[29-May-2012] Coldplay @ Ricoh Arena, Coventry, UK - Page 2

נєѕυѕσηα¢нσρρєя · 05-05-2012, 02:49 PM

I know they work very hard and are doing alot of dates all over the world, but does anyone know why they are doing so few dates in the UK?

likeafire · 16-05-2012, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by נєѕυѕσηα¢нσρρєя;5291539
I know they work very hard and are doing alot of dates all over the world, but does anyone know why they are doing so few dates in the UK?

You just answered the question urself lol.

Receive my tickets, turnstiles 24-27, so looks like ill be right at the back lol, which is not the best, but it should be good none the less, cannot wait! not looking forward to any of the support acts, this is coldplay, they coudve done better with the support acts. Though, im guessing Rita ora will be doing rihannas part for princess of china,after all she is being dubbed as the uk version of rihanna lol.

Tash · 16-05-2012, 04:32 PM

Extra tickets for UK dates on sale tomorrow
16 May 2012 4:05 pm
Tickets for all the UK stadium shows on sale from 9am

Good afternoon. Now that the stage designs and dimensions for Coldplay's upcoming UK stadium tour have been finalised, the promoters have been able to release some extra tickets for all of the shows. These tickets - which include standing tickets and good seats - will go on sale at 9am on Thursday morning (17th May) from the following links:

- Gigsandtours
- Ticketmaster

Please note that the number of extra tickets is limited and we expect them to sell quite quickly. The UK tour dates are as follows:

29 May 2012: Coventry - Ricoh Arena
1 June 2012: London - Emirates Stadium
2 June 2012: London - Emirates Stadium
4 June 2012: London - Emirates Stadium
7 June 2012: Sunderland - Stadium Of Light
9 June 2012: Manchester - Etihad Stadium
10 June 2012: Manchester - Etihad Stadium

Anchorman

likeafire · 19-05-2012, 06:51 PM

What time are people going to get at the stadium for? i dont want to get there too early or too late

Tash · 22-05-2012, 10:45 AM

On tour wth Coldplay
Are you free on the 29th May? Come and campaign with Oxfam and see Coldplay. Email kmacrandal@oxfam.org.uk for a place @oxfamgb

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Tash · 22-05-2012, 04:18 PM

Fans warned ahead of sell-out Coldplay concert

COLDPLAY fans have been urged to look at their Clocks when making their travel arrangements for the band’s concert at the Ricoh Arena next week.

The British rock band kick start their eagerly anticipated UK summer stadium tour in Coventry on Tuesday (May 29), where they will be greeted by a capacity sell-out crowd of just over 40,000.

And bosses at the Ricoh Arena have asked fans to allow plenty of time to reach the stadium since there will be changes to usual transport arrangements around the site.

"We are encouraging Coldplay fans to start planning their journeys now rather than making last-minute arrangements on the day," said Vaughan Pollard, deputy safety officer at the Ricoh Arena.

"All taxis will be directed to Tesco’s car-parks within the Arena Shopping Park via signs that will be installed to indicate where they should go and we are asking everyone to respect that.

"People will be dropped off and picked-up in the same area in the car-park which is near the service road round to the left of Tesco’s so we are asking everyone to be patient because there will be plenty of taxis arriving regularly.

"This location also applies to private hire vehicles and drivers should have verification of customers’ details to show to stewards to gain access to Arena Shopping Park.

"We don’t want anyone to be dropped off or picked up on the A444 to avoid anyone being injured by other vehicles and Arena Shopping Park provides a safe drop off and pick-up point.

"There will be a shuttle bus service running from Coventry railway station and Pool Meadow bus station which will drop off passengers at the top of the underpass near the Ricoh and pick-up in the same place as usual, priced at £5 for the round trip."

The turnstiles will open at 5pm and concert goers are urged not to bring umbrellas, large bags or alcohol which are prohibited items and there is no storage space available but small bottles of water will be allowed.

The usual park and walk sites will be in operation at Christ the King, Exhall Grange School, St Finbars FC and Holbrook Primary School, priced at £15. Bookings and directions are available from ricoharena.com

On-site car parking is also available at car parks A, B and C, priced at £20 plus booking fee which can also be booked by visiting ricoharena.com

The last train to London is 23.31 and the last trains to Birmingham New Street are at 00.10 and 01.13.

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iSwin · 22-05-2012, 10:50 PM

Does anybody know if they charge to park on the tesco car park next to the arena?

Tash · 24-05-2012, 02:44 PM

Rockers to perform at Coldplay’s VIP party after Coventry concert

A CITY band are in Paradise over their latest gig announcement.

Mads Mods & Englishmen will be playing the exclusive after party on the back of Coldplay’s upcoming concert at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry in two weeks time.

Chris Martin and co are currently preparing for their latest UK and European tour and chose the MK group to perform at their post-show party.

But this isn’t the first time the band have been asked to perform in front of huge rock stars.

The Kings of Leon were first to snap up the Milton Keynes band last year for an after-show party and they went down a storm.

Keyboard player Steve Witcomb said: “The Kings of Leon party was incredible, full of VIPs and music industry bods. Since that night the phone hasn’t stopped ringing.”

The band have had a series of high profile gigs this year including supporting Bruce Foxton’s ‘From The Jam’.

Despite their hectic schedule the Mad Mods needed no persuasion to help out a good cause.

On Friday June 8, the band will be headlining a fundraising gig at The Pitz, Woughton Centre in aid of city charity Emily’s Star.

“It’s such a worthy cause we jumped at the opportunity to help out,” said Steve.

The band will be joined by Northampton reggae act The Bighead and award-winning DJ Jobi Wan.

For more information the concert, visit www.emilysstar.co.uk/events

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teernabh5 · 24-05-2012, 02:52 PM

they wil have an after-party! Guess , more celebrities will come and stuff!

busybeeburns · 26-05-2012, 06:40 PM

Police warn Coldplay fans to beware of pickpockets at Ricoh concert

POLICE are warning Coldplay fans to be on their guard against pickpockets when the band kick off their tour at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry next week.

A sell-out crowd of more than 40,000 are expected to fill the football stadium for the hotly-anticipated concert on Tuesday night. Police say the event could be a magnet for thieves and pickpockets and are urging fans to keep their wallets, mobile phones and car keys safe.

Chief Insp Kerry Blakeman, of Coventry Police, said: “For six months ticket holders have been eagerly anticipating the gig and we are working to minimise the potential for crime to ruin anyone’s memories of the evening. We’d encourage anyone attending the concert to make sure that any purses, wallets or phones are out of sight and not protruding from pockets or bags. Ideally don’t take a wallet, just loose cash and cards needed on the night.”

He added: “We’d also encourage those driving to the event to take a similar security stance with their vehicles, removing all valuable out of sight and ensuring all doors and windows are locked.”

http://www.coventrytelegraph.net

teernabh5 · 27-05-2012, 05:16 AM

looking forward to this one!

42rock89 · 27-05-2012, 09:04 PM

What time is everyone waiting there at? I was thinking 11 at first but apparently its easy to get to the front even close to doors opening time.

I really can't wait, my 2nd Coldplay gig first one was seated so gonna go crazy and jump around until I pass out (after ETIAW of course

) haha

iSwin · 27-05-2012, 10:46 PM

Me & my friends are getting there for 2pm.. I guess 3 hours of waiting is enough!? plus from the pictures I've seen from other gigs when people first get there you're pretty much near the front just after the gates open

likeafire · 27-05-2012, 10:53 PM

11? 2? Isnt that way too early? Ill be getting there for hopefully 5, but i live in bham and will be leaving no earlier than 4oclock. What are u gonna wait for? will there be a queue?

iSwin · 28-05-2012, 11:24 AM

Fan Dedication

! It's the traffic warnings that worry me, want to get there early get a good, secure spot. The stadiums seated capacity is 32,000 (which I guess rarely sells out) and they're expecting 40,000 for this one occasion, I think it's important to claim a car parking space nice & early.

05-05-2012, 02:49 PM	#16
נєѕυѕσηα¢нσρρєя Ave ittt!!!! Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 103 My Mood: Location: Birmingham Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 10 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I know they work very hard and are doing alot of dates all over the world, but does anyone know why they are doing so few dates in the UK? __________________ Steal my heart and hold my tongue. I feel my time, my time has come.

16-05-2012, 03:11 AM	#17
likeafire Scientist Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 123 My Mood: Location: England Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by נєѕυѕσηα¢нσρρєя;5291539 I know they work very hard and are doing alot of dates all over the world, but does anyone know why they are doing so few dates in the UK? You just answered the question urself lol. Receive my tickets, turnstiles 24-27, so looks like ill be right at the back lol, which is not the best, but it should be good none the less, cannot wait! not looking forward to any of the support acts, this is coldplay, they coudve done better with the support acts. Though, im guessing Rita ora will be doing rihannas part for princess of china,after all she is being dubbed as the uk version of rihanna lol.

16-05-2012, 04:32 PM	#18
Tash Ms Coldplaying 2012 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 35,745 Location: 0118 Gender: Seen CP: 12 times Fav. CP album: VLVODAAHF Fav. CP song: See You Soon Fav. CP member: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 241 Thanked 4,172 Times in 1,925 Posts	Extra tickets for UK dates on sale tomorrow 16 May 2012 4:05 pm Tickets for all the UK stadium shows on sale from 9am Good afternoon. Now that the stage designs and dimensions for Coldplay's upcoming UK stadium tour have been finalised, the promoters have been able to release some extra tickets for all of the shows. These tickets - which include standing tickets and good seats - will go on sale at 9am on Thursday morning (17th May) from the following links: - Gigsandtours - Ticketmaster Please note that the number of extra tickets is limited and we expect them to sell quite quickly. The UK tour dates are as follows: 29 May 2012: Coventry - Ricoh Arena 1 June 2012: London - Emirates Stadium 2 June 2012: London - Emirates Stadium 4 June 2012: London - Emirates Stadium 7 June 2012: Sunderland - Stadium Of Light 9 June 2012: Manchester - Etihad Stadium 10 June 2012: Manchester - Etihad Stadium Anchorman __________________ Luctor et Emergo/not swallowed in the sea Rotterdam 03-10-08 Nijmegen 09-09-09 Landgraaf 11-06-11 Arras 03-07-11 London 09-12-11 London 10-12-11 Rotterdam 17-12-11 London 01-06-12 London 02-06-12 London 04-06-12 Detroit 01-08-12 The Hague 06-09-12 *it means everything and it means nothing to everybody and nobody - Guy Berryman* *Phil, who is our fifth member, he doesn’t play an instrument but he plays the mobile phone and the laptop computer - Will Champion* *a negative capability is the ability within yourself to accept that things go up and down and you can't always control it and they can't always be up but they won't always be down - Chris Martin* it’s a good noisy crowd that sing through the show at the Ahoy - none more so than when the band are on the B-Stage and the cheer for Will during Us Against The World is so huge that the song grinds to a halt amidst disbelieving giggles on stage - Roadie #42

22-05-2012, 10:45 AM	#20
Tash Ms Coldplaying 2012 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 35,745 Location: 0118 Gender: Seen CP: 12 times Fav. CP album: VLVODAAHF Fav. CP song: See You Soon Fav. CP member: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 241 Thanked 4,172 Times in 1,925 Posts	On tour wth Coldplay Are you free on the 29th May? Come and campaign with Oxfam and see Coldplay. Email kmacrandal@oxfam.org.uk for a place @oxfamgb link __________________ Luctor et Emergo/not swallowed in the sea Rotterdam 03-10-08 Nijmegen 09-09-09 Landgraaf 11-06-11 Arras 03-07-11 London 09-12-11 London 10-12-11 Rotterdam 17-12-11 London 01-06-12 London 02-06-12 London 04-06-12 Detroit 01-08-12 The Hague 06-09-12 *it means everything and it means nothing to everybody and nobody - Guy Berryman* *Phil, who is our fifth member, he doesn’t play an instrument but he plays the mobile phone and the laptop computer - Will Champion* *a negative capability is the ability within yourself to accept that things go up and down and you can't always control it and they can't always be up but they won't always be down - Chris Martin* it’s a good noisy crowd that sing through the show at the Ahoy - none more so than when the band are on the B-Stage and the cheer for Will during Us Against The World is so huge that the song grinds to a halt amidst disbelieving giggles on stage - Roadie #42

22-05-2012, 04:18 PM	#21
Tash Ms Coldplaying 2012 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 35,745 Location: 0118 Gender: Seen CP: 12 times Fav. CP album: VLVODAAHF Fav. CP song: See You Soon Fav. CP member: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 241 Thanked 4,172 Times in 1,925 Posts	Fans warned ahead of sell-out Coldplay concert COLDPLAY fans have been urged to look at their Clocks when making their travel arrangements for the band’s concert at the Ricoh Arena next week. The British rock band kick start their eagerly anticipated UK summer stadium tour in Coventry on Tuesday (May 29), where they will be greeted by a capacity sell-out crowd of just over 40,000. And bosses at the Ricoh Arena have asked fans to allow plenty of time to reach the stadium since there will be changes to usual transport arrangements around the site. "We are encouraging Coldplay fans to start planning their journeys now rather than making last-minute arrangements on the day," said Vaughan Pollard, deputy safety officer at the Ricoh Arena. "All taxis will be directed to Tesco’s car-parks within the Arena Shopping Park via signs that will be installed to indicate where they should go and we are asking everyone to respect that. "People will be dropped off and picked-up in the same area in the car-park which is near the service road round to the left of Tesco’s so we are asking everyone to be patient because there will be plenty of taxis arriving regularly. "This location also applies to private hire vehicles and drivers should have verification of customers’ details to show to stewards to gain access to Arena Shopping Park. "We don’t want anyone to be dropped off or picked up on the A444 to avoid anyone being injured by other vehicles and Arena Shopping Park provides a safe drop off and pick-up point. "There will be a shuttle bus service running from Coventry railway station and Pool Meadow bus station which will drop off passengers at the top of the underpass near the Ricoh and pick-up in the same place as usual, priced at £5 for the round trip." The turnstiles will open at 5pm and concert goers are urged not to bring umbrellas, large bags or alcohol which are prohibited items and there is no storage space available but small bottles of water will be allowed. The usual park and walk sites will be in operation at Christ the King, Exhall Grange School, St Finbars FC and Holbrook Primary School, priced at £15. Bookings and directions are available from ricoharena.com On-site car parking is also available at car parks A, B and C, priced at £20 plus booking fee which can also be booked by visiting ricoharena.com The last train to London is 23.31 and the last trains to Birmingham New Street are at 00.10 and 01.13. link __________________ Luctor et Emergo/not swallowed in the sea Rotterdam 03-10-08 Nijmegen 09-09-09 Landgraaf 11-06-11 Arras 03-07-11 London 09-12-11 London 10-12-11 Rotterdam 17-12-11 London 01-06-12 London 02-06-12 London 04-06-12 Detroit 01-08-12 The Hague 06-09-12 *it means everything and it means nothing to everybody and nobody - Guy Berryman* *Phil, who is our fifth member, he doesn’t play an instrument but he plays the mobile phone and the laptop computer - Will Champion* *a negative capability is the ability within yourself to accept that things go up and down and you can't always control it and they can't always be up but they won't always be down - Chris Martin* it’s a good noisy crowd that sing through the show at the Ahoy - none more so than when the band are on the B-Stage and the cheer for Will during Us Against The World is so huge that the song grinds to a halt amidst disbelieving giggles on stage - Roadie #42

19-05-2012, 06:51 PM	#19
likeafire Scientist Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 123 My Mood: Location: England Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	What time are people going to get at the stadium for? i dont want to get there too early or too late

22-05-2012, 10:50 PM	#22
iSwin Coldplayer Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 37 Location: Somewhere up Above the Stars Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 3 Thanked 90 Times in 9 Posts	Does anybody know if they charge to park on the tesco car park next to the arena?

24-05-2012, 02:44 PM	#23
Tash Ms Coldplaying 2012 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 35,745 Location: 0118 Gender: Seen CP: 12 times Fav. CP album: VLVODAAHF Fav. CP song: See You Soon Fav. CP member: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 241 Thanked 4,172 Times in 1,925 Posts	Rockers to perform at Coldplay’s VIP party after Coventry concert A CITY band are in Paradise over their latest gig announcement. Mads Mods & Englishmen will be playing the exclusive after party on the back of Coldplay’s upcoming concert at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry in two weeks time. Chris Martin and co are currently preparing for their latest UK and European tour and chose the MK group to perform at their post-show party. But this isn’t the first time the band have been asked to perform in front of huge rock stars. The Kings of Leon were first to snap up the Milton Keynes band last year for an after-show party and they went down a storm. Keyboard player Steve Witcomb said: “The Kings of Leon party was incredible, full of VIPs and music industry bods. Since that night the phone hasn’t stopped ringing.” The band have had a series of high profile gigs this year including supporting Bruce Foxton’s ‘From The Jam’. Despite their hectic schedule the Mad Mods needed no persuasion to help out a good cause. On Friday June 8, the band will be headlining a fundraising gig at The Pitz, Woughton Centre in aid of city charity Emily’s Star. “It’s such a worthy cause we jumped at the opportunity to help out,” said Steve. The band will be joined by Northampton reggae act The Bighead and award-winning DJ Jobi Wan. For more information the concert, visit www.emilysstar.co.uk/events link __________________ Luctor et Emergo/not swallowed in the sea Rotterdam 03-10-08 Nijmegen 09-09-09 Landgraaf 11-06-11 Arras 03-07-11 London 09-12-11 London 10-12-11 Rotterdam 17-12-11 London 01-06-12 London 02-06-12 London 04-06-12 Detroit 01-08-12 The Hague 06-09-12 *it means everything and it means nothing to everybody and nobody - Guy Berryman* *Phil, who is our fifth member, he doesn’t play an instrument but he plays the mobile phone and the laptop computer - Will Champion* *a negative capability is the ability within yourself to accept that things go up and down and you can't always control it and they can't always be up but they won't always be down - Chris Martin* it’s a good noisy crowd that sing through the show at the Ahoy - none more so than when the band are on the B-Stage and the cheer for Will during Us Against The World is so huge that the song grinds to a halt amidst disbelieving giggles on stage - Roadie #42

24-05-2012, 02:52 PM	#24
teernabh5 Strawberry Swinger Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,010 My Mood: Location: Major Minus Street!! Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 179 Thanked 129 Times in 72 Posts	they wil have an after-party! Guess , more celebrities will come and stuff!

26-05-2012, 06:40 PM	#25
busybeeburns mr coldplaying himself Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 46,455 My Mood: Location: test Gender: Country: Seen CP: 20 times Fav. CP album: X&Y Fav. CP song: GPASUYF Fav. CP member: Chat posts: 16 Thanks given: 1,589 Thanked 968 Times in 433 Posts	Police warn Coldplay fans to beware of pickpockets at Ricoh concert POLICE are warning Coldplay fans to be on their guard against pickpockets when the band kick off their tour at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry next week. A sell-out crowd of more than 40,000 are expected to fill the football stadium for the hotly-anticipated concert on Tuesday night. Police say the event could be a magnet for thieves and pickpockets and are urging fans to keep their wallets, mobile phones and car keys safe. Chief Insp Kerry Blakeman, of Coventry Police, said: “For six months ticket holders have been eagerly anticipating the gig and we are working to minimise the potential for crime to ruin anyone’s memories of the evening. We’d encourage anyone attending the concert to make sure that any purses, wallets or phones are out of sight and not protruding from pockets or bags. Ideally don’t take a wallet, just loose cash and cards needed on the night.” He added: “We’d also encourage those driving to the event to take a similar security stance with their vehicles, removing all valuable out of sight and ensuring all doors and windows are locked.” http://www.coventrytelegraph.net __________________ The early bird catches the worm. The second mouse gets the cheese!

27-05-2012, 05:16 AM	#26
teernabh5 Strawberry Swinger Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,010 My Mood: Location: Major Minus Street!! Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 179 Thanked 129 Times in 72 Posts	looking forward to this one!

27-05-2012, 09:04 PM	#27
42rock89 Defender of Paradise Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 630 Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 4 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	What time is everyone waiting there at? I was thinking 11 at first but apparently its easy to get to the front even close to doors opening time. I really can't wait, my 2nd Coldplay gig first one was seated so gonna go crazy and jump around until I pass out (after ETIAW of course ) haha __________________ 'Every step that you take Could be your biggest mistake It could bend or it could break But that's the risk that you take' <3 {Manchester MEN Arena 19th December 2011} [Coventry Ricoh Stadium 29th May 2012} {Manchester Ethiad Stadium 10th June 2012} Add me on twitter : ImMarc

27-05-2012, 10:46 PM	#28
iSwin Coldplayer Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 37 Location: Somewhere up Above the Stars Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 3 Thanked 90 Times in 9 Posts	Me & my friends are getting there for 2pm.. I guess 3 hours of waiting is enough!? plus from the pictures I've seen from other gigs when people first get there you're pretty much near the front just after the gates open

27-05-2012, 10:53 PM	#29
likeafire Scientist Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 123 My Mood: Location: England Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	11? 2? Isnt that way too early? Ill be getting there for hopefully 5, but i live in bham and will be leaving no earlier than 4oclock. What are u gonna wait for? will there be a queue?

28-05-2012, 11:24 AM	#30
iSwin Coldplayer Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 37 Location: Somewhere up Above the Stars Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 3 Thanked 90 Times in 9 Posts	Fan Dedication ! It's the traffic warnings that worry me, want to get there early get a good, secure spot. The stadiums seated capacity is 32,000 (which I guess rarely sells out) and they're expecting 40,000 for this one occasion, I think it's important to claim a car parking space nice & early.