[19-Dec-2010] Crisis: Coldplay in Liverpool (ROYAL COURT THEATRE, 1 ROE ST, L1 1HL)

[busybeeburns]

Venue Announced!
Text from Crisis:

Crisis Hidden Gigs venue is Royal Court Theatre, 1 Roe Street, Liverpool, L1 1HL.
Very Important: Check your email or www.crisis.org.uk for further instructions.

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For those attending this concert, please join the social group!

http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/group.php?groupid=276

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Discussion thread for the above show.

<img src=http://www.coldplaying.com/images/coldplaynme.jpg ALIGN="Left" HSPACE="5" VSPACE="5" >Coldplay are set to play two secret shows this Christmas to raise money for charity, the official Coldplay site has <a href=http://coldplay.com/newsdetail.php?id=661 target="_blank">just announced</a> today. Exiled in the studio, Coldplay have decided to break cover in order to play two special British shows. The band have teamed up with homeless charity Crisis and will perform in two top secret venues. The <a href=http://www.crisis.org.uk/pages/crisis-hidden-gigs.html target="_blank">hidden gigs</a> will take place in <b>Liverpool on December 19th</b> <a href=http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/showthread.php?t=73624 target="_blank">[discussion]</a>, before continuing in <b>Newcastle on December 20th</b> <a href=http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/showthread.php?t=73625 target="_blank">[discussion]</a>. Early discussion on these shows is at the <a href=http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/showthread.php?t=73623 target="_blank">Coldplay forum</a> now [thanks Craigie-J]

The shows will hold a mere 1000 people, an intimate show by Coldplay's standards. Taking place in co-operation with the charity, general tickets will cost £50 and are set to <b>go on sale from 2pm this Friday (November 12th)</b>. In addition to the general sale, Coldplay are set to hold an auction of 200 tickets plus 30 meet & greet tickets for each gig. The prize includesearly entry, a champagne reception, the best seats in the house, meeting Coldplay, a photo opportunity and access to a VIP bar.

A star studded affair, the Newcastle show will be compered by Ant & Dec. Coldplay will be supported on both dates by the <a href=http://www.choirwithnoname.org/ target="_blank">Choir With No Name</a>, a vocal choir made up of homeless people and others helped by Crisis.

This is far from the first time Coldplay have hooked up with a charity. The band played a one off show for War Child back in January, which culminated in Coldplay and The Killers taking to the stage with Bono and Gary Barlow.

<img src=http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/gallery/data/1173/medium/anicenewpictureofcoldplay.jpg HSPACE="5" VSPACE="5">
<i>A nice new picture of Coldplay (source: coldplay.com)</i>

<b>Here is Coldplay.com's statement in full:</b>

<i>Good morning. We're pleased to report that Coldplay will play two intimate Christmas gigs to draw attention to the problem of hidden homelessness and to raise vital funds for <a href=http://www.crisis.org.uk/ target="_blank">Crisis</a>, the UK charity for single homeless people. The <a href=http://www.crisis.org.uk/pages/crisis-hidden-gigs.html target="_blank">hidden gigs</a> will take place in Liverpool on 19th December and Newcastle on 20th December.

The venues will remain hidden until 24 hours before Coldplay step on stage. This gives gig-goers a small taste of the uncertainty faced by the thousands of homeless people who do not know where they will spend the night. Both venues have been hand-picked by the band for their intimate nature, and each has a capacity of around 1,000 people. General tickets go on sale at 2pm this Friday (12th November) from <a href=http://www.seetickets.com/hidden target="_blank">http://www.seetickets.com/hidden</a> costing £50. There will be an allocation of general sale tickets available for Coldplay.com users to buy, using the code CP4CRISIS at the point of purchase. This allocation is available to all of Coldplay's online fans, wherever in the world they live (we obviously expect these tickets to sell pretty quickly). The rest of the general sale tickets will be sold to people living in and around Liverpool and Newcastle. Only those with a credit/debit card registered to billing addresses with the following postcodes will be able to buy these tickets:

Liverpool: L1 – L40, CH25 – CH32, CH41 – CH49, CH60 – CH63
Newcastle: NE1 – NE49, NE61 – NE71, SR1 – SR9, DH1 – DH9

Click <a href=http://www.crisis.org.uk/data/files/eligible_postcodes.pdf target="_blank">here</a> for a full breakdown of the eligible postcodes.

As well as the general sale tickets, there will be an auction of 200 general admission tickets available to anyone around the world. Plus, 30 meet & greet tickets will be auctioned for each gig, which will include early entry, champagne reception, best seats in the house, meet & greet with Coldplay, photo opportunity & access to VIP bar. The auctions will run for one week from 12 November at 2pm, again via www.seetickets.com/hidden.

All proceeds from all tickets will go to support Crisis’ vital work for single homeless people. For more information on that, please head to <a href=http://www.crisis.org.uk/ target="_blank">their website</a>.

Good friends of the band Ant & Dec will be travelling home to Newcastle for Christmas and have offered their compèring services for the Newcastle night. Supporting Coldplay on both dates will be the <a href=http://www.choirwithnoname.org/ target="_blank">Choir With No Name</a>, an acclaimed vocal choir made up of homeless people and others on the fringes of society, including clients of Crisis. Anchorman</i>

[Mimixxx]

I'm glad the Liverpool gig is on the Sunday rather than Monday otherwise there's no way I could go....providing I get tickets of course :uhoh: Ahh I thought we had a while to wait before being faced with this kind of stress again :P

[busybeeburns]

Mountford Hall (university) is free!

http://www.ents24.com/web/venue/Liverpool/Liverpool-Guild-of-Students-5002.html?mth=201012

They were there in 2002, nice little venue.

[Mimixxx]

Oooh I've been there too, lovely little venue! Seems the most likely.

[vivalafrida]

Ok I'm seriously freaking right out.

[KingChris]

Does somebody know if you can buy tickets, with the creditcard of someone else? I don't have a creditcard...

I'm so excited about this opportunity, I hope I can get tickets!

[wisna]

I have just paid for the flight!
I MUST get the ticket!!!

[busybeeburns]

:shocked2:

[wisna]

:shocked2:

If that was for me, I can explain.
There were last seats available for the flight, so I had to book it now. ;)

[Cyan Kat]

Man I Really hope you do get it flying all that way

[wisna]

Thanks!!!

[RedGirl76]

Oy :\

Can't believe we've got all this stress again. Man, they like torturing us :P

[Mimixxx]

It's almost exactly the same situation as last year too, same date, same limited tickets. Oy indeed.

[wisna]

I haven´t eaten anything since the news about the gig appeared...

Does anyone of you remember what were the final prices for the auctioned tickets for Exeter?

Edit: I found it, 800 for a pair...
But there were only 5 pairs of them, this time it should be 200 pc.

[Mimixxx]

I can't find the information about how much the tickets sold at the official charity auction tickets went for, but some selfish, horrible people bought tickets and sold them on ebay and they went for over £1000.

http://www.thisisexeter.co.uk/news/Exeter-Coldplay-tickets-sell-163-1-000/article-1611541-detail/article.html

[wisna]

I can't find the information about how much the tickets sold at the official charity auction tickets went for, but some selfish, horrible people bought tickets and sold them on ebay and they went for over £1000.

http://www.thisisexeter.co.uk/news/Exeter-Coldplay-tickets-sell-163-1-000/article-1611541-detail/article.html

I found the list of 5 highest bids on the Exeter gig thread, they were from 880 to 800.

[Cyan Kat]

£1000 :o
Well I Definitely am not paying that

[RedGirl76]

I suspect there'll be a lot of that going on this time too :(

[Mimixxx]

It's disgusting :(

[busybeeburns]

If that was for me, I can explain.
There were last seats available for the flight, so I had to book it now. ;)can you resell them if you don't get a CP ticket?:inquisitive:

[wisna]

can you resell them if you don't get a CP ticket?:inquisitive:

No, it´s the cheap Ryanair airline...
But I will go anyway and visit a friend in Birmingham.

[Jenjie]

aaaarrrgggh! Sammy wasn't supposed to need to spend a night away from home just yet :( he hasn't had any practice runs

[xxKels]

:laugh3: Awwww.... our Coldplaying kiddies are soon to learn huh !

:hug:" Of course Mummy loves you to bits....NOW GO TO BED,

:baby::whip: MAH BOYS ARE PLAYING !"

"priorities".....:disappointed:

[wisna]

:-) Don´t worry, children grow quickly!
My kids already understand it, they are 3 and 5 years old.
My younger was 1.5 when I went to my first concert and she was perfectly fine with the grandparents ;)

[hooper68]

According to their website the Liverpool uni Mountford hall has a capacity of over 2000,so it looks like it could be somewhere else,I'll keep looking.

[Jenjie]

:-) Don´t worry, children grow quickly!
My kids already understand it, they are 3 and 5 years old.
My younger was 1.5 when I went to my first concert and she was perfectly fine with the grandparents ;)

:) its more Gran needing the practice run! :lol:

[wisna]

:) its more Gran needing the practice run! :lol:

Of course, kids are more flexible :-)
But you have still some time left for practicing until the concert dates!

[SueDeNimes]

I love the double meaning of the thread name. :laugh4:
If you don't know that the charity's name is "Crisis" you could easily misinterpret the title!
Like Coldplay were a wandering pest or something.
Although for many it'll be an actual crisis trying to get tickets on Friday...
Fingers crossed for everyone trying! Good luck!! :hug:

[ShelleyA]

Does anyone know how many tickets you will be able to try for per transaction?

[wisna]

I love the double meaning of the thread name. :laugh4:
If you don't know that the charity's name is "Crisis" you could easily misinterpret the title!
Like Coldplay were a wandering pest or something.
Although for many it'll be an actual crisis trying to get tickets on Friday...
Fingers crossed for everyone trying! Good luck!! :hug:

Exactly, I´m in a state of crisis since yesterday! :anxious:

[hooper68]

Does anyone know how many tickets you will be able to try for per transaction?
I would think it will be 2 per person.

[Juanma]

good luck people going!

FILM AND TAKE MANY PICTURES :O

[renegademaster]

Can someone please tell me how many tickets you will be able to buy?
Will you be able to buy only one per Liverpool registered debit/credit card?
Or will you be able to buy more?

[Petit Prince]

I have just paid for the flight!
I MUST get the ticket!!!

You can only apply for tickets if you live in Liverpool or Newcastle (or know someone who lives there) I think. :\


Why does it have 2pm? I'm working till 3. :( I need to try to get someone to do it for me but most people I know are working/ at uni.

[NumbersGirl]

You can only apply for tickets if you live in Liverpool or Newcastle (or know someone who lives there) I think. :\
There will be a certain number of tickets (not sure how many) designated to anyone in the world with the code. Plus, there will be auction tickets for anyone in the world.

[Mimixxx]

I have a "doctors appointment" at 1.45. Maybe you are starting to come down with something too.... :P

[Petit Prince]

I have a "doctors appointment" at 1.45. Maybe you are starting to come down with something too.... :P

They're very strict at my work, not sure if I'd get away with that. My mum's off on Friday so I'll ask her to do it for me.

I just realised that I can apply for the Newcastle one as well.

[Mimixxx]

Lucky you!

[Petit Prince]

I know, can't believe it! My boyfriend's from Sunderland so I can use his card. I first thought you actually had to live in Newcastle.

[RedGirl76]

The annoying thing for me is last year when the Exeter tickets were on sale at 9am, I couldn't log on 'cos I was stuck in class, but 2pm would have been fine.

This year, I'm bloody free at 9 and trapped at 2.

Grr! :angry:

[aunie]

Ahh oh so jealous! good luck everyone!

[castilloa06]

heello there !!! Im from Costa Rica, central america . I will be traveling to London to visit some friends and I am hoooping to get tickets to the Liverpoool gig with the international promo code! I will be arriving late to my anatomy class at med-school on friday so I can buy the tickets, since when in London is 2pm, in Costa Rica is like 6am.. i reaaaaally hope to get tickeeets !!!! since i cannot bid for the either 800 or 1000 tickets!

[Mimixxx]

Good luck and welcome to Coldplaying :)

[xxKels]

:) good luck everyone !

:awesome::flutterby::dance::flutterby: Time to test the Coldplay Karma !!

[wisna]

I feel like I have all the butterfly confetti in my stomach flying around and it won´t stop until tomorrow 2PM...
(or until the end of auction) :dizzy:

[nouratan]

i want you ppl to get tickets so we poor ppl not living near england get to see new pics and get to see new songs :dance:

[wisna]

24 hours to go!
:computer:

[*Sarah*]

If you don't know that the charity's name is "Crisis" you could easily misinterpret the title!
Like Coldplay were a wandering pest or something.

that really made me chuckle :awesome:


i'm hoping to get tickets as well.

[castilloa06]

FREAAAKING OOUT !! I reaaaally want a ticket !!! :shocked2:

[Mimixxx]

Urgh I feel sick. It's also my last day at work today, couldn't be on a worse day :sick:

[foxysmile]

2 hours left :confused:

[wisna]

I feel worse than I had felt before my graduation exams! :confused:

[gib786]

seetickets suck. websites frozen an phone lines are rammed. Just like the foo tickets a few days ago. SOB!

[atsoi]

i got standing tickets for 50 quid!
WOPPEEEE

[busybeeburns]

For those attending this concert, please join the social group!

http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/group.php?groupid=276

[hooper68]

No good,I just hope the tickets have gone to proper fans of the band(coldplayers)

[Mimixxx]

Ian are you going?

Edit: Just saw you're not. Must learn to read :shame:

[castilloa06]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH !!!!! I GOT MY TICKEEEEET !!!!!! DAAAAMN EXCITED !!!! Liverpool standing :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D its gonna be worth the argue withh my anatomy professor for not being in class on time LOL !!

[busybeeburns]

no I just created the group, I don't want to delete myself in case the group collapses! :lol:

[cheesemason]

Rumour has it the Liverpool gig is at the Olympia. Its actual capacity is around 1800 people, but for me this fits. Cant think of a venue which has both standing and seats that is around 1000 people

[bj71]

My first post! And a happy first one hi!
2 seated tickets!! Whoohoo! Wonder which venue it will be?

[wisna]

I didn´t make it :cry:
I was so sure I will
noooooooo

[wisna]

If anyone happens to have a spare one, pleaaaase.
I have the flight already :cry::cry::cry:

[r2ro]

I managed to get a seated ticket for the Liverpool concert :) Interestingly the site came online at 1358 - so mine was fully bought before they were even meant to go on sale.

Does anyone have any ideas how are we going to be notified of the venue? I read that it's not being released until an hour before the show, so I'll already be up in Liverpool (ie away from an internet connection so emailing would be no good)

[busybeeburns]

do you have twitter on your phone? And is it not 24 hours before the show?

[cheesemason]

I managed to get a seated ticket for the Liverpool concert :) Interestingly the site came online at 1358 - so mine was fully bought before they were even meant to go on sale.

Does anyone have any ideas how are we going to be notified of the venue? I read that it's not being released until an hour before the show, so I'll already be up in Liverpool (ie away from an internet connection so emailing would be no good)

I've heard 24 hours, which seems much more believable

[r2ro]

do you have twitter on your phone? And is it not 24 hours before the show?

You're right it is 24 hours. I must have misread it.

That solves that problem then.

[castilloa06]

I managed to get a seated ticket for the Liverpool concert :) Interestingly the site came online at 1358 - so mine was fully bought before they were even meant to go on sale.

Does anyone have any ideas how are we going to be notified of the venue? I read that it's not being released until an hour before the show, so I'll already be up in Liverpool (ie away from an internet connection so emailing would be no good)

same thing happened to me!

[foxysmile]

I got one ticket for standing too! The site surely opened a few minutes early, though I went astray at another option for the residents...

I'm afraid how to find the venue because I'll be there in Liverpool one day before, and I won't have any device to check web site... Not a dang phone.

[r2ro]

I'm not sure if I'm allowed to plug - for those wanting cheap accommodation in Liverpool, the Hatters Hostel appears to be the cheapest at £18.80 for the one night of the 19th. Accessible 24hrs and comes with a light breakfast. It's also directly in the city centre.

Be aware that it's a hostel (not a hotel) and I presume you'll be sharing a room with some total strangers, that is unless you book a private room.

[atsoi]

since they said that the gig is "intimate", does this mean that they will still play with their full instrumentals? or will it just be a few acoustic guitars?

[busybeeburns]

I think it will be a full gig, intimate probably describes the small capacity

[rob3000]

Rumour has it the Liverpool gig is at the Olympia. Its actual capacity is around 1800 people, but for me this fits. Cant think of a venue which has both standing and seats that is around 1000 people

I think it'll be here too. There's a fair amount of seats and a standing area, it makes sense. I also saw a "cryptic" message on a Liverpool news website, which mentioned the 18A bus route, which goes down West Derby Road which is where The Olympia is. Whether they knew or were just guessing though, I don't know.

[wisna]

In my total dissappointment, I forgot to congratulate the people, who have the tickets, so A BIG CONGRATS TO EVERYONE! IT IS A MIRACLE THAT YOU GOT IT!

Has anyone a guess, how high the auction tickets will go?

[r2ro]

In my total dissappointment, I forgot to congratulate the people, who have the tickets, so A BIG CONGRATS TO EVERYONE! IT IS A MIRACLE THAT YOU GOT IT!

Has anyone a guess, how high the auction tickets will go?

At the moment the highest auction bid is £525 and VIP £1000. That's more than doubled within the last hour when I checked. Come seven days time they must surely be well past the £2500 mark.

On Ebay there's already someone selling their two seated tickets for this show. Only £1871.26 at the moment.

Who has that sort of money to spare?!

[busybeeburns]

Rumour has it the Liverpool gig is at the Olympia. Its actual capacity is around 1800 people, but for me this fits. Cant think of a venue which has both standing and seats that is around 1000 peopleWhat about Mountford Hall (& Stanley Theatre), do they have both seats and standing?

[wisna]

At the moment the highest auction bid is £525 and VIP £1000. That's more than doubled within the last hour when I checked. Come seven days time they must surely be well past the £2500 mark.

On Ebay there's already someone selling their two seated tickets for this show. Only £1871.26 at the moment.

Who has that sort of money to spare?!

I just hope it was the first rush, the prices remained the same for the last hours.
And these are only the highest ones. It is a pity that we don´t know the lower bids.
There are 200 tickets, so the some of the lower bids may also be successful.

We will see in a few days...

[Pguild142]

I am a little confused by the auction at this moment.

The high bid, I presume, is the highest anyone has bid. Does that mean that lower bids would presumably get tickets?

I'm kinda interested in the VIP. I know it's crazy money, but once in a lifetime opportunity and am willing to get a solid loan for the troubles.

[wisna]

This is crazy:
The highest AUCTION bid (per ticket) is currently £750.00.
The highest VIP AUCTION bid (per ticket) is currently is £1,250.00.

I didn´t expect the general auction tickets to get so high :angry:

[Tonsu]

As I wrote on the other thread, I just did a search for 'Coldplay' on SeeTickets and the only event listed was Coldplayer :laugh3: at the Liverpool Stanley Theatre.

[Juanma]

This is crazy:
The highest AUCTION bid (per ticket) is currently £750.00.
The highest VIP AUCTION bid (per ticket) is currently is £1,250.00.

I didn´t expect the general auction tickets to get so high :angry:

:o

impressive

[axe]

yeahhhhh i'm so excited but so sorry for who didn't get it

[wisna]

yeahhhhh i'm so excited but so sorry for who didn't get it

How is it even possible to get to both shows?

[busybeeburns]

As I wrote on the other thread, I just did a search for 'Coldplay' on SeeTickets and the only event listed was Coldplayer :laugh3: at the Liverpool Stanley Theatre.Maybe if Clodpaly were headlining nobody would have found that page! :laugh3:

[r2ro]

As I wrote on the other thread, I just did a search for 'Coldplay' on SeeTickets and the only event listed was Coldplayer :laugh3: at the Liverpool Stanley Theatre.

That didn't stay hidden for long!

On the positive, it's on the exact same street as that hostel is where I've booked into.

[Tonsu]

No sorry guys, got it wrong, it's the tribute band we think - it's the 19th November listed not December - silly me!

[axe]

How is it even possible to get to both shows?



simply taking liverpool firstly, newcastle secondly.
i refreshed 2 pages in the same moment..
and i got them :)

[wisna]

simply taking liverpool firstly, newcastle secondly.
i refreshed 2 pages in the same moment..
and i got them :)

I still don´t get it, I was really concentrated, was on the website half an hour in advance, refreshed the site every half-second, was in the queue in two tabs, in one I waited and in the other one I refreshed constantly, then tried to fill in everything necessary as quickly as possible and still didn´t get it :cry:

[RedGirl76]

Can I just throw a weird suggestion out there for someone to shoot down?

What's the capacity for St Georges Hall? It's central, more likely to be free and would have great acoustics for the supporting choir...

[RedGirl76]

Oops, double post.

Board is running really slow for me tonight - I guess there must be more folks around than usual

[Petit Prince]

I still don´t get it, I was really concentrated, was on the website half an hour in advance, refreshed the site every half-second, was in the queue in two tabs, in one I waited and in the other one I refreshed constantly, then tried to fill in everything necessary as quickly as possible and still didn´t get it :cry:

I didn't manage to get tickers either :(

[*Sarah*]

I didn't manage to get tickers either :(

:hug:

it sucks, especially since it's your city.

i hate how some tickets are already on ebay for more than ridiculous prices while real fans can't go...

[Petit Prince]

:hug:

it sucks, especially since it's your city.

i hate how some tickets are already on ebay for more than ridiculous prices while real fans can't go...

I know, it really sucks. :(

When we were trying to get tickets for Take That, all the ticket websites were down for hours but there was tickets on ebay straight away. I wonder how they do it. :\

[alexukaf]

got a ticket to the concert! so happy `bout it

[*Sarah*]

got a ticket to the concert! so happy `bout it

welcome on board, you don't happen to have a spare ticket, do you? hahaha. :awesome:


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[alexukaf]

no, not rly haha

[*Sarah*]

too bad :awesome:

[Jenjie]

I know, it really sucks. :(

When we were trying to get tickets for Take That, all the ticket websites were down for hours but there was tickets on ebay straight away. I wonder how they do it. :\

add the listing on the off chance they get a ticket, particularly if they've sent someone to the box office to purchase

[Mimixxx]

Did you get Take That tickets Jen?

[castilloa06]

I got a standing ticket .. now my question is .. normally which section is closer to the stage? the standing or the seated section?? i've been to lots of concerts and sometimes the seated section is after the standing section .. will this apply to coldplay??? when i saw them n Houston n 2008 i bought VIP tickets and dunno if there were any standing tickets .. i just hope as soon as i find out where the Gig is, to be the first one n line lol!

[RedGirl76]

I've been wondering about the whole layout myself. You would think the seats would be behind the standing area or up on another level, but then the special auction tickets are supposed to be the "best seats in the house", so how does that work :confused:

[Mimixxx]

I'd imagine best seats in the house will be the best of the available seats. So the seats closest to the stage or with the best view, will be the kind of seats they reserve for family, friends, famous people during regular shows.

Standing will still be at the front, but they're not going to offer a champagne reception and all the thrills then lump you in with the commoners squashed up against the barrier. :P

[Denise]

The fact that most of the tickets are seated in Liverpool and all of them are in Newcastle, makes me wonder that maybe this year they're really gonna play an acoustic show? :thinking:

I wouldn't mind it to be honest, but since this announcement was so unexpected anything will do :nice:

[mc_squared]

^Nottingham?:stunned::o:stunned:

[Denise]

ops, made a mistake, I have Nottingham on my mind cause I'm gonna leave from there to fly back home :laugh3:

edited my post

[mc_squared]

ops, made a mistake, I have Nottingham on my mind cause I'm gonna leave from there to fly back home :laugh3:

edited my post

That's OK. For a moment I thought you had inside information about a third "secret" gig!:P

[Bauk]

I was waiting all day, and managed to get through, but then I filled in everything and suddenly it was too late. :(

[mc_squared]

^There was probably more chance of winning the lottery.:dozey:
Actually, IMO, tickets for shows like this, when there are so few available, should be allocated in the form of a lottery.
They could give all interested parties until a certain time to apply, and then pick the names at random.
Any "unclaimed" tickets could then go to the next name chosen. That would be a much fairer way to do it.;)

[Jenjie]

Did you get Take That tickets Jen?

didn't try. didn't think Ian would really want to go. and wasn't able to spend the time trying coz I was with Sam.
plus i need to keep my baby-sitting favours for the next coldplay tour :lol:

[*Sarah*]

^There was probably more chance of winning the lottery.:dozey:
Actually, IMO, tickets for shows like this, when there are so few available, should be allocated in the form of a lottery.
They could give all interested parties until a certain time to apply, and then pick the names at random.
Any "unclaimed" tickets could then go to the next name chosen. That would be a much fairer way to do it.;)

yep, i agree. wouldn't be as stressful either.

[mc_squared]

yep, i agree. wouldn't be as stressful either.

Exactly. Everyone would at least be in with a chance of getting a pair, and you wouldn't have to put up with overloaded ticket sites.;)

[axe]

but in this way it would be only a lucky choice, not a lucky/willing/richness one... mmm i don't know...

[mc_squared]

The "rich" people don't count, because they can afford the inflated prices anyway.
It's the real fans that need to be in with a genuine chance of getting the "normal price" ones.

[RedGirl76]

But with a lottery, with a guarenteed price, you'd also get loads of people who weren't really big fans applying just for fun. There's never going to be a method that pleases everybody.

[axe]

But with a lottery, with a guarenteed price, you'd also get loads of people who weren't really big fans applying just for fun. There's never going to be a method that pleases everybody.

absolutely agree

[Petit Prince]

^There was probably more chance of winning the lottery.:dozey:
Actually, IMO, tickets for shows like this, when there are so few available, should be allocated in the form of a lottery.
They could give all interested parties until a certain time to apply, and then pick the names at random.
Any "unclaimed" tickets could then go to the next name chosen. That would be a much fairer way to do it.;)

I agree. I thought most tickets would only be available to people who live locally but by the looks of it, most people don't live anywhere near Liverpool. I'm not criticising anyone by the way, I'm just disappointed I didn't manage to get tickets.

[Craigie-J]

Me, Anna (AnnaElisabeth) and Roos (RoosAnne) ... are all going!!! :D

Seriously, I'm so happy! (sorry Anna, I couldn't wait! :P lol)

[laga]

:awesome: Congrats people!
I'm sure you'll have fun!

[Denise]

Me, Anna (AnnaElisabeth) and Roos (RoosAnne) ... are all going!!! :D

Seriously, I'm so happy! (sorry Anna, I couldn't wait! :P lol)
Well done guys, other coldplayers coming is obviously a great news :thumbsup:

[MrsMartin333]

Does anyone have a ticket they are willing to sell to me?
:wacky:
I really want to go to this!
and this would be the only way to visit England, like this was supposed to be my reason :shame:...
But the tickets did't work out for me the morning of :(
I was crying.
Seriously.
While i was sitting in my Spanish class on friday.
My friends thought I was crazy.
:shame:...

[AnnaElisabeth]

Me, Anna (AnnaElisabeth) and Roos (RoosAnne) ... are all going!!! :D

Seriously, I'm so happy! (sorry Anna, I couldn't wait! :P lol)

Haha :D I get that ;) YAAAAAAAAAAAAAY I'm so excited :dance:

[Tonsu]

Me, Anna (AnnaElisabeth) and Roos (RoosAnne) ... are all going!!! :D

Seriously, I'm so happy! (sorry Anna, I couldn't wait! :P lol)

:shocked2:

:cool:

:P

:dance:

MrsMartin333 and others like you, good luck :)

[MrsMartin333]

Thanks tonsu! :D

And omg Anna, i seriously still can't get over it.
I.. just can't.
:dead:
OMG.

[RoosAnne]

I was waiting all day, and managed to get through, but then I filled in everything and suddenly it was too late. :(
Oh nee toch Baukje. :-( Echt jammer meid!
Gelukkig is een nieuwe tour bijna onderweg...

Me, Anna (AnnaElisabeth) and Roos (RoosAnne) ... are all going!!! :D

Seriously, I'm so happy! (sorry Anna, I couldn't wait! :P lol)

:dance: :dance: :dance:

[Montreal]

ticks available!!!!!!

https://www2.seetickets.com/crisis/orderform.asp?filler1=id1crisis&frmPassword=CP4CRISIS&showcode=518539&pricetype=4

[AnnaElisabeth]

:facepalm:

[bj71]

Says sold out when u go to payment page...dunno why am looking?! Have two tix already! Curiousity?

[Montreal]

OPTION 3 - TICKET ALLOCATION FOR COLDPLAY.COM READERS

Coldplay With special guests the Choir with No Name at a Hidden Venue in Liverpool on Sunday 19/12/2010.

SEATS - £50

[mc_squared]

ticks available!!!!!!

https://www2.seetickets.com/crisis/orderform.asp?filler1=id1crisis&frmPassword=CP4CRISIS&showcode=518539&pricetype=4

Unfortunately not. After entering the code, it comes up as "sold out". Obviously some kind of glitch in the system.;)

[axe]

yep, i've seen it 3 days ago, and it said sold out, it's only a bug of the site, tickets are really sold out from 2.20 p.m. of the 12 of november..

[MrsMartin333]

DP

[MrsMartin333]

Says sold out when u go to payment page...dunno why am looking?! Have two tix already! Curiousity?

ARE YOU GOING WITH ANYONE ELSE
CAN I BUY THE OTHER TICKET FROM YOU


omg I just noticed how obnoxious/desperate that must ...
but I am desperate for at least just one ticket...:bigcry:

[bj71]

ARE YOU GOING WITH ANYONE ELSE
CAN I BUY THE OTHER TICKET FROM YOU


omg I just noticed how obnoxious/desperate that must ...
but I am desperate for at least just one ticket...:bigcry:

Hi. Sorry other ticket is taken :-(

[.:VivaLaVida:.]

So, does anyone have any ideas where the gig might be? I was thinking the liverpool o2 academy, but just seen they're booked for the 19th :inquisitive:
verry excited for this!! :D :dance:

[RedGirl76]

We reckon it'll be at the Uni

[wisna]

We reckon it'll be at the Uni

Does anyone know what does it look like inside? Is it like a theatre with fixed chairs in different levels, or a hall where they only put chairs for different occasions? (Hope you know what I mean)

[Rodan]

Me and a friend are going to the Liverpool gig, it's going to be great! We are staying at the Holiday inn hotel in the city. Is there gonna be some after party somewhere?

[JillyBlue]

I wish those WikiLeaks people would do something constructive and leak the location of this gig. :laugh3:

Plane tickets bought, hotel reserved, cell phone upgraded, payment for ticket confirmed. I guess I'm ready to go. Less than two weeks now!

[NumbersGirl]

:dance:

I suppose I should book my flight/hotel this week, huh... :uhoh:

[RedGirl76]

At this time in two weeks we'll all be freezing our butts off on the way to... wherever :P

[wisna]

At this time in two weeks we'll all be freezing our butts off on the way to... wherever :P

Can´t wait! :D

[axe]

i will wear 3 or 4 jackets :D:D:D

[wisna]

What time do you plan to start queuing?

[calaston]

2 week's to go - yay!!! Anyone meeting up in the city centre before the gig???? I suppose it depends on the venue..........

[Mossy46]

Hi, does anyone have any spare tickets? I'm so gutted I couldnt get one. :(:(:(

Thank you

[axe]

What time do you plan to start queuing?


It will be sooo cold, so i think i'll start cueing around 16:00.

[AnnaElisabeth]

Me and a friend are going to the Liverpool gig, it's going to be great! We are staying at the Holiday inn hotel in the city. Is there gonna be some after party somewhere?

Yay, another Swede! :cool: We all will have to make sure there is one somewhere :P


It will be sooo cold, so i think i'll start cueing around 16:00.

I don't think it's going to be that cold! But then again we might have different ideas of cold :P

[axe]

Yay, another Swede! :cool: We all will have to make sure there is one somewhere :P




I don't think it's going to be that cold! But then again we might have different ideas of cold :P


this :D:D:D

anyway it will depend on the weather.. we will see.

[NumbersGirl]

I don't think it's going to be that cold! But then again we might have different ideas of cold :P
I once played softball on a frozen lake for 8 hours in temperatures around -15C so I say BRING IT ON!!! :sneaky:

[wisna]

I once played softball on a frozen lake for 8 hours in temperatures around -15C so I say BRING IT ON!!! :sneaky:

:lol:
Ok, so we will have to think about some sort of sport to warm us up!
I hope there will be a cafe nearby to get some hot tea (and toilette) :)

[RedGirl76]

I think it's fair to say the Swedish contingent might deal with the cold easier than the Brits or the Italians :p

Not sure I fancy playing softball to keep warm either :lol:

At Exeter last year, they set up some portaloos for people queing, hopefully they'll do the same this year

[wisna]

I think it's fair to say the Swedish contingent might deal with the cold easier than the Brits or the Italians :p

Not sure I fancy playing softball to keep warm either :lol:

At Exeter last year, they set up some portaloos for people queing, hopefully they'll do the same this year

When did you start queuing in Exeter?

We are used to cold winters here as well, so I hope I will survive :D (and of course I hope everyone will successfully survive!)

[NumbersGirl]

I think it's fair to say the Swedish contingent might deal with the cold easier than the Brits or the Italians :p

Not sure I fancy playing softball to keep warm either :lol:

At Exeter last year, they set up some portaloos for people queing, hopefully they'll do the same this year
Ooh... maybe a snowball fight then? That might be fun. And I can see that showing up in the Roadie #42 blog. :lol:

As far as the portaloos, that might be a question for the Oracle I suppose, if anybody wants to ask. If she answers, based on her answer, she might also give a hint as to whether it would even be worthwhile to queue for a long amount of time anyway. If all seating is assigned (and even the standing, who knows), or if the standing isn't in the front, it may not be worthwhile to queue for a long amount of time. She might give us a hint.

[AnnaElisabeth]

Ooh... maybe a snowball fight then? That might be fun. And I can see that showing up in the Roadie #42 blog. :lol:

As far as the portaloos, that might be a question for the Oracle I suppose, if anybody wants to ask. If she answers, based on her answer, she might also give a hint as to whether it would even be worthwhile to queue for a long amount of time anyway. If all seating is assigned (and even the standing, who knows), or if the standing isn't in the front, it may not be worthwhile to queue for a long amount of time. She might give us a hint.

Oooh :wacko: SNOWBALL FIGHT! :dance:

[Denise]

Ooh... maybe a snowball fight then? That might be fun. And I can see that showing up in the Roadie #42 blog. :lol:
If he ever wakes up from his hibernation :uhoh:

[axe]

In exeter last year was fucking cold! i freezed :D:D:D:

i had 3 pairs of socks!!! :D:D ahhahh

talking with chris and guy in the cold was great anyway :D

[NumbersGirl]

If he ever wakes up from his hibernation :uhoh:
Are you implying that Roadie #44 needs to make another appearance? :sneaky:

[Denise]

Roadie #44 better be prepared :D

[Graeme1978]

Announced today that Peter Kay will compere at Liverpool! This just gets better and better! Roll on next Sunday!

[busybeeburns]

Chance to win a pair of tickets for Liverpool gig

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/playlist/view/166441/Win-tickets-to-see-Coldplay/

[axe]

i'll travel from a place to the other by car, using the inverse driving place :) ARGH! i hate that! :D

[AnnaElisabeth]

9 days, you guys! :awesome: :dance:

[.:VivaLaVida:.]

yay :dance:
I was thinking, the venue could be the royal court theatre....capacity of 1100 and has enough circle seats to have a row G (unlike mountford)....also has nothing else on that night. :)

[AnnaElisabeth]

I had a look at that too! Sure does look like they could use the stalls for standing :awesome:

[wisna]

I searched for pictures, it looks good!
:dance:

[Mimixxx]

This is creeping up so fast :wreck: Am so unprepared

[axe]

looking forward! :D

[kezefc]

Royal Court it is then!!

[NumbersGirl]

Ooh, that's less than a mile from where I will be staying :dance:

[Denise]

I'm liking it :D

[AnnaElisabeth]

Really hope it's Royal Court now, it's less than a mile from our hostel! :awesome:

[Tonsu]

Why is the Newcastle thread and social group so incredibly dead, and this one so active...I'm going to the wrong gig :cry:

[AnnaElisabeth]

Yes, you are! :whip: Come to Liverpool!

[axe]

Why is the Newcastle thread and social group so incredibly dead, and this one so active...I'm going to the wrong gig :cry:

Naa, don't worry, we will enjoy the concert in newcastle too, don't worry! :)

Liv is so active because it's the first one, because it has Standing tickets, and because it's liverpool, Beatles's home. :)

[RedGirl76]

Think the weather has been so bad up their recently they've had more important things to worry about - my folks live about 30 min away from Newcastle and they've been under 4 feet of snow!

[wisna]

8 days! :dance:

[axe]

i really hope there won't be problems..really hope so.. it will be crazy to lose a concert :(

[wisna]

i really hope there won't be problems..really hope so.. it will be crazy to lose a concert :(

Yeah, I´m scared. Our airport is closed today due to snow. I hope it won´t be snowing so heavy on Thursday! :confused:

[axe]

just hope :-/

[wisna]

just hope :-/

Yes, hope, pray, fingers crossed and everything!

[Cyan Kat]

the snow has melted a lot in the last few days and you can see grass again :stunned:
you'll be alright unless any more snow comes, which I hope it doesn't

[wisna]

the snow has melted a lot in the last few days and you can see grass again :stunned:
you'll be alright unless any more snow comes, which I hope it doesn't

Yeah, but we have loads of snow here in Slovakia, so all flights from here today are cancelled.
But it should not be snowing so heavy during the week so I hope it will be fine!

[Kris.W]

Sorry to be the bringer of bad news but the UK is set to get a load more snow next week.:shocked2:

Kris

[Cyan Kat]

Man I hope not, I'm really sick of it to be honest

[Tonsu]

For all you lucky lads and ladies heading to Merseyside, wish I could join you!!:

YouTube - The Stone Roses - Mersey Paradise (audio only)

[Cyan Kat]

Liverpool is a great place, especially if you like the Beatles

[Tonsu]

Liverpool is a great place, especially if you like the Beatles

I've never been, I feel pretty ashamed about that :embarrassed: I've only been on a few flying visits to Manchester too. I lived in Leeds for three years for uni, but I've missed out on an awful lot of the wonderful places north of London.

At least I'm going to get to visit Geordieland for the first time ever :)

[Cyan Kat]

I've only been once which was this year actually .
Well I've only been abroad to france 2 times and the rest visiting places in England

[Tonsu]

Ah, I've been to a fair few countries around the world, so I'm really lucky :) But because I lived in Asia for most of my twenties I've neglected the UK so much, I can't wait to travel around more :)

[Cyan Kat]

many people who live here forget that there are some amazing places here aswell, but I also want to travel some place abroad because around here it can sort of feel like you're trapped at times.

[wisna]

Sorry to be the bringer of bad news but the UK is set to get a load more snow next week.:shocked2:

Kris

Oh, please, no!
I´m starting to have nightmares about not being able to get there :bigcry:

[wisna]

I have a dress code question:
Do you think it would be a problem if it´s in a theatre and I wore shoes that are not so ellegant (but very warm). (When I went to a club in London, my friend told me you are not allowed to wear trainers and similar sports footwear.)
But I don´t want to freeze...

[AnnaElisabeth]

I would be very surprised if there was a dresscode! It's a concert not a swanky night club :P I'm wearing my boots - I'm certainly not going to freeze!

[wisna]

I would be very surprised if there was a dresscode! It's a concert not a swanky night club :P I'm wearing my boots - I'm certainly not going to freeze!

Thanks, I hoped so, it just came across my mind when I saw pictures of the theatre ;)

[liamsuperstar]

Hi,

what venue could it be if its not the theatre? Their seating plan has a "circle" too:

http://www.royalcourtliverpool.co.uk/VenueInfo/Royal+Court+Seating+Plan

And: Can anyone tell us nice places to on staurday to have beers and good music. I´ve never been to Liverpool...

David

[Jenjie]

plan for snow & you won't be disappointed.

the 10 day forecast for manchester, liverpool & newcastle is pretty much the same. snow on thursday, friday, saturday, sunday & monday

[wisna]

plan for snow & you won't be disappointed.

the 10 day forecast for manchester, liverpool & newcastle is pretty much the same. snow on thursday, friday, saturday, sunday & monday

Well, I don´t mind snow as long as I will be able to get there (as well as the band and everyone else)...

[NumbersGirl]

Yeah... what KIND of snow are we talking about here
*looks at forecast*

[Cyan Kat]

it has been the shit loads of powdery snow :blank:

[axe]

i hate snow. i hate snow. i hate snow.

[NumbersGirl]

it has been the shit loads of powdery snow :blank:Oh well, that's not as bad as the wet heavy snow right?

[AnnaElisabeth]

Hi,

what venue could it be if its not the theatre? Their seating plan has a "circle" too:

http://www.royalcourtliverpool.co.uk/VenueInfo/Royal+Court+Seating+Plan

And: Can anyone tell us nice places to on staurday to have beers and good music. I´ve never been to Liverpool...

David

Well, the theater is our best bet right now! :nice:

Don't know about places to go in Liverpool, though, first time for me too :wacko:

[kezefc]

7 more sleeps til the Royal court is rocking!!!

[axe]

are we sure it is the royal court?

[kezefc]

It is mate. Can't tell you how I know but it honestly is.

[marcjoyce]

If your after the touristy kind of trip then Matthews Street has a number of bars and places to eat.
The famous Cavern club is there and the new Hard Days Night hotel.

Liverpool One is a new shopping area in the city. Its a good place for a bit of a mooch about. There are a number of places to eat and drink in Liverpool One.

Concert Square is the main area of an evening, not so much for food but its were the club/bar scene is most popular.

The Albert Dock is again a bit of a touristy area. There are a number of very good places to eat and is a growing area with the new museum and the Echo Arena being built. There is also the big wheel, Liverpool's version of the London eye. Its a little out of the way but there are cabs all over the city.


You wont struggle to find anything really. As mentioned there are cabs everywhere and a pub on the corner of every road.

Hope all your travel's dont have any hitches.

Will keep you posted on the weather here.
Any Liverpool questions let me know.

[Mimixxx]

Every single small charity Coldplay gig I've been to has been marred by damn snow! The War Child gig in Feb 2009 we had loads of late winter snow, Exeter last Christmas the travel was severely disrupted by snow, many people almost didn't make it due to the terrible travel conditions (me, Chris and Als included) and now there's loads forecast for this weekend. :sick: Damn me not actually being in Liverpool. Maybe I should go off "sick" and head up there tomorrow :wink2: :P

[NumbersGirl]

Every single small charity Coldplay gig I've been to has been marred by damn snow! The War Child gig in Feb 2009 we had loads of late winter snow, Exeter last Christmas the travel was severely disrupted by snow, many people almost didn't make it due to the terrible travel conditions (me, Chris and Als included) and now there's loads forecast for this weekend. :sick: Damn me not actually being in Liverpool. Maybe I should go off "sick" and head up there tomorrow :wink2: :P
When I checked the forecast for London/Liverpool/Newcastle it said the most there would be is light snow. :confused:
My main concern is the train ride from Liverpool to Newcastle. That CANNOT be delayed!!!

[Mimixxx]

Light snow is enough to grind things to a halt in this country :P

If I'm pessimistic it's a bonus when (if) it all turns out okay. :lol:

[arwen88]

Here comes the desperate post...

I know that it's probably useless (cause those tickets are golden :smug: so it might be too late to hope for one) but if someone happens to have a spare ticket, I'd be more than happy to help you with it! :blush: (this also applies for the Newcastle gig)

In any case, have a blast everyone!!

[RedGirl76]

Exeter last Christmas the travel was severely disrupted by snow, many people almost didn't make it due to the terrible travel conditions (me, Chris and Als included)

I'd actually forgotten about my nightmare drive down on the Friday night before I read this :laugh3: God, I thought I was never going to get there!

[axe]

I'd actually forgotten about my nightmare drive down on the Friday night before I read this :laugh3: God, I thought I was never going to get there!

yeah last year in for exeter i made 400km to go and 400 to come back BY CAR, UK CAR, so inverse driving side! . Stansted-Exeter Exeter-Stansted, with the fuck*ng SNOW! but it was the best gig... :) so intimate..crazy!

[axe]

FOR WHO HAS GOT STANDING TICKETS (or anyway whoever listed for liverpool)

have you received a new order confirmation email? cause my friend has received it again yesterday, it's the same of the one we received on 12november when we booked the coldplay.com tickets.

I have NOT received it again, do you? it's simply the same mail..but this is useless..Anyway i don't think it could be important.. Once i have the tickets confirmation of the day i bought them on november the 12th, i don't need anything else i suppose. So i don't know why did they send confirmations again to my friend.. doh..

[RedGirl76]

I've not had a new email

[axe]

thanks! :)

[wisna]

Hi!
When is everyone flying?
I am tomorrow to Birmingham. I´m sooo nervous, there is heavy snow forecasted for Saturday :( We should drive to Liverpool.
I hope everyone has a safe journey!

[AnnaElisabeth]

Tomorrow already?! :D That's cool. I'm flying to London on Saturday morning and Craig, Roos and I will be in Liverpool Saturday evening, I think.

I agree with Wisna, take care out there! :hug: See you all soon!

[wisna]

Yeah, I´m staying in Birmingham at my friend. :D

See you soon! (My favourite song today :D )

[Mimixxx]

I'm starting to get really concerned about the weather :(

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2010/dec/15/snow-freeze-severe-weather-warnings

[wisna]

Well,
I MIGHT have a spare ticket.
My friend was coming with me and her daughter is sick so she is not sure she will be able to go.
But it was the auction ticket, costing us 300 GBP.
And I will be sure only on Saturday if she is coming or not. So if there is anyone near Liverpool, who might be interested, please, let me know!

[wisna]

I'm starting to get really concerned about the weather :(

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2010/dec/15/snow-freeze-severe-weather-warnings

Oh, please, no!

[Mimixxx]

Met Office:

Snow showers will become increasingly frequent and heavy across Scotland, Northern Ireland and north Wales by the end of Thursday and will then extend south to the rest of Wales and southwest and central areas of England into Friday. Eastern coastal counties will also see snow showers for a time until early on Friday. Accumulations of 5 to 10 cm are expected in general, but with possibly 20 cm in places by Friday evening. Snow will be accompanied by strong north or northwesterly winds leading to some drifting.

This is expected to cause disruption to travel networks.

:( That's for the end of this week though, but still not good.

Just gonna have to wait and see I guess.

[NumbersGirl]

Well, I'm just mostly concerned with Saturday/Sunday/Monday. I'm taking the train from London to Liverpool on Saturday, so hopefully the tracks will be clear enough by then. But even if there is a delay, I should be okay... as long as I'm in Liverpool by Sunday morning.
And I'm planning to take a train from Liverpool to Newcastle early Monday morning, that's the more "critical" one since there is less time to negotiate with if there are delays. I haven't yet booked that train though, not sure which time I want to take yet: early, or super early.

* wonders if I should buy travel insurance *

[Mimixxx]

Im doing the same london-liverpool train on Sat. The weather is so changable though, they only issued the severe weather warnings for today at 11pm last night...I think it's best to be prepared for it to be a nightmare getting there and then if it isn't, bonus. :P

I'm a worry wart by nature though, but with it being Christmas too...people starting to head home, the trains are gonna be packed to start with. Just gotta wait and see :shrug:

[busybeeburns]

The wind has really started to pick up in Manchester this morning, and its now raining which will all turn to ice if the temps drop. according to the BBC temperatures in Edinburgh have dropped 4C in the last hour alone and its heading south :uhoh:

[Mimixxx]

Yikes!

[AnnaElisabeth]

:uhoh: We have really bad weather here today. Icy rain and really strong wind. I'm worried about my flight on Saturday. I'll have to take it in steps. First worry about getting to England then worrying about getting between the cities...

[Denise]

I'm doing the same, we still have sun today, but it's expected to snow a bit tomorrow afternoon, the thing that worries me the most is getting to London first on saturday, than once there we'll see how things are with the trains :worried:

I've been checking the forecasts every day since two weeks ago and each day was a different one for this weekend, tough usually they should be more reliable getting closer to the date..damn it, I've never been so worried about a trip, not even last year for getting to Exeter :sick:

[Mimixxx]

Met Office weather warnings for Merseyside Sat 18th/Sun 19th:

Sat 18 Dec

Widespread Icy Roads & Heavy Snow

Further snow showers are likely in many parts of the UK, some of these heavy and prolonged, with western areas likely to be most affected. Additionally, there will be a continuing risk of widespread ice affecting untreated surfaces.

There is also an increased risk of a band of snow spreading from the west across southern parts of the country during the day. This could lead to further accumulations of snow.

Sun 19 Dec

Widespread Icy Roads & Heavy Snow

Further snow showers are likely in many parts of the UK, some of these heavy and prolonged, with eastern areas most likely to be affected. Additionally, there will be a continuing risk of widespread ice affecting untreated surfaces

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/nw/nw_forecast_warnings.html

[AnnaElisabeth]

Met Office weather warnings for Merseyside Sat 18th/Sun 19th:

Sat 18 Dec

Widespread Icy Roads & Heavy Snow

Further snow showers are likely in many parts of the UK, some of these heavy and prolonged, with western areas likely to be most affected. Additionally, there will be a continuing risk of widespread ice affecting untreated surfaces.

There is also an increased risk of a band of snow spreading from the west across southern parts of the country during the day. This could lead to further accumulations of snow.

Sun 19 Dec

Widespread Icy Roads & Heavy Snow

Further snow showers are likely in many parts of the UK, some of these heavy and prolonged, with eastern areas most likely to be affected. Additionally, there will be a continuing risk of widespread ice affecting untreated surfaces

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/nw/nw_forecast_warnings.html

"Band of snow" :P

Aah... I don't know about this. May the Coldplay karma be with us! :uhoh:

[nancyk58]

"Band of snow" :P

Aah... I don't know about this. May the Coldplay karma be with us! :uhoh:


COLDPLAY = BAND of SNOW

I really hope that things work out so you'll be present at both gigs. :fingerscrossed:

I just saw and heard Christmas Lights again. :thumbsup:

That song is growing on me. :heart:

In Denmark right now: Rainy in Jutland. Snowy on Zealand. How is weather right now in Gothenburg?

[Mimixxx]

"Band of snow" is a nice vague term they use when they have no idea how long it's gonna last :P

I agree! Maybe you, Craig et al, Carrie and me need to keep in touch via Twitter or on here etc on Saturday since we're all travelling from London to Liverpool throughout the day. Let each other know how we're getting on and what the train stations are saying etc. Karma can be increased if we all help each other out :nice:

[marcjoyce]

In Liverpool today we've had wind and rain.

Looking out of the window its hard to imagine that snow will be coming.

[axe]

I'm looking forward to flight, i'm so scared about delays or cancellations..

fuck the snow i may say.

Now i'm really concerned.

[AnnaElisabeth]

"Band of snow" is a nice vague term they use when they have no idea how long it's gonna last :P

I agree! Maybe you, Craig et al, Carrie and me need to keep in touch via Twitter or on here etc on Saturday since we're all travelling from London to Liverpool throughout the day. Let each other know how we're getting on and what the train stations are saying etc. Karma can be increased if we all help each other out :nice:

Sounds like a plan, Mich! I think Craig has internet on his phone so we'll be in touch :nice:

[Jenjie]

this morning's weather report showed the snow mainly hanging around Scotland, Wales & Birmingham today and tomorrow. Saturday was not a promising picture. it was a big patch of white snow from Newcastle all the way south to London across pretty much the whole width of the country.

[Jenjie]

942
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EARLY WARNING OF
- HEAVY SNOW

REGIONAL RISK ASSESSMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
- EAST MIDLANDS(60%) (SEVERE)
- EAST OF ENGLAND(60%) (SEVERE)
- NE ENGLAND(60%) (SEVERE)
- NW ENGLAND(60%) (SEVERE)
- SW ENGLAND(60%) (SEVERE)
- WEST MIDLANDS(60%) (SEVERE)
- YORKSHIRE & HUMBER(60%) (SEVERE)
- ALL OF NORTHERN IRELAND(60%) (SEVERE)
- DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY, LOTHIAN & BORDERS(60%) (SEVERE)
- GRAMPIAN(60%) (SEVERE)
- HIGHLANDS & EILEAN SIAR(60%) (SEVERE)
- ORKNEY & SHETLAND(60%) (SEVERE)
- STRATHCLYDE(60%) (SEVERE)
- WALES(60%) (SEVERE)

SNOW SHOWERS WILL BECOME INCREASINGLY FREQUENT AND HEAVY ACROSS
SCOTLAND, NORTHERN IRELAND AND NORTH WALES BY THE END OF THURSDAY
AND WILL THEN EXTEND SOUTH TO THE REST OF WALES AND SOUTHWEST AND
CENTRAL AREAS OF ENGLAND INTO FRIDAY. EASTERN COASTAL COUNTIES WILL
ALSO SEE SNOW SHOWERS FOR A TIME UNTIL EARLY ON FRIDAY.
ACCUMULATIONS OF 5 TO 10 CM ARE EXPECTED IN GENERAL, BUT WITH
POSSIBLY 20 CM IN PLACES BY FRIDAY EVENING. SNOW WILL BE ACCOMPANIED
BY STRONG NORTH OR NORTHWESTERLY WINDS LEADING TO SOME DRIFTING.
THIS IS EXPECTED TO CAUSE DISRUPTION TO TRAVEL NETWORKS.

ISSUED BY THE MET OFFICE AT 11:49 ON WEDNESDAY, 15TH DECEMBER 2010

VALID FROM 12:00 ON THURSDAY, 16TH DECEMBER 2010
UNTIL 18:00 ON FRIDAY, 17TH DECEMBER 2010

[Jenjie]

942
WOUK66 EGRR 151149
NATIONAL SEVERE WEATHER WARNING SERVICE

EARLY WARNING OF
- HEAVY SNOW

REGIONAL RISK ASSESSMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
- EAST MIDLANDS(60%) (SEVERE)
- EAST OF ENGLAND(60%) (SEVERE)
- NE ENGLAND(60%) (SEVERE)
- NW ENGLAND(60%) (SEVERE)
- SW ENGLAND(60%) (SEVERE)
- WEST MIDLANDS(60%) (SEVERE)
- YORKSHIRE & HUMBER(60%) (SEVERE)
- ALL OF NORTHERN IRELAND(60%) (SEVERE)
- DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY, LOTHIAN & BORDERS(60%) (SEVERE)
- GRAMPIAN(60%) (SEVERE)
- HIGHLANDS & EILEAN SIAR(60%) (SEVERE)
- ORKNEY & SHETLAND(60%) (SEVERE)
- STRATHCLYDE(60%) (SEVERE)
- WALES(60%) (SEVERE)

SNOW SHOWERS WILL BECOME INCREASINGLY FREQUENT AND HEAVY ACROSS
SCOTLAND, NORTHERN IRELAND AND NORTH WALES BY THE END OF THURSDAY
AND WILL THEN EXTEND SOUTH TO THE REST OF WALES AND SOUTHWEST AND
CENTRAL AREAS OF ENGLAND INTO FRIDAY. EASTERN COASTAL COUNTIES WILL
ALSO SEE SNOW SHOWERS FOR A TIME UNTIL EARLY ON FRIDAY.
ACCUMULATIONS OF 5 TO 10 CM ARE EXPECTED IN GENERAL, BUT WITH
POSSIBLY 20 CM IN PLACES BY FRIDAY EVENING. SNOW WILL BE ACCOMPANIED
BY STRONG NORTH OR NORTHWESTERLY WINDS LEADING TO SOME DRIFTING.
THIS IS EXPECTED TO CAUSE DISRUPTION TO TRAVEL NETWORKS.

ISSUED BY THE MET OFFICE AT 11:49 ON WEDNESDAY, 15TH DECEMBER 2010

VALID FROM 12:00 ON THURSDAY, 16TH DECEMBER 2010
UNTIL 18:00 ON FRIDAY, 17TH DECEMBER 2010

[AnnaElisabeth]

:bigcry:

[Denise]

well...f**k :cry2:

[Mimixxx]

There had also been an update from the Met Office - warning for heavy snow in London on Saturday which "could cause widespread disruption to travel networks and sporting events"

Well balls :(

edit: Jen just posted that. Oops

[AnnaElisabeth]

Well, it ain't over 'til it's over. Fingers crossed, people! :hug: And be safe out there!

[axe]

:(:(:(

anyway, here http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/ they talk about light snow, not heavy. and it's the same for newcastle and around.

heavy snow only on birmingham

[Mimixxx]

Yeah, you never get the same forecast twice in the UK :P No-one knows what the hell is going on. :lol:

[axe]

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[wisna]

Hi from Birmingham!
The forecasts said heavy snow just around the time I was landing, but there was no snow at all. Only now it was snowing for about 15 minutes and that was it.
I hope everyone will arrive all right!
Don`t panic!
See you!

[AnnaElisabeth]

Yay! Great you got there okay, Wisna! :) See you soon!

[axe]

great wisna! i'm looking forward to arrive there! :)

[JillyBlue]

I was checking weather.com and they said light snow Saturday for Liverpool and sun on Sunday!

I'm flying through Amsterdam then direct to Liverpool.

See everybody Sunday! Any plans to meet up?

[Denise]

Hi from Birmingham!
The forecasts said heavy snow just around the time I was landing, but there was no snow at all. Only now it was snowing for about 15 minutes and that was it.
I hope everyone will arrive all right!
Don`t panic!
See you!
Glad you arrived in Birmingham without problems, enjoy the time with your friend and see you (hopefully :uhoh: ) on Sunday :nice: