[10-Jun-2012] Coldplay @ Etihad Stadium, Manchester, UK (warning: m'cr will be busy see P7) - Page 7

aprilshack · 08-06-2012, 12:53 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by The Keymaster;5319693
Mmmmmmm I've just logged back in using my girlfriends ref.

It now says this "Order will be available for collection from the venue at the time of the event (please remember to take your credit card and reference number)."

Seems like you are right April. Never had that happen before for a gig,always got tickets in advance. I'm still gonna call just to be sure.

Oh good, all sorted! Just as well you checked! A bit odd since you bought your tix back in November! Perhaps the last batch ready to be sent out would of been a little too close to the show to take a risk? Remember the card & reference number!

townleymanchester · 08-06-2012, 01:24 PM

Hi we run a local and friendly pub minutes from the stadium. We would like to welcome all Coldplay fans to the pub for a drink or two before the upcoming concerts. Signs are up around the stadium directing you to the pub and there is also a map on our facebook profile if you would like to find us. You can find us here http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003877168714

R_Burns · 08-06-2012, 01:35 PM

So....I'm going to be waiting in the coach station until 4am for my journey home to begin.
Oh the joys

Tash · 08-06-2012, 02:10 PM

On tour wth Coldplay
Welcome to Manchester @coldplay twitpic.com/9u3os7

link

Tash · 08-06-2012, 03:48 PM

Stage times for Saturday and Sunday's Manchester shows: 7.15pm Charli XCX; 8.00pm Robyn; 9.15pm Coldplay; 11.00pm: Curfew. A

Jenjie · 08-06-2012, 07:16 PM

yuck, city centre is going to be nasty busy on Sunday afternoon. just seen this:

Thousands expected to turn out for Manchester Day Parade

Celebrated artists from across the North West have helped more than 90 community groups create the dazzling artworks that embody Manchester’s spirit and residents.

Outdoor arts organisation, Walk the Plank, has produced the parade for the third year running, linking artists with community groups so that every participant could realise their own vision for Manchester Day.

The Parade takes place on Sunday 10 June and will leave Castlefield at 2pm, moving along Deansgate, Cross Street, past Albert Square and the town hall, before returning to Castlefield.

Last year more than 50,000 people attended the extravaganza and it is hoped more will line the streets this year to enjoy the parade, the entertainment in Albert Square and above all, the celebration of Manchester.

Councillor Pat Karney, Chair of Manchester Day, is confident of the impact of this year’s event. He says: “The annual Manchester Day Parade has become indelibly printed on the minds of people across the region as one of the best loved events in the city’s summer calendar. It’s not surprising as the last two years have shown how spectacular the day can be.

“Each year I think we can’t beat last year, and every year I am proved wrong – it just keeps getting better and better.”

Also in buoyant mood is Councillor Rosa Battle, Manchester City Council’s executive member for culture and leisure. Cllr Battle says: “Manchester Day is the perfect opportunity to get the family together for a memorable day out in the city centre. The parade has something for all ages and the artworks are truly something to behold. The celebration is not only a great day out, but also generates a massive economic benefit for city centre businesses.”

From start to finish – through concept designs, to the creative workshops – the parade has been a vehicle for Mancunians to use art as way of paying tribute to their city.

Liz Pugh, Producer at Walk the Plank, says: “Many groups are using the parade as a chance to celebrate their own heroes - volunteers and participants who give up their time in order to make a difference. The atmosphere at the workshops has been fantastic as people work together to create their individual floats and costumes and we’d love lots of people to come along with their families to cheer us on along the parade route.”

For more information visit the website at: www.themanchesterdayparade.co.uk

http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereven...ter-day-parade

Jenjie · 08-06-2012, 07:20 PM

parade route here: http://themanchesterdayparade.co.uk/...ade-route-map/

road closures here: http://themanchesterdayparade.co.uk/...road-closures/

suspensions of street parking: http://themanchesterdayparade.co.uk/...ng-suspension/

that's our car park plans scuppered, will have to go hunting for a new one now. grrrrrrrrr!

Tash · 08-06-2012, 07:21 PM

The Keymaster · 08-06-2012, 07:23 PM

I suggest people stay away from the City Centre then, if you can find an alternative route around the outskirts do it,easier said than done though.

Nando's in Didsbury for lunch me thinks before I make my way to the box office now that I know our tickets are waiting.

Will be an early lunch though. Have been looking forward to this gig all year and after reading comments and seeing some of the pics it looks awesome.

Jenjie · 08-06-2012, 07:37 PM

coz the public transport is mainly finished before the end of the concert, we need to park within reasonable walking distance. stupid sunday night concerts!!

Taz1853 · 08-06-2012, 08:24 PM

Will there be signage directing us to get to the stadium?

Eve81 · 08-06-2012, 08:55 PM

The Stadium is around 20min walk to picadilly station for those who stay in a hotel at Manchester

Jenjie · 08-06-2012, 09:00 PM

walking safe route map can be downloaded from here http://www.mcfc.co.uk/the-club/visiting-the-stadium

42rock89 · 08-06-2012, 10:44 PM

Happy I got a hotel then 7am coach back to bham, hopefully it won't take an hour and a half to get near a station like it did in Coventry haha!

R_Burns · 09-06-2012, 10:45 AM

that's the type of planning I failed at

08-06-2012, 12:53 PM	#91
aprilshack Coldplayer Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 107 My Mood: Location: Southport,Merseyside Gender: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 7 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by The Keymaster;5319693 Mmmmmmm I've just logged back in using my girlfriends ref. It now says this "Order will be available for collection from the venue at the time of the event (please remember to take your credit card and reference number)." Seems like you are right April. Never had that happen before for a gig,always got tickets in advance. I'm still gonna call just to be sure. Oh good, all sorted! Just as well you checked! A bit odd since you bought your tix back in November! Perhaps the last batch ready to be sent out would of been a little too close to the show to take a risk? Remember the card & reference number!

08-06-2012, 01:35 PM	#93
R_Burns See You Soon Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 575 Location: Birmingham Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 15 Thanked 23 Times in 8 Posts	So....I'm going to be waiting in the coach station until 4am for my journey home to begin. Oh the joys __________________ LAST.FM TUMBLR

08-06-2012, 02:10 PM	#94
Tash Ms Coldplaying 2012 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 35,495 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: 236 Thanked 4,043 Times in 1,886 Posts	On tour wth Coldplay Welcome to Manchester @coldplay twitpic.com/9u3os7 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

08-06-2012, 03:48 PM	#95
Tash Ms Coldplaying 2012 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 35,495 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: 236 Thanked 4,043 Times in 1,886 Posts	Stage times for Saturday and Sunday's Manchester shows: 7.15pm Charli XCX; 8.00pm Robyn; 9.15pm Coldplay; 11.00pm: Curfew. A __________________ 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

08-06-2012, 07:16 PM	#96
Jenjie PA to SammyBeeBurns Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 5,805 My Mood: Location: at Coldplaying.com Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 35 Thanked 90 Times in 41 Posts	yuck, city centre is going to be nasty busy on Sunday afternoon. just seen this: Thousands expected to turn out for Manchester Day Parade Celebrated artists from across the North West have helped more than 90 community groups create the dazzling artworks that embody Manchester’s spirit and residents. Outdoor arts organisation, Walk the Plank, has produced the parade for the third year running, linking artists with community groups so that every participant could realise their own vision for Manchester Day. The Parade takes place on Sunday 10 June and will leave Castlefield at 2pm, moving along Deansgate, Cross Street, past Albert Square and the town hall, before returning to Castlefield. Last year more than 50,000 people attended the extravaganza and it is hoped more will line the streets this year to enjoy the parade, the entertainment in Albert Square and above all, the celebration of Manchester. Councillor Pat Karney, Chair of Manchester Day, is confident of the impact of this year’s event. He says: “The annual Manchester Day Parade has become indelibly printed on the minds of people across the region as one of the best loved events in the city’s summer calendar. It’s not surprising as the last two years have shown how spectacular the day can be. “Each year I think we can’t beat last year, and every year I am proved wrong – it just keeps getting better and better.” Also in buoyant mood is Councillor Rosa Battle, Manchester City Council’s executive member for culture and leisure. Cllr Battle says: “Manchester Day is the perfect opportunity to get the family together for a memorable day out in the city centre. The parade has something for all ages and the artworks are truly something to behold. The celebration is not only a great day out, but also generates a massive economic benefit for city centre businesses.” From start to finish – through concept designs, to the creative workshops – the parade has been a vehicle for Mancunians to use art as way of paying tribute to their city. Liz Pugh, Producer at Walk the Plank, says: “Many groups are using the parade as a chance to celebrate their own heroes - volunteers and participants who give up their time in order to make a difference. The atmosphere at the workshops has been fantastic as people work together to create their individual floats and costumes and we’d love lots of people to come along with their families to cheer us on along the parade route.” For more information visit the website at: www.themanchesterdayparade.co.uk http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereven...ter-day-parade __________________ "The fat lady has sung and the world's Vida has been well and truly Viva-ed." - R#42 14th March 2010 I've got my "I Heart Coldplaying.com, It's My Life" knickers in a twist!!! 2012: 9&10 June - Manchester Etihad; 2011: 4 Dec - MEN Arena 2010: 25 Nov - Boat Trip 2009: 30 Jan - Absolute Radio; 18 Feb - War Child; 19 Sep - Wembley 2008: 11&12 Dec - MEN Arena 2005: 4&5 July - Reebok Stadium; 19 Dec - MEN Arena 2003: 14 Apr - MEN Arena 2002: 20 June - Mountford Hall; 11 Oct - MEN Arena

08-06-2012, 01:24 PM	#92
townleymanchester Coldplayer Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi we run a local and friendly pub minutes from the stadium. We would like to welcome all Coldplay fans to the pub for a drink or two before the upcoming concerts. Signs are up around the stadium directing you to the pub and there is also a map on our facebook profile if you would like to find us. You can find us here http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003877168714

08-06-2012, 07:20 PM	#97
Jenjie PA to SammyBeeBurns Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 5,805 My Mood: Location: at Coldplaying.com Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 35 Thanked 90 Times in 41 Posts	parade route here: http://themanchesterdayparade.co.uk/...ade-route-map/ road closures here: http://themanchesterdayparade.co.uk/...road-closures/ suspensions of street parking: http://themanchesterdayparade.co.uk/...ng-suspension/ that's our car park plans scuppered, will have to go hunting for a new one now. grrrrrrrrr! __________________ "The fat lady has sung and the world's Vida has been well and truly Viva-ed." - R#42 14th March 2010 I've got my "I Heart Coldplaying.com, It's My Life" knickers in a twist!!! 2012: 9&10 June - Manchester Etihad; 2011: 4 Dec - MEN Arena 2010: 25 Nov - Boat Trip 2009: 30 Jan - Absolute Radio; 18 Feb - War Child; 19 Sep - Wembley 2008: 11&12 Dec - MEN Arena 2005: 4&5 July - Reebok Stadium; 19 Dec - MEN Arena 2003: 14 Apr - MEN Arena 2002: 20 June - Mountford Hall; 11 Oct - MEN Arena

08-06-2012, 07:21 PM	#98
Tash Ms Coldplaying 2012 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 35,495 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: 236 Thanked 4,043 Times in 1,886 Posts	__________________ 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

08-06-2012, 07:23 PM	#99
The Keymaster Coldplayer Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 6 Location: Stoke On Trent Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I suggest people stay away from the City Centre then, if you can find an alternative route around the outskirts do it,easier said than done though. Nando's in Didsbury for lunch me thinks before I make my way to the box office now that I know our tickets are waiting. Will be an early lunch though. Have been looking forward to this gig all year and after reading comments and seeing some of the pics it looks awesome.

08-06-2012, 07:37 PM	#100
Jenjie PA to SammyBeeBurns Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 5,805 My Mood: Location: at Coldplaying.com Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 35 Thanked 90 Times in 41 Posts	coz the public transport is mainly finished before the end of the concert, we need to park within reasonable walking distance. stupid sunday night concerts!! __________________ "The fat lady has sung and the world's Vida has been well and truly Viva-ed." - R#42 14th March 2010 I've got my "I Heart Coldplaying.com, It's My Life" knickers in a twist!!! 2012: 9&10 June - Manchester Etihad; 2011: 4 Dec - MEN Arena 2010: 25 Nov - Boat Trip 2009: 30 Jan - Absolute Radio; 18 Feb - War Child; 19 Sep - Wembley 2008: 11&12 Dec - MEN Arena 2005: 4&5 July - Reebok Stadium; 19 Dec - MEN Arena 2003: 14 Apr - MEN Arena 2002: 20 June - Mountford Hall; 11 Oct - MEN Arena

08-06-2012, 08:24 PM	#101
Taz1853 Coldplayer Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 233 Location: England Gender: Country: Chat posts: 1 Thanks given: 3 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Will there be signage directing us to get to the stadium?

08-06-2012, 08:55 PM	#102
Eve81 Eve Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,009 Location: Paris Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 60 Thanked 154 Times in 64 Posts	The Stadium is around 20min walk to picadilly station for those who stay in a hotel at Manchester __________________ Incredible fans of Coldplay Put A Smile Upon My Face. love CM

08-06-2012, 09:00 PM	#103
Jenjie PA to SammyBeeBurns Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 5,805 My Mood: Location: at Coldplaying.com Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 35 Thanked 90 Times in 41 Posts	walking safe route map can be downloaded from here http://www.mcfc.co.uk/the-club/visiting-the-stadium __________________ "The fat lady has sung and the world's Vida has been well and truly Viva-ed." - R#42 14th March 2010 I've got my "I Heart Coldplaying.com, It's My Life" knickers in a twist!!! 2012: 9&10 June - Manchester Etihad; 2011: 4 Dec - MEN Arena 2010: 25 Nov - Boat Trip 2009: 30 Jan - Absolute Radio; 18 Feb - War Child; 19 Sep - Wembley 2008: 11&12 Dec - MEN Arena 2005: 4&5 July - Reebok Stadium; 19 Dec - MEN Arena 2003: 14 Apr - MEN Arena 2002: 20 June - Mountford Hall; 11 Oct - MEN Arena

08-06-2012, 10:44 PM	#104
42rock89 Defender of Paradise Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 627 Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 3 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Happy I got a hotel then 7am coach back to bham, hopefully it won't take an hour and a half to get near a station like it did in Coventry 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

09-06-2012, 10:45 AM	#105
R_Burns See You Soon Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 575 Location: Birmingham Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 15 Thanked 23 Times in 8 Posts	that's the type of planning I failed at __________________ LAST.FM TUMBLR