16/05/16 London Royal Albert Hall

[Scarecrow]

Originally Posted by il_capo

I too was at the RAH in 1997. I don't think it was the last time they ended with You Love Us, was it?

This happened in 2008.

[il_capo]

Originally Posted by NasalScarecrow

This happened in 2008.

Ah yes, the Heavenly show. Strange venue for their playing such a setlist but wish I had gone to that

[begging_to_be_cool]

Originally Posted by NasalScarecrow

This happened in 2008.

Of course. Well, 1997 was definitely the last time I saw them close with You Love Us, and I'd like to see them do it again. With confetti.

[il_capo]

I hope they use the ADFL video intro they used on the EMG tour as that was epic.

[Scarecrow]

Originally Posted by il_capo

Ah yes, the Heavenly show. Strange venue for their playing such a setlist but wish I had gone to that

Indeed. This was just at the start of my second year at uni and naturally when tickets went on sale it was before my loan came in, me and Rich/sculptureofabloke had a bit of a stress but ended up going and getting the bus back the same night. I really wish they'd kept We Her Majesty's Prisoners and Spectators of Suicide because they were incredible live.

[il_capo]

Originally Posted by NasalScarecrow

Indeed. This was just at the start of my second year at uni and naturally when tickets went on sale it was before my loan came in, me and Rich/sculptureofabloke had a bit of a stress but ended up going and getting the bus back the same night. I really wish they'd kept We Her Majesty's Prisoners and Spectators of Suicide because they were incredible live.

I didn't know about the show but would have gone if I had. I never thought they'd play those songs again so was astounded when I read about it. Sounds like it was well worth the stress and getting home the same night.

[Louise Mitch]

Nic and I are coming to this one. I can only do this one and Swansea as I can't get leave :-( can't wait. X

[hummingbird]

Originally Posted by NasalScarecrow

Yeah. Price to pay for being a sad git who'd travel the country purely to hear a few ragged old punk songs live. At first I thought it'd be a short hits set and an appearance just to say thanks, then they specifically stated it'd be the Heavenly material (bar Strip It Down, a live version was on the You Love Us vinyl) we got the bus straight there and back.

I pretty much went to their Newport Reading warm up date in 2008 or 9 to hear Pennyroyal Tea. Who's sadder?

I shall be attending and it will be magnificent. Can't wait

[Abstract Unknown Girl]

Me and James/MSPKYE shall be there. I love the RAH, so couldn't miss out.

[WILKA]

Can't wait for this but anyone else think the ticket prices take the piss a bit!

[hummingbird]

Originally Posted by WILKA

Can't wait for this but anyone else think the ticket prices take the piss a bit!

Yea but it's the Albert Hall so expected. Plus they're no more expensive than stadium acts. At least they're not charging £150 like macca or Madonna

[il_capo]

Originally Posted by hummingbird

Yea but it's the Albert Hall so expected. Plus they're no more expensive than stadium acts. At least they're not charging £150 like macca or Madonna

They wouldn't sell enough tickets if they charged Madonna or Macca prices. I think the price of these shows is excessive and I wouldn't blame the RAH for that. I've seen shows there which are half the price of these Manics gigs.

[hummingbird]

I know they wouldn't. I was expecting tickets to be 50- 60 who was charging half?

[Abstract Unknown Girl]

I'm not surprised by the higher prices either. Considering I saw The Killers there in 2009 and standing tickets were £45 plus booking fees (and according to Google the top priced seating tickets were £50 plus booking fees), the cost of these dates seems about right. Yes The Killers generally charge more than the Manics anyway, but that was a few years back and gig prices in general have increased since then.

[hummingbird]

I've just looked through my tickets and the charlatans were £45 in 2013 for the Jon Brookes gig £60 for a-ha in 2010 playing their first album in full with an orchestra, so I'd say current prices are average. I'd imagine the Albert Hall more expensive to book than the shepherds bush empire or brixton academy. The cost of running a tour must go up as the years go by too.