It's Muse, June 16th.

they're the first band to confirm a show-
but not necessarily the first band to play there.

[www.nme.com]

Adrian-L Wrote:
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> they're the first band to confirm a show-
> but not necessarily the first band to play
> there.

Indeed, we all know who is opening Wembley.

- we don't know.
BV has long stated, The Stones will play it late summer (i.e August/Sept)

The GR Wrote:
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> It's Muse, June 16th.


who are they supporting? They need to have very cheap tickets to come anywhere close to filling it!

If thats the case, I doubt the Stones will play the stadium earlier than that. However, I'm surprised that there hasnt been more a fuss made about Muse getting the prestigious 'first gig' there. Hopefully theres something in the works

It has been now confirmed that there will be an under-21 football game in March to 'test' the venue, with a limited capacity before the 'official' opening in May for the cup final, so there seem to be nothing to stop it being ready in time for the Stones' tour next summer

We are not a-mused...

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Adrian-L Wrote:
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> - we don't know.
> BV has long stated, The Stones will play it late
> summer (i.e August/Sept)


if the Stones' tour is going to start in late May/early June as seems to be the case, plus the fact that it appears its going to be considerably shorter than the 35-40 shows that some were speculating, it would appear unlikely that they'll still be touring Europe three months later.

Gazza Wrote:
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> who are they supporting? They need to have very
> cheap tickets to come anywhere close to filling
> it!

i think you'd be suprised by they're popularity and ticket shifting abilities.

They're not my cuppa, but there's no denying they're popularity, and with tickets prices at around the 40 quid mark, and 4-5 support acts, they'll fill it easy, imo.

If the Stones want to be first they have to play between the date of the FA Cup final in May and the Muse date in June.

Adrian-L Wrote:
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> Gazza Wrote:
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>
> > who are they supporting? They need to have very
> > cheap tickets to come anywhere close to filling
> > it!
>
> i think you'd be suprised by they're popularity
> and ticket shifting abilities.
>
> They're not my cuppa, but there's no denying
> they're popularity, and with tickets prices at
> around the 40 quid mark, and 4-5 support acts,
> they'll fill it easy, imo.


Thats what I mean. If they organise it properly, they probably could do that

Gazza Wrote:
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However, I'm surprised that there hasnt been more a fuss made
> about Muse getting the prestigious 'first gig'
> there.

Because we still hope the stones will do it and because it's NOT Bon Jovi. Somehow we all dislike him very much although he was quite funny when he said the Stones could open for him if the stones were so eager to open Wembley

from efestivals.co.uk

(the bold type in the article below is mine. Its maybe noticable that the quote from Wembley's Chief Executive doesnt indicate that Muse will be the first act to play the new stadium, but that they'll be 'one of the first')....



Muse are the first group to officially announce a show at the brand new Wembley Stadium for summer 2007 - it will happen on Saturday 16th June 2007.


Following on from headline slots at Glastonbury in 2004 and The Carling Weekend in 2006, plus their recent sell-out arena tour, this will see Muse play their biggest own show to date, with a capacity of 75,000. Support acts are to be announced.

Wembley Stadium's Chief Executive, Michael Cunnah, said: "Wembley Stadium is a world-class music and sporting venue and we are thrilled that top British rock band Muse is going to be one of the first music acts to play here next June. The stadium is looking magnificent and with good progress being made on site we are aiming to open as early as possible in 2007. We are currently in discussions with a number of event owners and promoters and the interest in the new Stadium as London's newest and greatest venue is fantastic. There are likely to be further events announced over the next few months."

Do 75 people even like Muse?

as the NME article says they recently played 3 shows at Wembley Arena, I would guess that they're popular enough...

As a Londoner I'm tired of all this will be, wont be crap. Let's just get the place open first and see what happens.

jagger50 Wrote:
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> As a Londoner I'm tired of all this will be, wont
> be crap. Let's just get the place open first and
> see what happens.

A thoroughly pragmatic approach. Now then, the real question is .......... what will the Rolling Stones be doing in the summer of 2012, cos thats when the firkin' thang's gonna be open for business ? Folks folks, this is Britain in the early 21st Century we're talking about here. Get real, it ain't gonna be ready for y-y-y-y-y-y-y-y-years yet. This country has a proven track record in .......... major clusterf**ks !! In fact, WE set the world standard for clusterf**ks. NO-ONE can f**k it up better than the Brits.

Muse are a fantastic band.. why not?

"Because we still hope the stones will do it and because it's NOT Bon Jovi. "

Good gawd why does it matter?

It does to us. The place is iconic to Brits and a symbol of the country and we naturally want a band of significant, iconic status to open the place.

If Yankee Stadium was getting rebuilt, Americans would hardly want the first sporting event in it to be a game of cricket.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2006-12-04 21:23 by Gazza.

Gazza Wrote:
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> It does to us. The place is iconic to Brits and a
> symbol of the country and we naturally want a band
> of significant, iconic status to open the place.


Muse it is, then! Unless Melanie C finally gives in and agrees to thee big reunion.

Personally, I don't think I would want to attend a first event at any place of that size. Would rather they have a bit of practice when it comes to crowd control, staffing and stuff like that.

I have the new MUSE album I don't see the fascination.

Dan Wrote:
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> Gazza Wrote:
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> > It does to us. The place is iconic to Brits and
> a
> > symbol of the country and we naturally want a
> band
> > of significant, iconic status to open the
> place.
>
>
> Muse it is, then! Unless Melanie C finally gives
> in and agrees to thee big reunion.
>
> Personally, I don't think I would want to attend a
> first event at any place of that size. Would
> rather they have a bit of practice when it comes
> to crowd control, staffing and stuff like that.

<<<<< Unless Melanie C finally gives in and agrees to the big reunion >>>>>

Aaaaaaaagh ugh yuk spew vomit chunder ..... don't even SPEAK of those silly moo moos gettin' back together. Too 'orrible to contemplate. If that happens I shall refuse to pay my taxes and threaten jihad against all infidel girl groups.

Ouch... Feel like I'm way up the grandstand again...
Whats this Muse thing :-O ?

"Aaaaaaaagh ugh yuk spew vomit chunder ..... don't even SPEAK of those silly moo moos gettin' back together. Too 'orrible to contemplate. If that happens I shall refuse to pay my taxes and threaten jihad against all infidel girl groups."

Unlike a Stones show, the oldest chicks in the audience are also the hottest.

Dan Wrote:
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> Gazza Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
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> > It does to us. The place is iconic to Brits and
> a
> > symbol of the country and we naturally want a
> band
> > of significant, iconic status to open the
> place.
>
>
> Muse it is, then! Unless Melanie C finally gives
> in and agrees to thee big reunion.
>
> Personally, I don't think I would want to attend a
> first event at any place of that size. Would
> rather they have a bit of practice when it comes
> to crowd control, staffing and stuff like that.


It wont be anywhere near the first 'event'. Just the first concert. There'll be several football matches before it.

Gazza Wrote:
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> It does to us. The place is iconic to Brits and a
> symbol of the country and we naturally want a band
> of significant, iconic status to open the place.
>
> If Yankee Stadium was getting rebuilt, Americans
> would hardly want the first sporting event in it
> to be a game of cricket.


well i couldn't give a toss what band 'open' it. its a FOOTBALL stadium. and thats what matters. FOOTBALL being played there. anything else is of no interest

stadium gigs are shit and we all know it. i wonder if Muse will gay down their plans and go for an all seater - atmosphere killer ?

I don't care who it is. Just like '77 I'll travel down from Glasgow and take half the turf home with me! lol.

"I'll be in my basement room with a needle and a spoon."

ROLLINGSTONE Wrote:
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> I don't care who it is. Just like '77 I'll travel
> down from Glasgow and take half the turf home with
> me! lol.


lol - and a broken crossbar?

First show sold out.
Second show added.
[www.muse.mu]
[www.ticketmaster.co.uk]

erikjjf Wrote:
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> First show sold out.
> Second show added.
> [www.muse.mu]
> [www.ticketmaster.co.uk]
> k=tm_home_f5

Wow, great. Maybe Cohl should learn that
70.000 x 70£ is better than
49.000 x 100 £