2013 UK Dates announced!

[Lindsfan]

From Nickslive:

http://nickslive.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/fleetwood-mac-live-at-o2-london-sept.html


LONDON THE 02
TUESDAY, 24 SEPTEMBER

BIRMINGHAM LG ARENA
SUNDAY, 29 SEPTEMBER

MANCHESTER MEN ARENA
TUESDAY, 01 OCTOBER

GLASGOW HYDRO ARENA
THURSDAY, 03 OCTOBER

[elle]

From Nickslive:

http://nickslive.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/fleetwood-mac-live-at-o2-london-sept.html


LONDON THE 02
TUESDAY, 24 SEPTEMBER

BIRMINGHAM LG ARENA
SUNDAY, 29 SEPTEMBER

MANCHESTER MEN ARENA
TUESDAY, 01 OCTOBER

GLASGOW HYDRO ARENA
THURSDAY, 03 OCTOBER

hmm, not happy with these. i guess the rest will be coming out on FM sites within the next few days. :shrug:

didn't i tell you, lindsey, that european dates need to start in august? don't see any chance of that happening if UK ones will be lumped end of sept / beginning of oct.

those rock stars. never setting up their tours around their fans' needs :p :rolleyes: ;)

[chazlightyear]

Anyone know when these go on sale yet?

[Dodfather]

Thought this would happen. Oh well, looks like I'll have to wait for Aus/NZ dates since I'm moving in July. Can't be helped. Any idea about on sale dates though so I can tell some friends?

[Dragonfly]

From Nickslive:

http://nickslive.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/fleetwood-mac-live-at-o2-london-sept.html


LONDON THE 02
TUESDAY, 24 SEPTEMBER

BIRMINGHAM LG ARENA
SUNDAY, 29 SEPTEMBER

MANCHESTER MEN ARENA
TUESDAY, 01 OCTOBER

GLASGOW HYDRO ARENA
THURSDAY, 03 OCTOBER


The Glasgow one should be good with it being Lindsey's birthday:thumbsup:


If I make any it'll be the Manchester one. I'm glad it's not December which it was when I went in 2003.

[Phil Lee]

I'll be as near to the front row in Manchester as I can get.

[Macfanforever]

I'm glad that you guys are getting some shows of this tour.

[poetinmyheart]

I'll be as close to the front in London. And so the inevitable Ticketmaster stress begins.....

[Ulpian]

I'll be as close to the front in London. And so the inevitable Ticketmaster stress begins.....

Do you think they will go on sale soon?

I'm thinking about the London show(s) for a change. I've previously seen them in Glasgow and Newcastle.

[poetinmyheart]

Do you think they will go on sale soon?

I'm thinking about the London show(s) for a change. I've previously seen them in Glasgow and Newcastle.

There's nothing up on ticketmaster yet but if the radio stations are starting to talk about it and Mick is over here promoting the Rumours re-release, it can't be long now.

[Ulpian]

There's nothing up on ticketmaster yet but if the radio stations are starting to talk about it and Mick is over here promoting the Rumours re-release, it can't be long now.

True. I'm with O2 and have some sort of priority thing for the London tickets. They're supposed to send me a message 48 hours in advance of the tickets going on sale, but I won't hold my breath ;)

[michelej1]

The Glasgow one should be good with it being Lindsey's birthday:thumbsup:




Oh that will be so cute if the band says something to him. Michele

[Dragonfly]

True. I'm with O2 and have some sort of priority thing for the London tickets. They're supposed to send me a message 48 hours in advance of the tickets going on sale, but I won't hold my breath ;)

Yeah, I'm with 02 too.

Am hoping the Manchester show will have a pre-sale with them.

I'm guessing the tickets will go on general sale this Friday, but who knows??

[WildHearted]

Oh that will be so cute if the band says something to him. Michele

There's a show in Las Vegas on Stevie's birthday, too.

[michelej1]

There's a show in Las Vegas on Stevie's birthday, too.

Remember there was that one show where Stevie kept flashing 5 fingers twice, to indicate that she was 55.

Michele

[Dragonfly]

Oh that will be so cute if the band says something to him. Michele

Sorry Michele, just saw this after I posted!

The crowd threw penguins on stage when it was John's birthday (in Birmingham I think) - so maybe something could be planned for LB;)

I'm sure Stevie will mention something, just wish I could make it up there but it's a bit far sadly.

[Phil Lee]

Here's John with the penguins.

http://www.theleefamily.co.uk/Concerts/Fleetwood-Mac-26112003/i-fmTtfJK/1/L/x-L.jpg

[michelej1]

Here's John with the penguins.



Nice. I wonder what things Lindsey identifies or is associated with that people could put on the stage. Does he have a mascot? Poodles?:laugh:

Beach Boys/Beatles maybe. Cory wrote that he got a poster once from the audience and he didn't know if it was his or if it was given to all the FM men to share and when he found out it was given to him specifically, he was very pleased.

Michele

[WildHearted]

Nice. I wonder what things Lindsey identifies or is associated with that people could put on the stage. Does he have a mascot? Poodles?:laugh:

Beach Boys/Beatles maybe. Cory wrote that he got a poster once from the audience and he didn't know if it was his or if it was given to all the FM men to share and when he found out it was given to him specifically, he was very pleased.

Michele

People could throw him devil stuffed animals onstage. My Little Demon and all. :lol:

[elle]

Nice. I wonder what things Lindsey identifies or is associated with that people could put on the stage. Does he have a mascot? Poodles?:laugh:

Beach Boys/Beatles maybe. Cory wrote that he got a poster once from the audience and he didn't know if it was his or if it was given to all the FM men to share and when he found out it was given to him specifically, he was very pleased.

Michele

anything guitar of course!

some people once gave him a rubber duck that was playing a guitar - seemed he thought it was funny / cute. ;) :cool:

[poetinmyheart]

True. I'm with O2 and have some sort of priority thing for the London tickets. They're supposed to send me a message 48 hours in advance of the tickets going on sale, but I won't hold my breath ;)

Yeah, I'm with 02 too.

Am hoping the Manchester show will have a pre-sale with them.

I'm guessing the tickets will go on general sale this Friday, but who knows??

I'm also with O2 Priority. I'm in two minds about getting my tickets through them. When I've tried before for other concerts, they've only had one section available to choose seats from. I want to get as close to the front as possible. Perhaps it'll be different this time. Worth a try I guess. The alternative is the stress of ticketmaster on general release day - a website I am not a fan of. Exciting times though. Am glad dates have finally been announced :D

[Dragonfly]

I'm also with O2 Priority. I'm in two minds about getting my tickets through them. When I've tried before for other concerts, they've only had one section available to choose seats from. I want to get as close to the front as possible. Perhaps it'll be different this time. Worth a try I guess. The alternative is the stress of ticketmaster on general release day - a website I am not a fan of. Exciting times though. Am glad dates have finally been announced :D

I had a look at the 02 Priority section on their site last night and as you say they are a bit sketchy re; choice of tickets.

I can't say I find getting decent tickets exciting, just stressful! When I went to the 2003 shows (I was too ill to attend in 2009) I paid over the odds on ebay but can't afford to do that this time. Is Live Nation a good place to get them from?

Best of luck to everyone anyway.

[poetinmyheart]

Are there release dates yet? When does O2 Priority booking start? Anyone heard?

[Dragonfly]

Are there release dates yet? When does O2 Priority booking start? Anyone heard?

Not heard anything myself but I'm guessing either next Friday or maybe Friday after??

I'm sure more dates will be added though, didn't they play the 02 three times in 2009? Have they even mentioned Ireland? Dublin always sells out super fast. I can't see those dates being the only ones can you?

[poetinmyheart]

Not heard anything myself but I'm guessing either next Friday or maybe Friday after??

I'm sure more dates will be added though, didn't they play the 02 three times in 2009? Have they even mentioned Ireland? Dublin always sells out super fast. I can't see those dates being the only ones can you?

No, I would be surprised if they are the only dates. Dublin will surely be a must visit - plus other European cities.

Checked Live Nation/Ticketmaster earlier; nothing showing up as yet. Will keep an eye on it. Want to know ahead of time when they go on sale. I'll likely be teaching and unable to book online myself so will have to get my sister on ticket duty (unless I tell a white lie and come into work late - very tempting!)

[Dragonfly]

No, I would be surprised if they are the only dates. Dublin will surely be a must visit - plus other European cities.

Checked Live Nation/Ticketmaster earlier; nothing showing up as yet. Will keep an eye on it. Want to know ahead of time when they go on sale. I'll likely be teaching and unable to book online myself so will have to get my sister on ticket duty (unless I tell a white lie and come into work late - very tempting!)

Thanks for checking. Ticketmaster usually email me in advance so if no-one else hears I'll post here as quick as I can.

I'll be at work too dammit, might have to do something similar;)

[McTrouble]

Nice. I wonder what things Lindsey identifies or is associated with that people could put on the stage. Does he have a mascot? Poodles?:laugh:



Beach Boys/Beatles maybe. Cory wrote that he got a poster once from the audience and he didn't know if it was his or if it was given to all the FM men to share and when he found out it was given to him specifically, he was very pleased.

Michele

CHEESE!!!!!!

[michelej1]

CHEESE!!!!!!

Yes, leave him a cheese log, even if it's not his first choice as a present.:laugh:

[Dragonfly]

Yes, leave him a cheese log, even if it's not his first choice as a present.:laugh:

I'm sure there'll be a few willing volunteers to give him his first choice!!:thumbsup::eek:

[The dance]

I hope for some more European dates soon. Will they come again to France Sweden Belgium Germany and the Netherlands like they did in 2009 :shrug:

[The dance]

Looks like they will stay a few weeks in the UK and a new album is probably comming.........:nod:

http://www.nme.com/news/fleetwood-mac/68412

[michelej1]

NME January 29, 2013 10:24
http://www.nme.com/news/fleetwood-mac/68412

Fleetwood Mac 'coming to UK in September'

Mick Fleetwood confirms band will play UK shows and also hints at new album plans

Fleetwood Mac are to play live shows in the UK in the autumn, Mick Fleetwood has confirmed.

The band are due to embark on a world tour from April of this year, with US dates already in place. However, there are yet to be concrete plans for any shows in the UK announced. Speaking to BBC 6Music, Fleetwood confirmed that the group are heading across the Atlantic, most likely in September or October. "We're doing a big world tour that starts in April. We're coming here [the UK] in September, October and maybe a bit longer. We're doing a lot of work here so we are coming," he said.

The drummer also revealed that there is a new Fleetwood Mac album in the pipeline and that new songs will be released online in the coming months. "We decided, myself and Lindsey [Buckingham], went into the studio and created a calling card for Stevie (Nicks) letting her know we wanted to make new music. We had the greatest time and we made some really good music. Then her mother died and it wasn't time for her to be singing. Just recently though she has sung on three of them and we've recorded one original song of hers. So, we're going to go crazy and there will be something out that we will play onstage and that might become part of a long term plan over the next year. Our wish is going to come true and we will finish an album. I hope there is a demand for it, after we throw two or three songs out on the internet, and we might make an album."

It was long rumoured that Fleetwood Mac would perform at this year's Glastonbury Festival. However, the booking of a number of US dates on the same weekend in June appears to rule that possibility out.

Meanwhile, a reissued version of the band's classic album 'Rumours' was released this week to coincide with its 35th anniversary.

[MikeInNV]

I hope there is a demand for it, after we throw two or three songs out on the internet, and we might make an album.

LOL at Mick using the same phrase as Stevie.

[michelej1]

LOL at Mick using the same phrase as Stevie.

So, I guess he's not much into the internet either.

I am trying not to be delusional, but when Mick says "we're doing a lot of work here" it makes me wonder if they plan on doing something else in the UK aside from concert dates. Are the concerts they're playing the "work" he was talking about.

Also, in another interview, he expressed hope that maybe they could play Glasonbury in 2014.

Michele

[vivfox]

Also, in another interview, he expressed hope that maybe they could play Glasonbury in 2014.


I found it very interesting that Mick says he was the one who started that Glastonbury rumour to begin with.

[michelej1]

I found it very interesting that Mick says he was the one who started that Glastonbury rumour to begin with.

When they ran with the story (in 2013, not in past years), they were quoting Stevie saying that she would love to do it.

Michele

[The dance]

The UK dates are not anymore on the website of Nickslive.....:confused::confused:

[Sleepless-Child]

The UK dates are not anymore on the website of Nickslive.....:confused::confused:

Yes that happened several days ago. I don't know if it means anything :confused:
There's a rumour that they'll be in France on the 11th of October, in Paris, Bercy, but i kind of doubt it since in 2009 they did Le Zénith, which is like half of Bercy, and i don't think it was completely full (well maybe i didn't really look around to be fair)

[The dance]

A few years ago they played in Ahoy Rotterdam and in Sporpaleis Antwerp.
Rotterdam was sold out so i think they will come again.
Antwerp was not sold out but alsmost. So i also think/hope they will do Anwerp again!!!:]

[Sleepless-Child]

A few years ago they played in Ahoy Rotterdam and in Sporpaleis Antwerp.
Rotterdam was sold out so i think they will come again.
Antwerp was not sold out but alsmost. So i also think/hope they will do Anwerp again!!!:]

They probably will but their following is bigger there. Le Zénith was PERFECT though it was one of the smallest venues of the tour. I WANT LE ZENITH PLEASE

[The dance]

As far as i know the European Tour in 2009 did sell very well in each country so i think they will come to same venues........ Than again the venues has to be availible, if not they will move to another venue in that country.

[poetinmyheart]

The UK dates are not anymore on the website of Nickslive.....:confused::confused:

Don't worry, they'll be back up.

[beccamorrisfift]

I Am So On This It Is Unreal. London Is Going To Be Insane.

[michelej1]

The Examiner

Fleetwood Mac sells out of presale tickets for 'Go Your Own Way' UK tour
Fleetwood Mac February 6, 2013 By: Jodi Jill

http://www.examiner.com/article/fleetwood-mac-sells-out-of-presale-tickets-for-go-your-own-way-uk-tour

Fleetwood Mac fans might have been whimpering about the sky high prices for the shows in the United Kingdom, but the seats sold out anyway. Within minutes on Wednesday the pre-tickets of the Go Your Own Way tour sold out online leaving anyone who wants to see the band will need to wait until Friday for the public offering of tickets.

The band once again performing for the fans is a big deal, but the tickets are even higher. Some are suggesting that the opportunity to see the band for the price is too much. While that obviously isn’t the opinion of every fan (the band sold out after all) there is some question on if the band will deliver on stage.

Fleetwood Mac will start singing in Dublin, London, Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow at the end of September and finalize the concerts in early October. Those fans hoping to have a shot at the seats on Friday had better be ready to compete. With thousands of fans looking for the best selection, there will a fierce competition to find a perfect seat.

[Dragonfly]

Similar story to the one you posted Michele.

They stand to make a packet on the UK/European leg the way tickets are going.

FLEETWOOD MAC PRE-SALE SELL OUT AT INCREDIBLE RATE


http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/104276/Fleetwood-Mac-Pre-Sale-Tickets-Sell-Out-At-Incredible-Rate

[wondergirl9847]

Within minutes on Wednesday the pre-tickets of the Go Your Own Way tour sold out online leaving anyone who wants to see the band will need to wait until Friday for the public offering of tickets.


Really? That's the name of the tour?

[michelej1]

Really? That's the name of the tour?

Hmmm. Doesn't seem to be the name in the USA, anyway.

Michele

[Dragonfly]

Hmmm. Doesn't seem to be the name in the USA, anyway.

Michele

I think they've just made that tour name up to be honest;)

I've said this on other threads but the interest in the band here at the moment is unreal. I've never seen them mentioned so much. Live Nation went into meltdown this morning, I can see all the venues selling out very quickly once the general sale tickets go on sale tomorrow.

[vivfox]

the Go Your Own Way tour???

[michelej1]

I think they've just made that tour name up to be honest;)



That's kind of hilarious. It's so random. It's like "We don't know the official name of the tour, but what do you guess FM might call it? We'll just go with our best prediction."

Wow, as excited as the fans are in the UK, Fleetwood Mac may just abandon America. I wonder what's different about the anticipation today, as opposed to the Unleashed and SYW tours. It's a mystery.

Michele

[Dragonfly]

That's kind of hilarious. It's so random. It's like "We don't know the official name of the tour, but what do you guess FM might call it? We'll just go with our best prediction."

Wow, as excited as the fans are in the UK, Fleetwood Mac may just abandon America. I wonder what's different about the anticipation today, as opposed to the Unleashed and SYW tours. It's a mystery.

Michele

:thumbsup:You may be onto something!

I've just posted on another thread - tickets for all UK venues went in 4 minutes! (Although a few odd ones showed up later on one or two ticket sites I've heard).

We are talking 20,000+ venues here with some tickets costing £137 (about $215). Amazing:D

[AliceLover]

I read that they added not one but TWO more shows at the O2 in London due to high demand.

Why didn't they just book Wembley?

[vivfox]

I read that they added not one but TWO more shows at the O2 in London due to high demand.

Why didn't they just book Wembley?

They always prefer the newer arena. It's better for the load in/out and acoustics and nicer dressing rooms, etc.

[Dragonfly]

I can understand why they want to play the 02 for the reasons already mentioned, but playing at Wembley stadium would have been awesome:D

Very few bands are big enough to play there, but looking at how quickly the tickets have been snapped up (which I honestly think has taken them by surprise) I think they'd have sold out no problem, it would have been a great one to record for a DVD too.

[nodmod]

I wonder what's different about the anticipation today, as opposed to the Unleashed and SYW tours. It's a mystery.

Michele

The PR machine kicked in really well in the UK the week before the tickets went on-sale with the Rumours re-release, Mick did three or four prime time TV slots and a few radio slots, most mainstream newspapers ran an article on the re-release of Rumours, plus Mick kept teasing that Christine may venture out and appear (I doubt it).... and of course Rumours stormed into the UK Album Charts at number 3.

For a list of the engagements that Mick carried out in the UK, check out this link: http://www.fleetwoodmac-uk.com/wp/2013-uk-news/

[Stu]

I can understand why they want to play the 02 for the reasons already mentioned, but playing at Wembley stadium would have been awesome:D

Very few bands are big enough to play there, but looking at how quickly the tickets have been snapped up (which I honestly think has taken them by surprise) I think they'd have sold out no problem, it would have been a great one to record for a DVD too.


Playing a stadium as opposed to an Arena means a police presence for a start - which is a huge cost.
As it is, the O2 Arena is one of the most expensive venues on the planet to book!

[Dragonfly]

Playing a stadium as opposed to an Arena means a police presence for a start - which is a huge cost.
As it is, the O2 Arena is one of the most expensive venues on the planet to book!

Yeah I can see the cons, but as a fan I'd have loved to have seen them at Wembley.

The band haven't played there for over 20 years (in Lindsey's case over 30 years) and it would have been the perfect place for Christine to re-appear.