How early do you turn up to a Coldplay gig?

Taz1853 · 04-01-2012, 05:04 PM

Hey, first post but massive fan since 2007, and a moderate fan since 2005

I'll be seeing Coldplay for the first time in June at Manchester Ethiad Stadium. I have standing tickets because I want to be close to the band. So my question is, how many hours should I wait for? Do people turn up very early or what? I've already warned my friend and sister we're going early though

One of my concerns is toilet breaks. Standing for hours will inevitably cause anyone to need to toilet unless I go dehydrated but that's not too safe I wouldn't think hehe.

So anyway, thanks guys. Hope this isn't a difficult question

Comicforce · 04-01-2012, 05:08 PM

I know some people who get to these things at around 7am..

Taz1853 · 04-01-2012, 05:25 PM

BUT when will they open do you think? Coldplay are playing the day before aswell so I mean, maybe we'll be let in late?

Comicforce · 04-01-2012, 05:27 PM

I don't know. I have no real experience with Stadiums. I went to the 02 but I had a seat.. I also went to the Little Noises, and some of the people I went with had been there since 7.30.. I got there at 10.. but with the stadiums I imagine there will be more people getting there early. Personally I'd get there as early as you can.

l0wxo2 · 04-01-2012, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Taz1853;5159519
Hey, first post but massive fan since 2007, and a moderate fan since 2005

I'll be seeing Coldplay for the first time in June at Manchester Ethiad Stadium. I have standing tickets because I want to be close to the band. So my question is, how many hours should I wait for? Do people turn up very early or what? I've already warned my friend and sister we're going early though

One of my concerns is toilet breaks. Standing for hours will inevitably cause anyone to need to toilet unless I go dehydrated but that's not too safe I wouldn't think hehe.

So anyway, thanks guys. Hope this isn't a difficult question

There are some people that i'm sure will be there super early to be in front of the stage. I've seen Coldplay GA several times and each time I got there around 10AM or so(for a show that started at 8PM) there was almost always people there. Using the bathroom is inevitable... so my best friend and I would take turns using it and the other would hold our place in line. It will be a long day for you but trust me, it is so worth it

There is nothing like being that close to them.

NumbersGirl · 04-01-2012, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by l0wxo2;5159567
Using the bathroom is inevitable... so my best friend and I would take turns using it and the other would hold our place in line. It will be a long day for you but trust me, it is so worth it There is nothing like being that close to them.

Yes, but once they open the gates you can't do that anymore, right? Do they give you advance notice when they plan to open the gates, so you can time the breaks appropriately?

Taz1853 · 04-01-2012, 05:36 PM

Oh so you queue originally? I thought we'd straight be let in to the arena! Ah, all seems a bit easier now, so toilet breaks would be possible. That's good. We were aiming for 10AM anyway so you think if we queue then we'll be fine?

Hopefully this thread will be useful to others as I'm sure I'm not the only one in the same boat.

Coeurli · 04-01-2012, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by NumbersGirl;5159569
Yes, but once they open the gates you can't do that anymore, right? Do they give you advance notice when they plan to open the gates, so you can time the breaks appropriately?

^Isn't is supposed to be written on the tickets ?

I go to the Stade de France in Paris, and it's said on my tickets that they will open the gates at 6 PM. (The time probably changes between the gigs)

l0wxo2 · 04-01-2012, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by NumbersGirl;5159569
Yes, but once they open the gates you can't do that anymore, right? Do they give you advance notice when they plan to open the gates, so you can time the breaks appropriately?

I don't have any experience with the stadiums in the UK, only US shows but generally, it is on the ticket what time doors open and I always check with security to double check. Once you are inside, I wouldn't advise you leave your spot to go use the bathroom lol my best friend did that once and she almost couldn't get back to her original spot.

NumbersGirl · 04-01-2012, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by l0wxo2;5159581
Once you are inside, I wouldn't advise you leave your spot to go use the bathroom lol my best friend did that once and she almost couldn't get back to her original spot.

yeah that's exactly what I would be afraid of

ColdplayOlivia · 04-01-2012, 09:04 PM

Well me and My firend waited for Coldplay in 17 hours

D we came to the festval at 3.30 at night

and nobody was there

we did like a numer system so it would be fair, we where the first ones we we wrote numer 1 on our hands and the next was 2 ,3 ,4,5,6,7, and so, it was really good and we was the first ones 8D we where in the front 8D

busybeeburns · 04-01-2012, 09:11 PM

I turn up when I've finished in the pub.

Nikola · 04-01-2012, 09:17 PM

June?!

And you're still here?!

Run, now!

You DO want Chris Martin's sweat dripping all over you?

And toilet breaks?! How dare you...

On topic - never seen them live. Can't help you.

Sjef · 04-01-2012, 09:30 PM

At the Ahoy gig my father and I turned up an hour before the doors opened. I wanted to go earlier, but my dad like (we had to travel 3 hours by train and metro to get there and he wanted to do some other stuff that day too).
Afterwards I was kinda glad we didn't go earlier, cause after half an hour it was raining and the wind was blowing pretty hard and I was really really cold. We still were standing at the 5th row. A pretty nice score for turning up not that early + visiting the garderobe and toilets before actually joining the crowd.
I think you should turn up very early in the morning, like 7-10 AM (than you're definitely standing front row and you can hang with other hardcore fans) OR one/two hours before the doors open. Don't think anything in between is really worth it...

edit: Oh, the show was on a Saturday. So maybe it would have been less crowded if it wasn't and then we would have been standing closer to the stage...

UdaPruda · 05-01-2012, 01:02 PM

Actually, that's one of my biggest concerns right now, because I'll have to check in at the hotel first, and it's as late as 13:00

then there's dropping off stuff and a run to the stadium that's 3 km long...

04-01-2012, 05:04 PM	#1
Taz1853 Coldplayer Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 233 Location: England Gender: Country: Chat posts: 1 Thanks given: 3 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	How early do you turn up to a Coldplay gig? Hey, first post but massive fan since 2007, and a moderate fan since 2005 I'll be seeing Coldplay for the first time in June at Manchester Ethiad Stadium. I have standing tickets because I want to be close to the band. So my question is, how many hours should I wait for? Do people turn up very early or what? I've already warned my friend and sister we're going early though One of my concerns is toilet breaks. Standing for hours will inevitably cause anyone to need to toilet unless I go dehydrated but that's not too safe I wouldn't think hehe. So anyway, thanks guys. Hope this isn't a difficult question

04-01-2012, 05:08 PM	#2
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Comicforce Cake Brigade Member! Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 5,250 My Mood: Location: In a suit of armour on Ebay - hoping. Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 1,278 Thanked 1,172 Times in 401 Posts	I don't know. I have no real experience with Stadiums. I went to the 02 but I had a seat.. I also went to the Little Noises, and some of the people I went with had been there since 7.30.. I got there at 10.. but with the stadiums I imagine there will be more people getting there early. Personally I'd get there as early as you can. __________________ \|<3 AEIOU \|<3 Pooger rules Coldpapers - Coldplay wallpapers and Videos& Tumblr & Yea Olde Giffe Shoppe - Coldplay gifs.. 24th November 2011 - Little Noise Sessions - Hackney / 9th December 2011 - O2 Arena - London / 2nd June 2012 - Emirates Stadium - London/ 7th August 2012 - Chicago IL - USA / 6th September 2012 - The Hague - The Netherlands

04-01-2012, 05:33 PM	#5
l0wxo2 I Saw Sparks Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,559 My Mood: Location: the city by the bay Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 5 Thanked 43 Times in 26 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Taz1853;5159519 Hey, first post but massive fan since 2007, and a moderate fan since 2005 I'll be seeing Coldplay for the first time in June at Manchester Ethiad Stadium. I have standing tickets because I want to be close to the band. So my question is, how many hours should I wait for? Do people turn up very early or what? I've already warned my friend and sister we're going early though One of my concerns is toilet breaks. Standing for hours will inevitably cause anyone to need to toilet unless I go dehydrated but that's not too safe I wouldn't think hehe. So anyway, thanks guys. Hope this isn't a difficult question There are some people that i'm sure will be there super early to be in front of the stage. I've seen Coldplay GA several times and each time I got there around 10AM or so(for a show that started at 8PM) there was almost always people there. Using the bathroom is inevitable... so my best friend and I would take turns using it and the other would hold our place in line. It will be a long day for you but trust me, it is so worth it There is nothing like being that close to them. __________________ 04/29/05 Las Vegas,NV 08/20/05 Irvine,CA 02/03/06 Las Vegas,NV 07/19/08 Las Vegas, NV 11/22/08 SLC, UT 7/16/09 Chula Vista,CA 07/18/09 Carson,CA 07/19/09 Irvine,CA 08/05/11 Lollapalooza Chicago,IL 09/15/2011 ACL Taping 09/16/11 ACL Festival 09/23/11 Iheartradio Festival Las Vegas, NV 10/17/11 Ellen Taping Burbank, CA 04/27/12 and 04/28/12 San Jose, CA 05/04/12 Hollywood Bowl 05/05/12 KROQ Weenie Roast Irvine, CA 06/22/12 and 06/23/12 Dallas, TX

04-01-2012, 05:35 PM	#6
NumbersGirl sooner or later Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,487 Country: Fav. CP song: I Ramsterdam Atrouble Fav. CP member: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 65 Thanked 179 Times in 98 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by l0wxo2;5159567 Using the bathroom is inevitable... so my best friend and I would take turns using it and the other would hold our place in line. It will be a long day for you but trust me, it is so worth it There is nothing like being that close to them. Yes, but once they open the gates you can't do that anymore, right? Do they give you advance notice when they plan to open the gates, so you can time the breaks appropriately? __________________ there is no Carrie, only Zuul... the mongrel cat with the crazy-kitten smile

04-01-2012, 05:25 PM	#3
Taz1853 Coldplayer Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 233 Location: England Gender: Country: Chat posts: 1 Thanks given: 3 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	BUT when will they open do you think? Coldplay are playing the day before aswell so I mean, maybe we'll be let in late?

04-01-2012, 05:36 PM	#7
Taz1853 Coldplayer Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 233 Location: England Gender: Country: Chat posts: 1 Thanks given: 3 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Oh so you queue originally? I thought we'd straight be let in to the arena! Ah, all seems a bit easier now, so toilet breaks would be possible. That's good. We were aiming for 10AM anyway so you think if we queue then we'll be fine? Hopefully this thread will be useful to others as I'm sure I'm not the only one in the same boat.

04-01-2012, 05:37 PM	#8
Coeurli It's pronounced Curly Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 13,855 Location: 136 Low Street, The Little Apple. Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 1,881 Thanked 1,492 Times in 847 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by NumbersGirl;5159569 Yes, but once they open the gates you can't do that anymore, right? Do they give you advance notice when they plan to open the gates, so you can time the breaks appropriately? ^Isn't is supposed to be written on the tickets ? I go to the Stade de France in Paris, and it's said on my tickets that they will open the gates at 6 PM. (The time probably changes between the gigs) __________________ A dazzled Coldplay fan. Also known as R Célly, or Nikola's PR. COLDPLAY: "Four very attractive young men playing the sexiest music ever created that will melt both your heart and your brain at the same time." "We're a punk band, you know that" - CM Stade de France, Paris, 2.09.2012 The night I had eye-sex twice with The Martin

04-01-2012, 05:40 PM	#9
l0wxo2 I Saw Sparks Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,559 My Mood: Location: the city by the bay Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 5 Thanked 43 Times in 26 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by NumbersGirl;5159569 Yes, but once they open the gates you can't do that anymore, right? Do they give you advance notice when they plan to open the gates, so you can time the breaks appropriately? I don't have any experience with the stadiums in the UK, only US shows but generally, it is on the ticket what time doors open and I always check with security to double check. Once you are inside, I wouldn't advise you leave your spot to go use the bathroom lol my best friend did that once and she almost couldn't get back to her original spot. __________________ 04/29/05 Las Vegas,NV 08/20/05 Irvine,CA 02/03/06 Las Vegas,NV 07/19/08 Las Vegas, NV 11/22/08 SLC, UT 7/16/09 Chula Vista,CA 07/18/09 Carson,CA 07/19/09 Irvine,CA 08/05/11 Lollapalooza Chicago,IL 09/15/2011 ACL Taping 09/16/11 ACL Festival 09/23/11 Iheartradio Festival Las Vegas, NV 10/17/11 Ellen Taping Burbank, CA 04/27/12 and 04/28/12 San Jose, CA 05/04/12 Hollywood Bowl 05/05/12 KROQ Weenie Roast Irvine, CA 06/22/12 and 06/23/12 Dallas, TX

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NumbersGirl sooner or later Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,487 Country: Fav. CP song: I Ramsterdam Atrouble Fav. CP member: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 65 Thanked 179 Times in 98 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by l0wxo2;5159581 Once you are inside, I wouldn't advise you leave your spot to go use the bathroom lol my best friend did that once and she almost couldn't get back to her original spot. yeah that's exactly what I would be afraid of __________________ there is no Carrie, only Zuul... the mongrel cat with the crazy-kitten smile

04-01-2012, 09:04 PM	#11
ColdplayOlivia So we'll soar Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,267 My Mood: Location: Halmstad Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 24 Thanked 60 Times in 7 Posts	Well me and My firend waited for Coldplay in 17 hours D we came to the festval at 3.30 at night and nobody was there we did like a numer system so it would be fair, we where the first ones we we wrote numer 1 on our hands and the next was 2 ,3 ,4,5,6,7, and so, it was really good and we was the first ones 8D we where in the front 8D __________________ [I]For you , I'd bleed myself dry ~[/I] We'll run wild We'll be glowing in the dark

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busybeeburns mr coldplaying himself Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 46,337 My Mood: Location: test Gender: Country: Seen CP: 20 times Fav. CP album: X&Y Fav. CP song: GPASUYF Fav. CP member: Chat posts: 4 Thanks given: 1,551 Thanked 935 Times in 421 Posts	I turn up when I've finished in the pub. __________________ The early bird catches the worm. The second mouse gets the cheese!

04-01-2012, 09:17 PM	#13
Nikola Coldplayer Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 2,276 Gender: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 50 Thanked 65 Times in 33 Posts	June?! And you're still here?! Run, now! You DO want Chris Martin's sweat dripping all over you? And toilet breaks?! How dare you... On topic - never seen them live. Can't help you.

04-01-2012, 09:30 PM	#14
Sjef Coldplayer Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 419 Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 10 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	At the Ahoy gig my father and I turned up an hour before the doors opened. I wanted to go earlier, but my dad like (we had to travel 3 hours by train and metro to get there and he wanted to do some other stuff that day too). Afterwards I was kinda glad we didn't go earlier, cause after half an hour it was raining and the wind was blowing pretty hard and I was really really cold. We still were standing at the 5th row. A pretty nice score for turning up not that early + visiting the garderobe and toilets before actually joining the crowd. I think you should turn up very early in the morning, like 7-10 AM (than you're definitely standing front row and you can hang with other hardcore fans) OR one/two hours before the doors open. Don't think anything in between is really worth it... edit: Oh, the show was on a Saturday. So maybe it would have been less crowded if it wasn't and then we would have been standing closer to the stage...

05-01-2012, 01:02 PM	#15
UdaPruda found love in chaos Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,165 My Mood: Location: Lurking in a barn Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 112 Thanked 134 Times in 70 Posts	Actually, that's one of my biggest concerns right now, because I'll have to check in at the hotel first, and it's as late as 13:00 then there's dropping off stuff and a run to the stadium that's 3 km long...