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@grzegorz67 Commented that the Europe pits in 2017-2018 were not that crowded.
I agree regarding 2017, at least in Paris. But I thought the pits were too crowded in 2018, at least for most of the last six concerts. The worst was probably the final concert in Warsaw - the pits were extremely crowded from the front to the back, even the entrance area. Prague wasn't too bad, but Twickenham and Berlin were very packed and even Marseille seemed more packed than Paris in 2017.
If the 2019 pits will be larger with more total fans inside, I agree it will be difficult to get near the center, unless you get in quite early - and even then it will be difficult to leave within an hour before the Stones start and then return to your previous position. It's very unlikely the 2019 pits will be as fan friendly and uncrowded as pits were in previous USA/Canada tours. I'll be happy if they are as uncrowded as the 2017 Europe pits, but I'm expecting them to be more crowded in most cities in 2019.
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Considering the possibility of the pit being more crowded in '19, even if you are positioned more to the middle, the view/vantage point still has to be awesome, correct?? I am a first timer with the Pit. Thanks.
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grzegorz67
There are 2 pits. 1 each side of the catwalk. Ronnie's side always has a camera crane swivelling around so Keith's side is usually a better bet.
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There are 2 pits. 1 each side of the catwalk. Ronnie's side always has a camera crane swivelling around so Keith's side is usually a better bet.
Not necessarily - there's a Camera-man, Antenna, Monitor .... see here: [iorr.org] .
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There are 2 pits. 1 each side of the catwalk. Ronnie's side always has a camera crane swivelling around so Keith's side is usually a better bet.
Not necessarily - there's a Camera-man, Antenna, Monitor .... see here: [iorr.org] .
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There are 2 pits. 1 each side of the catwalk. Ronnie's side always has a camera crane swivelling around so Keith's side is usually a better bet.
Not necessarily - there's a Camera-man, Antenna, Monitor .... see here: [iorr.org] .
It depends where you are within the Pit. When on Keith's side I was towards the rear near the catwalk both times (Manchester & Twickenham).
But agreed, neither side is perfect. To me, the ideal spot is on the rail at the end of the catwalk where you can see the whole stage unobstructed but usually the early entry package people grab those spots. I was however there in Oslo 5 years ago. Fantastic spot. I was 2nd row on the catwalk behind the early entry mob in Barcelona 2017.
The back of the pit right on the rail is a good shout too because the catwalk ramp is much lower there and you can see both sides of the stage comfortably. I got that in Manchester.
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Who are these early entry people?
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Who are these early entry people?
Maybe those with an VIP-Ticket (StartMeUp-Package) ?
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Who are these early entry people?
Maybe those with an VIP-Ticket (StartMeUp-Package) ?
That's exactly who they are ... immediately recognisable because they'll all be carrying their goodie bags containing the various bits and pieces of supposedly 'exclusive' memorabilia that is part of the package !
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Who are these early entry people?
Maybe those with an VIP-Ticket (StartMeUp-Package) ?
That's exactly who they are ... immediately recognisable because they'll all be carrying their goodie bags containing the various bits and pieces of supposedly 'exclusive' memorabilia that is part of the package !
Indeed. They were lined up all the way along the rail of GC in Barcelona so the best I could get after 5 hours of queueing was 2nd row behind them at the end of the catwalk. For the last half hour of the show a group of 3 of them in front of me hit upon the great idea of turning their backs to the stage whenever Mick came down the catwalk. They formed a human wall and took Selfies with Mick right behind them thus blocking the view of about 50 people. Ignoramuses!
I expect there are hundreds of these bags, complete with contents stuffed in cupboards and attics gathering dust all over Europe and beyond.
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Who are these early entry people?
Maybe those with an VIP-Ticket (StartMeUp-Package) ?
That's exactly who they are ... immediately recognisable because they'll all be carrying their goodie bags containing the various bits and pieces of supposedly 'exclusive' memorabilia that is part of the package !
Indeed. They were lined up all the way along the rail of GC in Barcelona so the
best I could get after 5 hours of queueing was 2nd row behind them at the end of the catwalk. For the last half hour of the show a group of 3 of them in front of me hit upon the great idea of turning their backs to the stage whenever Mick came down the catwalk. They formed a human wall and took Selfies with Mick right behind them thus blocking the view of about 50 people. Ignoramuses!
I expect there are hundreds of these bags, complete with contents stuffed in cupboards and attics gathering dust all over Europe and beyond.
For sure !
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Who are these early entry people?
Maybe those with an VIP-Ticket (StartMeUp-Package) ?
That's exactly who they are ... immediately recognisable because they'll all be carrying their goodie bags containing the various bits and pieces of supposedly 'exclusive' memorabilia that is part of the package !
Indeed. They were lined up all the way along the rail of GC in Barcelona so the
best I could get after 5 hours of queueing was 2nd row behind them at the end of the catwalk. For the last half hour of the show a group of 3 of them in front of me hit upon the great idea of turning their backs to the stage whenever Mick came down the catwalk. They formed a human wall and took Selfies with Mick right behind them thus blocking the view of about 50 people. Ignoramuses!
I expect there are hundreds of these bags, complete with contents stuffed in cupboards and attics gathering dust all over Europe and beyond.
For sure !
Not mine - they go for a good price on eBay, thus making a small but welcome contribution towards the cost of the Pit!
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The pits were certainly getting busier as the tour progressed. I thought Twickenham was fine for space - certainly on Keith’s side. In Manchester it got fuller and fuller as the show progressed. In Warsaw, the Diamond Pit on Ronnie’s side was quite sparse despite being sold out. I wonder where these people went ;D ?
I agree that 2019 is likely to be more crowded there. It all depends on security.
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Who are these early entry people?
Maybe those with an VIP-Ticket (StartMeUp-Package) ?
That's exactly who they are ... immediately recognisable because they'll all be carrying their goodie bags containing the various bits and pieces of supposedly 'exclusive' memorabilia that is part of the package !
Indeed. They were lined up all the way along the rail of GC in Barcelona so the best I could get after 5 hours of queueing was 2nd row behind them at the end of the catwalk. For the last half hour of the show a group of 3 of them in front of me hit upon the great idea of turning their backs to the stage whenever Mick came down the catwalk. They formed a human wall and took Selfies with Mick right behind them thus blocking the view of about 50 people. Ignoramuses!
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I guess it beckons the question ...are there any pitfalls in the Pit???
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Who are these early entry people?
Maybe those with an VIP-Ticket (StartMeUp-Package) ?
That's exactly who they are ... immediately recognisable because they'll all be carrying their goodie bags containing the various bits and pieces of supposedly 'exclusive' memorabilia that is part of the package !
Indeed. They were lined up all the way along the rail of GC in Barcelona so the
best I could get after 5 hours of queueing was 2nd row behind them at the end of the catwalk. For the last half hour of the show a group of 3 of them in front of me hit upon the great idea of turning their backs to the stage whenever Mick came down the catwalk. They formed a human wall and took Selfies with Mick right behind them thus blocking the view of about 50 people. Ignoramuses!
I expect there are hundreds of these bags, complete with contents stuffed in cupboards and attics gathering dust all over Europe and beyond.
For sure !
Not mine - they go for a good price on eBay, thus making a small but welcome contribution towards the cost of the Pit!
Really? I found one earlier and it was on offer at a price of £35GBP with no takers. It included photos of the ‘exclusive’ contents which I found rather underwhelming.
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One advantage to being right on the rail is that u r not as subject to losing your spot. All u have to do is just hold onto the rail and not let anyone dislodge u which is fairly easy with a little determination. Just ask Beast, the queen of the rail! Also, no one from the audience blocks your view.
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I guess it beckons the question ...are there any pitfalls in the Pit???
I suspect u know the answer to this Rockee - you were in the pit for at least one of the Paris shows, maybe more. Did u fall into any of the pitfalls??!!
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I guess it beckons the question ...are there any pitfalls in the Pit???
I suspect u know the answer to this Rockee - you were in the pit for at least one of the Paris shows, maybe more. Did u fall into any of the pitfalls??!!
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The only pitfall is that no seat will ever satisfy you after experiencing the pit.
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One advantage to being right on the rail is that u r not as subject to losing your spot. All u have to do is just hold onto the rail and not let anyone dislodge u which is fairly easy with a little determination. Just ask Beast, the queen of the rail! Also, no one from the audience blocks your view.
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I always aim for the rail, whatever floor section I’m in, for the Stones and other artists. Even if it means being slightly off to the side. It’s very well defined and usually much easier to defend than any other spot. Nice to have something to lean on too .
I was front row for Paul McCartney in Kraków in December in a whole floor GA show with no GC or Pit.