[5-Aug-2011] Coldplay @ Lollapalooza Festival, Chicago (realtime CHATROOM embedded in first post!)

[Ebs757]

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List of anticipated attendees as of June 10:

airieslady
blooms_lady
Christa42
ColdestPlayer
Corkus
Ebs757
EnglishSilk
geekchic
graceberryman
Greeneyedspotlight
gotcheese2768
Jdeuceiswild
JillyBlue
kspillers2
l0wxo2
MrsMartin333
OriginOfAbsolution
professa95
starsinheavenalign
surfangirl15
Texasluvsjonny
the.hardest.part
TheSkittz (Or Carl)
Ultravioletlight25
vivalakelly


If you plan to attend and would like your name added to this list, please send a PM to Ebs757 (http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/member.php?u=29639) or NumbersGirl (http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/member.php?u=47195).


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Lollapalooza 2011 adds Coldplay, A Perfect Circle to headliners list

This summer will be Lollapalooza’s seventh year in Chicago as a destination festival, yet the three-day music event is celebrating a 20th anniversary.

There haven’t been 20 Lollapaloozas — the tours took a hiatus from 1997 to 2003, and 2004’s was canceled due to low ticket sales before the event was reborn on Chicago’s lakefront the following year. But the website and marketing for the concert package include a “time capsule” with photos and recollections from Lollas past, back to its 1991 founding by Jane’s Addiction leader Perry Farrell as a traveling, multistage festival.

The lineup for Lollapalooza 2011, announced Monday, looks back, too — seeming to make up for those inactive years at the turn of the century. The all-male headliners for the festival, Aug. 5-7 in Grant Park, hark back to that era.

Eminem broke in 1999 with his acclaimed “Slim Shady LP.” Coldplay’s first EPs were out that year, ahead of its smash 2000 debut. Muse, My Morning Jacket and A Perfect Circle each debuted in 1999, while the Foo Fighters were in the middle of their ascendancy, having just lost guitarist Pat Smear (he’s back for the new album and tour).

News of Eminem, the Foo Fighters and Muse leaked in February. Eminem’s top slot throws a spotlight on hip-hop at a festival that has featured rap as a headliner only twice in Chicago, and from the same rapper (Kanye West in 2006 and 2008).

The festival’s daily capacity will remain at 95,000 people, but this year they might have more room to roam. Charlie Jones, a partner in Lollapalooza’s organizers, the Texas-based C3 Presents, told the Sun-Times on Monday that changes to the layout will add several acres to the festival in Chicago’s downtown public park. (The footprint isn’t growing; the festival instead will utilize space it was allocated last year but did not use.) Much of that extra space will be in the softball fields west of Columbus Avenue, which last year was closed to traffic for the festival; Perry’s Stage, a tent for electronic acts curated by Lollapalooza founder and Jane’s Addiction leader Perry Farrell, will move there and double its capacity to about 15,000, Jones said.

“That part is simply responding to the demand,” Jones said. “When we started, Perry’s area was on one of those little tiny shell stages in the north end by the rose gardens. Every year it reaches capacity, and we keep moving it. ... This is going to be the biggest tents you’ve ever seen.”

Other changes will include adjusting the schedule to improve foot traffic in and out of the main stages in Butler Field, which traditionally get jammed in the evenings. Jones said the festival is also adjusting the perimeter and tightening security to avoid a repeat of last year’s rash of fence jumpers.

This will be the second Lollapalooza festival in ’11. In an effort to branch out the brand, C3 Pre­sents launched Lollapalooza Chile early this month, with 57 bands playing a Santiago space much like Grant Park, headlined by the Killers, Kanye West and Thirty Seconds to Mars.

C3 now produces Lollapalooza Chicago, Lollapalooza Chile, the Austin City Limits Festival, and in October they are helping to relaunch the Langerado music festival north of Miami, Fla.

The rest of the Lolla Chicago lineup — 123 bands in all — is the usual smorgasbord of acts snatched from various genres to round out a bill attracting a demographically diverse bunch of ticket buyers.

Then again, the lineup isn’t the draw for some fans. “Early bird” three-day passes ($185) went on sale March 29, with only the top three headliners leaked, and sold out within a few hours. Regular three-day passes, available now at lollapalooza.com, are $215; VIP three-day passes go for $850. Single-day tickets are $90 and will be available June 7.

http://www.suntimes.com/entertainment/5016534-417/lollapalooza-marking-20th-anniversary-with-throwback-lineup.htmlhttp://coldplay.com/graphics/newsthumbs/lolla.jpg
Lollapalooza headline show announced
26 April 2011 3:12 pm
Coldplay to perform at Chicago festival in August
http://coldplay.com/images/news_line.png

Good afternoon, we're pleased to report that Coldplay have added a North American date to their summer of festival shows. The band will headline this year's Lollapalooza festival which takes place in Chicago's Grant Park from August 5th-7th. It hasn't yet been announced which particular day Coldplay will perform on (we'll let you know as soon as it's revealed).

Three day passes for the festival, costing $215, are on sale now from the official Lollapalooza website (http://www.lollapalooza.com/tickets/).

For the full list of Coldplay's summer 2011 shows, click here (http://www.coldplay.com/live.php).

AnchormanI am ashamed to say this is my first post in months do to school/ work etc. but... there are a few rumors floating around the interwebs saying Coldplay is possibly headlining Lollapalooza this year

-They have never played lolla
-It's the 20th anniversary
-http://www.lollapalooza.com/timecapsule/ has Coldplay in their timeline (most of the other bands in it have played)
-Coldplay is rumored to be in the U.S sometimes in August.

Your thoughts?

[l0wxo2]

I think that's possible, I heard that Coldplay are going to performing in the US somewhere in August. The Outside Lands Festival in San Francisco is August 12th-14th and the line-up is being announced on Monday, so that may be a possibility too. We will just have to wait and see

[geekchic]

I would throw a party if this is true. UGH I hope so

[oldmuckers]

THEY ARE!

[Lore]

http://lineup.lollapalooza.com/?utm_campaign=2011_lineup&utm_content=20110426_lineup&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=post

Coldplay + Muse = :dead: :freak: :heart: :dazzled:

[l0wxo2]

CONFIRMED!! Yesss.... I am so going to be there.

[blooms_lady]

SUPER EXCITED!!! ONLY SHOW THEY ARE DOING IN THE STATES AND IT'S HERE 15MIN AWAY FROM WHERE I LIVE!!!

[Corkus]

I bought my 3-day pass earlier this month, completely unaware that Coldplay would be there.

Best unexpectedly awesome decision ever.

[oldmuckers]

so who here knows about lolla?

when will we know what night Coldplay is playing?

and when do they usually start selling the single day passes?

[blooms_lady]

so who here knows about lolla?

when will we know what night Coldplay is playing?

and when do they usually start selling the single day passes?


Late June/early July..

[nouratan]

I bought my 3-day pass earlier this month, completely unaware that Coldplay would be there.

Best unexpectedly awesome decision ever.

i really hate u now:bigcry:

:P

[the.hardest.part]

SOOOOOO EXCITED!

[l0wxo2]

SOOOOOO EXCITED! Side note, I LOVE the quote in your signature, so true :)

[the.hardest.part]

Side note, I LOVE the quote in your signature, so true :)

Thank you!

[Texasluvsjonny]

Oh. Yeah! I'm there!

[the.hardest.part]

You still getting VIP, Angie?

[SueDeNimes]

Title edited and added to Easy thread finder! :dance:

[66]

I was half hoping CP would be there, then (for the sake of my finances) praying they wouldn't. Well, there went $1000 in the span of five minutes.

If anyone is unaware, hotels in the area fill up fast (few are already sold out). If you'd like to be closer to Grant Park, start booking now. Looks like rates have raised again since last year (think I saw Travelodge wanted over $700 for 2 nights or it could've been Best Western). Congress Plaza is still under $200/night.

[Corkus]

I'm extremely glad I booked a hotel at the beginning of the year. 5 nights at Travelodge for $800 for a 3-person deluxe room. (Yeah, we're arriving a bit early to do some sight-seeing before the festival) I didn't book a flight until about a month ago, so I didn't really hit any bargains there, but I can't assume they would have gone down in price.

Basically, everyone from the Muse board had been planning an invasion of this festival for months. Most of them happen to also be Coldplay fans, though, so meeting all my old Muser friends again plus meeting some of you Coldplayers is gonna make this the greatest travel expenditure of my life. :D

[busybeeburns]

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Lollapalooza 2011 adds Coldplay, A Perfect Circle to headliners list

This summer will be Lollapalooza’s seventh year in Chicago as a destination festival, yet the three-day music event is celebrating a 20th anniversary.

There haven’t been 20 Lollapaloozas — the tours took a hiatus from 1997 to 2003, and 2004’s was canceled due to low ticket sales before the event was reborn on Chicago’s lakefront the following year. But the website and marketing for the concert package include a “time capsule” with photos and recollections from Lollas past, back to its 1991 founding by Jane’s Addiction leader Perry Farrell as a traveling, multistage festival.

The lineup for Lollapalooza 2011, announced Monday, looks back, too — seeming to make up for those inactive years at the turn of the century. The all-male headliners for the festival, Aug. 5-7 in Grant Park, hark back to that era.

Eminem broke in 1999 with his acclaimed “Slim Shady LP.” Coldplay’s first EPs were out that year, ahead of its smash 2000 debut. Muse, My Morning Jacket and A Perfect Circle each debuted in 1999, while the Foo Fighters were in the middle of their ascendancy, having just lost guitarist Pat Smear (he’s back for the new album and tour).

News of Eminem, the Foo Fighters and Muse leaked in February. Eminem’s top slot throws a spotlight on hip-hop at a festival that has featured rap as a headliner only twice in Chicago, and from the same rapper (Kanye West in 2006 and 2008).

The festival’s daily capacity will remain at 95,000 people, but this year they might have more room to roam. Charlie Jones, a partner in Lollapalooza’s organizers, the Texas-based C3 Presents, told the Sun-Times on Monday that changes to the layout will add several acres to the festival in Chicago’s downtown public park. (The footprint isn’t growing; the festival instead will utilize space it was allocated last year but did not use.) Much of that extra space will be in the softball fields west of Columbus Avenue, which last year was closed to traffic for the festival; Perry’s Stage, a tent for electronic acts curated by Lollapalooza founder and Jane’s Addiction leader Perry Farrell, will move there and double its capacity to about 15,000, Jones said.

“That part is simply responding to the demand,” Jones said. “When we started, Perry’s area was on one of those little tiny shell stages in the north end by the rose gardens. Every year it reaches capacity, and we keep moving it. ... This is going to be the biggest tents you’ve ever seen.”

Other changes will include adjusting the schedule to improve foot traffic in and out of the main stages in Butler Field, which traditionally get jammed in the evenings. Jones said the festival is also adjusting the perimeter and tightening security to avoid a repeat of last year’s rash of fence jumpers.

This will be the second Lollapalooza festival in ’11. In an effort to branch out the brand, C3 Pre­sents launched Lollapalooza Chile early this month, with 57 bands playing a Santiago space much like Grant Park, headlined by the Killers, Kanye West and Thirty Seconds to Mars.

C3 now produces Lollapalooza Chicago, Lollapalooza Chile, the Austin City Limits Festival, and in October they are helping to relaunch the Langerado music festival north of Miami, Fla.

The rest of the Lolla Chicago lineup — 123 bands in all — is the usual smorgasbord of acts snatched from various genres to round out a bill attracting a demographically diverse bunch of ticket buyers.

Then again, the lineup isn’t the draw for some fans. “Early bird” three-day passes ($185) went on sale March 29, with only the top three headliners leaked, and sold out within a few hours. Regular three-day passes, available now at lollapalooza.com, are $215; VIP three-day passes go for $850. Single-day tickets are $90 and will be available June 7.

http://www.suntimes.com/entertainment/5016534-417/lollapalooza-marking-20th-anniversary-with-throwback-lineup.html

[busybeeburns]

First post updated with a confirmation article from Sun Times. Thanks for the updates guys! :)

[Tash]

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Lollapalooza headline show announced
26 April 2011 3:12 pm
Coldplay to perform at Chicago festival in August
http://coldplay.com/images/news_line.png

Good afternoon, we're pleased to report that Coldplay have added a North American date to their summer of festival shows. The band will headline this year's Lollapalooza festival which takes place in Chicago's Grant Park from August 5th-7th. It hasn't yet been announced which particular day Coldplay will perform on (we'll let you know as soon as it's revealed).

Three day passes for the festival, costing $215, are on sale now from the official Lollapalooza website (http://www.lollapalooza.com/tickets/).

For the full list of Coldplay's summer 2011 shows, click here (http://www.coldplay.com/live.php).

Anchorman

[busybeeburns]

first post updated even further, thanks!

[SueDeNimes]

I'm extremely glad I booked a hotel at the beginning of the year. 5 nights at Travelodge for $800 for a 3-person deluxe room. (Yeah, we're arriving a bit early to do some sight-seeing before the festival) I didn't book a flight until about a month ago, so I didn't really hit any bargains there, but I can't assume they would have gone down in price.

Basically, everyone from the Muse board had been planning an invasion of this festival for months. Most of them happen to also be Coldplay fans, though, so meeting all my old Muser friends again plus meeting some of you Coldplayers is gonna make this the greatest travel expenditure of my life. :DThat really sounds like a great trip! :awesome:

[Juanma]

so many festivals!

i hope they promote the LP5

[Lore]

why didn't they headline lollapalooza chile :bigcry: well, I'm happy for those who can go even though I still don't get the point in touring without new stuff, they're just being lazy and need to release LP5 asap

[Texasluvsjonny]

You still getting VIP, Angie?
Hey Gianna! No I bought a regular ticket.

[Texasluvsjonny]

why didn't they headline lollapalooza chile :bigcry: well, I'm happy for those who can go even though I still don't get the point in touring without new stuff, they're just being lazy and need to release LP5 asap

Hush you! They have the next several years to tour LP5. I. Want some live Amsterdam and rush of blood to the head.:angry:

[JillyBlue]

I'm gonna be there! YAY.

[EnglishSilk]

^ And me !:awesome::dance:

[Lore]

Hush you! They have the next several years to tour LP5. I. Want some live Amsterdam and rush of blood to the head.:angry:

it's a festival, don't expect so much rarities :uhoh:

[Corkus]

While I'm not expecting many rarities either, I still haven't heard Trouble or Shiver live, which were performed at the holiday shows and I consider fair game. Really, Parachutes needs more love in general at live shows.

But if they decide to say screw all rules and play Amsterdam, I might drown the crowd in my tears.

Also, I've decided I'm NOT going to camp out on the barrier all day for Coldplay. I'm already doing that for Muse with a bunch of friends, and there's too many acts I want to see at the festival for me to spend 2 of my 3 days not moving on a sweaty barricade. I'll stick it out for the few acts leading up to Coldplay in order to ensure a good spot, but I'll live fine with not being the #1 closest person.

BTW, my predicted day for Coldplay is Saturday. Foo Fighters are heavily rumored for Sunday, while Muse plays Kansas on Saturday so they'll probably go Friday (they move to the west coast after that, so it's logical geographically). Eminem will squeeze in somewhere.

[Lore]

this is different than the holiday shows, I mean this is not just for coldplay fans so they probably won't get too much attention if they play amsterdam for example (which I'd love to hear anyway since it's one of my fave cp songs :dazzled:). Shiver has better options in my opinion :wacky:

[l0wxo2]

Just booked my hotel, I can't wait!!!

[Caroline]

I must go!

[l0wxo2]

I was half hoping CP would be there, then (for the sake of my finances) praying they wouldn't. Well, there went $1000 in the span of five minutes.

If anyone is unaware, hotels in the area fill up fast (few are already sold out). If you'd like to be closer to Grant Park, start booking now. Looks like rates have raised again since last year (think I saw Travelodge wanted over $700 for 2 nights or it could've been Best Western). Congress Plaza is still under $200/night.

I just booked 3 nights(August 5th-8th) at the Congress Plaza through Expedia and it only showed a couple rooms left for rooms with a queen size bed. I am happy with how close it is to Grant Park and the room prices were decent.

[l0wxo2]

While I'm not expecting many rarities either, I still haven't heard Trouble or Shiver live, which were performed at the holiday shows and I consider fair game. Really, Parachutes needs more love in general at live shows.

But if they decide to say screw all rules and play Amsterdam, I might drown the crowd in my tears.

Also, I've decided I'm NOT going to camp out on the barrier all day for Coldplay. I'm already doing that for Muse with a bunch of friends, and there's too many acts I want to see at the festival for me to spend 2 of my 3 days not moving on a sweaty barricade. I'll stick it out for the few acts leading up to Coldplay in order to ensure a good spot, but I'll live fine with not being the #1 closest person.

BTW, my predicted day for Coldplay is Saturday. Foo Fighters are heavily rumored for Sunday, while Muse plays Kansas on Saturday so they'll probably go Friday (they move to the west coast after that, so it's logical geographically). Eminem will squeeze in somewhere.

I'm debating on if I want to camp out all day long until Coldplay hits the stage. I saw 3 back to back Coldplay shows in 2009 and was in the first and second rows for all three of them, so I'd love to be that close again but i've never been to Lollapoolza before and would really love to experience it fully and see other bands as well.

[66]

I'm always amazed at the people that have the patience to wait. It's cool to be that close, but I'd go nuts just thinking of all the bands I'm missing!

[gotcheese2768]

i'm going :)

[the.hardest.part]

Hey Gianna! No I bought a regular ticket.

Good decision! While all the commodities are awesome, the seats suck. I'm so glad you're going though!

I'm really holding out for another satellite stage like the viva tour so I'm not stuck up front in the same spot for 12 hours!

[kspillers2]

Party at my House!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Karencorpse]

I wish Coldplay will play in LA. I grew up near Chicago - Northwest Indiana.

[Jdeuceiswild]

I. WILL. BE. THERE. can't wait to see you all again!!!

[geekchic]

I would throw a party if this is true. UGH I hope so

So my party is this weekend, if you want to come.... :laugh3:

See you all at Lolla!!! :awesome:

EDIT: I will most likely be camping out at the barrier all day, whichever day they play.

[busybeeburns]

Party at my House!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!someone bring the fish chips and peas!!!

[NumbersGirl]

I just booked 3 nights(August 5th-8th) at the Congress Plaza through Expedia and it only showed a couple rooms left for rooms with a queen size bed. I am happy with how close it is to Grant Park and the room prices were decent.
How funny, I stayed there the one and only time I've been to Chicago! :lol:

[the.hardest.part]

It still hasn't hit me that I'll be seeing them again... So surreal because it's been so long!

[NumbersGirl]

Should I get a list of attendees going in the first post?

[the.hardest.part]

Should I get a list of attendees going in the first post?

That sounds awesome! It'll make things easier if any of us want to meet up before the show!

[Corkus]

Yeah, if you're willing to maintain a list, you can add me too. :)

That said, chances are I won't be able to any big meet-up with any of you since I'm already meeting up with so many other people I've met at gigs in the past as well as the Muse fans. And I probably won't be getting barrier for Coldplay anyway. Unless some Coldplayers of legal drinking age want to hit a bar or something after Coldplay performs, but I'd probably prefer to rest up for the next day (hence why I'm arriving a few days before the festival - get my sight-seeing and bar-hopping out of the way at the beginning :P).

[Ebs757]

Can't wait for this. Couldn't even believe the news even though I've been hearing the rumors for months. Can't wait to see everyone again!!

[NumbersGirl]

Should I get a list of attendees going in the first post?That sounds awesome! It'll make things easier if any of us want to meet up before the show!Yeah, if you're willing to maintain a list, you can add me too. :)

List has been added to top of first post.

[OriginOfAbsolution]

I'm SO excited for this! I've never seen Coldplay live before, and now I finally can! :D I've got my fingers crossed that they aren't going to conflict with Muse! :o That would really suck... because my friend and I have already vowed that if Coldplay and Muse both play on Friday, we're gonna watch Coldplay, then drive 8 hours to Kansas City to see Muse play at Kanrocksas on Saturday :laugh3: I'd much rather be able to see both in one place ;)

Anyway, I'm pumped! :D Actually, the announcement that CP is headlining Lolla is what rekindled my love for them... I'm prepping myself for August ;)



That said, chances are I won't be able to any big meet-up with any of you since I'm already meeting up with so many other people I've met at gigs in the past as well as the Muse fans.

:laugh3: Michael? From .mu/the Lolla Skyping? (I recognize your avatar, and your post on this thread about Musers are serving as some big clues... Hahaha) It's Amanda/Treblerose689 :p LOL Fancy meeting you here! :p (Have you guys been still been keeping up with the Skyping? I'll be around more this Summer to do it for sure :p)

[Corkus]

:laugh3: Michael? From .mu/the Lolla Skyping? (I recognize your avatar, and your post on this thread about Musers are serving as some big clues... Hahaha) It's Amanda/Treblerose689 :p LOL Fancy meeting you here! :p (Have you guys been still been keeping up with the Skyping? I'll be around more this Summer to do it for sure :p)
Hahaha, yeah, it's me. :P Nice seeing you here too! I actually visit Coldplaying more often than I visit .mu :laugh3:
(The Lolla Skype sorta died out, but I still Skype regularly with a lot of people going. You're always welcome to join in.)

[Christa42]

Squeeeeeeeeeeee! I will be at the Festivus!

[Lore]

Squeeeeeeeeeeee! I will be at the Festivus!

:dance:

[Ebs757]

Squeeeeeeeeeeee! I will be at the Festivus!

Will be nice to meet you Christa!

[NumbersGirl]

:dance:
Does the dancing mean you're going Lore, or are you just happy for Christa? :wacko:

[JillyBlue]

Booked my hotel, but am still making a decision about the type of ticket. Is the VIP worth it, anyone?

[Ebs757]

Booked my hotel, but am still making a decision about the type of ticket. Is the VIP worth it, anyone?

You get the drinks, golf carts etc. but if you really want to see coldplay close up I wouldn't buy VIP. Your viewing area is off to the sides of the festival up on a hill. Kind of like this- http://www.flickr.com/photos/7926118@N08/1062076324/

[Ebs757]

Anyone want to speculate on which night Coldplay will headline?

[Christa42]

That's the $64 million dollar question! I'm assuming Muse Friday, Coldplay Sat and Foo Sunday. I had a dream Muse cancelled casue of the the Baby Momma and Arcade Fire took its place, random but had to share. I'm only going for 3 days total so not buying my plane tix till its announced, bought my Lola 3 day pass

I guess we wont know till its announced

[NumbersGirl]

I had a dream Muse cancelled casue of the the Baby Momma
:laugh3:

[l0wxo2]

On Coldplay's facebook page under tour dates it says they are playing Saturday :)

[Ebs757]

On Coldplay's facebook page under tour dates it says they are playing Saturday :)

Nice find, kind of surprised. I assume Eminem will open Friday and Foo's Sunday then

[airieslady]

I haven't been on here for like a year! :( But I have bought a 3 day pass and will be coming from Orlando. Yesss!!! :dance: Staying at Congress Plaza hotel. Hope to meet up with you guys and will be meeting up with Musers too! Please put me on this list too!

Hey, is anyone else staying at Congress Hotel... I read alot about this place... is very HAUNTED! Yikes! I am staying in room solo... :uhoh: I will be sleeping with the lights on! :laugh3:

[NumbersGirl]

Hey, is anyone else staying at Congress Hotel... I read alot about this place... is very HAUNTED! Yikes! I am staying in room solo... :uhoh: I will be sleeping with the lights on! :laugh3:
There's at least one person staying here, I think it was on one of the past few pages.

I stayed there a few years ago and I came out just fine so you should be okay. :lol:

[busybeeburns]

http://www.scaryforkids.com/congress-hotel/ :o

[l0wxo2]

I haven't been on here for like a year! :( But I have bought a 3 day pass and will be coming from Orlando. Yesss!!! :dance: Staying at Congress Plaza hotel. Hope to meet up with you guys and will be meeting up with Musers too! Please put me on this list too!

Hey, is anyone else staying at Congress Hotel... I read alot about this place... is very HAUNTED! Yikes! I am staying in room solo... :uhoh: I will be sleeping with the lights on! :laugh3:

I'm staying there too! I picked it due to the location, hopefully nothing weird happens! LOL.

[Texasluvsjonny]

http://www.scaryforkids.com/congress-hotel/ :o

I haven't been on here for like a year! :( But I have bought a 3 day pass and will be coming from Orlando. Yesss!!! :dance: Staying at Congress Plaza hotel. Hope to meet up with you guys and will be meeting up with Musers too! Please put me on this list too!

Hey, is anyone else staying at Congress Hotel... I read alot about this place... is very HAUNTED! Yikes! I am staying in room solo... :uhoh: I will be sleeping with the lights on! :laugh3:
"Peg Leg Johnny"
http://i52.tinypic.com/t86k54.gif
You thought you might be a ghost!
You thought you might be a ghost!

:laugh3:

[66]

I've stayed there a few times for Lolla. Congress is old, nothing fancy, but definitely not scary and VERY close to Grant Park. I prefer it to the Travelodge, and it's a whole lot cheaper than the Hilton. Definitely recommend checking in as soon as they allow. Waiting in the lines will suck, but it only gets worse if you wait.

[MrsMartin333]

I'm going!
:dance:
:awesome:

[airieslady]

"Peg Leg Johnny"
http://i52.tinypic.com/t86k54.gif
You thought you might be a ghost!
You thought you might be a ghost!

:laugh3:


"Peg Leg Johnny"... OMG!!!
Thanks, Angie!!!
I will be chasing this one down the halls!!! :laugh3:

[busybeeburns]

thread title reverted, whoever keeps changing it please retain this title for the purposes of the tags!! thanks :)

[airieslady]

OK, I just changed from haunted Congress hotel to Hilton Plaza one block down... at least my headache went away and I can sleep at night!! I just kept seeing the guys hand that buried alive... geez! Oh well, sorry I won't be able to see "Peg Leg Johnny" and I really don't cares. I need rest for all that festival time! :)

[Christa42]

Will be nice to meet you Christa!


me too! and i hope to meet most you all going to!:awesome:

[Texasluvsjonny]

Anyone want to speculate on which night Coldplay will headline?

Muse have gig on 6th in Kansas City, so maybe Muse on Saturday night.

Coldplay playing on Friday in Austin, so wouldn't be weird for them to do the same in Chicago.

Foos are listing Sunday on their web site.

[Corkus]

Muse have gig on 6th in Kansas City, so maybe Muse on Saturday night.
The 6th is the Saturday. ;) Likewise, a lot of speculation toward Muse on Friday.

[Texasluvsjonny]

The 6th is the Saturday. ;) Likewise, a lot of speculation toward Muse on Friday.:facepalm: lame out of date calenders at work

[JillyBlue]

Got my 3-day pass yesterday. I was procrastinating, thinking of getting VIP, but the decision was made for me as the VIPs sold out! Got hotel room -- it's great to have this to look forward to!

[Ebs757]

Purchased my pass today finally. Yes, I was a cheap ass and did the "print at home" method :p

[66]

I've always printed at home. This is the first year theyve offered the ability to have your wristband sent with the tickets. I went that way to avoid the lines, but it's really not that big a deal if you get there early,

[yaya2646]

Ahh! Does anyone know of any decently priced hotels that aren't sold out yet? I was planning on the congress plaza hotel but I had to wait for my friends to decide and now its sold out!

[Texasluvsjonny]

Schedule and single day tickets to be released on June 7th.

[66]

Ahh! Does anyone know of any decently priced hotels that aren't sold out yet? I was planning on the congress plaza hotel but I had to wait for my friends to decide and now its sold out!

Try the Travelodge on Harrison? It's close, I was able to get a room late last year.

[yaya2646]

Thank you very much 66!!

[66]

Did they have a room for you?? (fingers crossed)

[kspillers2]

Purchased my pass today finally. Yes, I was a cheap ass and did the "print at home" method :p

Mike, I haven't been to a festival type concert in ages so I'm not up to speed on how the whole entrance/gate thing works.

Do you think this mean you'll have to wait in line to get your wristband? I was afraid to try and save the extra dough because I was worried that would mean a second line when they opened the gates @ 11:00.

[kspillers2]

me too! and i hope to meet most you all going to!:awesome:

Yeah, I think this is the first time we'll meet as well, right Christa?

[yaya2646]

nah no rooms :( but thanks anyways! my one friends going now though and her stepmom lives in chicago so hopefully i can stay with them for free!

[Ebs757]

Mike, I haven't been to a festival type concert in ages so I'm not up to speed on how the whole entrance/gate thing works.

Do you think this mean you'll have to wait in line to get your wristband? I was afraid to try and save the extra dough because I was worried that would mean a second line when they opened the gates @ 11:00.

I have never gone early to get my wristband but last year if I remember correctly you just brought the printed pass in line with everyone else and they would give you your three day wristband right at the gate. I think...

[anacaren08]

So im planning to go to this but I've never been to any festival before. Is there anything you guys can tell me so I can be prepared what to expect?

Im excited for this :D just waiting to buy the one day ticket though :/

[Christa42]

Yeah, I think this is the first time we'll meet as well, right Christa?


Yes! even though i feel like I have all ready meet you, with all the pictures and vids from the shows over the years, cannot wait to meet you too!

[66]

So im planning to go to this but I've never been to any festival before. Is there anything you guys can tell me so I can be prepared what to expect?

Im excited for this :D just waiting to buy the one day ticket though :/


Hey, I've been to all but one Lolla at Grant Park. It's pretty cool.
At least in past years, you initially need to enter through the main entrance (head toward the lake and follow the crowds). Here's where you'd swap your printpass ticket for your 3-day wristband or your one-day entry. This is the first year you could receive your wristband in advance. They opened another entrance point further north two years ago, but I'm not sure if its just for wristband entry. Earlier the better; the lines can get long (never too terrible, tho).

Once inside, there are usually volunteers running about handing out maps and programs for the event. There's also a Lollapalooza app (which is super handy). Walk about and check out the grounds, then plan when you want to be at any stage.

Definitely read the rules on what is allowed on the grounds (theyll check through your backpack, purse, etc...). Not a bad idea to bring some Kleenex or a wad of TP (the port-o-potties will run out), and dress as though you'll be outside in the heat with a lot of sweaty beer-drinking-and-spilling, but generally jovial people.

Oh, and make sure you eat; there's always great food on site.

[66]

nah no rooms :( but thanks anyways! my one friends going now though and her stepmom lives in chicago so hopefully i can stay with them for free!

Hey, try here: http://www.bwgrantparkhotel.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=places&utm_campaign=google_places_ms

Best Western on S Michigan (not far at all). A friend just booked there two days ago, supposed to have a few rooms left.

[anacaren08]

Hey, I've been to all but one Lolla at Grant Park. It's pretty cool.
At least in past years, you initially need to enter through the main entrance (head toward the lake and follow the crowds). Here's where you'd swap your printpass ticket for your 3-day wristband or your one-day entry. This is the first year you could receive your wristband in advance. They opened another entrance point further north two years ago, but I'm not sure if its just for wristband entry. Earlier the better; the lines can get long (never too terrible, tho).

Once inside, there are usually volunteers running about handing out maps and programs for the event. There's also a Lollapalooza app (which is super handy). Walk about and check out the grounds, then plan when you want to be at any stage.

Definitely read the rules on what is allowed on the grounds (theyll check through your backpack, purse, etc...). Not a bad idea to bring some Kleenex or a wad of TP (the port-o-potties will run out), and dress as though you'll be outside in the heat with a lot of sweaty beer-drinking-and-spilling, but generally jovial people.

Oh, and make sure you eat; there's always great food on site.

Thank you for the info! :D

[anacaren08]

I want to buy the airplane tickets but I need to know what day coldplay will play :(
im only going for a few days to chicago. And only going to lolla for the day coldplay plays.I guess I have to wait till june 7th :/

[yaya2646]

thanks a ton 66, youve been a great help!

[anacaren08]

Just bought my airplane tickets to chicago :D
Come on June 7! I gotta know what day they play!

[Corkus]

June 7th is the schedule reveal also. This is extremely important for me. When it comes to Coldplay day in particular, I need to know how many other bands I'm interested in seeing on different stages. If there's not many later on, I can chill at the main stage and inch my way forward steadily. But chances are I'm not gonna wait it out on barrier all day. (especially if I'm already doing that another day) I want to be as close as possible, but not at the sacrifice of missing all these other great festival acts.

[geekchic]

So are we going to hear the 7 new songs live as well??!! :dance::dance::dance:

[Viva_la_vida]

Come home from the US just 9 days before Lollapalooza :cry: Fairly bummed I can't make it, but what can you do! Sorry Coldplay, but I just can't afford the extra $1000 to change my flight haha :)

[professa95]

Hey guys. How many coldplayers are going? We should try to do something special.

[professa95]

So are we going to hear the 7 new songs live as well??!! :dance::dance::dance:

I'd expect as much at least 5 of them. I really hope they play some more arobtth.

[Corkus]

We'll get a better idea as European festival season rolls on and they iron out the setlist, finding a good flow that both works and gets the audience pumped. I think 5 new songs is the very maximum they should go for, just because you can lose a crowd with any further unfamiliarity. I'd be satisfied with 5.

And hey, if they keep closing with ETIAW, that would be one benefit to not camping on barrier all day - the ability to leave before the end of the set more easily. :P
Kidding, of course. I may hate loathe detest abhor despise the song, but I'll learn it enough so I can sing along live.

[Christa42]

Sean, Your going? thas awesome, im flying out Friday like really early

[Ziggy]

Hey Chicago folks - I'm thinking of coming to Lollapalooza. It will require a 12 hour bus ride each way, but I have a friend I can stay with in Chicago. My indecision is about the length of time between staking a spot on the frounds and when the concert starts, especially if it is a really hot day. I'm an older fan (57) and my tolerance for heat isn't what it used to be. Also, I would be coming on my own. Can anyone who is going offer any reassurance, and maybe some company during the wait? I need to make a decision before one-day tickets go on sale tomorrow.


EDIT: I've decided against going, mostly due to the heat and humidity factors. THanks for all your recomendations and to those of you who are going - have a great time and say hi to the boys for me. :-)

[l0wxo2]

Buying my one day passes tomorrow! Then just gotta book my flight.. thankfully roundtrip is not as expensive as I thought it would be from Vegas.

[anacaren08]

Buying my one day passes tomorrow too! Im so excited and nervous!
I dnt know what to expect at the festival.
Im mostly nervous about when to wait for coldplay. And how long does that take. If it will be unbearably hot.if there will crazy fans pushing me down to the floor :P. And what will I do if I get hungry or have to go to the bathroom but I dnt want to leave my spot? Ah so many questions this is why im nervous :/

and do the tickets sell out fast?

[l0wxo2]

Buying my one day passes tomorrow too! Im so excited and nervous!
I dnt know what to expect at the festival.
Im mostly nervous about when to wait for coldplay. And how long does that take. If it will be unbearably hot.if there will crazy fans pushing me down to the floor :P. And what will I do if I get hungry or have to go to the bathroom but I dnt want to leave my spot? Ah so many questions this is why im nervous :/

and do the tickets sell out fast?

I have never been to a festival but have waited all day in the sun to be close to the front to see Coldplay two days in a row two years ago. Brings LOTS of sunblock, water, food, etc. Try to bring someone with you so when you have to step away to use the bathroom, they can save your guy's spot. I think when they come on the stage, there will be pushing... I am planning on getting there when doors open so I can be in the front row. If you don't have anyone to hang out with, you can hang out with me and my best friend :) I love meeting coldplayers!

[66]

Hey Chicago folks - I'm thinking of coming to Lollapalooza. It will require a 12 hour bus ride each way, but I have a friend I can stay with in Chicago. My indecision is about the length of time between staking a spot on the frounds and when the concert starts, especially if it is a really hot day. I'm an older fan (57) and my tolerance for heat isn't what it used to be. Also, I would be coming on my own. Can anyone who is going offer any reassurance, and maybe some company during the wait? I need to make a decision before one-day tickets go on sale tomorrow.

People will start staking their spot right after the gates open, but it's usually not that many. Crowd will grow throughout the day by the main stages (it's a loooooong day). I've had a few really nice weather days at Lolla; I've had a slew of 90+ humid days there. Dress for hot and make sure you're fed and hydrated. If you choose to walk the grounds, there are cooling tents, cooling buses, food and drink tents, etc..., so those option are there for you. Pull up some ground maps from 2010 or 2009 (when they expanded the grounds), so you can get an idea of the layout.
Ill be there, so if you go, Ill definitely give a 'hello'.

[anacaren08]

I have never been to a festival but have waited all day in the sun to be close to the front to see Coldplay two days in a row two years ago. Brings LOTS of sunblock, water, food, etc. Try to bring someone with you so when you have to step away to use the bathroom, they can save your guy's spot. I think when they come on the stage, there will be pushing... I am planning on getting there when doors open so I can be in the front row. If you don't have anyone to hang out with, you can hang out with me and my best friend :) I love meeting coldplayers!

Cool, thanks for the info! :D my sister doesn't seem very excited about staying all day in front of a stage :\ im worried shell be opposed to me staying and shell get in the way of me being in the front :( but im pretty sure ill do whatever I can to get there, can't miss this opportunity. so if im by myself, ill be seeing you there :P

[l0wxo2]

Cool, thanks for the info! :D my sister doesn't seem very excited about staying all day in front of a stage :\ im worried shell be opposed to me staying and shell get in the way of me being in the front :( but im pretty sure ill do whatever I can to get there, can't miss this opportunity. so if im by myself, ill be seeing you there :P

Thankfully my best friend loves Coldplay just as much as me, but I would go alone if I had to :) It's always fun meeting everyone, hope to see you there :) Two months from today!

[Snogintheloo]

I'm from chicago, and this is a must. One day tickets go on sale tomorrow and they haven't even released what day they're playing. Does anyone know?

[l0wxo2]

I'm from chicago, and this is a must. One day tickets go on sale tomorrow and they haven't even released what day they're playing. Does anyone know?

The schedule is also supposed to be released tomorrow and it is heavily rumored that they are playing Saturday, August 6th.

[anacaren08]

Thankfully my best friend loves Coldplay just as much as me, but I would go alone if I had to :) It's always fun meeting everyone, hope to see you there :) Two months from today!

That's so cool I wish I had a best friend that loved coldplay as much as me :( my sister is actually a big fan, the closest I got to being a fan like me. But idk she's just not as crazy about them as me :P this is exciting I've only gone to one coldplay concert and there were two grown men next to me, so there was nobody to meet. So this will be fun :D and my 2nd concert of CP. Wow only two months away.

Im gonna try to buy tickets tonight at midnight.

[l0wxo2]

That's so cool I wish I had a best friend that loved coldplay as much as me :( my sister is actually a big fan, the closest I got to being a fan like me. But idk she's just not as crazy about them as me :P this is exciting I've only gone to one coldplay concert and there were two grown men next to me, so there was nobody to meet. So this will be fun :D and my 2nd concert of CP. Wow only two months away.

Im gonna try to buy tickets tonight at midnight.

We have been to every Coldplay concert together except for one LOL. Aw, only one Coldplay concert? This will be my ninth and my tenth will be in Austin in September :) Once you see them live once, you are hooked. I have never seen them at a festival, so I am nervous about how the crowd is going to be, but at every other concert I have been to, I have met some great people :)

[anacaren08]

We have been to every Coldplay concert together except for one LOL. Aw, only one Coldplay concert? This will be my ninth and my tenth will be in Austin in September :) Once you see them live once, you are hooked. I have never seen them at a festival, so I am nervous about how the crowd is going to be, but at every other concert I have been to, I have met some great people :)

That's so awesome. Im jelous :P yea only one cuz my mom wouldn't let me go cuz she said I was too young. Vlv came out when I was 18 so I was finally able to go! And I went on july 13 2009 by that time I was already 19 though. I had to wait a really long time to see them but that day was one of the best days of my life ever :D so yea like u say, im hooked now! And just imagining the new songs gets me so excited for the festival!!!

Yea im worried about the crowd. I've never been to an event with that many people. I mean the concert I went to doesn't count much, there was seats. This will be different. So you have at least a bit more experience :)

[l0wxo2]

That's so awesome. Im jelous :P yea only one cuz my mom wouldn't let me go cuz she said I was too young. Vlv came out when I was 18 so I was finally able to go! And I went on july 13 2009 by that time I was already 19 though. I had to wait a really long time to see them but that day was one of the best days of my life ever :D so yea like u say, im hooked now! And just imagining the new songs gets me so excited for the festival!!!

Yea im worried about the crowd. I've never been to an event with that many people. I mean the concert I went to doesn't count much, there was seats. This will be different. So you have at least a bit more experience :)

Oh man, that's horrible, you are so young! I was 21 the first time I saw them and am 27 now LOL. What concert was it that you went to?

[anacaren08]

Oh man, that's horrible, you are so young! I was 21 the first time I saw them and am 27 now LOL. What concert was it that you went to?

Wow thanks for calling me young, I sometimes feel old :\ I turned 21 nine days ago but I feel its been months already:stunned: which concert was your first? I went to the one in San Francisco :D

[Ebs757]

I have never been to a festival but have waited all day in the sun to be close to the front to see Coldplay two days in a row two years ago. Brings LOTS of sunblock, water, food, etc. Try to bring someone with you so when you have to step away to use the bathroom, they can save your guy's spot. I think when they come on the stage, there will be pushing... I am planning on getting there when doors open so I can be in the front row. If you don't have anyone to hang out with, you can hang out with me and my best friend :) I love meeting coldplayers!

I love this idea!

[l0wxo2]

Wow thanks for calling me young, I sometimes feel old :\ I turned 21 nine days ago but I feel its been months already:stunned: which concert was your first? I went to the one in San Francisco :D

I love San Francisco, I am moving there in January! I almost went to that concert too lol. My first concert was in 2005 here in Vegas at the Hard Rock Hotel. They played a super small venue called the Joint and I was lucky enough to be in the second row :) It was right before X&Y was released and something I will always remember.

[anacaren08]

I love San Francisco, I am moving there in January! I almost went to that concert too lol. My first concert was in 2005 here in Vegas at the Hard Rock Hotel. They played a super small venue called the Joint and I was lucky enough to be in the second row :) It was right before X&Y was released and something I will always remember.

oh thats so cool :D i also love San Fran. And i love the Bay Area, wouldnt want to live anywhere else. youll love it.wow , well thats an amazing first concert. i cant even tell you how jelous i am! and the x&y tour was so freakin awesome!! well what i saw on tv:( what an experience to have lived through. may i ask how you were lucky enough to get second row. was it just coldplay karma?:D

i was kinda far from the stage. but i almost didnt get to go cuz the tickets were selling out! so with whatever i got i was happy. and coldplay karma helped me out. i managed to be a couple rows away from the B-stage! and i still cant believe it. thats why im so excited for Lolla, cuz im hoping to have some coldplay karma!and im sitting here with another page on my laptop open to the Lolla site ready to buy my tickets :dance:

[l0wxo2]

oh thats so cool :D i also love San Fran. And i love the Bay Area, wouldnt want to live anywhere else. youll love it.wow , well thats an amazing first concert. i cant even tell you how jelous i am! and the x&y tour was so freakin awesome!! well what i saw on tv:( what an experience to have lived through. may i ask how you were lucky enough to get second row. was it just coldplay karma?:D

i was kinda far from the stage. but i almost didnt get to go cuz the tickets were selling out! so with whatever i got i was happy. and coldplay karma helped me out. i managed to be a couple rows away from the B-stage! and i still cant believe it. thats why im so excited for Lolla, cuz im hoping to have some coldplay karma!and im sitting here with another page on my laptop open to the Lolla site ready to buy my tickets :dance:

I just got lucky.. when I got tickets, all that was left was balcony. When I got to the venue I asked if there were any seats closer and I thought the show was completely sold out, but they upgraded me to second row :) So I guess you could call it Coldplay karma! I will always have a special spot in my heart for that show, there were maybe like 2,000 people at that show and it's the smallest venue I have ever seen them in and up until two years ago, that was the closest I had been to the stage.

That is so awesome how close you were to the B-Stage! That's one of the reasons why I love Coldplay.... they want to make sure that all of their fans are included and get to see them. I loved on the X&Y tour when Chris ran through the crowd, because you were not expecting it!

I hear that tickets are going on sale at 10 AM tomorrow central time, 8 AM pacific. I am worried they are gonna sell out, because the tickets for Austin City Limits festival sold out like an hour after they went on sale a few weeks ago for the day Coldplay is playing. Luckily, I was able to get tickets but still... I guess if they sell out, I can do the 3 day pass, but i'd rather not :)

[anacaren08]

I just got lucky.. when I got tickets, all that was left was balcony. When I got to the venue I asked if there were any seats closer and I thought the show was completely sold out, but they upgraded me to second row :) So I guess you could call it Coldplay karma! I will always have a special spot in my heart for that show, there were maybe like 2,000 people at that show and it's the smallest venue I have ever seen them in and up until two years ago, that was the closest I had been to the stage.

That is so awesome how close you were to the B-Stage! That's one of the reasons why I love Coldplay.... they want to make sure that all of their fans are included and get to see them. I loved on the X&Y tour when Chris ran through the crowd, because you were not expecting it!

I hear that tickets are going on sale at 10 AM tomorrow central time, 8 AM pacific. I am worried they are gonna sell out, because the tickets for Austin City Limits festival sold out like an hour after they went on sale a few weeks ago for the day Coldplay is playing. Luckily, I was able to get tickets but still... I guess if they sell out, I can do the 3 day pass, but i'd rather not :)

that sounds so cool! that is a small venue! and that definitely is coldplay karma:D do you think its also cuz coldplay was still not as big as they were in VLV cuz i would think a venue like that would completely sell out in three seconds!

yea i know i love them for that, because it shows how much they truly do care about us :heart: haha i loved that and theres a video of when chris is in the back of the crowd and he is singing in my place and he got stuck in the crowd i love that video it makes me laugh everytime!:laugh3:

haha thanks for telling me, i was refreshing the stupid page and nothing happened:P i figured it would be something like that by the second time i refreshed the page:lol: guess i gotta wake up extral early then!! thats what im afraid of, that they will sell out, had a bad experience buying my tickets for my last concert:( i cant buy the 3 day passes they are way too much money for me to spend:cry: im already spending all my college tuition money, so hopefully coldplay karma is on my side!:cool:

[Corkus]

Turns out I'm not seeing Coldplay this year:
http://leisureblogs.chicagotribune.com/turn_it_up/2011/06/lollapalooza-schedule-pits-coldplay-vs-muse-eminem-vs-my-morning-jacket-foo-fighters-vs-deadmau5.html

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU. Coldplay vs. Muse was my worst nightmare and it came true. I would take every other conflict over it. So incredibly devastated right now I can't express it in words. I wanted to meet you guys, see Coldplay again, rock out to the new songs, etc. But I'd been planning with the Muse fans since literally last October and would be unfair to them. THIS DAY SUCKS SO MUCH.

[NumbersGirl]

Turns out I'm not seeing Coldplay this year:
http://leisureblogs.chicagotribune.com/turn_it_up/2011/06/lollapalooza-schedule-pits-coldplay-vs-muse-eminem-vs-my-morning-jacket-foo-fighters-vs-deadmau5.html

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU. Coldplay vs. Muse was my worst nightmare and it came true. I would take every other conflict over it. So incredibly devastated right now I can't express it in words. I wanted to meet you guys, see Coldplay again, rock out to the new songs, etc. But I'd been planning with the Muse fans since literally last October and would be unfair to them. THIS DAY SUCKS SO MUCH.
Aww, why would the festival organizers do that?!? They should know that these bands have mutual fans. They should have "different" bands playing at the same time, not bands that would appeal to the same crowd. I'm sorry. :cry:

Although I found this comment from the link amusing: "Chris Martin’s crew should be advertising its forthcoming album, though the first single (the musically unremarkable and lyrically laughable “Every Tear is a Waterfall”) is not a promising start."

[Corkus]

Exactly, which is why throwing Eminem against one of the rock headliners would have made perfect sense. Coldplay was ideal for Saturday. Muse and Eminem are required to play their respective days because they have other festivals to attend on other days, but Coldplay has nothing else to play.

I expect Muse to draw numerous Coldplay fans away, and Coldplay will probably do the same with Muse fans. UGH. Plus side is it will make both barriers less competitive.

[Ebs757]

This reporter is an asshole. Everyone should leave a comment :p this schedule stinks :(

[anacaren08]

^Aw that sucks :(
ugh and I hate that they r. Playing friday! Ill be getting there that morning im gonna be so tired. I wanted to be rested for coldplay :( oh well.

[Corkus]

Fully detailed schedule should be up once single-day passes go on sale later today. Possibly in 20 minutes but not positive. That should help you plan your weekends. :)

Guess you guys will have to wait for a different year to hear Roadie #43 crack bad jokes in person. :cry::bigcry::bigcry:

[l0wxo2]

I wish they weren't playing Friday either and I feel so bad for the fans that like both Coldplay and Muse. I am gonna be flying in Thursday night now and I just booked another night at the hotel I am already staying at.

[anacaren08]

It says friday 8th????

[l0wxo2]

Anyone else in the Front Gate waiting room to get tickets? Ughh...

[anacaren08]

Yea :( I am
but that's so confusing why would they say friday 8 can we be sure its fridat 5?

[l0wxo2]

Yea :( I am
but that's so confusing why would they say friday 8 can we be sure its fridat 5?

Go here:

http://lineup.lollapalooza.com/events/2011/08/05/

It lists Coldplay as playing on August 5th at 8:30 PM :)

[l0wxo2]

So I was in the waiting room while using one browser and when I opened up another, I was able to purchase tickets right away, so I have my passes for Friday :) I am sooo excited!

[Corkus]

Enjoy Young the Giant, The Kills, and Bright Eyes, everyone! :awesome: They're really awesome and I'm really pissed off I'm missing them too. :veryangry2:
(If Bright Eyes plays "Method Acting", you all die, okay?)

Glad some of you are getting your single-day passes! :thumbsup:

[l0wxo2]

Enjoy Young the Giant, The Kills, and Bright Eyes, everyone! :awesome: They're really awesome and I'm really pissed off I'm missing them too. :veryangry2:
(If Bright Eyes plays "Method Acting", you all die, okay?)

Glad some of you are getting your single-day passes! :thumbsup:

Such a bummer that you won't get to see Coldplay :( I can't believe they are playing at the same time!

[anacaren08]

Cousin texted me that she has our whole friday planned out now, including other bands but then that means I wont be able to be there at the front :( what do I do??

[l0wxo2]

Cousin texted me that she has our whole friday planned out now, including other bands but then that means I wont be able to be there at the front :( what do I do??

Oh no, that sucks! Well, it's up to you if you want to be in the front... there will be plenty of Coldplay fans you can hang out with(including me!) but yeah, I see where you are coming from.

[Christa42]

ok ive had a few minutes so curse the organizers and this line up makes no sense, the logical lineup should have been Muse Friday cause the have Kansas rockson sat and CP to play on saturday but who knows if Coldplay has an engagement or family obligations that we do not know of. this is what it has come down to, Muse and Coldplay have a pretty similar fan base so pick your poison. who do you love more? I have been lucky enough to see Muse a few times but of course I am going for Coldplay, it weeds out the peeps running to the barrier so it could be a good thing, we have to make the best of it. not the ideal situation but I love me my Coldplay and thats where I'll be

[anacaren08]

Oh no, that sucks! Well, it's up to you if you want to be in the front... there will be plenty of Coldplay fans you can hang out with(including me!) but yeah, I see where you are coming from.

Yea, there's a difference between telling my sister "no im going to see coldplay!" And telling my cousin who I kinda just met this year :( she's from chicago she's probably been to lolla before I should trust her judgement right?

Ah, I might end up not at the front :( but I guess as long as im there right? :\

[anacaren08]

Oh how I wanted to be at the front im so depressed!:(

All I can hope for is that I have until august 5th to see I can manage to get the courage to tell my cousin about my plan. Or at last minute be like" hey guys ill just wait here u guys go on ahead" but that's unlikely. All I can hope for is the video screens to let me see :(

[JillyBlue]

I love me my Coldplay and thats where I'll be


Same here. I'm really disappointed because I've never seen Muse and wanted to do so, but the main reason I'm coming to Chicago is to see Coldplay.

This'll be my first time at a festival this size. Can someone give me a quick primer on the protocol for getting up front? Is it simply get to the front of the stage early in the a.m. and stay there all day?

[l0wxo2]

Same here. I'm really disappointed because I've never seen Muse and wanted to do so, but the main reason I'm coming to Chicago is to see Coldplay.

This'll be my first time at a festival this size. Can someone give me a quick primer on the protocol for getting up front? Is it simply get to the front of the stage early in the a.m. and stay there all day?
Yup, pretty much. That's what I am doing. Doors open at 11.

[l0wxo2]

ok ive had a few minutes so curse the organizers and this line up makes no sense, the logical lineup should have been Muse Friday cause the have Kansas rockson sat and CP to play on saturday but who knows if Coldplay has an engagement or family obligations that we do not know of. this is what it has come down to, Muse and Coldplay have a pretty similar fan base so pick your poison. who do you love more? I have been lucky enough to see Muse a few times but of course I am going for Coldplay, it weeds out the peeps running to the barrier so it could be a good thing, we have to make the best of it. not the ideal situation but I love me my Coldplay and thats where I'll be

I hope to finally meet you Christa!

[r25d01]

if i had a ticket, the organiser would get heavily attacked by me now. such a stupid decision

[Corkus]

Ah, I might end up not at the front :( but I guess as long as im there right? :\
I've never been up front for Coldplay. Guess that isn't changing this year, but you'll still have a great time. I've been in the middle for previous Coldplay concerts and still had a blast.

Guess I should change my signature? :(

[ColdplayingfromKansas]

What is this--I don't even . . . .

WHY would anyone think that slating Coldplay and Muse at the same time would be a good idea?!

Oh Chicago . . . so close, yet so far away :uhoh: and I don't think I can convince my parents that driving for 6 hours and camping out in front of a stage all day would be an awesome experience

[l0wxo2]

Oh how I wanted to be at the front im so depressed!:(

All I can hope for is that I have until august 5th to see I can manage to get the courage to tell my cousin about my plan. Or at last minute be like" hey guys ill just wait here u guys go on ahead" but that's unlikely. All I can hope for is the video screens to let me see :(

Aww :( there will other shows. You will still have a good time :) make sure to stop by the front of the stage during the day, so I can meet you :)

[Ultravioletlight25]

Same here. I'm really disappointed because I've never seen Muse and wanted to do so, but the main reason I'm coming to Chicago is to see Coldplay.

This'll be my first time at a festival this size. Can someone give me a quick primer on the protocol for getting up front? Is it simply get to the front of the stage early in the a.m. and stay there all day?

Same here. I have never seen Muse live so I was hoping to see them this year. I am so bummed that they are both scheduled to play friday :cry: I am a coldplay fan first though so that is where I will be.

Can someone explain how the process works to get in. I have a 3 day pass but where and when do they change it for a wristband? Does that happen at 11 the day of or can you get a wristband earlier? Are those of you lining up early getting there at 11 on friday? Thanks for any help/advice. I am totally new to this :embarrassed::embarrassed::embarrassed:

[ColdestPlayer]

Just purchased my ticket! Hope to meet some fellow Coldplayers there!

[Corkus]

Can someone explain how the process works to get in. I have a 3 day pass but where and when do they change it for a wristband? Does that happen at 11 the day of or can you get a wristband earlier? Are those of you lining up early getting there at 11 on friday? Thanks for any help/advice. I am totally new to this :embarrassed::embarrassed::embarrassed:
You can go to the will call office the day before and pick up your wristband before. Will save you some pain the day of the festival. :)
(This is exactly why I specified to have the wristband shipped to me directly instead)

Still massively disappointed. Coldplay is my 2nd favorite arena act (and still one of my favorite overall live acts no matter how much I've mocked them lately). I'll let you guess who's 1st. :dozey:

[kspillers2]

This just stinks. I was looking forward to meeting some new Cpers some of whom I'm sure will bail to head for Muse now. Damn I was stoked to see Muse. Crap.

[Sleep]

That's fucking stupid...

[Juanma]

Go yo see Coldplay, muse is good live but Coldplay is awesome.

Plus you're gonna See a new coldplay!

[Corkus]

Go yo see Coldplay, muse is good live but Coldplay is awesome.

Plus you're gonna See a new coldplay!
Both are awesome live, but you know what? Muse will be back in the studios next year while Coldplay will embark on a massive world tour, playing every damn arena and several stadiums. If I miss them this year, I'll probably end up seeing them multiple times next year.

[Rvs_009]

Cool to see that at the Muse board they think exactly the same :P

http://board.muse.mu/showthread.php?t=78234&page=130

Really feel sad for all you. Muse and Coldplay are my most favourite bands, Can totally understand if you're mad.

Quote form the Muse board:

Also, there are insane amounts of downtime between sets on both stages. We'll have to think of games or something to do on the barrier. Maybe we can make a giant sign to hang from the barrier, something like "YO MUSE, WE MISSED COLDPLAY FOR YOU. MAKE IT GOOD OR WE'LL THROW TOMATOES AT YOU."

[l0wxo2]

Cool to see that at the Muse board they think exactly the same :P

http://board.muse.mu/showthread.php?t=78234&page=130

Really feel sad for all you. Muse and Coldplay are my most favourite bands, Can totally understand if you're mad.

Quote form the Muse board:

LOL. Awesome quote. I feel bad for everyone that likes them both and has to choose :(

[jasmynebirch]

I can not believe this is happening either. I am sick. I think I am going to have to pick Muse also for two reasons:

1. CP will be touring again soon
2. Muse is playing songs that they either haven't played in years or aren't playing again. I can't rememebr which.

But then I hear Major Minus going through my head and I feel torn all over again.......:cry:

Turns out I'm not seeing Coldplay this year:
http://leisureblogs.chicagotribune.com/turn_it_up/2011/06/lollapalooza-schedule-pits-coldplay-vs-muse-eminem-vs-my-morning-jacket-foo-fighters-vs-deadmau5.html

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU. Coldplay vs. Muse was my worst nightmare and it came true. I would take every other conflict over it. So incredibly devastated right now I can't express it in words. I wanted to meet you guys, see Coldplay again, rock out to the new songs, etc. But I'd been planning with the Muse fans since literally last October and would be unfair to them. THIS DAY SUCKS SO MUCH.

[busybeeburns]

But then I hear Major Minus going through my head and I feel torn all over again.......:cry:Jonny Boooooy! :D ;)

[coldplay.obsessed]

Go yo see Coldplay, muse is good live but Coldplay is awesome.

Plus you're gonna See a new coldplay!

Good? Dude, Muse are AMAZING live, not a lot of bands are on their level...

Anyways, this sucks big time. I don't even want to think about what I'll have to choose if I end up going to Lolla

[alejolo]

^ I've seen them live .
Still coldplay is more shocking,plus this new songs live and this new show is epic

[airieslady]

Well ain't this some real mess here!!!! I guess the promoters don't really care that they would put the Grammy Winning Brits Bands against each other. They would have sold more "one day passes" for two nights instead of this. How stupid are they? Or at least have one play before the other... Muse opened for U2 alot so they would have done it, they don't care about stuff like that... even after their own tour was done, they still did opening for U2 this year... really, I just can't believe the scheduling! What depressing week... first the Glasto movie cancelled, now this!!! :( I will see Muse ... the last time for a long time. I will wait to see Coldplay on their upcoming tour. I have a word to describe my disappointment! Lollacrappola!!!!

[anacaren08]

I've never been up front for Coldplay. Guess that isn't changing this year, but you'll still have a great time. I've been in the middle for previous Coldplay concerts and still had a blast.

Guess I should change my signature? :(

Cool thanks, I hope I do have a blast. Im just very short so im wondering if ill se anything at all :/

I like ur signature, those jerks:angry:
Nice to know u still think coldplay are worth warning live, like u said despite making fun.of them lately :P.
I wanted to take close up videos of the band to share here. But that wont be happening I guess.





Aww :( there will other shows. You will still have a good time :) make sure to stop by the front of the stage during the day, so I can meet you :)

Yea I guess there will be other shows I hope ill have better luck next time. Im still super excited to hear them play the new songs!! Yea I will try to go say hi and meet you :) never met a coldplayer before. I might wear my Life in technicolor shirt or my christmas gigs shirt :P be on the look out hehe. So what r u gonna do to pass the time till 8:30?

That sucks people had to choose between muse and coldplay, such great bands! But like people said coldplay will be touring soon for the album but not muse.
That sign would be so funny for muse to see. Im sure they will make it worth it :D

[l0wxo2]

Yea I guess there will be other shows I hope ill have better luck next time. Im still super excited to hear them play the new songs!! Yea I will try to go say hi and meet you :) never met a coldplayer before. I might wear my Life in technicolor shirt or my christmas gigs shirt :P be on the look out hehe. So what r u gonna do to pass the time till 8:30?

That sucks people had to choose between muse and coldplay, such great bands! But like people said coldplay will be touring soon for the album but not muse.
That sign would be so funny for muse to see. Im sure they will make it worth it :D

Last time, me and my best friend mostly chatted with other people... I also listened to my ipod and read a book. I know it's going to be a longggg day but so worth it :)

Yeah, I feel bad for everyone that loves both bands... I never really got into Muse's music but they are a great band. Coldplay will be touring a lot once the album drops, so plenty of opportunity to see them :)

[Corkus]

You guys won't be that bored. For those of you chilling at Coldplay's stage all day, you're in for some phenomenal bands leading up to them, all of whom I'd see any other day. Bright Eyes, The Kills, and Young the Giant are all awesome (seen Bright Eyes once, seeing The Kills in September). Unfamiliar with Grace Potter, though.

[Lore]

This sucks, I think I wouldn't be able to choose between both bands. Muse is better live but I have so many memories attached to Coldplay :bigcry:

[Damiian]

I've got a question. Is today (Jule, 7) the only day I can buy 1-day passes? If I want to buy 1-day pass, do I have to buy it today?

[Corkus]

I've got a question. Is today (Jule, 7) the only day I can buy 1-day passes? If I want to buy 1-day pass, do I have to buy it today?
Until they sell out. From the sounds of things, I expect Friday's 1-day passes to sell out first.

[Damiian]

Until they sell out. From the sounds of things, I expect Friday's 1-day passes to sell out first.

Thanks for the reply. I know you cannot give me exact date, but when do you think they'll be sold out? I've never been to any festival or even gig before, so I have no idea how it all works.

I've also got no one to go with, so I'm wondering if it's possible to find some stranger to go with you?

[anacaren08]

My cousin is from chicago and she's not buying hers till next week. She says she doesn't think they will sell out soon. not until its closer to.the date but who knows?

[oldmuckers]

got my tickets today. can't wait!

[JillyBlue]

My cousin is from chicago and she's not buying hers till next week. She says she doesn't think they will sell out soon. not until its closer to.the date but who knows?

A friend of mine in Chicago tried to get a 1-day ticket for Friday yesterday and they WERE sold out.

[NumbersGirl]

A friend of mine in Chicago tried to get a 1-day ticket for Friday yesterday and they WERE sold out.
:surprised:

[Stefan-C8]

Single Day Tickets for Lolla will sell out before the Three-Day-Passes, I think those didn't sell out (I got mine like a week before).

[l0wxo2]

Single Day Tickets for Lolla will sell out before the Three-Day-Passes, I think those didn't sell out (I got mine like a week before).

Yes, I agree. I think the Friday passes are gonna sell out quickly.

[NumbersGirl]

Yes, I agree. I think the Friday passes are gonna sell out quickly.
Well, according to JillyBlue the Friday tickets already are sold out.

[Corkus]

It looks like they're still available on the website. There may have been busy site traffic yesterday.

[anacaren08]

Yea tickets r still onsale I checked today. I hope my cousin knows what she is doing in waiting till next week.

[l0wxo2]

Yea tickets r still onsale I checked today. I hope my cousin knows what she is doing in waiting till next week.

Yeah, hope they don't sell out before she can get them. However, with both Coldplay and Muse playing on Friday, it's possible.

[anacaren08]

Yeah, hope they don't sell out before she can get them. However, with both Coldplay and Muse playing on Friday, it's possible.

Yea I know, muse and coldplay will definitely get people to want to go.
but she has to wait till she gets paid. But whatever happens all I know is I got MY tickets so im seeing coldplay either way :P

Eventhough of course I want my cousin to go, cuz we will have fun :D

[l0wxo2]

Just got my print pass via email, can't wait for August 5th!

[professa95]

Im working all summer for this shit better be awesome!!!!!

[airieslady]

OK, I have been bummed out all week since I found out about Muse vs. Coldplay. At first I thought I would want to see Muse one more time.... but gave headache to me about this. I have decided I really want to hear new music of Coldplay and share the festival with fellow Coldplayers! :) I feel much better, now I have truly decided to just have fun with Coldplay's craziness. I fly in early morning and hope to checkin at hotel across from park early if possible and try to get up to barrier and campout for this day only... only for Coldplay of course! I bought one of those Crazy Creek cushion chairs just for this!!! And will claim my space as close as possible... hoping to find the other Coldplayers up front!!?!! Yes, I feel happy now that I got Muse out of my head (I saw them 3 times last yr.) Anyone else headed for the barrier?

[TheSkittz]

Well I am going to lolla to see coldplay, but none of my friends will be there because they are muse people. So if you guys want to hang out with a college kid from wisconsin or let me hang with you, that would be great!!

[airieslady]

Well I am going to lolla to see coldplay, but none of my friends will be there because they are muse people. So if you guys want to hang out with a college kid from wisconsin or let me hang with you, that would be great!!

Yes, just head for the barrier! You will find the Coldplayers hanging out there! :)

[l0wxo2]

Well I am going to lolla to see coldplay, but none of my friends will be there because they are muse people. So if you guys want to hang out with a college kid from wisconsin or let me hang with you, that would be great!!

Me and my best friend will be waiting at the barrier once doors open and several other coldplayers are going to be there too :) You will most definitely not be alone!

[l0wxo2]

OK, I have been bummed out all week since I found out about Muse vs. Coldplay. At first I thought I would want to see Muse one more time.... but gave headache to me about this. I have decided I really want to hear new music of Coldplay and share the festival with fellow Coldplayers! :) I feel much better, now I have truly decided to just have fun with Coldplay's craziness. I fly in early morning and hope to checkin at hotel across from park early if possible and try to get up to barrier and campout for this day only... only for Coldplay of course! I bought one of those Crazy Creek cushion chairs just for this!!! And will claim my space as close as possible... hoping to find the other Coldplayers up front!!?!! Yes, I feel happy now that I got Muse out of my head (I saw them 3 times last yr.) Anyone else headed for the barrier?

Me! Me and my best friend are flying in late Thursday night. Are you also staying at the Congress Plaza? That's where we will be staying at also. I will be running to the barrier once they let us in at 11 AM :)

[airieslady]

Me! Me and my best friend are flying in late Thursday night. Are you also staying at the Congress Plaza? That's where we will be staying at also. I will be running to the barrier once they let us in at 11 AM :)

Well, I was.... but I got scared about the haunting stuff, so I changed to Hilton down the street.... much much more money! But will sleep at night! Heehee! Am flying in early on Friday and hoping big time to check in early.... must get to the barrier!

[l0wxo2]

Well, I was.... but I got scared about the haunting stuff, so I changed to Hilton down the street.... much much more money! But will sleep at night! Heehee! Am flying in early on Friday and hoping big time to check in early.... must get to the barrier!

Oh yeah, that's right, I remember you posting that! LOL. Well we should meet up at the barrier :) haha. Looking forward to all the coldplayers I will be meeting!

[TheSkittz]

Yes, just head for the barrier! You will find the Coldplayers hanging out there! :)

Awesome! So just because I have never been to lolla before...where/what is the barrier??

[airieslady]

The barrier is the front of the stage.... Coldplay on the Bud Stage

[TheSkittz]

Oh well that is easy enough!

[starsinheavenalign]

We just bought our tickets tonight! I can't believe it's actually going to happen!

Anybody have any strategies to wiggle their way to the front? This is our first year at Lolla so any advice would be appreciated! :D

[l0wxo2]

We just bought our tickets tonight! I can't believe it's actually going to happen!

Anybody have any strategies to wiggle their way to the front? This is our first year at Lolla so any advice would be appreciated! :D

Get there really early... and hang out in front of the stage before it gets too crowded later on.

[starsinheavenalign]

How early are we talking about? lol

[l0wxo2]

That's up to you LOL I am getting there when doors open at 11:00 AM and I think some other Coldplayers are as well. The first band hits that stage at 1 PM so as the day goes on, it will get more crowded.

[starsinheavenalign]

That's what I was going to try to do, but I'll have to talk to my mom and sisters. My mom would be all up for getting there when the doors open, but my sisters... not so much. Thanks for the help!

[l0wxo2]

No problem!

[Ultravioletlight25]

That's up to you LOL I am getting there when doors open at 11:00 AM and I think some other Coldplayers are as well. The first band hits that stage at 1 PM so as the day goes on, it will get more crowded.

I hope to meet my fellow coldplayers! I will be there at 11 as well. Is it crowded by 11 or do you think we will be able to get a spot in front of the stage? When doors open do you head to the front of the stage? I have never lined up for a concert (I usually have seats) so please forgive my dumb questions -- what do you pack/take with you for the long day? What if you have to head to the bathroom? I'm assuming you lose your spot? Again sorry for my dumb questions :embarrassed:

[starsinheavenalign]

I hope to meet my fellow coldplayers! I will be there at 11 as well. Is it crowded by 11 or do you think we will be able to get a spot in front of the stage? When doors open do you head to the front of the stage? I have never lined up for a concert (I usually have seats) so please forgive my dumb questions -- what do you pack/take with you for the long day? What if you have to head to the bathroom? I'm assuming you lose your spot? Again sorry for my dumb questions :embarrassed:

All of these questions are running through my mind! lol
I always get like this before a concert, but then when I'm there everything works out, but I'd still like to be prepared. :laugh3:

[Ultravioletlight25]

All of these questions are running through my mind! lol
I always get like this before a concert, but then when I'm there everything works out, but I'd still like to be prepared. :laugh3:

LOL!!! Thank you! Yes as the concert date is getting nearer I'm starting to get nervous. I want everything to work out and I hope I am prepared :\

[l0wxo2]

I hope to meet my fellow coldplayers! I will be there at 11 as well. Is it crowded by 11 or do you think we will be able to get a spot in front of the stage? When doors open do you head to the front of the stage? I have never lined up for a concert (I usually have seats) so please forgive my dumb questions -- what do you pack/take with you for the long day? What if you have to head to the bathroom? I'm assuming you lose your spot? Again sorry for my dumb questions :embarrassed:

Those are not dumb questions at all. I have never been to a festival, but I have waited all day in the sun to see Coldplay general admission twice two years ago and got 1st and 2nd row. I don't think it will be that crowded by 11, but it's hard to say. Doors don't even open until 11, but I am not sure if there will be people lined up to get in, so I may get there earlier. There are a lot of other bands playing and I would think the people that get there that early will be Coldplayers! When doors open, I am running towards the stage and camping out there all day.

Some tips on things to take: SUNBLOCK - I got really sunburned last time and it was quite painful, plenty of water and food to eat, it's going to be a long day.. so last time I brought my Ipod and a book to read, but with coldplayers to talk to, you may not need either.

I am going with my best friend, so if you have somebody that can go with you, they can save your spot when you go to use the bathroom. However, I wouldn't advise you go use the bathroom when it gets close to them coming on stage, because it will be very hard to get back to your spot.

It's going to be a lot of fun and I am really looking forward to meeting all you guys!

[66]

Any older folks going? I'd like to meet any members, but figure I'd feel a bit creepy were I the only one well past 30.

[anacaren08]

Im excited to possibly meeting coldplayers! :D you think we should have something to tell us apart so we know we r coldplayers?, ok I guess being at the barrier at 11am may be enought to tell who's a coldplayer :P nevermind. But I guess to know who's from coldplaying?

Ill be flying in early on friday, so it would be funny if we see coldplayers while getting their luggage at the airport :P

[l0wxo2]

Im excited to possibly meeting coldplayers! :D you think we should have something to tell us apart so we know we r coldplayers?, ok I guess being at the barrier at 11am may be enought to tell who's a coldplayer :P nevermind. But I guess to know who's from coldplaying?

Ill be flying in early on friday, so it would be funny if we see coldplayers while getting their luggage at the airport :P

Wear nametags with our coldplaying name? Haha, just kidding. We should definitely do some kind of meetup though.

[anacaren08]

Haha :P

How about we wear a certain color bracelet/ribbon on our wrists?
its gonna be weird though, to admit to my cousin that im on a fan forum. She we will know how obsessed I am.:lol: oh well,shell find that out sooner or later :P

R u guys gonna wear a certain coldplay shirt? I might wear my christmas gig shirt or life in technicolor :thinking:

[JillyBlue]

Any older folks going? I'd like to meet any members, but figure I'd feel a bit creepy were I the only one well past 30.

I'm going to be there and I am WAY past 30. :rolleyes: I had a great time on the boat trip in November meeting Coldplayers of all ages and am looking forward to meeting more at Lollapalooza!

[JillyBlue]

How about we wear a certain color bracelet/ribbon on our wrists?


Good idea. Maybe a yellow bracelet? I have one of those LiveStrong ones.

[l0wxo2]

Haha :P

How about we wear a certain color bracelet/ribbon on our wrists?
its gonna be weird though, to admit to my cousin that im on a fan forum. She we will know how obsessed I am.:lol: oh well,shell find that out sooner or later :P

R u guys gonna wear a certain coldplay shirt? I might wear my christmas gig shirt or life in technicolor :thinking:

I like the idea of wearing a certain color bracelet so we all know that we are coldplayers. I haven't decided if I am wearing a Coldplay shirt or not, but if I do, it will be the one from the Viva tour.

[anacaren08]

Good idea. Maybe a yellow bracelet? I have one of those LiveStrong ones.

Yea I like the idea of a yellow bracelet :D


I like the idea of wearing a certain color bracelet so we all know that we are coldplayers. I haven't decided if I am wearing a Coldplay shirt or not, but if I do, it will be the one from the Viva tour.

Cool, I like the viva tour shirt :)

[l0wxo2]

Cool, I like the viva tour shirt :)

I love it, I have worn it so much that I am surprised it is still in good condition. I have lost some weight recently though, so it is really big on me. So I think I may just buy another shirt in the Coldplay online store :)

[starsinheavenalign]

ooh! Congrats on the weight loss! I've lost weight recently too and none of my Viva shirts fit me. Good thing my sister just surprised me with one! I'm going to pack it just in case, but I'll pack a light-weight tank too. Just in case it gets too hot!

I really like the bracelet idea!

[anacaren08]

I love it, I have worn it so much that I am surprised it is still in good condition. I have lost some weight recently though, so it is really big on me. So I think I may just buy another shirt in the Coldplay online store :)

Well my christmas hidden gig shirt is huge on me but its pretty comfortable :) but it might be nice to wear a new shirt for the special event :D

[anacaren08]

ooh! Congrats on the weight loss! I've lost weight recently too and none of my Viva shirts fit me. Good thing my sister just surprised me with one! I'm going to pack it just in case, but I'll pack a light-weight tank too. Just in case it gets too hot!

I really like the bracelet idea!

I need to lose some weight :\

Glad u like the bracelet idea :)

[l0wxo2]

Well my christmas hidden gig shirt is huge on me but its pretty comfortable :) but it might be nice to wear a new shirt for the special event :D

Yeah, my shirt is quite comfortable. I may end up just making one myself and putting lyrics to one of the new songs on it :) I made my own shirt last time I saw them.

[airieslady]

I think I am wearing my yellow Wembley Coldplaying shirt... you can pick that one out right away. Plus at Wembley we were able to find each other easily with that yellow shirt! :)
And I am WAY OVER 30 also! ;) And if we all find each other up front... it will be easier for us solo people to do bathroom breaks and food. I am bringing Crazy Creek cushion chair and towel to claim my space for the day. Someone on the first page had excellent list of what to bring items.

[airieslady]

So sorry, the list was on the first page on Muse's board for Lolla... so I will show here. Is posted by Agenthal:

Lollapalooza 2011

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Are you a fest n00b? That's ok, Haley has done this many times. Many, MANY times. So, let me try to prevent you from making silly choices while you are on your Muser travels.

AGENTHAL'S ADVICE COLUMN

Don't be stupid, bring a backpack or at least some sort of bag. Bring in two SEALED water bottles, they have refill stations for free water (lines get long though!).

Other things for your pack:
- Sunscreen - no aerosal cans! There are plastic spray-on ones, but I recommend getting cream that's like SPF 80+ and just applying it once in the morning and you're good all day. I always do this and only my scalp burned last year. Hence the next one on this last...
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Towel, blanket, something to sit on (no chairs, but Crazy Creeks are fine); this will get really gross, last year I just brought hotel ones with me each day
- Baby wipes
- Roll of toilet paper (trust me on these last two)
- Cash along with a credit card
- Mini fans are handy, like what they have at Disney world
- SNEAKERS. You're an idiot for wearing flip flops. At least do Tevas are something.
- Poncho. It could rain, did last year.
- Digital camera (not an SLR; you may be able to get it in but it depends if it's worth it for you)
- Also, GOLD BOND. If you ever go to a hot festival, especially Bonnaroo, that is the number 1 thing people will recommend if asked. Chafing, chafing, chafing... IS NO FUN. Unless you are super skinny, if it gets hot, you will wish you had it.

You can't bring in food, but this is the benefit of a backpack. I am always able to easily sneak in crackers and granola bars and such to last me a day at the barrier. There's food in there of course, but it's expensive and you don't always have the time (or aren't nearby)!

Keep in mind, Grant Park is HUGE. If you're planning on running to the barrier, keep in mind it's far from the gate. Will be like a 15 minute walk.

You won't be able to queue at the gate to get in early in the morning, they won't let you. Gates open at 10am I believe, though. You'll hear the Star Wars music.

Can't think of much else to say. It's a blast and I usually try to catch as many acts as possible. There's also lots of cool stuff around, like the hammock areas and the Playstation tent (they usually have free stuff like mats, sunglasses, and I won sidestage passes from them next year!). Feel free to PM me with questions.

"Please don't PM me... airieslady" This information came from Agenthal on Muse board. Thanks Agenthal!

[l0wxo2]

^^^ Awesome list of stuff, thank you for finding it, I wouldn't have thought to bring some of those! Glad to know that we can't line up before they let everyone in, because I was thinking of doing that LOL.

[l0wxo2]

I think I am wearing my yellow Wembley Coldplaying shirt... you can pick that one out right away. Plus at Wembley we were able to find each other easily with that yellow shirt! :)
And I am WAY OVER 30 also! ;) And if we all find each other up front... it will be easier for us solo people to do bathroom breaks and food. I am bringing Crazy Creek cushion chair and towel to claim my space for the day. Someone on the first page had excellent list of what to bring items.

Ahhh, how was Wembley? That must have been amazing to be there!

[Ultravioletlight25]

Those are not dumb questions at all. I have never been to a festival, but I have waited all day in the sun to see Coldplay general admission twice two years ago and got 1st and 2nd row. I don't think it will be that crowded by 11, but it's hard to say. Doors don't even open until 11, but I am not sure if there will be people lined up to get in, so I may get there earlier. There are a lot of other bands playing and I would think the people that get there that early will be Coldplayers! When doors open, I am running towards the stage and camping out there all day.

Some tips on things to take: SUNBLOCK - I got really sunburned last time and it was quite painful, plenty of water and food to eat, it's going to be a long day.. so last time I brought my Ipod and a book to read, but with coldplayers to talk to, you may not need either.

I am going with my best friend, so if you have somebody that can go with you, they can save your spot when you go to use the bathroom. However, I wouldn't advise you go use the bathroom when it gets close to them coming on stage, because it will be very hard to get back to your spot.

It's going to be a lot of fun and I am really looking forward to meeting all you guys!


Thank you so much for your response. It is really helpful and gives me an idea of what to expect. My brother is going to the show but as of yet I have not been able to convince to come along and line up early. So for now it will probably just be me going alone. I am really happy that I will get to hang out with other Coldplayers though. This will definitely make the day go quicker. Do you have a three day pass? Will you pick up your wristband the day before? I am really excited about the show and I look forward to meeting you. :)

[Ultravioletlight25]

You guys have great ideas! I like your suggestions to wear a coldplay shirt or a bracelet so that we can identify coldplayers. I have a Viva shirt but it is black and a little to thick so it might be very hot if I wear it. Right now I'm thinking of either buying a new shirt on Coldplay.com or maybe making my own shirt with some lyrics. :D

[Ultravioletlight25]

So sorry, the list was on the first page on Muse's board for Lolla... so I will show here. Is posted by Agenthal:

This information came from Agenthal on Muse board. Thanks Agenthal!

airieslady thank you for posting this information. Definitely very useful. I had not thought of some of these items so this really helps! :)

[TheSkittz]

Agreed. The idea of a bracelet is great, I think that should be for sure...wearing a coldplay shirt with the bracelet wouldnt hurt though!
What time do you guys plan on getting to the barrier?

[l0wxo2]

Thank you so much for your response. It is really helpful and gives me an idea of what to expect. My brother is going to the show but as of yet I have not been able to convince to come along and line up early. So for now it will probably just be me going alone. I am really happy that I will get to hang out with other Coldplayers though. This will definitely make the day go quicker. Do you have a three day pass? Will you pick up your wristband the day before? I am really excited about the show and I look forward to meeting you. :)

You're welcome! No, I don't have a three day pass, I just bought the one day pass for Friday. So I am just going for Coldplay :) I will be in Chicago until the 8th, so I am happy to be able to do some sightseeing there. There are definitely a lot of Coldplayers going, so we should not be bored. Look forward to meeting you too!

[l0wxo2]

Agreed. The idea of a bracelet is great, I think that should be for sure...wearing a coldplay shirt with the bracelet wouldnt hurt though!
What time do you guys plan on getting to the barrier?

Doors don't open until 11 and they apparently don't let you line up before, so 11 :)

[l0wxo2]

Right now I'm thinking of either buying a new shirt on Coldplay.com or maybe making my own shirt with some lyrics. :D

Haha, that's what i'm going do :) I like the idea to make my own shirt with some lyrics.

[anacaren08]

I want to do a shirt with lyrics but I want to paint it. Do u guys know if there's a special paint.for.fabric?

[Ultravioletlight25]

You're welcome! No, I don't have a three day pass, I just bought the one day pass for Friday. So I am just going for Coldplay :) I will be in Chicago until the 8th, so I am happy to be able to do some sightseeing there. There are definitely a lot of Coldplayers going, so we should not be bored. Look forward to meeting you too!

You will definitely have fun in Chicago. There is lots to do in the city. Not sure if you like pizza but if you do try Giordanos or Pizanos -- they have my favorite deep dish pizzas :D

I initially only got the 3 day pass because I was worried that single day tickets would sell out. Honestly, though I am not sure whether I am that interested in the other acts so I don't know if I will be going Saturday or Sunday yet. LOL I will probably be exhausted from Friday and I am really only interested in seeing CP. :D

[Ultravioletlight25]

Haha, that's what i'm going do :) I like the idea to make my own shirt with some lyrics.

Right now I am really loving Every Teardrop so maybe I could use some lyrics from this song. :cool:

[Ultravioletlight25]

I want to do a shirt with lyrics but I want to paint it. Do u guys know if there's a special paint.for.fabric?

I have never done one before but this could be really fun. I checked amazon and they seem to have paints for fabric. Try this link:

Amazon.com: DecoArt DASK277 SoSoft Brights Sample Pack: Arts, Crafts &amp; Sewing



There seem to be other kinds too. :)

[anacaren08]

I have never done one before but this could be really fun. I checked amazon and they seem to have paints for fabric. Try this link:

Amazon.com: DecoArt DASK277 SoSoft Brights Sample Pack: Arts, Crafts &amp; Sewing (http://www.amazon.com/DecoArt-DASK277-SoSoft-Brights-Sample/dp/B003ULND82/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1307770200&sr=8-9)



There seem to be other kinds too. :)

Cool thanks :D

[66]

I'm going to be there and I am WAY past 30. :rolleyes: I had a great time on the boat trip in November meeting Coldplayers of all ages and am looking forward to meeting more at Lollapalooza!

Very very cool! Thanks for the reply! :-)
Looking forward to the fest.

[TheSkittz]

I want to do a shirt with lyrics but I want to paint it. Do u guys know if there's a special paint.for.fabric?

Well if you are interested, you can go to HERE (http://www.cafepress.com) and make your own shirt, if you want something more official...but I dont know where copyright laws come in to play so that may not work...worth checking out though!

[ColdestPlayer]

We should get Coldplaying shirts like they did for Wembley!

[TheSkittz]

I am working on a t-shirt right now...hopefully I will have the design done today...ill post it in a bit to see if you guys like it.

[TheSkittz]

So I just messed around with some ideas, just wondered if you guys liked my shirt idea.

Front
http://images0.cpcache.com/merchandise/260_480x480_Front_Color-Cinder.jpg?region=name:FrontCenter,id:56117564,w:1 0,h:10,a:TopCenter
Back
http://images0.cpcache.com/merchandise/260_480x480_Back_Color-Cinder.jpg?region=name:BackCenter,id:56117565,w:10 ,h:10,a:TopCenter

[JillyBlue]

So I just messed around with some ideas, just wondered if you guys liked my shirt idea.

Front
http://images0.cpcache.com/merchandise/260_480x480_Front_Color-Cinder.jpg?region=name:FrontCenter,id:56117564,w:1 0,h:10,a:TopCenter
Back
http://images0.cpcache.com/merchandise/260_480x480_Back_Color-Cinder.jpg?region=name:BackCenter,id:56117565,w:10 ,h:10,a:TopCenter

Skittz, that's awesome! That looks like it ought to be an officially licensed shirt. Good work!

[l0wxo2]

So I just messed around with some ideas, just wondered if you guys liked my shirt idea.

Front
http://images0.cpcache.com/merchandise/260_480x480_Front_Color-Cinder.jpg?region=name:FrontCenter,id:56117564,w:1 0,h:10,a:TopCenter
Back
http://images0.cpcache.com/merchandise/260_480x480_Back_Color-Cinder.jpg?region=name:BackCenter,id:56117565,w:10 ,h:10,a:TopCenter

I love it, so awesome!

[Ebs757]

So I just messed around with some ideas, just wondered if you guys liked my shirt idea.

Front
http://images0.cpcache.com/merchandise/260_480x480_Front_Color-Cinder.jpg?region=name:FrontCenter,id:56117564,w:1 0,h:10,a:TopCenter
Back
http://images0.cpcache.com/merchandise/260_480x480_Back_Color-Cinder.jpg?region=name:BackCenter,id:56117565,w:10 ,h:10,a:TopCenter

I love it. I have been thinking about how cool it would be to have t shirts for the show since day one!

[ColdestPlayer]

Love the shirts, maybe a brighter color. it'd be cool if we could have our Coldplaying names on the back or something.

[l0wxo2]

Love the shirts, maybe a brighter color. it'd be cool if we could have our Coldplaying names on the back or something.

Maybe yellow shirts and I agree with having our coldplaying names on the back.

[airieslady]

I love the shirt... yes, yellow is good color... it worked really well at Wembley...we could find each other no problem.

[anacaren08]

Maybe yellow shirts and I agree with having our coldplaying names on the back.

But wit yellow shirts I dnt think the running man would stand out :\ . But the shirt design looks great :)

[airieslady]

Also when we made the Wembley shirts, we could not use Coldplay only Coldplaying.com same with Muse shirts, could only use website name not band name. ;)
If I remember right we used Spreadshirt or Cafepress.

[l0wxo2]

Hum... so maybe just take off Coldplay on the front? Yeah, I agree that the running man would not stand out with yellow shirts :/ I do like the color of the shirt that was posted, it goes together well.

[ColdestPlayer]

I'm sure we'd be able to find each other with gray shirts, hopefully we'll all be up front anyway! Orrrr we could run with Coldplay's new colorful theme and get multicolored shirts.

[starsinheavenalign]

If it's going to be hot maybe we should pick a really light and airy color. Coldplay seem to be using a pastel color palette this time around, so maybe something along those lines?