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Boarder
Hi all,
I have a few questions regarding the No Filter Pit:
I have a No Filter Ticket for Zurich. All No Filter Tickets I have seen indicate that the entrance is on Keith’ side. How do I get to Ronnie’s side in the Pit? Shouldn’t there be entrances on both sides?
Is it possible to leave the Pit during the show and to get back again?
On pictures from the Munich show I saw that all people in the Pit were gathered near the catwalk. There was plenty of free space directly in front of the stage (at least on Ronnie’s side, but I think also on Keith’ side). What was the reason for this? Would it have been permitted to stand there as well?
Thanks to all the experts.
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Adams
Hi all,
I have a few questions regarding the No Filter Pit:
I have a No Filter Ticket for Zurich. All No Filter Tickets I have seen indicate that the entrance is on Keith’ side. How do I get to Ronnie’s side in the Pit? Shouldn’t there be entrances on both sides?
There is entrance on both sides. There's also a passage under the catwalk in the place where catwalk touches the main stage (I'm not sure if that passage can be used during the concert though but before the concert it can)
Is it possible to leave the Pit during the show and to get back again?
Yes, people go get beer to go to the toilet
On pictures from the Munich show I saw that all people in the Pit were gathered near the catwalk. There was plenty of free space directly in front of the stage (at least on Ronnie’s side, but I think also on Keith’ side). What was the reason for this? Would it have been permitted to stand there as well?
The front rail is rather far from the main stage. Also the stage is pretty high. The space you mentioned is the space between the front rail and the stage and people can't access it. Even if they could it might be impossible to Charlie from there.
Thanks to all the experts.
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GJB
Hey, I did the pit in Hamburg and Munich...
There is a tunnel under the stage that connects both sides of the pit - enter whichever side is possible and then you can go through the tunnel to which ever side you want - try both - but beware the tunnel shuts after the support band finish so pick a side before then.
You will get a wristband when you enter - you can the come and go as you please by showing your wristband for re-entry.
I think where people stood was just personal preference - I guess being near the catwalk (which Mick uses a lot) you are quite central but you can pretty much go anywhere in the pit area.
The atmosphere is better near the catwalk because more people are there and you are closer to the band however because the catwalk is quite high you can't see the other side of the stage (e.g. if you are on Keiths side and you are right up against the catwalk you won't be able to see Ronnie unless he comes over to that side).
The advantage of being further back is you can see the whole stage and you get more room to yourself but maybe you lose a little of the atmosphere because you are not 'in the thick of it' with other fans.
Either way you will have a great time - hope that helps.
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Adams
Hi all,
I have a few questions regarding the No Filter Pit:
I have a No Filter Ticket for Zurich. All No Filter Tickets I have seen indicate that the entrance is on Keith’ side. How do I get to Ronnie’s side in the Pit? Shouldn’t there be entrances on both sides?
There is entrance on both sides. There's also a passage under the catwalk in the place where catwalk touches the main stage (I'm not sure if that passage can be used during the concert though but before the concert it can)
Is it possible to leave the Pit during the show and to get back again?
Yes, people go get beer to go to the toilet
On pictures from the Munich show I saw that all people in the Pit were gathered near the catwalk. There was plenty of free space directly in front of the stage (at least on Ronnie’s side, but I think also on Keith’ side). What was the reason for this? Would it have been permitted to stand there as well?
The front rail is rather far from the main stage. Also the stage is pretty high. The space you mentioned is the space between the front rail and the stage and people can't access it. Even if they could it might be impossible to Charlie from there.
Thanks to all the experts.
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Thanks!
I was actually thinking of the area you can see on the picture linked above (it's from the Munich thread). Where you can see the guy with the red jacket and a few other people. This looks like behind the rails to me and should therefore be accessible?
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jackflash27
Another thing: how many people do you think go in the Pit? Are we talking about a few hundred, maybe thousand? Thanks!
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Adams
Hi all,
I have a few questions regarding the No Filter Pit:
I have a No Filter Ticket for Zurich. All No Filter Tickets I have seen indicate that the entrance is on Keith’ side. How do I get to Ronnie’s side in the Pit? Shouldn’t there be entrances on both sides?
There is entrance on both sides. There's also a passage under the catwalk in the place where catwalk touches the main stage (I'm not sure if that passage can be used during the concert though but before the concert it can)
Is it possible to leave the Pit during the show and to get back again?
Yes, people go get beer to go to the toilet
On pictures from the Munich show I saw that all people in the Pit were gathered near the catwalk. There was plenty of free space directly in front of the stage (at least on Ronnie’s side, but I think also on Keith’ side). What was the reason for this? Would it have been permitted to stand there as well?
The front rail is rather far from the main stage. Also the stage is pretty high. The space you mentioned is the space between the front rail and the stage and people can't access it. Even if they could it might be impossible to Charlie from there.
Thanks to all the experts.
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Thanks!
I was actually thinking of the area you can see on the picture linked above (it's from the Munich thread). Where you can see the guy with the red jacket and a few other people. This looks like behind the rails to me and should therefore be accessible?
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jackflash27
Another thing: how many people do you think go in the Pit? Are we talking about a few hundred, maybe thousand? Thanks!
250-300 on each side.
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Thommie
Thanks for clarifying many things.
But the aswers also raise more questions :
Is the stage for this tour higher than 2014?
The first two shows have had catwalks, I suppose most of the remaining have the square-pit. But will there be a problem to stand close to the stage when it comes to see Charlie?
And: I suppose Mick uses in-ear-monitors but do Keith and Ronnie? If you´re standing close to the catwalk: Is the sound bad when Keith or Ronnie is out on the catwalk (due to the monitors)?
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Thommie
Thanks for clarifying many things.
But the aswers also raise more questions :
Is the stage for this tour higher than 2014?
The first two shows have had catwalks, I suppose most of the remaining have the square-pit. But will there be a problem to stand close to the stage when it comes to see Charlie?
And: I suppose Mick uses in-ear-monitors but do Keith and Ronnie? If you´re standing close to the catwalk: Is the sound bad when Keith or Ronnie is out on the catwalk (due to the monitors)?
Why do you suppose the remaining shows will have the square pit? I doubt that.
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Thommie
Thanks for clarifying many things.
But the aswers also raise more questions :
Is the stage for this tour higher than 2014?
The first two shows have had catwalks, I suppose most of the remaining have the square-pit. But will there be a problem to stand close to the stage when it comes to see Charlie?
And: I suppose Mick uses in-ear-monitors but do Keith and Ronnie? If you´re standing close to the catwalk: Is the sound bad when Keith or Ronnie is out on the catwalk (due to the monitors)?
Why do you suppose the remaining shows will have the square pit? I doubt that.
Because I suppose there are fewer shows left with seatings on the pitch.
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hockenheim95
The Layout for Spielberg is now with catwalk. And there is no floor seating
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TooTough
From where in the Pit can you see Charlie?
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TooTough
From where in the Pit can you see Charlie?
from nearly everywhere. Since the pit isn't very crowded you are able to move around
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lmc
Quote Thommie:
"I suppose Mick uses in-ear-monitors but do Keith and Ronnie? If you´re standing close to the catwalk: Is the sound bad when Keith or Ronnie is out on the catwalk (due to the monitors)?"
In Hamburg they turned on the catwalk monitors as soon as Mick went out there (even a few meters). Sound not to bad though, nothing like standing next to the B-stage, when they used that.
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swimtothemoon
is there a real difference between something called "VIP Pit" tickets and "pit" tickets?
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swimtothemoon
is there a real difference between something called "VIP Pit" tickets and "pit" tickets?
In my experience in 2014 VIP Pit ticket holders got early entry and therefore were up at the rail. Ordinary pit ticket holders were let in soon after but couldn't get better than third or fourth row at the front. But whether or not that's the case this tour I couldn't say.
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Happy24
I will be doing the Pit twice on this tour, but since I haven't seen any show on this current tour so far, I have this question:
Is it better to be on Keith's or Ronnie's side of the Pit?
Since I am a huge Keith fan I have never thought about this and on the previous tours I have always been on Keith's side, but looking at the photos here on IORR it seems to me that most people here prefer Ronnie's side. So I started to think about it and it seems to me now, That Ronnie's side is the clear winner:
1. Keith spends a lot of time right in the middle in front of Charlie, when it doesn't matter on which side of the pit you are
2. Keith goes quite a lot to Ronnie, while Ronnie doesn't go to Keith's side much
3. From Ronnie's side one gets better view of Charlie because of the drum set configuration, for most of the people on the Keith's side he stays hidden behind his cymbal
4. I suspect there are usually less people on Ronnie's side.
5. Bv seems to be always on Ronnie's side (judging from his photos) and I guess he knows what he is doing
What are the thoughts of those who have done the Pit on this tour already? Are there any strong pros of the Keith's side? Any thoughts are wellcome. Thanks