Wembley - standing at front?

[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]

Originally Posted by HejiraNYC

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]

Originally Posted by holidayroad

(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!"

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

Originally Posted by tuigirl

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 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]

Originally Posted by michelej1

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

[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!