LONDON GiG MOVED

[Damian]

Hmmm. I really like the Forum, but I haven't been there since the change of management in 2007. I'm going to have my overnight bag of clothes with me, which needs to go into the cloakroom. If my undergarments are deemed contraband, I shan't know whether to laugh or... heck, no, I will laugh.

This is what is billed as being on that night, though, although Ticketweb (bless 'em) now shows the Wildhearts gig for that date:

http://www.barflyclub.com/theforum/what ... ith+Blades

[Ean]

I suppose that it's because a bottle full of piss is a lot messier without a lid

I just followed the booking procedure on the Forum site and the clashing Kick Ass with Chris Crudelli featuring Babes with Blades** gig is listed on the Ticketmaster site as now being on 20th Feburary next year. So it looks like we're ok (at least on the venue front).

** A brief synopsis for anyone whose interest has been piqued:

Told in spectacular live action & fight scenes (jump style) Chris Crudelli recounts to his imaginary psychoanalyst his very own introduction to & journey from Birmingham through the Far Eastern martial art world, his painful trials, embarrassing tribulations, spectacular failings and of course ultimate triumph on BBC3. All combined with outrageous clips from the tv series, humorous back story anecdotes & amazing martial stunts, tricks & audience participation

There will also be a 10 minute Q&A.

[beerofthedark]

I suppose that it's because a bottle full of piss is a lot messier without a lid

Yes, but i for one find it easier to piss in a pintpot than a bottle. especially after I've had a few, so what are they achieving by disallowing bottles?

[beerofthedark]

I suppose that it's because a bottle full of piss is a lot messier without a lid

Yes, but i for one find it easier to piss in a pintpot than a bottle. especially after I've had a few, so what are they achieving by disallowing bottles?

hmm... I'm getting entirely too narked about this. No more coffee for me today.
As a matter of record I am still looking forward to the gig, especially with the setlists i've seen up here. I am disappointed they didn't fill the Apollo, but needs must when the bread falls butter side down and too many cooks change the lightbulb I suppose.

Yep, gotta lay off the coffee.

[Ean]

I suppose that it's because a bottle full of piss is a lot messier without a lid

Yes, but i for one find it easier to piss in a pintpot than a bottle. especially after I've had a few, so what are they achieving by disallowing bottles?

So they're helping you keep your hands dry then?

It's probably because bottles don't crush quite as easily as crappy plastic pint glasses. I know I've spent half a gig jumping around with one welded to the bottom of my foot before now.

And yes, it's probably time to lay off - especially if it's keeping you up all night pissing into pint glasses.

[beerofthedark]

I suppose that it's because a bottle full of piss is a lot messier without a lid

Yes, but i for one find it easier to piss in a pintpot than a bottle. especially after I've had a few, so what are they achieving by disallowing bottles?

So they're helping you keep your hands dry then?

It's probably because bottles don't crush quite as easily as crappy plastic pint glasses. I know I've spent half a gig jumping around with one welded to the bottom of my foot before now.

And yes, it's probably time to lay off - especially if it's keeping you up all night pissing into pint glasses.

the bottle was for Sam, not me!
...that doesn't improve matters now i come to think of it.

[Sarc]

This is bullshit, I'm sick of this, as much as I wanna see the band I'm not prepared to put up with this, is there anyway I can cancel the tickets?

What's wrong with the forum??

Nothing, I just think we along with the band are getting messed around a bit to much here ticketwise

[chiefdave]

This is bullshit, I'm sick of this, as much as I wanna see the band I'm not prepared to put up with this, is there anyway I can cancel the tickets?

Nope, not unless the gig is cancelled or rescheduled, so you'll just have to force yourself to enjoy the band.

bit harsh that if you can't go now you can't get a refund. the Forum is a fair way from Hammersmith and I'm sure I'm not the only person who has big problems getting there and back with the last train being relatively early. I only booked a ticket on the basis of it being somewhere I can get back from.

[Ean]

This is bullshit, I'm sick of this, as much as I wanna see the band I'm not prepared to put up with this, is there anyway I can cancel the tickets?

Nope, not unless the gig is cancelled or rescheduled, so you'll just have to force yourself to enjoy the band.

bit harsh that if you can't go now you can't get a refund. the Forum is a fair way from Hammersmith and I'm sure I'm not the only person who has big problems getting there and back with the last train being relatively early. I only booked a ticket on the basis of it being somewhere I can get back from.

You'd have to check with Ticketweb whether relocated qualifies as rescheduled?

I think they would probably argue that as the gig is going ahead on that night (and is therefore neither cancelled nor rescheduled), despite being moved, technically they've fulfilled everything they need to do to be covered?

The way I read it, Sarc just seemed to want to cancel because he couldn't be arsed with the bother, which I'm pretty sure doesn't qualify.

[stuff]

which station do you need to get to? Use the www.thetube.com website to check journey times.

[Humbug]

I have a question..anyone know what's happening about seated tickets?

I had dead centre balcony at Hammersmith..anyone know how this will translate to The Forum?

When they open upstairs (last couple of gigs I went to there they didn't), is it GA like The Astoria, ie I'll have to fight to get a good seat?

Cheers

Humbug

[Dark Lord of Barnet]

On one hand, I'm sad for the band that they couldn't sell out Hammersmith, but I didn't honestly think there was ever much chance of that happening. But if I had to choose between going to Hammersmith Odeon or the Forum I'd go for the Forum every time - and not just because I can get there quicker.

[EvilNeil]

I Just got this email from ticket web!!!

We're writing to inform you of a venue change for THE WILDHEARTS
on 10/12/2008. The event will now take place at The Forum
London.

The tickets will remain valid for the new venue or if you prefer,
face value refunds are available on return of the tickets. All refunds
will need to be claimed before the gig.

We strongly recommend that you return your tickets to us by secure mail
to See Tickets, 4th Floor, Norfolk House, 47 Upper Parliament Street,
Nottingham NG1 2AB,
with a copy of this E-mail.

If you haven't received your ticket(s) and you wish to claim a refund,
please contact us on 0871 2200260 (24hrs).

I've phoned them to make sure this is all ok, and they said just send the tickets to them if you don't want/can't go! Everytime I've been to the Forum the sound has been a load of cock and the staff have all been a nightmare, and seeing that the set list looks pretty much the same as what they've been playing since 2004 I'll be giving it a miss me thinks!

[EMMO]

anyone know why the venues are changing? poor ticket sales?

to be honest as much as I love the band i was suprised to see the announced a tour. They have no new album to plug so wondered what the reason was?

looks like the crunch has finally hit gigs.

[markE]

This is bullshit, I'm sick of this, as much as I wanna see the band I'm not prepared to put up with this, is there anyway I can cancel the tickets?

Sarc, do not do that, man

it wil be worth all the hassle. as soon as you hear the first chords you'll forget about it and be cleansed by the healing power of the wildhearts