[16-Sept-2011] Coldplay @ Austin City Limits Festival, Zilker Park, Austin, Texas

[jenflor]

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Austin City Limits performance announced
17 May 2011 6:00 am
Coldplay to perform at Texas festival in September

Good morning. It's just been announced that Coldplay are one of the headline acts at this year's Austin City Limits festival, which takes place at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas. The band will top the bill at the first night of the 3-day event, on Friday 16 September.

The 3-day passes for ACL sold out before the line-up was announced, but day tickets are still available. They go on sale today (17 May) at 10am Central Time, costing $90. Click here (http://www.aclfestival.com/tickets/) to visit ACL's site for more information and to buy.

Coldplay now have 20 shows in the diary, in 17 different countries. Head to our http://www.coldplay.com/live.php for full details.

Anchorman

http://coldplay.com/newsdetail.php?id=720

Sorry, Ian and mods, I know this probably belongs in the live section, but I was so excited I just needed to post!

The lineup for the 10th annual Austin City Limits Festival was just announced and Coldplay is the Friday night headliner!
I was hoping, hoping, hoping for this, and nearly died when I saw their name on the list!
I've got my 3day passes already, so I'm ready for September!!

btw, hi again to everyone... I haven't been on in a while! :)

[winigwl]

GAHHHHH SO EXCITED

[ImLovingGuyBerryman]

JENNNN! I will be there too, yep yep.

[jenflor]

Lauren!!!! long time no talk! So glad you're going!! :dance:

[ImLovingGuyBerryman]

I know, it really has been quite awhile!
Yah, we got our 3 day passes too. So excited! :dance: And like you, I had been guessing based off their previously planned summer festival dates that they would be at ACL but seeing it on the lineup is a relief. And since they'll be around the same time as Kanye I'm hoping it'll be easy-ish to get close.

[jenflor]

GAHHHHH SO EXCITED

Me too! are you going?

@Lauren- yep. I was so happy to see they aren't playing opposite Arcade Fire... that would've hurt! I know we probably won't get any new stuff, but it'll be awesome to see them again!

[LFDianne]

Ohhh...I want to go, and it's dirt cheap to fly to Austin from California...it's my birthday weekend, too. Just need to convince the husband...

[ivet]

:bomb:

[jenflor]

@Dianne- if it's your birthday, he really can't turn you down, can he? ;)

[Texasluvsjonny]

Thread moved to Live section and woo hoo Coldplay plus Arcade Fire! ACL rules mofos! :dance:

[jenflor]

Thread moved to Live section and woo hoo Coldplay plus Arcade Fire! ACL rules mofos! :dance:

Thanks, for moving it, Angie! And I take it you'll be there?! :dance: who else are you excited to see?

[ImLovingGuyBerryman]

Me too! are you going?

@Lauren- yep. I was so happy to see they aren't playing opposite Arcade Fire... that would've hurt! I know we probably won't get any new stuff, but it'll be awesome to see them again!

Yah! I don't mind missing Kanye. Yah, I was thinking they might have the album out by then, but at the same time maybe not. In fact I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't have it out. But it'll be great anyways.

Ohhh...I want to go, and it's dirt cheap to fly to Austin from California...it's my birthday weekend, too. Just need to convince the husband...

Ah, that shouldn't be too hard....and even if you just go on Friday, you can spend a couple days just playing around in Austin. :wacky:

[l0wxo2]

Man, I was going to go to Lolla in August to see them but Texas is closer. Ugh, not sure which one I should go to now LOL.

[jenflor]

For anyone who hasn't see it yet...
Here's the whole line-up
http://lineup.aclfestival.com/user/340973/bands
If you're thinking about going, decide fast! Single day tickets go onsale at 10am CST today!

[ImLovingGuyBerryman]

Man, I was going to go to Lolla in August to see them but Texas is closer. Ugh, not sure which one I should go to now LOL.

ACL of course. :wink:

[busybeeburns]

thanks for creating the thread! :) First post and title updated.

[DundahMifflin]

TOTALLY GOING.

I live in Texas and have been waiting three years to get an opportunity to see them. Looks like I finally get too!

[Texasluvsjonny]

Thanks, for moving it, Angie! And I take it you'll be there?! :dance: who else are you excited to see?
Deciding on weather to do just Friday or Friday and Sunday. Arcade Fire and Elbow on Sunday. Soccer match in Houston on Saturday so that means a whole shit load of driving if I do the Sunday as well. :\

[LFDianne]

The husband has been convinced :). It was easy. I hope it's as easy to get tickets in the morning!


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[busybeeburns]

I've added some photos from their last appearance in 2005, enjoy!
http://www.coldplaying.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7426

[Texasluvsjonny]

Last time they played was the day after the hurricane. Hope that doesn't happen again.

[Tash]

I've added some photos from their last appearance in 2005, enjoy!
http://www.coldplaying.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7426

Debs disagrees :laugh3:
http://twitter.com/#!/debswild/status/70412356638875648

[busybeeburns]

I'm still looking for that performance!

[Texasluvsjonny]

Debs disagrees :laugh3:
http://twitter.com/#!/debswild/status/70412356638875648 Debs be wrong! As you can clearly see from my sig they played Dallas, Houston and San Antonio. :dozey:

[Tash]

I love the reply :laugh2:

Debs be wrong! As you can clearly see from my sig they played Dallas, Houston and San Antonio. :dozey:

The line-up from 2009, no Coldplay
http://2009.aclfestival.com/

[busybeeburns]

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The best 'gets' of 2011 ACL Fest

The full lineup for the Austin City Limits Music Festival was released just after midnight, so now all the folks hoping the rumors that Stevie Wonder and/or Kanye West will be playing can rejoice. In the festival booking biz, those are known as "good gets," acts that promise not only entertaining sets but also expand the parameters of the lineup from previous years. That's why Stevie and Kanye are better gets than Arcade Fire and Coldplay, who've already left their sonic footprints on the Great Lawn of Zilker Park.

Our staff ranks Charles Attal and company's bookings, not just on talent, but also on the acts' GQ — "get" quotient. Contributing are Michael Corcoran, Joe Gross and Peter Mongillo.

4. Coldplay. Does this lineup even need Chris Martin and his pawnshop piano? Back in 2005, when Coldplay was the band of the moment, they set a standard for ACL headliners that even Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers couldn't meet the next year. But since then they've been slagged as pop sellouts and paid for an addition to Joe Satriani's house. With ACL four months away, a lot could happen, however. The band's long-awaited fifth album, produced by Brian Eno, could come out and make the Cold ones red-hot again. But what's special about this booking — the first time a true Sunday night headliner (Ben Harper was a last resort in 2004) has returned — is that Coldplay is showing that they love ACL enough to come back with three other acts as top dogs. Nothing better than a band with something to prove.

Read the others: http://www.austin360.com/music/acl/the-best-gets-of-2011-acl-fest-1479660.html

[Christa42]

Have fun everyone!

[SueDeNimes]

Happy for all of you going! :awesome:
Festival appearance no. 20 added to Easy Thread Finder (http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/showthread.php?t=75129)!

[Afeather]

:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:


WOOHOO!!! I am so happy to have my 3 day pass in hand for this year's concert! Nothing like a bit of good news to get me back on here & posting -- especially when I want to give out a big squeeee!!!! Beyond the obvious, I couldn't be happier with the line-up! :laugh3:


I wish every single person wanting a ticket the best of luck in securing them. Word of advise, log on a few minutes early if you can!


Lauren: I have a slight suspicion about where you plan to stand, so perhaps we'll run into one another! :wink:

[LFDianne]

YES! Got our single day tickets. Now to get plane tickets and hotel :) Happy Birthday to Meeeeee :D:D:D

[Texasluvsjonny]

I think I got a ticket but still no confirmation email from ticket company. :uhoh:

[LFDianne]

I think I got a ticket but still no confirmation email from ticket company. :uhoh:

It said it might take a while for the email confirmation to come through. I wrote down my confirmation number just to be sure I had something, because I couldn't get to the receipt "print" page.

[jenflor]

@Angie- what did you end up doing? Just Friday or Fri/Sun?

@Dianne- congrats and early, early Happy Bday!!

[MartinFan]

Way to go Dianne!!!!!! Make sure your phone is fully charged, I want a text or 2:D

[jenflor]

I've added some photos from their last appearance in 2005, enjoy!
http://www.coldplaying.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7426

Aww! Love those pics! That was the first time I saw them live. Granted, all I saw was the video screen from about half a mile away, but I still loved it!

[Texasluvsjonny]

@Angie- what did you end up doing? Just Friday or Fri/Sun?

@Dianne- congrats and early, early Happy Bday!!Friday and Sunday :D

and my credit card billing cycle starts over today so I won't have to pay for Lolla and ACL at the same time. :P

[jenflor]

@Angie- Cool...and even better that you can space out the cost of the two!

[LFDianne]

My birthday is Sunday, the 18th. I would have like to have stayed, but my son and I have the same birthday, so we should be home for his 16th birthday.




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[ivet]

heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeyyyy anybody got an extra 3 day pass they want to sell/share? :surprised:?

[JimmyD]

I'll be there as well. Can't wait to see them do another ACL performance. 2005 was a good year to be in Austin.

[jenflor]

Ivet, I think there are a ton on Austin's craigslist right now. They might be ridiculously expensive though. If you're willing to take a little bit of a chance, you can almost definitely get them in the week prior to the festival, and often for not much above face.

[Tash]

^ and eBay

[l0wxo2]

Got my tickets for Friday! Still debating between going to this show or seeing them in Chicago, I'm gonna try to do both :)

[Denise]

YES! Got our single day tickets. Now to get plane tickets and hotel :) Happy Birthday to Meeeeee :D:D:D

Awww Dianne so so happy that you can finally see them again, and as an early birthday present too :hug:

[busybeeburns]

well done (or good luck) to all those going! :D

[ivet]

Ivet, I think there are a ton on Austin's craigslist right now. They might be ridiculously expensive though. If you're willing to take a little bit of a chance, you can almost definitely get them in the week prior to the festival, and often for not much above face.

yeah, they seem a tad bit expensive and i'm also scared i'm gonna get ripped off ;______;

[l0wxo2]

It looks like Friday already sold out! I hope everyone was able to get tickets.

[l0wxo2]

Question: Does anyone know of any good hotels to stay at in Austin that aren't too far from Zilker Park but aren't too expensive either?

[LFDianne]

Awww Dianne so so happy that you can finally see them again, and as an early birthday present too :hug:

Thanks Denise! I never got to see them after the Tampa fiasco, so I'm excited.


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[jenflor]

Question: Does anyone know of any good hotels to stay at in Austin that aren't too far from Zilker Park but aren't too expensive either?

Pretty much any hotel you can get into downtown should be good. You'll likely take the shuttle bus from Republic Square Park to Zilker. Just make sure you're west of I-35. I can't vouch for the quality of all of them, but you hopefully can find something not too expensive.

[l0wxo2]

Pretty much any hotel you can get into downtown should be good. You'll likely take the shuttle bus from Republic Square Park to Zilker. Just make sure you're west of I-35. I can't vouch for the quality of all of them, but you hopefully can find something not too expensive.

Thanks so much for the tip!

[Texasluvsjonny]

The hotels out at the airport are all pretty decent and way cheaper than downtown. The ones where East Riverside Dr meets 71 are all safe and clean. If you don't have a car there is a city bus there that goes downtown where you can catch the ACL shuttle out to the park.

[jenflor]

The hotels out at the airport are all pretty decent and way cheaper than downtown. The ones where East Riverside Dr meets 71 are all safe and clean. If you don't have a car there is a city bus there that goes downtown where you can catch the ACL shuttle out to the park.

Listen to Angie, I live here, but I don't know much about the hotel situation! She's done it before.. I'm sure she knows what she's talking about!

[Texasluvsjonny]

Listen to Angie, I live here, but I don't know much about the hotel situation! She's done it before.. I'm sure she knows what she's talking about!I lived out there after the hurricane for 3 weeks so I know it well.
2005 was my Tour with Coldplay/ run from Hurricane year. :P I'm staying out there. $90/night vs $500/night in downtown......no contest there.

[l0wxo2]

Thanks Angie! I have never been to Texas, so I appreciate the help :)

[mrman78]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just found out about this and it's sold out already!! :bigcry:

I HATE WORK SO MUCH RIGHT NOW!!! :angry:

[jenflor]

Marcus, you should be able to get tickets closer to the day if you want them. Last year I hadn't gotten tickets yet and there were a ton on sale the week before. Some will be ridiculously overpriced, but you should be able to find people who are asking a more reasonable amt, esp. as they get desperate to sell.

[ivet]

Will those tickets be sold directly from ACL or from other peeps?

[mrman78]

Marcus, you should be able to get tickets closer to the day if you want them. Last year I hadn't gotten tickets yet and there were a ton on sale the week before. Some will be ridiculously overpriced, but you should be able to find people who are asking a more reasonable amt, esp. as they get desperate to sell.

Oh ok, great thanks! Yeah, I found some on Ebay that were about $150 and was tempted, but if this is the case, maybe I will wait as it is four months away... BREATHE... BREATHE... :lol:

[jenflor]

@Ivet- it'll be through brokers or ticket holders who decided to sell theirs.

Just to keep in mind when buying from someone- Three-day passes face value (non VIP) were $185. Single day are $90. Most will mark up a bit, but some people are really bad about it. You might want to decide how much you're willing to spend, and buy them as soon as you find some that meet the criteria! Good luck!

[Corkus]

I'll be festival-hopping around the country this summer, but the fact that ACL occurs after school starts up again means it's out of the question for me. Kind of a shame, as even though I'll have seen most of these acts at other festivals (except Elbow...had to miss them at Coachella and I really want to see them), it's still a really solid lineup overall.

Hope everyone going has a blast, though!

[LFDianne]

Woo hoo. Just found out that my husband can set up a meeting with a client while we are there...therefore, it becomes an expensable "business trip" and we can stay at a nice hotel downtown :)


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[DundahMifflin]

Marcus, you should be able to get tickets closer to the day if you want them. Last year I hadn't gotten tickets yet and there were a ton on sale the week before. Some will be ridiculously overpriced, but you should be able to find people who are asking a more reasonable amt, esp. as they get desperate to sell.

I'll be doing this, then. I was about to buy a one-day pass for Friday early this morning, but work had me do other things first, and I was unable to get them in time. I figured Craigslist or eBay will have sole the week of.

Thanks! :)

[sa_spurs_tx]

Purchased Friday and Sunday!!! cant wait!! new album material?!

[jenflor]

to everyone who's waiting to buy tickets later on... just wanted to let you know I heard this afternoon that Friday tickets sold out in record time. I don't know how that will effect what's available in August/Sept, but to be safe you might want to check ebay etc. regularly (starting now!) to see if there are any reasonable ones available!

[LFDianne]

to everyone who's waiting to buy tickets later on... just wanted to let you know I heard this afternoon that Friday tickets sold out in record time. I don't know how that will effect what's available in August/Sept, but to be safe you might want to check ebay etc. regularly (starting now!) to see if there are any reasonable ones available!

Any idea how many tickets, total, were sold? I'm not a big fan of festivals, but the things I will do for Coldplay. I saw Mumford and Sons (with Old Crow Medicine Show - who were awesome) a few weeks ago, in a GA setting, and it, um, got a bit crowded in the front, and there were only 8000 people! I haven't been to a festival since the late 80s!

[DundahMifflin]

I found an incredible deal, already! Two Friday-passes for $150. Now, if I can only find someone interested in going...

[Texasluvsjonny]

Any idea how many tickets, total, were sold? I'm not a big fan of festivals, but the things I will do for Coldplay. I saw Mumford and Sons (with Old Crow Medicine Show - who were awesome) a few weeks ago, in a GA setting, and it, um, got a bit crowded in the front, and there were only 8000 people! I haven't been to a festival since the late 80s!ACL will have 75,000. I'm hoping Kanye pulls a large part of the crowd to the other side of the park.

[mrman78]

I found an incredible deal, already! Two Friday-passes for $150. Now, if I can only find someone interested in going...

Wow, where did you find that?!?! :shocked2:

Well, if you don't find anyone, I'll buy one from you! :lol::sneaky:

[lotrobsessed101]

Marcus, you should be able to get tickets closer to the day if you want them. Last year I hadn't gotten tickets yet and there were a ton on sale the week before. Some will be ridiculously overpriced, but you should be able to find people who are asking a more reasonable amt, esp. as they get desperate to sell.

Thank you! I was just about to ask a similar question and you answered it. :) I just learned about Coldplay playing on Friday last night and the Friday passes were already sold out. :(. Do you know if they re-release or resell tickets of people who aren't able to make it on the official website, or are these tickets mostly found on ticket re-sale websites?

Edit: sorry just read above. I will be checking ebay then. Thanks!

[jenflor]

Another good resource if you're looking to buy tickets from someone is ACL's facebook page (It's under "Austin City Limits Music Festival"). There've been some people offering theirs up on there, too, and will probably be more as the fest gets closer.

[jenflor]

Purchased Friday and Sunday!!! cant wait!! new album material?!

I'd love it if we did get new material, but to keep from being disappointed, I'm going in with the expectation of NOT getting anything new. Unless, of course, something big happens between now and then!

[ImLovingGuyBerryman]

Debs disagrees :laugh3:
http://twitter.com/#!/debswild/status/70412356638875648

Lol Debs. So incorrect. I was at ACL 09, there is no way that I wouldn't have known about them being there.

:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:


WOOHOO!!! I am so happy to have my 3 day pass in hand for this year's concert! Nothing like a bit of good news to get me back on here & posting -- especially when I want to give out a big squeeee!!!! Beyond the obvious, I couldn't be happier with the line-up! :laugh3:


I wish every single person wanting a ticket the best of luck in securing them. Word of advise, log on a few minutes early if you can!


Lauren: I have a slight suspicion about where you plan to stand, so perhaps we'll run into one another! :wink:

Amanda! You're going?? Awesome! And yes I'm sure you can guess where I'll be headed, maybe we will see each other! :awesome:

ACL will have 75,000. I'm hoping Kanye pulls a large part of the crowd to the other side of the park.

Haha that's exactly what I'm hoping for.

[DundahMifflin]

Fantastic news! I have come across a splendid deal via Craiglist, and as it looks now, I am definitely going to the entire ACL festival. Cannot wait.

[DundahMifflin]

Wow, where did you find that?!?! :shocked2:

Well, if you don't find anyone, I'll buy one from you! :lol::sneaky:

The deal is still on Austin's Craigslist. Let me try and find the link.

http://austin.craigslist.org/tix/2386812230.html

Good luck!

[mrman78]

The deal is still on Austin's Craigslist. Let me try and find the link.

http://austin.craigslist.org/tix/2386812230.html

Good luck!

Oh ok, i thought you meant it was two FOR $150, not each... Yeah I've seen them hovering around that price point. I'm probably just going to wait and risk it.

[lotrobsessed101]

Okay guys, honest opinion. I found this http://cgi.ebay.com/One-Austin-City-Limits-3-Day-Pass-ACL-HARD-TICKET-/170643573341?pt=US_Tickets_all_in_one&hash=item27bb264a5d#ht_505wt_1141 ticket on ebay for a 3 day pass. I've never bought tickets for anything through an unofficial source before and I'm majorly afraid of getting ripped off. This ticket has such a good price i want to jump on it, but I'm afraid to. :\ Anybody who has done this before please help!

[LFDianne]

Okay guys, honest opinion. I found this http://cgi.ebay.com/One-Austin-City-Limits-3-Day-Pass-ACL-HARD-TICKET-/170643573341?pt=US_Tickets_all_in_one&hash=item27bb264a5d#ht_505wt_1141 ticket on ebay for a 3 day pass. I've never bought tickets for anything through an unofficial source before and I'm majorly afraid of getting ripped off. This ticket has such a good price i want to jump on it, but I'm afraid to. :\ Anybody who has done this before please help!

I've bought tickets from ebay sellers before and had no trouble. But this guy only has one sale, previously. But with a BIN price of $350, it looks to me like he bought extra tickets with the sole intent of reselling them. Have you looked at stubhub.com, too? They guarantee their ticket sales, so if you're worried about ebay, then you might try there. http://www.stubhub.com/fanprotect-guarantee-legal/

[the_escapist]

I guess this time won't be like the one in 2005. I mean, it wont be on a TV studio... or yes????

[~Melissa~]

Mutherfkvdfjnvdkfvdskfjnzshit I obviously live under a rock and had no idea my boys would be back in my home state and right before my birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! now to find tickets ugghhhh i hate looking for tickets! angie who are u going with to the gig?

[jenflor]

I guess this time won't be like the one in 2005. I mean, it wont be on a TV studio... or yes????

This is the Austin City Limits Music Festival. The one in the tv studio is "Austin City Limits". The fest is put on once a year. The show tapes throughout the fall. Typically, artists who appear at the fest do record an ep of Austin City Limits, which is what Coldplay did in 2005. They played the festival, then recorded an episode of the show, which aired later. :)

[gsmith1236]

just heard about this! Def going, now just gotta find a good place to buy 2 friday passes.

Anyone have any idea other than stubhub thats legit? cheapest on stubhub is 159 each.

[Texasluvsjonny]

Mutherfkvdfjnvdkfvdskfjnzshit I obviously live under a rock and had no idea my boys would be back in my home state and right before my birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! now to find tickets ugghhhh i hate looking for tickets! angie who are u going with to the gig?omg wake up woman! :p
I'll be attending with 60,000 of my close personal friends.

[gsmith1236]

How many songs will they play?

I know the one I went to they played 25 songs...

I think I would rather just wait till they come back on tour with a full set list.

Would love to see them but 350-400 dollars too see them for a half a set is a little steep.

[~Melissa~]

anyone selling tickets??

[l0wxo2]

Just booked my flight! Southwest is having an incredible sale right now for $80 one way, just a heads up!

[Tash]

I just found a ticket on eBay (http://cgi.ebay.com/AUSTIN-CITY-LIMITS-ticket-FRIDAY-COLDPLAY-KANYE-ACL-/250847429247?pt=US_Tickets_all_in_one&hash=item3a67ac027f)

[sa_spurs_tx]

The schedule is out and coldplay is set to perform 75 minutes... w t f

[jenflor]

^Yeah, festival sets are usually not full-length. :(

What are you guys planning to do? Will you camp out at the Coldplay stage all day or go see other acts then get there early?

[l0wxo2]

I am going to this just for Coldplay so I will be camping all day to be close to the stage :)

[sa_spurs_tx]

^Yeah, festival sets are usually not full-length. :(

What are you guys planning to do? Will you camp out at the Coldplay stage all day or go see other acts then get there early?

Yup I know but it just upsets me that they aren't even playing at the main stage! Kanye the headliner over coldplay..cmonnnn

[jenflor]

^Cool.

I'm very tempted to do that, but I also really wanted to see Foster the People. I'll probably just end up camping all day, too anyway! :P

[jenflor]

Yup I know but it just upsets me that they aren't even playing at the main stage! Kanye the headliner over coldplay..cmonnnn

That's true... but last year Phish played the main stage over The Strokes, so who knows how they determine that. :shrug: It does look like a lot of people on fb are pissed that they're going to have to choose between kanye and coldplay.

[l0wxo2]

That's true... but last year Phish played the main stage over The Strokes, so who knows how they determine that. :shrug: It does look like a lot of people on fb are pissed that they're going to have to choose between kanye and coldplay.

Ahh, you should of seen the outrage from everyone on FB for Muse vs Coldplay at Lolla in a few weeks. I don't blame them though. I've never been to Austin so I am super excited for this, I hear it's an amazing city :D

[sa_spurs_tx]

Yeah I know I keep venting but I just saw that Stevie wonder had the longest set of the weekend at 2 hrs.. Please coldplay just play 90 minutes..

[jenflor]

Ahh, you should of seen the outrage from everyone on FB for Muse vs Coldplay at Lolla in a few weeks. I don't blame them though. I've never been to Austin so I am super excited for this, I hear it's an amazing city :D

Yeah, Muse v. Coldplay would be pretty brutal. Glad I didn't have to make that decision, esp. if I'd gone with the friend I'm going to ACL with. Her favorite band is Muse; mine's Coldplay!

Austin is an amazing city! Will you be here for the whole weekend, or just Friday?


Yeah I know I keep venting but I just saw that Stevie wonder had the longest set of the weekend at 2 hrs.. Please coldplay just play 90 minutes..

It'd be awesome if they'd play a little longer than their allotted time. But, Stevie Wonder does have a few decades worth of material more than them! ;)

[l0wxo2]

Yeah, Muse v. Coldplay would be pretty brutal. Glad I didn't have to make that decision, esp. if I'd gone with the friend I'm going to ACL with. Her favorite band is Muse; mine's Coldplay!

Austin is an amazing city! Will you be here for the whole weekend, or just Friday?


I will be in Austin September 15th-19th and am only going to ACL on the 16th. So if you have any suggestions on things to do and see, I would love your suggestions!

[jenflor]

^Hmmm... there's a ton to do! You should definitely try to check out Barton Springs Pool- it's a natural, spring fed swimming pool. Very cool. (though, it's directly across the street from Zilker Park, so I'm not sure if it will be impossible to get into that weekend). You can also watch the bats come out in the evening at the Congress Street bridge (over LadyBird Lake).
There are tons of great restaurants on Barton Springs (just down from Zilker Park). Up at 6th and Lamar is another great shopping/eating area, and the big awesome Whole Foods is there, too.
If you're interested in seeing more music, check out the schedule for The Parish. It's on 6th street and is a really cool, small venue. There will also be ACL aftershows going on all weekend... I think they're supposed to be announced a little closer to the date.
The W Hotel is the newest hot spot in town- a cool place to hang out, get a drink and people watch. There's also a lot of boutique shopping in that area.
I'll keep thinking about it and try to come up with more restaurant/activity suggestions!

[LFDianne]

^Hmmm... there's a ton to do! You should definitely try to check out Barton Springs Pool- it's a natural, spring fed swimming pool. Very cool. (though, it's directly across the street from Zilker Park, so I'm not sure if it will be impossible to get into that weekend). You can also watch the bats come out in the evening at the Congress Street bridge (over LadyBird Lake).
There are tons of great restaurants on Barton Springs (just down from Zilker Park). Up at 6th and Lamar is another great shopping/eating area, and the big awesome Whole Foods is there, too.
If you're interested in seeing more music, check out the schedule for The Parish. It's on 6th street and is a really cool, small venue. There will also be ACL aftershows going on all weekend... I think they're supposed to be announced a little closer to the date.
The W Hotel is the newest hot spot in town- a cool place to hang out, get a drink and people watch. There's also a lot of boutique shopping in that area.
I'll keep thinking about it and try to come up with more restaurant/activity suggestions!

Though this wasn't directed at me, thanks for this info! We are flying in Thursday afternoon, Festival on Friday, no plans for Saturday and flying home Sunday morning. It's my son's 16th birthday, so we should be home for than ;) We are staying at the Hyatt Regency - I've seen it on a map, but is it walking distance to Zilker Park or should we look for a shuttle or cab?

[jenflor]

Though this wasn't directed at me, thanks for this info! We are flying in Thursday afternoon, Festival on Friday, no plans for Saturday and flying home Sunday morning. It's my son's 16th birthday, so we should be home for than ;) We are staying at the Hyatt Regency - I've seen it on a map, but is it walking distance to Zilker Park or should we look for a shuttle or cab?

Hmm... it's definitely within walking distance, but it's a long walk. With the combo of the heat and the fact that you'll be walking/standing all day, you'd probably be better off taking a cab. The official ACL shuttle probably would be more trouble for you than a cab, because you'd really be going out of your way to get to it. But the hotel might even do some sort of shuttle out to the park... it's worth checking out!

Oh, and as for other things to check out, I can't believe I forgot to mention South Congress (SoCo). Lots of great shopping (ranging from quirky to boutique) and great restaurants, too (esp. Guero's and El Sol y La Luna).

[busybeeburns]

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YouTube to stream Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits

NEW YORK (AP) — YouTube will live stream Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits in the video site's continuing push to bring music festivals to digital screens.

The Google Inc.-owned YouTube will announce Friday that it will present online coverage of the festivals, two of the summer's largest. YouTube has previously streamed festivals such as Tennessee's Bonnaroo, San Francisco's Outside Lands and, earlier this year, Southern California's Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits, both produced by C3 Presents, will be presented with extensive live concert coverage from the various festival stages. Dell and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. will sponsor the streaming.

Chicago's Lollapalooza takes place Aug. 5-7 and will be promoted with a "Lollapalooza Week" on YouTube. Exactly which acts will be streamed is yet to be announced, but this year's top performers include Eminem, Foo Fighters, Coldplay, Muse and My Morning Jacket. It's the 20th anniversary for the Perry Farrell-founded event, which began as a touring festival.

"For those of us who can't make it — we have YouTube," said Farrell in a statement. "Be a voyeur to this year's Lollapalooza. Watch as musicians offer their souls and the crowd devours them. You just may forget that you aren't really there."

Austin City Limits, which runs from Sept. 16-18 in the Texas capital, is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Its acts include Kanye West, Stevie Wonder, Arcade Fire, Coldplay and My Morning Jacket.

For YouTube, the deal represents growth toward an increasingly robust digital festival-going experience. Streaming festivals is appealing to the site because sponsors like having their names attached to the well-known events, and users typically stay longer than they might for three-minute videos. Viewing length can average nearly an hour.

"This allows us to showcase multiple artists each day, which is really exciting to users," says Dana Vetter, YouTube's music marketing programs manager. "And we can hope to expect longer viewing times from people who catch one set and trickle into the next one."

How many tune in will depend partly on which acts are streamed, but online audiences for festivals often number in the tens of millions and can even — over the full weekend — rival the audience YouTube attracts for live events like the royal wedding in April. About 72 million people watched YouTube's coverage of Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding.

"In the past 12 to 18 months, we've come a really long way in terms of live music," said Vetter. "There's a huge audience connected with these things. The trajectory of live music has come a long way and we hope to see it continue."

There will be a primary live stream of performances as well as a secondary feed of the backstage areas and interviews. Interactivity with Facebook and Twitter will also be integrated. Videos will remain on YouTube for four weeks after the festivals.

In the last few years, mega-festivals have increasingly spread into the digital space where music fans unable to make the trek (or those who simply would rather avoid mud and heat) can follow along online. Vevo, the joint venture of Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment and Abu Dhabi Media Co., streamed acts from this year's Bonnaroo. National Public Radio will webcast this year's Newport Folk Festival (July 30-31) and the Newport Jazz Festival (Aug. 6-7).

[Associated Press]

[sa_spurs_tx]

Who else is attending this concert?!? Will we be the first to hear some new songs live?? I love the setlists that have been played.. but I would love to hear LIJ..

[l0wxo2]

I'm going! I think that since Paradise is being released a few days before, we may be the first to hear it played live :) Considering they have a 5 week break and that will be their first show since the break, I am crossing my fingers on hearing some new songs!

[l0wxo2]

Oops.... double post!

[anacaren08]

I'm going! I think that since Paradise is being released a few days before, we may be the first to hear it played live :) Considering they have a 5 week break and that will be their first show since the break, I am crossing my fingers on hearing some new songs!

Lucky! :)

[busybeeburns]

Austin City Limits Announces Coldplay Taping This Fall

Austin, TX (PRWEB) August 15, 2011

Austin City Limits (ACL), the legendary public television music series, today is announcing the return of Coldplay for the 2011 television season. The internationally acclaimed rock group will record the show on Thursday, September 15, 2011, leading up to their headlining performance at the 10th Anniversary of the Austin City Limits Music Festival (http://www.aclfestival.com/).

The upcoming taping is Coldplay's first performance at The Moody Theater but marks the band's return to the Austin City Limits stage after several years. Fans interested in attending the taping should read more about ticket availability and public giveaways on the ACL blog (http://austincitylimits.org/interact/blog) approximately one week before the taping.

"We're thrilled to welcome back Coldplay to Austin City Limits and announce such a great surprise addition to our fall scheduled - and to our new home, The Moody Theater, at that. It's hard to believe it's been six years since their first appearance, which was a game-changer and true milestone in so many ways," said Terry Lickona, Executive Producer of Austin City Limits. "The band has truly become a legendary rock group and we're eager to share the upcoming performance with fans nationwide."

In addition to Coldplay, episodes featuring Joanna Newsom, Arcade Fire, The Decemberists and more will all air as part of Austin City Limits' 37th season premiering this fall on PBS on October 1, 2011 (check local listings).

For more information on tapings, the new season of Austin City Limits, and more, follow us on Twitter (http://twitter.com/#!/acltv), Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/austincitylimitstv) and visit www.austincitylimits.org.

About Austin City Limits:

Austin City Limits (ACL) is a public television series that records and broadcasts original musical performances from exciting new talent and legendary artists of all genres.

Austin City Limits is the longest-running music series in American television history and remains the only TV series to ever be awarded the National Medal of Arts. The historic KLRU Studio 6A, home to 36 years of ACL concerts, has been designated an official Rock & Roll Landmark. In 2011, ACL moved to the new venue ACL Live at The Moody Theater in downtown Austin. The show continues to air weekly on PBS stations nationwide and episodes are made available online.

ACL is produced by KLRU-TV and funding is provided in part by AMD, Budweiser, the Austin Convention Center Department and its newest supporter, Dell. Additional funding is provided by the Friends of Austin City Limits.

Learn more about Austin City Limits, programming and history at www.austincitylimits.org.

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[venuslovebug2]

Austin City Limits Announces Coldplay Taping This Fall

Austin, TX (PRWEB) August 15, 2011

Austin City Limits (ACL), the legendary public television music series, today is announcing the return of Coldplay for the 2011 television season. The internationally acclaimed rock group will record the show on Thursday, September 15, 2011, leading up to their headlining performance at the 10th Anniversary of the Austin City Limits Music Festival (http://www.aclfestival.com/).

The upcoming taping is Coldplay's first performance at The Moody Theater but marks the band's return to the Austin City Limits stage after several years. Fans interested in attending the taping should read more about ticket availability and public giveaways on the ACL blog (http://austincitylimits.org/interact/blog) approximately one week before the taping.

"We're thrilled to welcome back Coldplay to Austin City Limits and announce such a great surprise addition to our fall scheduled - and to our new home, The Moody Theater, at that. It's hard to believe it's been six years since their first appearance, which was a game-changer and true milestone in so many ways," said Terry Lickona, Executive Producer of Austin City Limits. "The band has truly become a legendary rock group and we're eager to share the upcoming performance with fans nationwide."

In addition to Coldplay, episodes featuring Joanna Newsom, Arcade Fire, The Decemberists and more will all air as part of Austin City Limits' 37th season premiering this fall on PBS on October 1, 2011 (check local listings).

For more information on tapings, the new season of Austin City Limits, and more, follow us on Twitter (http://twitter.com/#!/acltv), Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/austincitylimitstv) and visit www.austincitylimits.org.

About Austin City Limits:

Austin City Limits (ACL) is a public television series that records and broadcasts original musical performances from exciting new talent and legendary artists of all genres.

Austin City Limits is the longest-running music series in American television history and remains the only TV series to ever be awarded the National Medal of Arts. The historic KLRU Studio 6A, home to 36 years of ACL concerts, has been designated an official Rock & Roll Landmark. In 2011, ACL moved to the new venue ACL Live at The Moody Theater in downtown Austin. The show continues to air weekly on PBS stations nationwide and episodes are made available online.

ACL is produced by KLRU-TV and funding is provided in part by AMD, Budweiser, the Austin Convention Center Department and its newest supporter, Dell. Additional funding is provided by the Friends of Austin City Limits.

Learn more about Austin City Limits, programming and history at www.austincitylimits.org.

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Eeek, so thrilled about this news!! :D

[l0wxo2]

^^^ I am getting to Austin on September 15th so that would be amazing to get tickets to it!

[jenflor]

Ohhh, I just saw this on twitter. So excited, but it is SO HARD to get tickets to these tapings!

[l0wxo2]

^^ I can imagine it would be! I will cross my fingers that all of us get lucky and win them!

[Texasluvsjonny]

I went to the first taping and I hope to go to this one as well. If I win a set I can take a CPer with me. :D

[l0wxo2]

I went to the first taping and I hope to go to this one as well. If I win a set I can take a CPer with me. :D


Do you happen to know what time the taping usually is? My flight gets in that day around 1:00 PM so I am hoping it's that night.

[Texasluvsjonny]

Do you happen to know what time the taping usually is? My flight gets in that day around 1:00 PM so I am hoping it's that night.Don't remember the exact time but it was starting to get dark around the time we were let in so I'd say about 6pm. Froze standing in line last time. Won't be the case this time. :laugh3:

[LFDianne]

My husband and I arrive in Austin from CA Thursday afternoon...guess we will be crossing our fingers :)

[Texasluvsjonny]

The ACL studio only held a few hundred people. The Moody holds around 2700 so that increases our chances. If we don't get in and there is a huge demand they may do another satellite transmission to a second venue. Last time they did a satellite simucast to a theater. Got to see songs that didn't air plus all Chris' fuck ups. :p

[l0wxo2]

^^ Thanks so much for the info!

[Christa42]

I went to the first taping and I hope to go to this one as well. If I win a set I can take a CPer with me. :D


omgz Angie you must go, You're Miss Texas FFS!

[Twisted mind]

omgz Angie you must go, You're Miss Texas FFS!
:lol::laugh3:

[Texasluvsjonny]

omgz Angie you must go, You're Miss Texas FFS!
That's right! Why isn't Coldplay sending me a damn VIP ticket! :angry: *throws a lohan fit*

[Texasluvsjonny]

Just got tickets for the Arcade Fire taping on Saturday night. :awesome:

[venuslovebug2]

Just got tickets for the Arcade Fire taping on Saturday night. :awesome:

That's awesome, did you win them in the lottery?

[jenflor]

Just got tickets for the Arcade Fire taping on Saturday night. :awesome:

Angie! That's incredible!! HOW did you get tickets?!

[jenflor]

btw, guys, I know it's still a month off (a month!!), but was wondering if anyone would like to meet up the night before for drinks/hanging out. We could go after we all win tix to the ACL taping. ;)

[l0wxo2]

Oooh, I wanna see Arcade Fire :) I only got tickets for Friday.

[chrisprm]

Didn't realize this thread was here!!! We have 3 of us meeting in Austin for the whole festival, and only two of us can enter for the ticket lottery. We're looking for another person who's entering the lottery but might not have anyone to go with, so that we can make a pact to try to get the extra person into the show too (okay, that probably doesn't make sense, does it)??? PM me for details if interested :-)

[l0wxo2]

btw, guys, I know it's still a month off (a month!!), but was wondering if anyone would like to meet up the night before for drinks/hanging out. We could go after we all win tix to the ACL taping. ;)

Sounds good to me! Me and my best friend get into Austin around 1 pm on September 15th. I met so many awesome coldplayers at Lolla in Chicago and am looking forward to meeting more of you :)

[LFDianne]

Sounds good to me! Me and my best friend get into Austin around 1 pm on September 15th. I met so many awesome coldplayers at Lolla in Chicago and am looking forward to meeting more of you :)

Us too :) we met several awesome Coldplayers at the LA show two weeks ago, we would be up for meeting more! Especially if we are all at the taping ;)


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[edward_kingdom]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAA

I'm going to ACL and I really would like to be part of those lucky people who are going to access the Taping or I dont know how you call this thing!!! but it's so awesome!!!

I hope I can make it :)!!!... here in Mexico I've been lucky enough, but I will have to check what can I do in the US, hahahaha

:)!!!

Good luck to everyone and hope to meet some great Coldplayers out there :)!!!

I think we deserve it :D!!!

[mrman78]

GAH!!! :shocked2:

Ugh, I don't know if I can even make it to ACL, let alone the taping!! I wish it wasn't on a Thursday and Friday! :bigcry:

So how DO you get tickets?!?!?

Oh well, only time will tell! :thumbsup:

[edward_kingdom]

Does anybody of you know if these tapings can only be won by US fans?

I'm from Mexico and i'd like to know if there are any chances :(!!!

I'm huge Coldplay fan =)!!!

Why nobody's postin this thread!!! ACL is the upcoming fest :)!!!

Have a nice week everyone

[venuslovebug2]

The way the tapings normally work is that you enter a lottery online to get tickets. It's very difficult to get them because they normally fill the place with VIPs and donors before releasing the rest as "space available". For this show, I would be surprised if they offered very many space availables. If you win some, you have to show up at the venue early to wait in line, otherwise you don't get in the available space. ;)

As far as I know, they're open to anyone who can be in Austin to see the show. I hope that CP will have a contest or that ACL will offer a bunch to fans because it'd be real shame if they didn't. I know a bunch of Coldplayers got into the last one...don't know if it's because they won tickets or because they knew someone. At any rate, seeing them here is going to be preferable to baking in the ridiculous Texas sun on Friday!

[ImLovingGuyBerryman]

AHHHHH. I've lived in Austin my whole life and as long as I can remember I've wanted to go to an Austin City Limits taping. I was so mad I didn't know about Coldplay's first appearance there, and now this is the perfect chance! I'll be going to ACL fest. but this would just add to the amazement. And I would definitely be able to go. I have Thursday classes but my latest one ends at 3:20 technically and classes usually get out a little early. Takes like 45 minutes to ride the bus back to Austin from San Marcos...could meet my parents in town (since they'd want to go too)...this is all if I were even lucky enough to get tickets though. Anyways this is really awesome!
I can't believe this is all only a month away! :dazzled:

[jenflor]

I'm going! I think that since Paradise is being released a few days before, we may be the first to hear it played live :) Considering they have a 5 week break and that will be their first show since the break, I am crossing my fingers on hearing some new songs!
It hadn't even occurred to me we might hear Paradise!

Sounds good to me! Me and my best friend get into Austin around 1 pm on September 15th. I met so many awesome coldplayers at Lolla in Chicago and am looking forward to meeting more of you :)

Us too :) we met several awesome Coldplayers at the LA show two weeks ago, we would be up for meeting more! Especially if we are all at the taping ;)


Cool! We'll have to figure something out. Are you all getting in Thursday too, Dianne?

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAA

I'm going to ACL and I really would like to be part of those lucky people who are going to access the Taping or I dont know how you call this thing!!! but it's so awesome!!!
I hope I can make it :)!!!... here in Mexico I've been lucky enough, but I will have to check what can I do in the US, hahahaha
:)!!!
Good luck to everyone and hope to meet some great Coldplayers out there :)!!!
I think we deserve it :D!!!

:dance: Good luck to everyone!

GAH!!! :shocked2:

Ugh, I don't know if I can even make it to ACL, let alone the taping!! I wish it wasn't on a Thursday and Friday! :bigcry:

So how DO you get tickets?!?!?

Oh well, only time will tell! :thumbsup:

Make sure you register on the ACL tv blog. They'll announce when you can enter about a week before the taping.

It's getting closer, guys!!

[LFDianne]

It hadn't even occurred to me we might hear Paradise!





Cool! We'll have to figure something out. Are you all getting in Thursday too, Dianne?



:dance: Good luck to everyone!



Make sure you register on the ACL tv blog. They'll announce when you can enter about a week before the taping.

It's getting closer, guys!!

We land in Austin at 4:30 on Thursday. Then we leave Sunday - I'm going home and my husband has a meeting in South Carolina on Monday. We only have festival tickets for Friday.

[Major_Love]

Everybody with a ticket is a lucky person - not just because they will see Coldplay, no, also because they will see the first live performance of Paradise. ;)

[sa_spurs_tx]

How early do you think one should be there if we want to get a decent view of the concert? unfortunately, I wont be getting there til about 630ish and im going straight to the stage to wait for the show at 8:10..im afraid ill be farrrr in the back :(

[jenflor]

How early do you think one should be there if we want to get a decent view of the concert? unfortunately, I wont be getting there til about 630ish and im going straight to the stage to wait for the show at 8:10..im afraid ill be farrrr in the back :(

:(
I went to ACL in 2005 JUST to see Coldplay, and didn't arrive until about 30 minutes before they went on. I was a mile away. BUT, I think if you get there and just keep worming your way forward you should be able to get a pretty decent spot. Good luck!!

[LFDianne]

:(
I went to ACL in 2005 JUST to see Coldplay, and didn't arrive until about 30 minutes before they went on. I was a mile away. BUT, I think if you get there and just keep worming your way forward you should be able to get a pretty decent spot. Good luck!!

We will be getting there earlyearly. I looked at the lineup, and I actually like some of the earlier bands. We saw Old Crow Medicine Show with Mumford and Sons as part of the Railroad Revival Tour earlier this year, and really liked them. I like Ray Lamontagne, too, but haven't seen him perform before. We are in it for the long haul. LOL

[l0wxo2]

It can vary but at Lollapalooza the crowd gathered very fast. I think around 3:00 PM, it was so crowded that you couldn't even move and it was impossible to get to the front. I am planning on camping out all day for this show too. It's a long day but it was so worth it once they finally came out :)

[LFDianne]

It can vary but at Lollapalooza the crowd gathered very fast. I think around 3:00 PM, it was so crowded that you couldn't even move and it was impossible to get to the front. I am planning on camping out all day for this show too. It's a long day but it was so worth it once they finally came out :)

We should meet up - where are you staying?

[l0wxo2]

We should meet up - where are you staying?

I'm actually staying at a hotel near the airport because it was cheaper for me :) but I will be taking a cab to the downtown area of Austin early that morning. They offer a free shuttle to Zilker park from downtown beginning at 10 AM(gates open at 11.) My best friend will be in Austin with me and we really hope we can get tickets to the Austin City Limits taping!

[jenflor]

We will be getting there earlyearly. I looked at the lineup, and I actually like some of the earlier bands. We saw Old Crow Medicine Show with Mumford and Sons as part of the Railroad Revival Tour earlier this year, and really liked them. I like Ray Lamontagne, too, but haven't seen him perform before. We are in it for the long haul. LOL

I'm planning on getting there early, too.. probably around 11. I like most of the bands on the stage before Coldplay, so it should work out well. Just so you know Dianne, Old Crow Medicine Show pulled out of the fest (I was looking forward to seeing them again, too). Brandi Carlile is taking their spot. I am so torn, because I want to be up front, but don't know if I can handle standing in one spot ALL DAY LONG! l0wxo2 (I'm sorry, I haven't caught your name... I'm Jen. :nice: ) were you right at the barrier for Lolla, or just way up front?

[prospekt#42]

Hey ya'll! I'm a college student living in Austin, and can't wait to see Coldplay! No matter what the cost, I am going to see Coldplay both Thursday (ACL live) and Friday night. I have my tickets for Friday night. In fact, I've got an extra one-day pass for Friday that I will sell to a lucky Coldplayer for face value -- $90! I will be getting there between 10-11:30 am (haven't decided yet), so let me know and I can meet up with you and give you the ticket. I'm not sure I can email it. Anyway, I would love to meet/ hang out with any of yall that are getting there early thursday or friday. Ill be in line/ waiting early all day! I just went running by where both concerts will be yesterday, while listening to VLV/DAAOHF!

[LFDianne]

I'm planning on getting there early, too.. probably around 11. I like most of the bands on the stage before Coldplay, so it should work out well. Just so you know Dianne, Old Crow Medicine Show pulled out of the fest (I was looking forward to seeing them again, too). Brandi Carlile is taking their spot. I am so torn, because I want to be up front, but don't know if I can handle standing in one spot ALL DAY LONG! l0wxo2 (I'm sorry, I haven't caught your name... I'm Jen. :nice: ) were you right at the barrier for Lolla, or just way up front?

Oh, that's a bummer about OCMS. I really want to be on the front. Lately, my Coldplay karma has sucked (meaning a cancelled show and at UCLA where my "full-view" seat was completely obstructed) so I'd like to actually see a show, and if it means all day in the sun, I'll do it... We are staying at the Hyatt Regency, which looks to be fairly close to the park, but I don't think walking distance. We only have tickets for Friday - has anyone received theirs yet?

[jenflor]

Hey ya'll! I'm a college student living in Austin, and can't wait to see Coldplay! No matter what the cost, I am going to see Coldplay both Thursday (ACL live) and Friday night. I have my tickets for Friday night. In fact, I've got an extra one-day pass for Friday that I will sell to a lucky Coldplayer for face value -- $90! I will be getting there between 10-11:30 am (haven't decided yet), so let me know and I can meet up with you and give you the ticket. I'm not sure I can email it. Anyway, I would love to meet/ hang out with any of yall that are getting there early thursday or friday. Ill be in line/ waiting early all day! I just went running by where both concerts will be yesterday, while listening to VLV/DAAOHF!

Hi! I'm sure someone on here will be happy to take that extra ticket off your hands! :) I'd love to meet up at the park with anyone. I'm planning on getting there early, too.

Oh, that's a bummer about OCMS. I really want to be on the front. Lately, my Coldplay karma has sucked (meaning a cancelled show and at UCLA where my "full-view" seat was completely obstructed) so I'd like to actually see a show, and if it means all day in the sun, I'll do it... We are staying at the Hyatt Regency, which looks to be fairly close to the park, but I don't think walking distance. We only have tickets for Friday - has anyone received theirs yet?

ACL just posted on twitter that they were mailed out yesterday, I think. You should be getting yours soon! :dance:

Guys, those of you coming in from out of town need to be prepared for EXTREME HEAT. We've had a record breaking run of 100+ degrees here (I think we're somewhere like 69 days this summer, 40-something of which have been in a row). It's brutal. Mid-September shouldn't be as hot, hopefully, but it will still be very, very hot... probably mid-upper 90s. Unless it pours! :P

[l0wxo2]

I'm planning on getting there early, too.. probably around 11. I like most of the bands on the stage before Coldplay, so it should work out well. Just so you know Dianne, Old Crow Medicine Show pulled out of the fest (I was looking forward to seeing them again, too). Brandi Carlile is taking their spot. I am so torn, because I want to be up front, but don't know if I can handle standing in one spot ALL DAY LONG! l0wxo2 (I'm sorry, I haven't caught your name... I'm Jen. :nice: ) were you right at the barrier for Lolla, or just way up front?

Hi Jen, I'm Lauren :) I was pretty much at the barrier. Was in second row on Guy's side. It was so amazing!!

[l0wxo2]

Hey guys, the official ACL app is out for the iPhone and droid if you wanna download it :) I am happy they have the group me option like they did for the Lolla app! Alot of us coldplayers chatted via this and that's how so many of us met in Chicago! I would be happy to create a group for us that are going because it will be a great way to meet eachother. If you want me to add you, send me a Pm with your email or phone number :)

[LFDianne]

ACL just posted on twitter that they were mailed out yesterday, I think. You should be getting yours soon! :dance:

Guys, those of you coming in from out of town need to be prepared for EXTREME HEAT. We've had a record breaking run of 100+ degrees here (I think we're somewhere like 69 days this summer, 40-something of which have been in a row). It's brutal. Mid-September shouldn't be as hot, hopefully, but it will still be very, very hot... probably mid-upper 90s. Unless it pours! :P

I'm coming from Southern California and it's been in the 90s here. I'm flying to New Orleans on Friday to take my son to college (boo hoo) and we've been warned about the heat there too.


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[Texasluvsjonny]

Hey ya'll! I'm a college student living in Austin, and can't wait to see Coldplay! No matter what the cost, I am going to see Coldplay both Thursday (ACL live) and Friday night. I have my tickets for Friday night. In fact, I've got an extra one-day pass for Friday that I will sell to a lucky Coldplayer for face value -- $90! I will be getting there between 10-11:30 am (haven't decided yet), so let me know and I can meet up with you and give you the ticket. I'm not sure I can email it. Anyway, I would love to meet/ hang out with any of yall that are getting there early thursday or friday. Ill be in line/ waiting early all day! I just went running by where both concerts will be yesterday, while listening to VLV/DAAOHF!
Mike is looking for a Friday ticket. I'll text him.

[Ebs757]

Hey ya'll! I'm a college student living in Austin, and can't wait to see Coldplay! No matter what the cost, I am going to see Coldplay both Thursday (ACL live) and Friday night. I have my tickets for Friday night. In fact, I've got an extra one-day pass for Friday that I will sell to a lucky Coldplayer for face value -- $90! I will be getting there between 10-11:30 am (haven't decided yet), so let me know and I can meet up with you and give you the ticket. I'm not sure I can email it. Anyway, I would love to meet/ hang out with any of yall that are getting there early thursday or friday. Ill be in line/ waiting early all day! I just went running by where both concerts will be yesterday, while listening to VLV/DAAOHF!

ME! I will gladly buy it off of you!
-Mike

[venuslovebug2]

Guys, those of you coming in from out of town need to be prepared for EXTREME HEAT. We've had a record breaking run of 100+ degrees here (I think we're somewhere like 69 days this summer, 40-something of which have been in a row). It's brutal. Mid-September shouldn't be as hot, hopefully, but it will still be very, very hot... probably mid-upper 90s. Unless it pours! :P

Ditto this everyone! The festival is 3.5 weeks away and the temperatures this week are expected to be around 105 F every day. That's coupled with Texas humidity, so it feels much, much hotter than that. The word "brutal" describes it perfectly. September probably won't be much cooler; I'm not holding out for temps under 100. :\ If you plan to camp out all day at ACL Fest, you'll need to be very careful. I plan on being there fairly early too. :)

[ilovechriss]

Is there a livestream on the site? I can't find it...

[jenflor]

There will be, but not until the first day of the fest, Sept. 16. :)

[ilovechriss]

There will be, but not until the first day of the fest, Sept. 16. :)

Okay, thank you! :)

[venuslovebug2]

Is there a livestream on the site? I can't find it...

It's going to be streaming on YouTube, just like Lollapalooza.

[Tash]

Coldplay just tweeted this (http://coldplaying.com/forum/showpost.php?p=4941309&postcount=3534) :awesome:

[ApproximatelyInfinite]

^Is anyone else unable to see the page on the Bowers & Wilkinson FB fan page that allows you to enter the contest, or is it just me? :confused:

I'm still unemployed and probably will be til September 16, so hey, I might as well try it :P

[Tash]

It's not just you
Maybe it's because of this (http://coldplaying.com/forum/showpost.php?p=4941440&postcount=6) or this (http://coldplaying.com/forum/showpost.php?p=4941445&postcount=7)

[ApproximatelyInfinite]

Thanks, Tash! Taking it off https worked for me :nice:

[jenflor]

The countdown has begun!!

Who wants to try to get together the Thursday night before (after we all attend the ACL taping, of course)?

[l0wxo2]

The countdown has begun!!

Who wants to try to get together the Thursday night before (after we all attend the ACL taping, of course)?

Me and my best friend would love to :D I really hope we all get tickets to the ACL taping!

[l0wxo2]

2 weeks to go guys, I can't wait!!

[l0wxo2]

Oops double post.

[jenflor]

2 weeks to go guys, I can't wait!!

:dance::dance::dance:

re-watched bits of Glastonbury last night and realized that I NEED to be in front, or as close as I can possibly get. It may make for a miserable day, but I think the show itself will make up for that!

[l0wxo2]

:dance::dance::dance:

re-watched bits of Glastonbury last night and realized that I NEED to be in front, or as close as I can possibly get. It may make for a miserable day, but I think the show itself will make up for that!

Oh yes, I can tell you it's so worth it. Waiting all day for them at Lolla was miserable... but once they came on stage, every minute of agony was worth it! I cannot wait to meet you all and see the boys again :)

[LFDianne]

:dance::dance::dance:

re-watched bits of Glastonbury last night and realized that I NEED to be in front, or as close as I can possibly get. It may make for a miserable day, but I think the show itself will make up for that!

I will be up in the front with you! After the UCLA show, where my view was almost totally obstructed :( , I need to be in the front too!

[Texasluvsjonny]

:dance::dance::dance:

re-watched bits of Glastonbury last night and realized that I NEED to be in front, or as close as I can possibly get. It may make for a miserable day, but I think the show itself will make up for that!
When the paramedics haul you out with heat stroke can I have your spot? :p

If it stays this hot, waiting all day is not doable!

[l0wxo2]

Oy, how hot has it been?

[jenflor]

When the paramedics haul you out with heat stroke can I have your spot? :p

If it stays this hot, waiting all day is not doable!

I know. It's the only thing I'm worried about. :/

Oy, how hot has it been?

Ridiculously hot. Face of the sun hot. Fucking hot even for Texas, which is always fucking hot. Last week, highs were between 108-112 EVERY DAY. So hot it's still 98 degrees at 10:30 at night. BUT, I have seen a tiny little glimmer of hope. The highs for this week are between 90-95, with nighttime lows in the 60s. Let's all hope it carries over to next week!

And, just asking here... is it possible to work together to try to secure spots? So that we could each take turns getting out (for food, drink, bathroom) at least for part of the day? I know as it gets later in the afternoon it'll be impossible to get back in after getting out, but maybe in the early afternoon?

[l0wxo2]

I know. It's the only thing I'm worried about. :/



Ridiculously hot. Face of the sun hot. Fucking hot even for Texas, which is always fucking hot. Last week, highs were between 108-112 EVERY DAY. So hot it's still 98 degrees at 10:30 at night. BUT, I have seen a tiny little glimmer of hope. The highs for this week are between 90-95, with nighttime lows in the 60s. Let's all hope it carries over to next week!

And, just asking here... is it possible to work together to try to secure spots? So that we could each take turns getting out (for food, drink, bathroom) at least for part of the day? I know as it gets later in the afternoon it'll be impossible to get back in after getting out, but maybe in the early afternoon?

Oh man, that is hot! I live in Vegas and am used to the heat.. it's been really hot here lately too.. between 100-110 degrees but does Austin got humidity too?

I absolutely want us to work together to secure our spots. We did that at Lolla but by 2:00 PM, it was impossible to get back to the front. I think we should meet up somewhere before the gates open (maybe some place for breakfast that may be near the park) that way we can go in together.

[lotrobsessed101]

I know. It's the only thing I'm worried about. :/



Ridiculously hot. Face of the sun hot. Fucking hot even for Texas, which is always fucking hot. Last week, highs were between 108-112 EVERY DAY. So hot it's still 98 degrees at 10:30 at night. BUT, I have seen a tiny little glimmer of hope. The highs for this week are between 90-95, with nighttime lows in the 60s. Let's all hope it carries over to next week!

And, just asking here... is it possible to work together to try to secure spots? So that we could each take turns getting out (for food, drink, bathroom) at least for part of the day? I know as it gets later in the afternoon it'll be impossible to get back in after getting out, but maybe in the early afternoon?

I might try to meet you guys and help with securing spots. It just matters who I end up going with to the event because they might not want to wait all day with me for Coldplay. :rolleyes: I'll let you guys know.

[busybeeburns]

http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/gallery/data/1187/medium/coldplaysuperfan.png

From: http://www.kgsr.com/coldplaysuperfan/

KGSR presented the Coldplay Superfan contest, with your chance to see Coldplay perform at this year's ACL Festival AND preview Coldplay's latest album.

Thanks to everyone who submitted for KGSR’s Coldplay SuperFAN contest! There was a lot of hard work put into all of the entries. But in the end we could only pick one winner. And that winner is… Tasha P., whose video is directly above this paragraph!

Superfan Stop Motion! - YouTube

Again, all of the videos were great. Well done Austin! Here’s a sample of some of the other SuperFAN entries:

KGSR Coldplay - YouTube

Coldplay's KGSR SuperFan! - YouTube

KGSR Coldplay Superfan.wmv - YouTube

Ultimate Coldplay Fan KGSR - YouTube

[jeremyy]

wow i love the winner's video... she is such a great fan!!! and jen's children are singing every teardrop is a waterfall, adorable :)

[86Timewarp]

Congrats to the winners!

Wow...I never knee the contest existed :cry: COME ON BROSWER AND WILKINS

[the_escapist]

the winner's video is amazing. she totally deserves it. congrats!!!

[venuslovebug2]

I know. It's the only thing I'm worried about. :/



Ridiculously hot. Face of the sun hot. Fucking hot even for Texas, which is always fucking hot. Last week, highs were between 108-112 EVERY DAY. So hot it's still 98 degrees at 10:30 at night. BUT, I have seen a tiny little glimmer of hope. The highs for this week are between 90-95, with nighttime lows in the 60s. Let's all hope it carries over to next week!

And, just asking here... is it possible to work together to try to secure spots? So that we could each take turns getting out (for food, drink, bathroom) at least for part of the day? I know as it gets later in the afternoon it'll be impossible to get back in after getting out, but maybe in the early afternoon?

With any hope, the city won't be on fire AND it won't be 100+ degrees. :\ It's rough times in Texas right now.

Anyway, I'm up for taking turns securing spots. That's a great idea!

[jenflor]

http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/gallery/data/1187/medium/coldplaysuperfan.png

From: http://www.kgsr.com/coldplaysuperfan/

KGSR presented the Coldplay Superfan contest, with your chance to see Coldplay perform at this year's ACL Festival AND preview Coldplay's latest album.

Thanks to everyone who submitted for KGSR’s Coldplay SuperFAN contest! There was a lot of hard work put into all of the entries. But in the end we could only pick one winner. And that winner is… Tasha P., whose video is directly above this paragraph!

Superfan Stop Motion! - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHK8wMrTYyM)

Again, all of the videos were great. Well done Austin! Here’s a sample of some of the other SuperFAN entries:

KGSR Coldplay - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNGffNWiAQs)

Coldplay's KGSR SuperFan! - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6MSeukLOzQ)

KGSR Coldplay Superfan.wmv - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zCe8ekvTwM)

Ultimate Coldplay Fan KGSR - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2m4ePiHVkYI)

wow i love the winner's video... she is such a great fan!!! and jen's children are singing every teardrop is a waterfall, adorable :)


:shy: that's my video with the kids! :) I found out about the contest right before the videos were due. The winner was announced Thursday, and I have to say, I was happy to have lost to her. I think she did an incredible job!

[l0wxo2]

Hey everyone,

So far I only have two people that are interested in being added to the group I will be creating on the group me app. If you are interested in being added, please send me a PM with your email or phone number and I will add you to the group. This will be a great way for us to meet each other at the festival :)

[jenflor]

Head's Up, Everyone!!!

Just saw this tweet:

acltv AustinCityLimits TV
Heads up! Most of the ticket giveaways for our Sept. Austin City Limits tapings will be posted TOMORROW on our blog. #acltv

[l0wxo2]

Head's Up, Everyone!!!

Just saw this tweet:

acltv AustinCityLimits TV
Heads up! Most of the ticket giveaways for our Sept. Austin City Limits tapings will be posted TOMORROW on our blog. #acltv

Ooh, thank you, thank you! I thought Thursday we could enter to win since it's the week before :) I am so anxious about it and really hope I get tickets! That would make this trip to Austin even more memorable :D

[lotrobsessed101]

Head's Up, Everyone!!!

Just saw this tweet:

acltv AustinCityLimits TV
Heads up! Most of the ticket giveaways for our Sept. Austin City Limits tapings will be posted TOMORROW on our blog. #acltv

Thanks for the update! I really really want to go! I'm going to try my best to get tickets.

[Texasluvsjonny]

good luck. the acl tv web site server has crashed! :cry:

[l0wxo2]

Oh man, getting tickets to this is going to be next to impossible :(

[LFDianne]

Oh man, getting tickets to this is going to be next to impossible :(

Well, they released lotteries for 3 shows today, so there may be more traffic than for just one show.... and 2500+ people have to win, so I'll just enter when they announce Coldplay and cross my fingers. But i do think Coldplay and Arcade Fire (released today) are going to be the hot tickets...

[l0wxo2]

Well, they released lotteries for 3 shows today, so there may be more traffic than for just one show.... and 2500+ people have to win, so I'll just enter when they announce Coldplay and cross my fingers. But i do think Coldplay and Arcade Fire (released today) are going to be the hot tickets...

Yeah, I agree. I think a huge part why the website crashed was because of the Arcade Fire tickets, which I am also trying to get tickets to :) All we can do is cross our fingers and hope we get lucky.

[LFDianne]

Yeah, I agree. I think a huge part why the website crashed was because of the Arcade Fire tickets, which I am also trying to get tickets to :) All we can do is cross our fingers and hope we get lucky.

I signed up for AF tickets too. Doesn't seem to be any advantage for signing up early, though. It would be so fun to get the CP tickets, though!

[Texasluvsjonny]

Well, they released lotteries for 3 shows today, so there may be more traffic than for just one show.... and 2500+ people have to win, so I'll just enter when they announce Coldplay and cross my fingers. But i do think Coldplay and Arcade Fire (released today) are going to be the hot tickets...I doubt they will lottery out the full ticket amount. Most will go to their big wig donors and a few scraps to the fans. :cry:

[Tash]

http://coldplay.com/graphics/newsthumbs/acltv.jpg
Austin City Limits TV recording - win tickets
7 September 2011 10:37 pm
Enter for the chance to attend next week's taping
http://coldplay.com/images/news_line.png

Good evening. On Thursday next week (Sept 15), Coldplay will record a performance for the Austin City Limits TV show, at The Moody Theater in Austin. The show is due to broadcast on US television later in the year.

ACL has allocated 165 pairs of floor level passes to give away to Coldplay's online fans. If you would like to win a pair, simply click here (http://www.klru.org/acl/) and enter your details, before 12pm CT on the September 9.

Please note, the prize consists only of the passes - transport and accommodation is not included, so please be sure that you can make it to Austin on Thursday before entering (the taping begins at 8pm).

Those winners chosen at random by ACL will receive an email notification with details about the taping and how to get their tickets (which will be strictly non-transferable).

Good luck!

Anchorman

[l0wxo2]

http://coldplay.com/graphics/newsthumbs/acltv.jpg
Austin City Limits TV recording - win tickets
7 September 2011 10:37 pm
Enter for the chance to attend next week's taping
http://coldplay.com/images/news_line.png

Good evening. On Thursday next week (Sept 15), Coldplay will record a performance for the Austin City Limits TV show, at The Moody Theater in Austin. The show is due to broadcast on US television later in the year.

ACL has allocated 165 pairs of floor level passes to give away to Coldplay's online fans. If you would like to win a pair, simply click here (http://www.klru.org/acl/) and enter your details, before 12pm CT on the September 9.

Please note, the prize consists only of the passes - transport and accommodation is not included, so please be sure that you can make it to Austin on Thursday before entering (the taping begins at 8pm).

Those winners chosen at random by ACL will receive an email notification with details about the taping and how to get their tickets (which will be strictly non-transferable).

Good luck!

Anchorman

Thanks for the info! 165 pairs, so only 330 tickets total? Yikes... Is this separate from the ACL lottery being done on the ACL website?

[jenflor]

^No, it's not separate. Just saw tweets from ACL directing everyone to coldplay.com to enter there for the Coldplay taping.
Sooo.... yeah. Not sure how I feel about my chances. :(

[l0wxo2]

^No, it's not separate. Just saw tweets from ACL directing everyone to coldplay.com to enter there for the Coldplay taping.
Sooo.... yeah. Not sure how I feel about my chances. :(

Oh great, that super sucks :( I am so sad now.

[Texasluvsjonny]

dang! well that's a better chance then the single pair for the NYC show that sites are giving away. good luck to everyone.

[jenflor]

Oh great, that super sucks :( I am so sad now.

I KNOW! I was just checking out all the comments on the CP's facebook post... looks like a whole bunch of people who wouldn't have known about it otherwise are entering. Great for them, but that makes sucky odds for us. :(

[jenflor]

dang! well that's a better chance then the single pair for the NYC show that sites are giving away. good luck to everyone.

Good Luck to you too, Angie. And Good Luck to everyone trying!!!!

[l0wxo2]

I KNOW! I was just checking out all the comments on the CP's facebook post... looks like a whole bunch of people who wouldn't have known about it otherwise are entering. Great for them, but that makes sucky odds for us. :(

I know :( Wish it was just for Coldplaying members lol well if none of us win, we will see them at ACL next Friday! :dance:

[Texasluvsjonny]

Good Luck to you too, Angie. And Good Luck to everyone trying!!!!
PBS sold some Arcade Fire tickets...well exchanged them for a "donation". I called and offered to do some more donating for Coldplay tickets. :laugh3: The person I talked to said they don't control that. Well who the fuck does then! :angry:

[l0wxo2]

PBS sold some Arcade Fire tickets...well exchanged them for a "donation". I called and offered to do some more donating for Coldplay tickets. :laugh3: The person I talked to said they don't control that. Well who the fuck does then! :angry:


:laugh3: Thanks for making me laugh!

[Texasluvsjonny]

I also offered Debs some mountain climbing donation money for tickets. Mike best watch out. I've been watching Dexter for 3 days and might being selling off his internal organs for tickets if I have to. :lol:

[jenflor]

PBS sold some Arcade Fire tickets...well exchanged them for a "donation". I called and offered to do some more donating for Coldplay tickets. :laugh3: The person I talked to said they don't control that. Well who the fuck does then! :angry:

Ahhh... so *that's* how you got the AF tix. :sneaky:

Well, I'm going to proceed based on the assumption that I'm going to the taping, dammit. Who wants to meet up for drinks or something after?

[LFDianne]

I KNOW! I was just checking out all the comments on the CP's facebook post... looks like a whole bunch of people who wouldn't have known about it otherwise are entering. Great for them, but that makes sucky odds for us. :(


I hope people read the part that said travel was not included. How many morons are going to enter just because they enter every contest they can and not even be able to get there? Then what? Plan B?

[l0wxo2]

Ahhh... so *that's* how you got the AF tix. :sneaky:

Well, I'm going to proceed based on the assumption that I'm going to the taping, dammit. Who wants to meet up for drinks or something after?

Same here, we all DESERVE to be there! I am down for drinks :) still only you and Dianne were interested in being added to the group I was creating, so I will just be texting you guys lol. I need to send you both my number.

[jenflor]

another heads up, folks. Just heard from one of my tweeps who works at ACL that there will be a BALCONY ticket giveaway TOMORROW.

and yes, Lauren, PM me your number!

EDIT: Sorry, that should be FRIDAY not "tomorrow". losing track of the days over here!

[l0wxo2]

another heads up, folks. Just heard from one of my tweeps who works at ACL that there will be a BALCONY ticket giveaway TOMORROW.

and yes, Lauren, PM me your number!

EDIT: Sorry, that should be FRIDAY not "tomorrow". losing track of the days over here!

Oh good, so glad to hear there will be another ticket giveaway! *fingers crossed* Check your PM's Jen!

[Texasluvsjonny]

I hope people read the part that said travel was not included. How many morons are going to enter just because they enter every contest they can and not even be able to get there? Then what? Plan B?
Even if we don't win, we should go down there and line up so if the people who won and can't get there don't show up, they can maybe squeeze us in. If not, then booze is near by.

[l0wxo2]

^^^ FANTASTIC idea!!

[jenflor]

Even if we don't win, we should go down there and line up so if the people who won and can't get there don't show up, they can maybe squeeze us in. If not, then booze is near by.

sounds like a plan!

[LFDianne]

Our flight lands at about 4:30 on Thursday, so we will be there or where ever after that!

So if they are supposedly giving away balcony tickets on Friday, we won't be notified about today's tickets by then, will we? So there is a possibility we'd end up with both?

[venuslovebug2]

Everything's only a week away, so exciting! :D

[~Melissa~]

I so want tickets!!!! if anyone wins they can take me!!!!

[l0wxo2]

A week to go guys, I am so excited :)

[JimmyD]

Has anyone received an email saying they've won?

[Texasluvsjonny]

Has anyone received an email saying they've won?
They just emailed me my Arcade Fire tickets and no word on Coldplay so I don't think I won . :cry:

[jenflor]

^Not yet. ;)

[jenflor]

They just emailed me my Arcade Fire tickets and no word on Coldplay so I don't think I won . :cry:

are those the ones you already knew you had, or ones you registered for the other day?

[l0wxo2]

Me either :(

[JimmyD]

They just emailed me my Arcade Fire tickets and no word on Coldplay so I don't think I won . :cry:

Ok thanks, wasn't aware they were announcing it today. Thought some friends were trying to pull a fast one on me. Looks like I got in.

[jenflor]

^ah! Congratulations. I'm so jealous, but congrats!

[l0wxo2]

Ok thanks, wasn't aware they were announcing it today. Thought some friends were trying to pull a fast one on me. Looks like I got in.
For the Coldplay taping next Thursday?

[l0wxo2]

The link is still up to enter to win tickets to the taping *shrugs* not sure what's going on lol.

[LFDianne]

Guess we didn't win. Some people are tweeting that they got tickets :(

[Texasluvsjonny]

are those the ones you already knew you had, or ones you registered for the other day?The ones I knew I had. I didn't sign up for the AF give away. I'm not that greedy! :P

[l0wxo2]

Guess we didn't win. Some people are tweeting that they got tickets :(

Boo :( I am so sad. Well, we still got a chance to win tickets for the balcony seats, I think they said that giveaway would be announced later in the week(maybe today?)

[Texasluvsjonny]

balcony sign up is posted, and once again their server is fubar! :angry:

[l0wxo2]

^^ Thanks! Yup, it's taking forever to load :(

[jenflor]

^dammit! I got the page up, put in my info and hit submit, but now it's just cycling. I hope it doesn't drop my entry!

[Texasluvsjonny]

it took forever for mine to load as well but I'm registered. I'll be more than happy with balcony. Hell, I'll take bathroom stall #4 if they offer it! :lol:

[l0wxo2]

^Same thing happened to me! And now it's not even loading. Seriously, after the fiasco from the other day, you think they would be better prepared with a big enough server to handle the traffic.

[shanew21]

I won stage tickets!!! Beyond excited!

Now I gotta find a cute girl that likes Coldplay to go with :cool:

[l0wxo2]

^ Congrats! So jealous.

[jenflor]

it took forever for mine to load as well but I'm registered. I'll be more than happy with balcony. Hell, I'll take bathroom stall #4 if they offer it! :lol:

I've got dibs on Stall #5!

I won stage tickets!!! Beyond excited!

Now I gotta find a cute girl that likes Coldplay to go with :cool:

I'm cute! :wink3: sorry. You don't even know me... that's kinda creepy. :lol:

Congratulations! I too am super-jealous. But glad some Coldplayers got in!

[l0wxo2]

Oh man, it still won't let me enter, the page won't load. Anyone else have the same problem?

[jenflor]

^I finally got in and got a "Thanks for entering" screen, so I think mine made it through. Maybe try a fresh link?

[l0wxo2]

Ah, finally I was able to enter! Good luck everyone :)

[l0wxo2]

Maddening that these are on Ebay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-2-TIX-9-15-Coldplay-Moody-Theater-/160623174578?pt=US_Tickets_all_in_one&hash=item2565e323b2

Those could of gone to a true fan... hate that scalpers won tickets.

[JimmyD]

For the Coldplay taping next Thursday?

Yes, for ACL TV.

[Texasluvsjonny]

Maddening that these are on Ebay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-2-TIX-9-15-Coldplay-Moody-Theater-/160623174578?pt=US_Tickets_all_in_one&hash=item2565e323b2

Those could of gone to a true fan... hate that scalpers won tickets.a thousnad bucks! LOL. Jonny best come naked and with an attached hotel room for that price! :sneaky:

[LFDianne]

a thousnad bucks! LOL. Jonny best come naked and with an attached hotel room for that price! :sneaky:

$555 each? Ouch. And the terms and conditions are kind of crazy. They won't honor your purchase if it leaves them with a single ticket, but they will sell multiple tickets, just as long as they aren't left with a single. Wonder how many they got??? Sucks...

[JimmyD]

$555 each? Ouch. And the terms and conditions are kind of crazy. They won't honor your purchase if it leaves them with a single ticket, but they will sell multiple tickets, just as long as they aren't left with a single. Wonder how many they got??? Sucks...

How are they selling them? Shouldn't there be a name attached to one of the two tickets? Hate that scalpers are getting into this.

[LFDianne]

How are they selling them? Shouldn't there be a name attached to one of the two tickets? Hate that scalpers are getting into this.

It's an agency :( Paypal only

[JimmyD]

It's an agency :( Paypal only

I mean, how can the person who purchases them use them? As far as I know they are non-transferable. So the name who won would have to go in too, no? I hope someone doesn't buy it and end up not getting in.

[LFDianne]

I mean, how can the person who purchases them use them? As far as I know they are non-transferable. So the name who won would have to go in too, no? I hope someone doesn't buy it and end up not getting in.

I actually contacted ACL - TV. They said there's a guestlist, so they're looking into the ebay "tickets."

[jenflor]

I was actually just coming on here to post this that I found on Austin's craigslist:

Coldplay ACL taping tickets for sale - $500 (austin)
Date: 2011-09-07, 6:32PM CDT

Two floor tickets for $500 each

!! This pisses me off!!!
I saw your posts about the ebay tix, Dianne and Lauren. And I was thinking JimmyD's right... It says specifically on all the contest stuff that the tickets are non-transferable. But ugh. The thought that some jerk out there got them over true fans (us!) is really infuriating.

[jenflor]

On a somewhat happier note, I just saw this:

aclfestival ACL Festival
Get hyped for next weekend with @palladia --> tomorrow (Sat 9/10) they will screen ACL 2009 & 2010 back-to-back starting at 4:30PM CT!

btw, I'm @jenflortx on twitter, if anyone wants to say hi! :)

[LFDianne]

I was actually just coming on here to post this that I found on Austin's craigslist:

Coldplay ACL taping tickets for sale - $500 (austin)
Date: 2011-09-07, 6:32PM CDT

Two floor tickets for $500 each

!! This pisses me off!!!
I saw your posts about the ebay tix, Dianne and Lauren. And I was thinking JimmyD's right... It says specifically on all the contest stuff that the tickets are non-transferable. But ugh. The thought that some jerk out there got them over true fans (us!) is really infuriating.

That's what happened at the UCLA concert last month, too. People had bought free tickets on craigslist and ebay and their names had been photoshopped onto the printout. When you registered for the tickets, it created a specific code associated with only your name and they scanned every single ticket and matched with official government id - my kids had to bring their passports because they have driver's licenses yet. People who bought their tickets aftermarket were basically screwed - out the money and not let in. There were a few tickets for sale (it was a benefit for the Grammy Foundation, too) and I think some people were able to get those. We saw quite a few people in the "fraud" line :( Probably what will happen with these tickets, too.

[l0wxo2]

On a somewhat happier note, I just saw this:

aclfestival ACL Festival
Get hyped for next weekend with @palladia --> tomorrow (Sat 9/10) they will screen ACL 2009 & 2010 back-to-back starting at 4:30PM CT!

btw, I'm @jenflortx on twitter, if anyone wants to say hi! :)

Jen, i'm gonna follow you. My twitter name is @mysongisl0ve

[ImLovingGuyBerryman]

Oh damn, I didn't even realize that they were doing the floor tix giveaway until it was too late. I thought I signed up for the newsletter so that it would tell me about that on time, but I got a newsletter too late for it. So I was still able to enter for balcony but not floor. :angry:
Oh well. Doubt I would get in anyways. It's so annoying the way these things work. Everyone should just get the chance to buy tickets without most of them having already gone to people who make huge-ass donations or whatever. Meh.
But I'm still really excited about ACL with it being less than a week. I don't plan on camping out at the stage cause I plan to get my money's worth out of every day. But I do plan on showing up to the stage some amount of time early, depends on when I can convince my friends to go.
And there's another Lauren in here eh? Only slightly confusing. :P

[venuslovebug2]

Don't buy tix from Craigslist or Ebay....the tickets are nontransferrable and they are not supposed to be sold. Also, the price is outrageous! If they'd just give the tickets to real fans in the first place, this wouldn't even be happening. I hope ACL takes action on these scalpers.

On a side note, I got tickets to the taping!! I'm SO excited!!!! I cannot wait.

[jenflor]

^Congratulations!

[Coldplayer11]

hey I am going to be there on friday just to see Coldplay of course. The thing is i'm going to be by myself cuz i only got one ticket. I was wondering if some of us coldplayers were gonna meet up or something?!? if you are going and want to meet up, sen me a message and i'll give u my number

cheers!

[jenflor]

^yes, a bunch of us are planning on meeting up, but we haven't figured exactly where or when yet. You're welcome to join us!
I'm Jen, btw. :nice: