Wembley - standing at front?

[Stu]

Hi - i've read about a LOT of gigs on this tour where people have just gone and stood at the front, rather than in their seat.
How easy is it to do? Does it not get in other people's way?
I'm desperate to get a bit closer to the action, but don't want to risk the wrath of security or spoil others enjoyment / view.
How has it been for you guys getting to the front?

Damn these seated gigs !

[Edgeof27]

Hi - i've read about a LOT of gigs on this tour where people have just gone and stood at the front, rather than in their seat.
How easy is it to do? Does it not get in other people's way?
I'm desperate to get a bit closer to the action, but don't want to risk the wrath of security or spoil others enjoyment / view.
How has it been for you guys getting to the front?

Damn these seated gigs !

Stu,

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[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

Pretty much everyone stood when they toured here the last time. ONly one incident at Earls Court where a couple right in front of Stevie refused to stand and kicked off if anyone ventured in front of them. They even went to complain but were told the band wanted people to stand. We were front row so took our spots pretty much as soon as we got there

[gfd1963]

Hi - i've read about a LOT of gigs on this tour where people have just gone and stood at the front, rather than in their seat.
How easy is it to do? Does it not get in other people's way?
I'm desperate to get a bit closer to the action, but don't want to risk the wrath of security or spoil others enjoyment / view.
How has it been for you guys getting to the front?

Damn these seated gigs !


You beat me to it. I was wondering the very same thing. I have third row seats at Sheffield but am considering, if possible, just standing stage front before the show starts. Is this the done thing?

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

You beat me to it. I was wondering the very same thing. I have third row seats at Sheffield but am considering, if possible, just standing stage front before the show starts. Is this the done thing?

It depends on whether the venue say you can stand (which I'm sure they will). However I know I would be pissed off to find people standing in front of my front row seat before I have a chance to get up there!

[gfd1963]

It depends on whether the venue say you can stand (which I'm sure they will). However I know I would be pissed off to find people standing in front of my front row seat before I have a chance to get up there!


I totally agree with that and really have reservations about doing it. Was just wondering what is the norm. I wouldn't want to tread on anyone's toes -literally.

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

I totally agree with that and really have reservations about doing it. Was just wondering what is the norm. I wouldn't want to tread on anyone's toes -literally.

Last time I saw them people along the front row were stood there pretty much as soon as they arrived. It did fill up pretty quickly though. Just play it by ear. It's actually better in a way not to be stood right at the edge of the stage as you spend most of your time looking up heir noses!!

[HejiraNYC]

Last time I saw them people along the front row were stood there pretty much as soon as they arrived. It did fill up pretty quickly though. Just play it by ear. It's actually better in a way not to be stood right at the edge of the stage as you spend most of your time looking up heir noses!!

Do you know if they have a big barricade set back from the stage? That would suck in the most exquisite way!

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

Do you know if they have a big barricade set back from the stage? That would suck in the most exquisite way!

I don't know about this time. They certainly didn't last time on the UK dates. You were right at their feet... could almost reach out and touch!! :laugh:

When I saw The Eagles though there was a big gap between the seats and the stage... with miserable looking security people standing in between

[GODDESS6]

I don't know about this time. They certainly didn't last time on the UK dates. You were right at their feet... could almost reach out and touch!! :laugh:

When I saw The Eagles though there was a big gap between the seats and the stage... with miserable looking security people standing in between

were they jerks too? when i saw the eagles there were security right in front too, & they all looked pissed off & mean~ & i know they have had to deal w/ crap sometimes, but that is their job~ our crowd was 100% respectful & the security was atrocious to the fans~ one huge security guy kept moving & standing directly in front of this lady who had paid for front row & she was doing nothing bad at all & this guy just had a hard on for blocking her view~ she even started crying quietly at one point & that just made the guy block her view even worse~ i was toally appalled at how security acted~

you guys have a wonderful time!!!:wavey:~

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

were they jerks too? when i saw the eagles there were security right in front too, & they all looked pissed off & mean~ & i know they have had to deal w/ crap sometimes, but that is their job~ our crowd was 100% respectful & the security was atrocious to the fans~ one huge security guy kept moving & standing directly in front of this lady who had paid for front row & she was doing nothing bad at all & this guy just had a hard on for blocking her view~ she even started crying quietly at one point & that just made the guy block her view even worse~ i was toally appalled at how security acted~

you guys have a wonderful time!!!:wavey:~

They weren't that bad....that sounds awful. They just looked miserable and bored. :laugh:They did tell people off for taking pictures though

[vivfox]

They weren't that bad....that sounds awful. They just looked miserable and bored. :laugh:They did tell people off for taking pictures though

I saw The Eagles in 1980 in concert and I was bored ****less. I love their music but live they bored me to tears.

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[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

I saw The Eagles in 1980 in concert and I was bored ****less. I love their music but live they bored me to tears.



I saw them live this year and in 2001. Loved them both times. My only complaint is people not standing in the audience

[tuigirl]

Pretty much everyone stood when they toured here the last time. ONly one incident at Earls Court where a couple right in front of Stevie refused to stand and kicked off if anyone ventured in front of them. They even went to complain but were told the band wanted people to stand. We were front row so took our spots pretty much as soon as we got there

Yeah we sure did, last time (stand the whole time) most expensive seats, I've ever stood for!! What fun too, everyone was doing it, dancing.. the lot:blob2: just go with the flow and see what happens!

[michelej1]

Do you know if they have a big barricade set back from the stage? That would suck in the most exquisite way!

I went to a show at Earl's Court and they did at the side. The front row seats towards the center of the floor were fine, but I had front row way off to the side and there was a big black barricade right in front of me, blocking my view. I was really upset, because my ticket gave no indication that the view was obstructed.

Michele

[holidayroad]

I don't like it when everyone stands because I'm so short (5 feet 1) that I can't see anymore. To me, if I pay for a ticket, I should be able, for at least most of the concert, to have a reasonably clear view in front of me. At both Fleetwood Mac concerts I've been to, most people stood for the first song (The Chain) and for about the last 3 songs and the encores. I could understand that. (At my first Fleetwood Mac concert, some jerk girl sitting behind me talked to her friends through every song not sang by Stevie)

[SorcererJP]

Do you know if they have a big barricade set back from the stage? That would suck in the most exquisite way!

The barrier (MOJO-barrier, it's the invention of Dutch Live-Nation subsidiary) was there in Rotterdam, but absent in Antwerp. I could easily touch the stage, if I reached I could push Lindsey's guitarpedals..that's pretty close...

To get upfront at a seated gig depends on the local security. The band wants people standing in front of the stage. So pay attention to what's happening. Hang around in the isles, pretending that your space is on row 2/3 or whatever. Security will invite first row to be seated and then row 2 etc.

In Antwerp that happend apporx. 15 minutes before showtime. I was on row 2 and people on row one refused...so that was my cue and I didn't feel bad about it...they had the opportunity...

Good luck with your mission....

[vivfox]

(At my first Fleetwood Mac concert, some jerk girl sitting behind me talked to her friends through every song not sang by Stevie)

I might be the only fan not bothered by people talking at concerts. I especially like listening to them on the bootlegs from the 70's & 80's. Like that girl at the Rotterdam show in June,1980 who yelled to stevie during Rhiannon, "you're beautiful, you're beautiful!"

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[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

Yeah we sure did, last time (stand the whole time) most expensive seats, I've ever stood for!! What fun too, everyone was doing it, dancing.. the lot:blob2: just go with the flow and see what happens!

I don't think my bum, even touched the seat at any of the shows I went to!

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

I went to a show at Earl's Court and they did at the side. The front row seats towards the center of the floor were fine, but I had front row way off to the side and there was a big black barricade right in front of me, blocking my view. I was really upset, because my ticket gave no indication that the view was obstructed.

Michele

That is not good :mad:

[holidayroad]

[QUOTE=vivfox;847730]I might be the only fan not bothered by people talking at concerts. I especially like listening to them on the bootlegs from the 70's & 80's. Like that girl at the Rotterdam show in June,1980 who yelled to stevie during Rhiannon, "you're beautiful, you're beautiful!"

I don't mind people yelling out.That's what a live experience is all about, trying to interact with the band. What I minded was her talking to her friends through EVERY Lindsey and Christine song. I bet if I had even whispered during a Stevie song, she would have smacked me!:lol: