They were amazing last time at the O2, best gig of my life!

There aren't many cheap places to stay in London, so think we're going to get some beers and drink in the park after the show and catch the early train in the morning as we did last time. The adrenaline rush from the gig makes staying up all night easy! 

[samoice]

Massively looking forward to 1st June in London. They were amazing last time at the O2, best gig of my life!

There aren't many cheap places to stay in London, so think we're going to get some beers and drink in the park after the show and catch the early train in the morning as we did last time. The adrenaline rush from the gig makes staying up all night easy! 

this^
After the Oct 13th gig and walking back to the travellodge hotel i couldnt get to sleep till 3am! like wat the point in the hotel..
Could of stayed ina bar! If I knew what overnight bars there are

[jarmo]

At the moment, you can only find single tickets on Ticketmaster UK for the Glasgow show.





/jarmo

[Mysteron]

2 months till London not going to bother booking travel lodge this time ?140 seems a lot for somewhere to kip a couple hours!
Is there anything cheaper like bedsits in London ?

[Mysteron]

2 months till London not going to bother booking travel lodge this time ?140 seems a lot for somewhere to kip a couple hours!
Is there anything cheaper like bedsits in London ?

Victoria Coach Station is quite safe at night time, despite there being some oddballs about. There are usually alot of people resting on seats, and you will normally find a seat to sit on.

Avoid Victoria train station and especially avoid Kings X train station/area during the night. They are usually ok, but you are more likely to meet trouble there. An Eastern European older lady got her bag snatched in front of me years ago at Victoria train station about midnight. I was with her and the police, as I was a witness, for about four hours before I could go home.

Be careful on the tubes too. Alot of pickpockets, especially on busy trains. The pickpockets usually get on last with their arms wide open. If you can, keep your back to a wall if you are not seated. Keep wallets in your front trouser pockets, and never carry your credit cards. Buy a prepaid mastercard if you need to carry a card with you.

[cyllan]

Massively looking forward to 1st June in London. They were amazing last time at the O2, best gig of my life!

There aren't many cheap places to stay in London, so think we're going to get some beers and drink in the park after the show and catch the early train in the morning as we did last time. The adrenaline rush from the gig makes staying up all night easy! 

this^
After the Oct 13th gig and walking back to the travellodge hotel i couldnt get to sleep till 3am! like wat the point in the hotel..
Could of stayed ina bar! If I knew what overnight bars there are

If you head towards Old Compton Street or Frith Steet in Soho, you'll find bars/cafes open all night.

[samoice]

Massively looking forward to 1st June in London. They were amazing last time at the O2, best gig of my life!

There aren't many cheap places to stay in London, so think we're going to get some beers and drink in the park after the show and catch the early train in the morning as we did last time. The adrenaline rush from the gig makes staying up all night easy! 

this^
After the Oct 13th gig and walking back to the travellodge hotel i couldnt get to sleep till 3am! like wat the point in the hotel..
Could of stayed ina bar! If I knew what overnight bars there are

If you head towards Old Compton Street or Frith Steet in Soho, you'll find bars/cafes open all night.

No need now!
Saw the Ibis next to the Excel was going for ?49 that night and snapped a room up

Now its ust a quick train to canning town and back down to the excel on the dlr in 10 mins rather than hour on bus into centre

Next thing is to purchase a camera to record from block 101

Bet there will be some HOF rants at this gig!

[destry rides again]

Something tells me there is gonna be some extreme motherfucking energy on the 2012 UK run...

Safe travels to all attending, and to anyone on the fence about attending a show.... DO IT! You won't regret it.

 

[UK SUBS]

Newcastle VIP
Manchester
O2 first night

As giddy as ever to see them - May book another??

 

[cotis]

Something tells me there is gonna be some extreme motherfucking energy on the 2012 UK run...

Safe travels to all attending, and to anyone on the fence about attending a show.... DO IT! You won't regret it.

 

This guy speaks the truth - if you have to sell a child to make it happen, remember...you can always have another kid you never know when GNR is playing again.

[zombux]

"bottles of piss tour" again?

[markreed]

Rather than do London, we're going to Nottingham : it's a smaller venue, the town centre is walking distance everywhere, so no need to worry for cabs, and a hotel is barely ?50, which is what a cab home after the London show would be (and avoiding all the hassle). I'm taking my brother - he's never seen them in 25 years!

[daveh]

Haven't posted on here for a while but still carrying the GN'R flag.
Going to three gigs on this tour, never done that for any band before but after Manchester in 2010, I couldn't bare to go to just the one gig so going to Nottingham, Birmingham and Manchester...come on... Rock n' fookin' roll!

See you down the front.

[Calcy]

Anybody got their ticket through the post yet? (Specifically for Glasgow show?)

[wadey]

Anybody got their ticket through the post yet? (Specifically for Glasgow show?)

as far as i know only dublin and newcastle have come through so far