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Only one of my three teams is red, mate.
It does indeed all seem too complicated, especially since my UK-resident friends can't even get the silly site to cooperate.
Yep, Tier 1 & 2 are supposed to have their own entrance. I suppose it might be faster still with this band thing, but damn!
It really seems to be dubious legally to keep furriners in line longer than UK residents -
but that's the kind of thing that happens with events organized by outfits that have never dealt with Stones fans before -
websites crash in three seconds ~ crowds gather at gates before dawn ~ waving blue bands in the air
charging at the gatekeepers and crying "this ain't fair" ... and so on
Ahem! I mean: I love the Rolling Stones, but all this disorganization and disinformation is really frustrating
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2013-06-20 00:05 by with sssoul.
I dont think Barclaycards are available outside the UK< are they?
Its not that unusual. Gig sponsor or venue gives their customers a perk. Usually its a presale like 02 would do (and did for the 2007 London shows). Happens all the time all over the world and many of them do tend to have a customer base only within the country where the show is taking place.
Its not really of much value other than for a shortened queue at the bar. Of the people I'll be going to the show with, probably none of them live in the UK and wont have a payband. So I wont be using it to get early access as I dont want to get separated - and most people going to the show wont be there at noon for opening time either.
The only people having an advantage will be the fittest, because its a bloody long run from the entrance to the stage.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2013-06-20 00:21 by Gazza.
What I understand is that Tiers 1 & 2 are not let in quicker than the other punters -
their entrance is a lot closer to the stage, though, so they won't have as far to run.
And yes there is supposed to be a Tier 1 Without Paybands entrance as well, which I guess will be a somewhat slower line than Tier 1 With.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2013-06-20 11:20 by with sssoul.
It says "separate entrance/quicker entrance", or something, but that's probably because this entrance is closer to the stage?
I'm even MORE confused now, if humanly possible. I've got that unwind bar thing, because they never gave me a refund despite repeated requests. But I can't get a payband because I'm not a UK resident (even though, ironically, I'm a dual citizen). So--I give up, my brain hurts.
You should definitely get a payband
What a mess...
I see....ah ok. Still, point remains. Sort of. There have been plenty of times for US shows when Ive been shut out of presales or even public sales due to not being a resident of that country.
Closer to the stage, and fewer punters in those Tiers than in Tier 3, which should mean shorter lines.
Presumably :E
I know people who didn't buy any tickets at all and were offered the possibility of applying for a payband,
so yes that's right - but you need to have a UK address in order to have your application accepted.
thanks for the info.
Live in the Uk, so no problem with that.
jsut wonder if its worth it thou, but saying that, i have to fly back from Spain and it would mean less risk of losing some hyde park spending money during flights,hyde park and then flying back to Spain.
I was offered to apply as well yesterday.
I tried, but I guess "Norway" or "Oslo" didn't qualify as good as a county as "Germany" did...
Will post a pic off course!
OK, I'll oblige. Notice of documents to be signed for was waiting for me when I got back from work last night but I won't be able to collect from the sorting office until Saturday. But, yes, the tickets were sent.
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Re: Hyde Park London July 2013 show planning & tickets
Posted by:
Gazza
()
Date: June 19, 2013 23:56
Quote
Silver DaggerQuote
Gazza
Blue is the colour.
I thought I'd never hear you say that Gazza.
Only one of my three teams is red, mate.
Re: Hyde Park London July 2013 show planning & tickets
Posted by:
with sssoul
()
Date: June 20, 2013 00:04
Quote
Aquamarine
It all seems too complicated. But aren't Tier 1 and 2 supposed to have a special entrance? And do all the payband people get to go through it first?
It does indeed all seem too complicated, especially since my UK-resident friends can't even get the silly site to cooperate.
Yep, Tier 1 & 2 are supposed to have their own entrance. I suppose it might be faster still with this band thing, but damn!
It really seems to be dubious legally to keep furriners in line longer than UK residents -
but that's the kind of thing that happens with events organized by outfits that have never dealt with Stones fans before -
websites crash in three seconds ~ crowds gather at gates before dawn ~ waving blue bands in the air
charging at the gatekeepers and crying "this ain't fair" ... and so on
Ahem! I mean: I love the Rolling Stones, but all this disorganization and disinformation is really frustrating
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2013-06-20 00:05 by with sssoul.
Re: Hyde Park London July 2013 show planning & tickets
Posted by:
Aquamarine
()
Date: June 20, 2013 00:11
Summer's here, and the time is right for fighting in the street, trying to get into the park . . .
Re: Hyde Park London July 2013 show planning & tickets
Posted by:
DandelionPowderman
()
Date: June 20, 2013 00:17
From what I can understand there are:
- Tier 1 with paybands - Quick entrance
- Tier 2 with paybands - Quick entrance
- Tier 2 without paybands - Quicker entrance than other punters, but have to wait for Tier 1 and 2 with the unwind bar-thing.
Anyone who can confirm this? There might be a Tier 1 without paybands as well, but I didn't bother to check, as I have Tier 2 without paybands myself.
Confusing? Yep...
- Tier 1 with paybands - Quick entrance
- Tier 2 with paybands - Quick entrance
- Tier 2 without paybands - Quicker entrance than other punters, but have to wait for Tier 1 and 2 with the unwind bar-thing.
Anyone who can confirm this? There might be a Tier 1 without paybands as well, but I didn't bother to check, as I have Tier 2 without paybands myself.
Confusing? Yep...
Re: Hyde Park London July 2013 show planning & tickets
Posted by:
Gazza
()
Date: June 20, 2013 00:19
Quote
with sssoul
If it really gives UK residents faster entry to an event like this that's bigotry, isn't it?
I wonder if it's legal to do that.
I'll ask a UK resident to do this for me, but how does one put funds into it?
I dont think Barclaycards are available outside the UK< are they?
Its not that unusual. Gig sponsor or venue gives their customers a perk. Usually its a presale like 02 would do (and did for the 2007 London shows). Happens all the time all over the world and many of them do tend to have a customer base only within the country where the show is taking place.
Its not really of much value other than for a shortened queue at the bar. Of the people I'll be going to the show with, probably none of them live in the UK and wont have a payband. So I wont be using it to get early access as I dont want to get separated - and most people going to the show wont be there at noon for opening time either.
The only people having an advantage will be the fittest, because its a bloody long run from the entrance to the stage.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2013-06-20 00:21 by Gazza.
Re: Hyde Park London July 2013 show planning & tickets
Posted by:
with sssoul
()
Date: June 20, 2013 00:30
But Gazza honey, all the announcements say you don't have to have a Barclay card to get one of these,
so it's not a perk for customers.
so it's not a perk for customers.
Re: Hyde Park London July 2013 show planning & tickets
Posted by:
DandelionPowderman
()
Date: June 20, 2013 00:33
The fine print says for UK residents only, apparently...
Re: Hyde Park London July 2013 show planning & tickets
Posted by:
with sssoul
()
Date: June 20, 2013 00:33
Quote
DandelionPowderman
From what I can understand there are:
- Tier 1 with paybands - Quick entrance
- Tier 2 with paybands - Quick entrance
- Tier 2 without paybands - Quicker entrance than other punters, but have to wait for Tier 1 and 2 with the unwind bar-thing.
Anyone who can confirm this? There might be a Tier 1 without paybands as well, but I didn't bother to check, as I have Tier 2 without paybands myself.
Confusing? Yep...
What I understand is that Tiers 1 & 2 are not let in quicker than the other punters -
their entrance is a lot closer to the stage, though, so they won't have as far to run.
And yes there is supposed to be a Tier 1 Without Paybands entrance as well, which I guess will be a somewhat slower line than Tier 1 With.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2013-06-20 11:20 by with sssoul.
Re: Hyde Park London July 2013 show planning & tickets
Posted by:
DandelionPowderman
()
Date: June 20, 2013 00:37
Quote
with sssoulQuote
DandelionPowderman
From what I can understand there are:
- Tier 1 with paybands - Quick entrance
- Tier 2 with paybands - Quick entrance
- Tier 2 without paybands - Quicker entrance than other punters, but have to wait for Tier 1 and 2 with the unwind bar-thing.
Anyone who can confirm this? There might be a Tier 1 without paybands as well, but I didn't bother to check, as I have Tier 2 without paybands myself.
Confusing? Yep...
What I understand is that Tiers 1 & 2 are not let in quicker than the other punters -
their entrance is a lot closer to the stage, though, so they won't have as far to run.
And yes there is supposed to be a Tier 1 Without Paybands entrance as well, which I guess will be a somewhat faster line than the Tier 1 With.
It says "separate entrance/quicker entrance", or something, but that's probably because this entrance is closer to the stage?
Re: Hyde Park London July 2013 show planning & tickets
Posted by:
Aquamarine
()
Date: June 20, 2013 00:52
Quote
DandelionPowderman
From what I can understand there are:
- Tier 1 with paybands - Quick entrance
- Tier 2 with paybands - Quick entrance
- Tier 2 without paybands - Quicker entrance than other punters, but have to wait for Tier 1 and 2 with the unwind bar-thing.
Anyone who can confirm this? There might be a Tier 1 without paybands as well, but I didn't bother to check, as I have Tier 2 without paybands myself.
Confusing? Yep...
I'm even MORE confused now, if humanly possible. I've got that unwind bar thing, because they never gave me a refund despite repeated requests. But I can't get a payband because I'm not a UK resident (even though, ironically, I'm a dual citizen). So--I give up, my brain hurts.
Re: Hyde Park London July 2013 show planning & tickets
Posted by:
DandelionPowderman
()
Date: June 20, 2013 00:58
Quote
AquamarineQuote
DandelionPowderman
From what I can understand there are:
- Tier 1 with paybands - Quick entrance
- Tier 2 with paybands - Quick entrance
- Tier 2 without paybands - Quicker entrance than other punters, but have to wait for Tier 1 and 2 with the unwind bar-thing.
Anyone who can confirm this? There might be a Tier 1 without paybands as well, but I didn't bother to check, as I have Tier 2 without paybands myself.
Confusing? Yep...
I'm even MORE confused now, if humanly possible. I've got that unwind bar thing, because they never gave me a refund despite repeated requests. But I can't get a payband because I'm not a UK resident (even though, ironically, I'm a dual citizen). So--I give up, my brain hurts.
You should definitely get a payband
What a mess...Re: Hyde Park London July 2013 show planning & tickets
Posted by:
Gazza
()
Date: June 20, 2013 00:59
Quote
with sssoul
But Gazza honey, all the announcements say you don't have to have a Barclay card to get one of these,
so it's not a perk for customers.
Quote
DandelionPowderman
The fine print says for UK residents only, apparently...
I see....ah ok. Still, point remains. Sort of. There have been plenty of times for US shows when Ive been shut out of presales or even public sales due to not being a resident of that country.
Re: Hyde Park London July 2013 show planning & tickets
Posted by:
with sssoul
()
Date: June 20, 2013 01:08
Quote
DandelionPowderman
It says "separate entrance/quicker entrance", or something, but that's probably because this entrance is closer to the stage?
Closer to the stage, and fewer punters in those Tiers than in Tier 3, which should mean shorter lines.
Presumably :E
Re: Hyde Park London July 2013 show planning & tickets
Posted by:
chriseganstar
()
Date: June 20, 2013 02:14
The Barclaycard Payband gives you access to the fast-track entrance (at the top end of Hyde Park, near Marble Arch), NOT early access. It's just a way of streaming people through. Anyone who is realistically going to turn up at 12.00 and run to the barrier for the Stones ( and miss out on everything else happening) will get there, no problem. Tier 1 & 2 have separate entrances at the bottom end of Hyde Park, with those who have got the Barclaycard Unwind Bar, having a fast-track through there as well. I have got my Barclaycard Payband and will use it for beer, more beer and occasional food (up to the £20 transaction limit......so don't go and buy more than 6 beers at once) which is what it's all about. It's just a convenient cashless system which will save time in the queues, no more, no less.
Satisfied since 1976
Satisfied since 1976
Re: Hyde Park London July 2013 show planning & tickets
Posted by:
samunknown
()
Date: June 20, 2013 05:34
i wonder... did anyone got an email send that they were send out with a track code??Quote
belo99
BST told me yesterday via Twitter:
Hi there, the Rolling Stones tickets are being dispatched this week international special delivery.
Hope they will arrive soon.
Re: Hyde Park London July 2013 show planning & tickets
Posted by:
odean73
()
Date: June 20, 2013 11:12
I have just a general ticket and have been offered the payband, looking at all the other posts is this right?
Re: Hyde Park London July 2013 show planning & tickets
Posted by:
with sssoul
()
Date: June 20, 2013 11:22
Quote
odean73
I have just a general ticket and have been offered the payband, looking at all the other posts is this right?
I know people who didn't buy any tickets at all and were offered the possibility of applying for a payband,
so yes that's right - but you need to have a UK address in order to have your application accepted.
Re: Hyde Park London July 2013 show planning & tickets
Posted by:
Jackglfc
()
Date: June 20, 2013 11:23
I'm going to try and get as close to the front as possible, I will get to Hyde Park for around 12.30
I have a payband and a tier three ticket, hopefully fast track will get me to the front
I have a payband and a tier three ticket, hopefully fast track will get me to the front
Re: Hyde Park London July 2013 show planning & tickets
Posted by:
odean73
()
Date: June 20, 2013 11:48
Quote
with sssoulQuote
odean73
I have just a general ticket and have been offered the payband, looking at all the other posts is this right?
I know people who didn't buy any tickets at all and were offered the possibility of applying for a payband,
so yes that's right - but you need to have a UK address in order to have your application accepted.
thanks for the info.
Live in the Uk, so no problem with that.
jsut wonder if its worth it thou, but saying that, i have to fly back from Spain and it would mean less risk of losing some hyde park spending money during flights,hyde park and then flying back to Spain.
Re: Hyde Park London July 2013 show planning & tickets
Posted by:
DandelionPowderman
()
Date: June 20, 2013 12:09
Quote
with sssoulQuote
odean73
I have just a general ticket and have been offered the payband, looking at all the other posts is this right?
I know people who didn't buy any tickets at all and were offered the possibility of applying for a payband,
so yes that's right - but you need to have a UK address in order to have your application accepted.
I was offered to apply as well yesterday.
I tried, but I guess "Norway" or "Oslo" didn't qualify as good as a county as "Germany" did...
Going to Hyde Park 2 with my girlfriend!
Posted by:
JumpinJeppeFlash
()
Date: June 20, 2013 10:05
First time we met was at a stonesshow back in 2007...
This will be a very special moment for me, thanks to Mick & Keith we are a couple today. Hope she will enjoy the show.
This will be a very special moment for me, thanks to Mick & Keith we are a couple today. Hope she will enjoy the show.
Re: Going to Hyde Park 2 with my girlfriend!
Posted by:
austrianstones
()
Date: June 20, 2013 10:39
great ...and let`s have a beer together, see you
Re: Going to Hyde Park 2 with my girlfriend!
Posted by:
DandelionPowderman
()
Date: June 20, 2013 10:52
Re: Going to Hyde Park 2 with my girlfriend!
Posted by:
windmelody
()
Date: June 20, 2013 11:21
If your girlfriend will not enjoy the show she will send you to hell.
Re: Going to Hyde Park 2 with my girlfriend!
Posted by:
Silver Dagger
()
Date: June 20, 2013 11:31
And you don't show us a picture of the lucky lady? Shame on you.
Re: Going to Hyde Park 2 with my girlfriend!
Posted by:
gotdablouse
()
Date: June 20, 2013 12:04
Yeah, pics or it never happened!
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2013-06-20 12:04 by gotdablouse.
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2013-06-20 12:04 by gotdablouse.
Re: Going to Hyde Park 2 with my girlfriend!
Posted by:
JumpinJeppeFlash
()
Date: June 20, 2013 12:20
Quote
austrianstones
great ...and let`s have a beer together, see you
Re: Going to Hyde Park 2 with my girlfriend!
Posted by:
JumpinJeppeFlash
()
Date: June 20, 2013 12:20
Quote
Silver Dagger
And you don't show us a picture of the lucky lady? Shame on you.
Will post a pic off course!
Re: Hyde Park London July 2013 show planning & tickets
Posted by:
odean73
()
Date: June 20, 2013 14:53
I was expecting quite a few posts today, with people stating that they have recieved their tickets today or yesterday.
Re: Hyde Park London July 2013 show planning & tickets
Posted by:
rebelrebel
()
Date: June 20, 2013 15:18
Quote
odean73
I was expecting quite a few posts today, with people stating that they have recieved their tickets today or yesterday.
OK, I'll oblige. Notice of documents to be signed for was waiting for me when I got back from work last night but I won't be able to collect from the sorting office until Saturday. But, yes, the tickets were sent.
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