How long are you there before doors open? - Page 5 - Forever Delayed

UEF · #61 07-10-2010, 16:13

6:30 AM? Jesus christ.

Embla Claymore · #62 07-10-2010, 16:20

So this O2 priority queue is another UK residents only privilege... NICE!!!

Beej · #63 07-10-2010, 16:21

I can't imagine it being, as long as you can prove you're on that network?

UEF · #64 07-10-2010, 16:26

O2 priority queues are only for O2 venues, which most of them aren't. Plenty of other countries have O2 phones...

Dext37 Fielding · #65 07-10-2010, 16:37

Telefonica Movistar is O2

Mr.Selfdestruct · #66 07-10-2010, 16:40

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Originally Posted by Embla Claymore

So this O2 priority queue is another UK residents only privilege... NICE!!!

Just cut out a picture of the O2 logo from a magazine and glu it on the screen of you're phone

mafiamonroe · #67 07-10-2010, 16:45

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Originally Posted by Mr.selfdestruct

Just cut out a picture of the O2 logo from a magazine and glu it on the screen of you're phone

Is that a Top Tip from Viz?!

Mr.Selfdestruct · #68 07-10-2010, 16:51

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Originally Posted by mafiamonroe

Is that a Top Tip from Viz?!

It does sound like one actually. But no, i thought that one up all by myself.

mafiamonroe · #69 07-10-2010, 16:53

Well done!

Embla Claymore · #70 07-10-2010, 17:04

Well, Brixton seems to be an O2 venue... We don't have that network in Italy, I'm with Vodafone and my phone display doesn't even show the network logo!

Still, I might consider Mr.selfdestruct's suggestion!

Mr.Selfdestruct · #71 07-10-2010, 17:10

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Originally Posted by Embla Claymore

Still, I might consider Mr.selfdestruct's suggestion!

It would be cruel if they didn't let you in for effort, at least.

Lauren Cinnamon · #72 07-10-2010, 17:20

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Originally Posted by mrsmanics

I suspect we'll join the queue at around half three or thereabouts at Newport. Any earlier than that isn't really necessary. We've accepted that we'll never be on the Nicky side, ha! So we get there a few hours before doors, sit on our arses and chat in a friendly way to anyone nice enough to talk to us and usually secure a spot on the other side of the barrier.

I'm asthmatic, so 2nd or 3rd row just causes me to be squashed and brings on an attack. It's barrier or the back as far as my lungs are concerned and I'd rather be on the barrier cos I'm also only five feet tall, so I don't mind queuing for 2 or 3 hours before doors to ensure I have a good chance of getting there.

This is pretty much exactly what I was going to say so I'm just quoting it instead

I usually accept that I'll be down the back for gigs so stroll in and have a few drinks after doors, but I might be joining yous in Newport's queue!

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Originally Posted by Embla Claymore

So this O2 priority queue is another UK residents only privilege... NICE!!!

I actually saved a fake 02 as my phone screensaver and managed to fool the security guys once, it was brilliant.

everlasting · #73 07-10-2010, 17:32

I don't really like being 2/3 row standing cos when there's a crush I always get the mucky looks from the person (9/10 a girl) in front on the barrier and I try my very best not to get forced forward and crush people. Not my fault but I've always felt a bit weird about it for some reason.I remember one gig, can't remember who it was now, might have been my first Manics gig actually, there was some manic jumping and pushing and this lass on the barrier turned around and kept giving me the evil eye and had a go at me one time. I said I couldn't help it and she swore at me. So I swore back haha!

Ben · #74 07-10-2010, 17:35

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Originally Posted by BWJC

When it all kicks off on the first song the barrier huggers will start crying that they are being crushed and someone trod on their bag / coat / cuddly toy / note from mummy and make their way teary eyed to the back. Dont feel sorry for them, they have to learn their lesson and in a few years time will be doing the same thing.

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Originally Posted by Abstract Unknown Girl

I have never seen anyone on the barrier at Manics gigs behave like this

Exactly. You'll more than likely get an elbow in the face if you tread on some on the barrier at a Manics gig than have them walk off in tears.

Mr.Selfdestruct · #75 07-10-2010, 17:44

So once at the barrier, you're kind of stuck there for the entire support and all the main act and whatever gaps there is between acts? No toilet and no bar? Is it really worth it?

Having to endure The Fun Lovin Criminals while at the barrier before the manics at Reading 02 and dying for a wee and a drink aswell as getting crushed(no pit), made me decide it wasn't worth it in future.

However i would be tempted for at least one of the three gigs, as BSP are supporting. I doubt i will get there early enough, for Newport anyway.