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They usually perform on Saturdays if they can, because then it is easy for everyone to get to the show during a day off, also next day off for travel. Ticket sales maximized... These days their favorite setup is shows on Wednesdays and Saturdays, but if the local schedule is different, they might give or take a day of changes.

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Its not hard to work out why people in England would go to a Manchester show IF they played there. Manchester is in the North of England. London is in the South...

Most major acts will now play both of these cities before any other in England.

As I said before, I can dream. Of course they will most probably only just play London, but there is no harm in wishing for other UK shows even if they do not come to fruition. The Stones after all have only played around 8 UK (non festival) shows outside of London since 1994!

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petewasbristol

Its not hard to work out why people in England would go to a Manchester show IF they played there. Manchester is in the North of England. London is in the South...

Most major acts will now play both of these cities before any other in England.

As I said before, I can dream. Of course they will most probably only just play London, but there is no harm in wishing for other UK shows even if they do not come to fruition. The Stones after all have only played around 8 UK (non festival) shows outside of London since 1994!

The Stones have certainly played very few shows outside of London in the UK in recent decades.

If you look at the statistics regarding shows in England specifically, outside of London, the figures are remarkable. In the last quarter century, the Stones have played four times the number of concerts in the Boston metropolitan area than they have in the whole of England with the exception of the capital city and festival performances:


Shows performed in England in the last 25 years (excluding London and festival appearances). Population of England excluding London = 44.5 million

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Sheffield - 09/07/95
Sheffield - 06/06/99
Manchester - 05/09/03
Sheffield - 27/08/06


Shows performed in the Boston metropolitan area, USA in the last 25 years. Population of Boston metropolitan area = 4.6 million

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04/09/94
05/09/94
20/10/97
21/10/97
22/03/99
23/03/99
03/09/02
05/09/02
08/09/02
12/01/03
21/08/05
23/08/05
13/01/06
15/01/06
12/06/13
14/06/13


I understand that any band will perform where they can sell tickets, but surely the Stones could sell out concerts in the following English cities:

Newcastle
Leeds
Manchester
Birmingham
Bristol

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petewasbristol

Its not hard to work out why people in England would go to a Manchester show IF they played there. Manchester is in the North of England. London is in the South...

Most major acts will now play both of these cities before any other in England.

As I said before, I can dream. Of course they will most probably only just play London, but there is no harm in wishing for other UK shows even if they do not come to fruition. The Stones after all have only played around 8 UK (non festival) shows outside of London since 1994!

The Stones have certainly played very few shows outside of London in the UK in recent decades.

If you look at the statistics regarding shows in England specifically, outside of London, the figures are remarkable. In the last quarter century, the Stones have played four times the number of concerts in the Boston metropolitan area than they have in the whole of England with the exception of the capital city and festival performances:


Shows performed in England in the last 25 years (excluding London and festival appearances). Population of England excluding London = 44.5 million

4:

Sheffield - 09/07/95
Sheffield - 06/06/99
Manchester - 05/09/03
Sheffield - 27/08/06


Shows performed in the Boston metropolitan area, USA in the last 25 years. Population of Boston metropolitan area = 4.6 million

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04/09/94
05/09/94
20/10/97
21/10/97
22/03/99
23/03/99
03/09/02
05/09/02
08/09/02
12/01/03
21/08/05
23/08/05
13/01/06
15/01/06
12/06/13
14/06/13


I understand that any band will perform where they can sell tickets, but surely the Stones could sell out concerts in the following English cities:

Newcastle
Leeds
Manchester
Birmingham
Bristol

Birmingham definitely, not sure there is a place big enough thou, unfortunately for me personally.[/quote

They can make more money in Boston than in North England, that's the problem.

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I think the only possible venue outside of London if they want a big finish would be Knebworth.

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If the Stones play in the U.K. it will be in London
It is inexpensive and quick to get to London from anywhere in the U.K.

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If the Stones play in the U.K. it will be in London
It is inexpensive and quick to get to London from anywhere in the U.K.

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corriecas
is there anyone, who can recommend a not too expensive hotel in oslo,
near the possible area where the Stones are likely to perform this summer/
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jeroen

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corriecas
is there anyone, who can recommend a not too expensive hotel in oslo,
near the possible area where the Stones are likely to perform this summer/
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jeroen

Try Anker Hotell, Jeroen. Close to the venue. Steinschlag in the IORR Band has already booked there

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corriecas
is there anyone, who can recommend a not too expensive hotel in oslo,
near the possible area where the Stones are likely to perform this summer/
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jeroen

Try Anker Hotell, Jeroen. Close to the venue. Steinschlag in the IORR Band has already booked there

Hi dandelion,
Thanks, but just booked at Cochs pensjonat.
Looking forward to it.
jeroen

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corriecas
is there anyone, who can recommend a not too expensive hotel in oslo,
near the possible area where the Stones are likely to perform this summer/
Thanks
jeroen

Try Anker Hotell, Jeroen. Close to the venue. Steinschlag in the IORR Band has already booked there

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corriecas
is there anyone, who can recommend a not too expensive hotel in oslo,
near the possible area where the Stones are likely to perform this summer/
Thanks
jeroen

Try Anker Hotell, Jeroen. Close to the venue. Steinschlag in the IORR Band has already booked there

Anker Hotell is in an area where you need to dress down and leave everything expensive before you walk out of the door after midnight. There was a shooting in that area a couple of weeks ago in Hausmanns Gate into a cafe. The kind of shooting you see in mafia movies. I have travelled around the world many times and I feel safe anywhere except for in the area around there...

Voldsløkka is 3 km walk north so you might just as well stay more central at the same price, adding half a km more walking, or at the only two hotels in walking distance 2km away, Thon Hotel Ullevål and Radisson Blu Nydalen.

But remember the show bid is not confirmet at all, they keep Saturday July 1st open, for the Stones or similar high profile act. So keep your booking open with an option to cancel.

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corriecas
is there anyone, who can recommend a not too expensive hotel in oslo,
near the possible area where the Stones are likely to perform this summer/
Thanks
jeroen

Try Anker Hotell, Jeroen. Close to the venue. Steinschlag in the IORR Band has already booked there

Anker Hotell is in an area where you need to dress down and leave everything expensive before you walk out of the door after midnight. There was a shooting in that area a couple of weeks ago in Hausmanns Gate into a cafe. The kind of shooting you see in mafia movies. I have travelled around the world many times and I feel safe anywhere except for in the area around there...

Voldsløkka is 3 km walk north so you might just as well stay more central at the same price, adding half a km more walking, or at the only two hotels in walking distance 2km away, Thon Hotel Ullevål and Radisson Blu Nydalen.

But remember the show bid is not confirmet at all, they keep Saturday July 1st open, for the Stones or similar high profile act. So keep your booking open with an option to cancel.

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GeorgV
The closest hotel will be Radisson Blu Nydalen, next to Nydalen subway station and about 1 km from Voldsløkka. Probably not the cheapest though.

[www.radissonblu.com]

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GeorgV
The closest hotel will be Radisson Blu Nydalen, next to Nydalen subway station and about 1 km from Voldsløkka. Probably not the cheapest though.

[www.radissonblu.com]

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GeorgV
The closest hotel will be Radisson Blu Nydalen, next to Nydalen subway station and about 1 km from Voldsløkka. Probably not the cheapest though.

[www.radissonblu.com]

Just FYI Nydalen is 100% industrial. Office and education area but nice by the river Akerselva of course.

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corriecas
is there anyone, who can recommend a not too expensive hotel in oslo,
near the possible area where the Stones are likely to perform this summer/
Thanks
jeroen

Try Anker Hotell, Jeroen. Close to the venue. Steinschlag in the IORR Band has already booked there

Anker Hotell is in an area where you need to dress down and leave everything expensive before you walk out of the door after midnight. There was a shooting in that area a couple of weeks ago in Hausmanns Gate into a cafe. The kind of shooting you see in mafia movies. I have travelled around the world many times and I feel safe anywhere except for in the area around there...

Voldsløkka is 3 km walk north so you might just as well stay more central at the same price, adding half a km more walking, or at the only two hotels in walking distance 2km away, Thon Hotel Ullevål and Radisson Blu Nydalen.

But remember the show bid is not confirmet at all, they keep Saturday July 1st open, for the Stones or similar high profile act. So keep your booking open with an option to cancel.

That area has improved greatly since the early 90s. There have been more shootings at Bislett than in Grünerløkka and the Hausmann Quarters in recent years.

And Norway is a peaceful country, with way less violence than in other countries.

Anker Hotell has upgraded, too. Today, it's a hotell, and not merely a hostel

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corriecas
is there anyone, who can recommend a not too expensive hotel in oslo,
near the possible area where the Stones are likely to perform this summer/
Thanks
jeroen

Try Anker Hotell, Jeroen. Close to the venue. Steinschlag in the IORR Band has already booked there

Anker Hotell is in an area where you need to dress down and leave everything expensive before you walk out of the door after midnight. There was a shooting in that area a couple of weeks ago in Hausmanns Gate into a cafe. The kind of shooting you see in mafia movies. I have travelled around the world many times and I feel safe anywhere except for in the area around there...

Voldsløkka is 3 km walk north so you might just as well stay more central at the same price, adding half a km more walking, or at the only two hotels in walking distance 2km away, Thon Hotel Ullevål and Radisson Blu Nydalen.

But remember the show bid is not confirmet at all, they keep Saturday July 1st open, for the Stones or similar high profile act. So keep your booking open with an option to cancel.

That area has improved greatly since the early 90s. There have been more shootings at Bislett than in Grünerløkka and the Hausmann Quarters in recent years.

And Norway is a peaceful country, with way less violence than in other countries.

Anker Hotell has upgraded, too. Today, it's a hotell, and not merely a hostel

I think the complex has both a Hotel and a Hostel. I've stayed in the Anker Hostel both times I've visited in Oslo in recent years, arriving late at night both times via the Central Bus Station. I thought the area was fine and nowhere near as bad as some places I've been to before. It's an easy walk to the centre too with a supermarket round the corner.

I'm rather shocked to read Bjornulf's story about the shooting. If the Oslo gig does happen, there's a good chance I'll be back.

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corriecas
is there anyone, who can recommend a not too expensive hotel in oslo,
near the possible area where the Stones are likely to perform this summer/
Thanks
jeroen

Try Anker Hotell, Jeroen. Close to the venue. Steinschlag in the IORR Band has already booked there

Anker Hotell is in an area where you need to dress down and leave everything expensive before you walk out of the door after midnight. There was a shooting in that area a couple of weeks ago in Hausmanns Gate into a cafe. The kind of shooting you see in mafia movies. I have travelled around the world many times and I feel safe anywhere except for in the area around there...

Voldsløkka is 3 km walk north so you might just as well stay more central at the same price, adding half a km more walking, or at the only two hotels in walking distance 2km away, Thon Hotel Ullevål and Radisson Blu Nydalen.

But remember the show bid is not confirmet at all, they keep Saturday July 1st open, for the Stones or similar high profile act. So keep your booking open with an option to cancel.

That area has improved greatly since the early 90s. There have been more shootings at Bislett than in Grünerløkka and the Hausmann Quarters in recent years.

And Norway is a peaceful country, with way less violence than in other countries.

Anker Hotell has upgraded, too. Today, it's a hotell, and not merely a hostel

I think the complex has both a Hotel and a Hostel. I've stayed in the Anker Hostel both times I've visited in Oslo in recent years, arriving late at night both times via the Central Bus Station. I thought the area was fine and nowhere near as bad as some places I've been to before. It's an easy walk to the centre too with a supermarket round the corner.

I'm rather shocked to read Bjornulf's story about the shooting. If the Oslo gig does happen, there's a good chance I'll be back.

The area had a bad reputations a couple of decades ago, but after the Grünerløkka-area became the hippest part of Oslo AND the police station was built just round the block, they cleaned it up.

I used to live in the area in the early 90s, and I work there today. It's night and day - totally different.

Shit happens everywhere, but luckily not often in that area anymore