[4-Mar-2012] Coldplay @ Amnesty International Presents: The Secret Policeman's Ball, New York, NY, USA

Tash · 25-01-2012, 10:41 AM

Tickets
US $55.00 - US $505.00
US $55.00 Ticket + US $13.75 Fees = US $68.75 US
$505.00 Ticket + US $30.70 Fees = US $535.70

Onsale to General Public
Start: Mon, 01/30/12 10:00 AM EST

American Express
Start: Wed, 01/25/12 10:00 AM EST
End: Sun, 01/29/12 10:00 PM EST

Tash · 25-01-2012, 11:33 AM

British-based all-star concert to debut in NYC

NEW YORK — The Secret Policeman's Ball is letting America in on the party: The British-based music and comedy festival is coming to New York City in March.

Coldplay, John Stewart, Stephen Colbert, Mumford & Sons and Russell Brand are among the acts who have signed on for the event at Radio City Music Hall on March 4. The concert will benefit Amnesty International, as it has since it started back in 1976 with celebrities like John Cleese. Over the years, Bono, Sting and others have participated.

This will mark the first time it's being held in New York City.

Amnesty International spokesman Andy Hackman says the organization wanted to do something really special for its 50th anniversary.

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Christa42 · 25-01-2012, 11:57 AM

I'm trying for the cheap nose bleed pre-sale tix today, wish me luck!

Tash · 25-01-2012, 12:01 PM

^ Good luck!

Texasluvsjonny · 25-01-2012, 02:54 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by Christa42;5188681
I'm trying for the cheap nose bleed pre-sale tix today, wish me luck!

OMG you might actually make it to a show! *fingers and toes crossed!*

Cobalt · 25-01-2012, 03:13 PM

I was wondering why those prices were so high. Derp.

Christa42 · 25-01-2012, 03:32 PM

amex pre sale sold out and i think it was just the high priced ones, i actually called (old school baby) and the lady said omg they all sold out in the first 5 mins

(even though I was on 2 seconds after 10 am grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr)

edit - ticketmaster lies lies lies!!!

LFDianne · 25-01-2012, 04:01 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by Christa42;5189758

amex pre sale sold out and i think it was just the high priced ones, i actually called (old school baby) and the lady said omg they all sold out in the first 5 mins

(even though I was on 2 seconds after 10 am grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr)

I'm sorry Christa. I know the feeling

Not for this show, but for the iHeart Radio benefit, I could NOT get tickets to show up. Lucky for me, my husband at work managed to get a single ticket for me. I wish there was a better system. Keep trying, though, for the general sale...

MosesTheMarshmallow · 25-01-2012, 04:35 PM

Does anyone know whether to expect a full set?

Tash · 25-01-2012, 04:40 PM

Coldplay to perform at Secret Policeman's Ball in NYC
25 January 2012 4:00 pm
Band among comedians and musicians appearing at Amnesty International event on 4 March

Good afternoon. We're very pleased to report that Coldplay will be performing at Amnesty International's Secret Policeman's Ball at New York's Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, 4 March. Other acts appearing at the gala include Mumford & Sons, Jon Stewart, Russell Brand, Stephen Colbert and Reggie Watts.

Since John Cleese and friends brought together a star-studded mix of comedians and rock stars for The Secret Policeman’s Ball in 1976, the legendary Amnesty International show has championed the right to free speech for people across the world. The New York event - the first Secret Policeman's Ball to be held outside the UK - will help spread Amnesty International’s message to an even bigger audience.

“The Secret Policeman’s Ball is a reinforcement of the fundamental rights we’re all entitled to as citizens of the world,” said Andy Hackman, of Amnesty International. “It’s an honour that so many luminaries have agreed to join us and celebrate the right to life, liberty, security and freedom of opinion and expression.”

"We are so happy to be involved with the 2012 Secret Policeman's Ball," said Chris Martin. "We have followed and supported Amnesty International - and the amazing work they do around the world in the field of human rights - for years, and it is a pleasure to be asked to contribute to such an inspiring event."

Tickets for the event will be sold via Ticketmaster, with an American Express customer pre-sale running from today until 29 January, and the general sale beginning on 30 January.

To find out more about The Secret Policeman’s Ball visit facebook.com/secretpoliceman and follow the Secret Policeman on Twitter at twitter.com/secretpoliceman.

Anchorman

PopArtist · 25-01-2012, 04:53 PM

Didn't know this was happening until I got the email from AMEX, I jumped right on it and got 1 cheapish ticket, waaaayyy up there in the 3rd Mezzanine but at least Row A in the 3rd Mezz! This was shortly after 11, so maybe people should keep trying? Should be a great night!

PS: I am sure it won't be a full Coldplay set.

Christa42 · 25-01-2012, 05:08 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by LFDianne;5189777
I'm sorry Christa. I know the feeling Not for this show, but for the iHeart Radio benefit, I could NOT get tickets to show up. Lucky for me, my husband at work managed to get a single ticket for me. I wish there was a better system. Keep trying, though, for the general sale...

Thanks Diane, I'll keep trying though!

edit ooh its now offering me orchestra at $537 each, no can do

Christa42 · 25-01-2012, 06:23 PM

ehhhhh they want $122 for 3rd mezz section 707 row d , that's not a nose bleed, that's a brain hemorrhage

but this event is to raise money for a great cause

Seating Chart:

Tash · 25-01-2012, 06:34 PM

The view from that section

It looks so pretty!

Christa42 · 25-01-2012, 06:35 PM

thanks Tash, what website is that?

25-01-2012, 10:41 AM	#1
Tash Ms Coldplaying 2012 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 35,465 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: 234 Thanked 4,039 Times in 1,884 Posts	[4-Mar-2012] Coldplay @ Amnesty International Presents: The Secret Policeman's Ball, New York, NY, USA Tickets US $55.00 - US $505.00 US $55.00 Ticket + US $13.75 Fees = US $68.75 US $505.00 Ticket + US $30.70 Fees = US $535.70 Onsale to General Public Start: Mon, 01/30/12 10:00 AM EST American Express Start: Wed, 01/25/12 10:00 AM EST End: Sun, 01/29/12 10:00 PM EST __________________ 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

25-01-2012, 11:33 AM	#2
Tash Ms Coldplaying 2012 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 35,465 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: 234 Thanked 4,039 Times in 1,884 Posts	British-based all-star concert to debut in NYC NEW YORK — The Secret Policeman's Ball is letting America in on the party: The British-based music and comedy festival is coming to New York City in March. Coldplay, John Stewart, Stephen Colbert, Mumford & Sons and Russell Brand are among the acts who have signed on for the event at Radio City Music Hall on March 4. The concert will benefit Amnesty International, as it has since it started back in 1976 with celebrities like John Cleese. Over the years, Bono, Sting and others have participated. This will mark the first time it's being held in New York City. Amnesty International spokesman Andy Hackman says the organization wanted to do something really special for its 50th anniversary. link -------- Facebook page www.facebook.com/secretpoliceman __________________ 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

25-01-2012, 11:57 AM	#3
Christa42 Biggest Phil Fan 2011-12 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 10,239 My Mood: Location: Harveytown Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 101 Thanked 61 Times in 33 Posts	I'm trying for the cheap nose bleed pre-sale tix today, wish me luck! __________________ Quote: Originally Posted by Texasluvsjonny;5382457 Full Fucking Amsterdam !!!!

25-01-2012, 12:01 PM	#4
Tash Ms Coldplaying 2012 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 35,465 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: 234 Thanked 4,039 Times in 1,884 Posts	^ Good luck! __________________ 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

25-01-2012, 02:54 PM	#5
Texasluvsjonny Jonny's personal fluffer Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 16,806 My Mood: Location: Livin' large in the Friends and Family room! Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 5 Thanked 287 Times in 97 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Christa42;5188681 I'm trying for the cheap nose bleed pre-sale tix today, wish me luck! OMG you might actually make it to a show! fingers and toes crossed! __________________ Houston-Austin-Dallas-Cleveland-Indy-Alpine Valley-Dallas-ACL Taping-Houston-Dallas-Milwaukee-Today Show-Chicago-Chicago-DC-Philly-Orlando-Ft.Lauderdale-Houston-Dallas-Birmingham-Indy-San Antonio-Dallas-Houston-Alpine Valley-London-London-Mexico City-Mexico City-Guadalajara-Monterrey-Chicago-ACL Taping- Austin-Today Show- L.A.-Dallas-Dallas-Houston-Houston-DC-DC-East Rutherford-Chicago-Chicago-Brooklyn... Jonny

25-01-2012, 03:13 PM	#6
Cobalt OH SUCH THE SHAME! Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 18,301 My Mood: Location: Melbourne, Australia Gender: Country: Chat posts: 10 Thanks given: 159 Thanked 173 Times in 120 Posts	I was wondering why those prices were so high. Derp. __________________ my quotes are old and my body is weary this space for rent

25-01-2012, 03:32 PM	#7
Christa42 Biggest Phil Fan 2011-12 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 10,239 My Mood: Location: Harveytown Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 101 Thanked 61 Times in 33 Posts	amex pre sale sold out and i think it was just the high priced ones, i actually called (old school baby) and the lady said omg they all sold out in the first 5 mins (even though I was on 2 seconds after 10 am grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr) edit - ticketmaster lies lies lies!!! __________________ Quote: Originally Posted by Texasluvsjonny;5382457 Full Fucking Amsterdam !!!!

25-01-2012, 04:01 PM	#8
LFDianne Biggest Will Fan Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,813 My Mood: Location: Standing next to Will at KROQ, Los Angeles Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 25 Thanked 260 Times in 93 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Christa42;5189758 amex pre sale sold out and i think it was just the high priced ones, i actually called (old school baby) and the lady said omg they all sold out in the first 5 mins (even though I was on 2 seconds after 10 am grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr) I'm sorry Christa. I know the feeling Not for this show, but for the iHeart Radio benefit, I could NOT get tickets to show up. Lucky for me, my husband at work managed to get a single ticket for me. I wish there was a better system. Keep trying, though, for the general sale... __________________ Dianne 08/20/05 Irvine 2/06/06 Anaheim 7/14/08 Inglewood 11/25/08 Anaheim 7/18/09 Carson 07/19/09 Irvine 8/3/11 UCLA 9/15/11 Austin City Limits Taping 9/16/11 Austin City Limits Festival 10/17/11 the ellen show taping 10/18/11 KROQ studio, LA 2/8/12 Club Nokia 2/9/12 Jimmy Kimmel 4/28/12 San Jose 5/1/12 Hollywood Bowl 5/2/12 Hollywood Bow 5/3/12 American Idol Taping 5/4/12 Hollywood Bowl 5/5/12 KROQ Weenie Roast 6/28/12 Tampa 6/29/12 Miami 12/30/12 BROOKLYN, NY!!!

25-01-2012, 04:35 PM	#9
MosesTheMarshmallow Coldplayer Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 721 My Mood: Location: Strawberry Swings Forever Gender: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 3 Thanked 24 Times in 20 Posts	Does anyone know whether to expect a full set? __________________ Quote: Originally Posted by kover;4892162 y=mx+b

25-01-2012, 04:40 PM	#10
Tash Ms Coldplaying 2012 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 35,465 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: 234 Thanked 4,039 Times in 1,884 Posts	Coldplay to perform at Secret Policeman's Ball in NYC 25 January 2012 4:00 pm Band among comedians and musicians appearing at Amnesty International event on 4 March Good afternoon. We're very pleased to report that Coldplay will be performing at Amnesty International's Secret Policeman's Ball at New York's Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, 4 March. Other acts appearing at the gala include Mumford & Sons, Jon Stewart, Russell Brand, Stephen Colbert and Reggie Watts. Since John Cleese and friends brought together a star-studded mix of comedians and rock stars for The Secret Policeman’s Ball in 1976, the legendary Amnesty International show has championed the right to free speech for people across the world. The New York event - the first Secret Policeman's Ball to be held outside the UK - will help spread Amnesty International’s message to an even bigger audience. “The Secret Policeman’s Ball is a reinforcement of the fundamental rights we’re all entitled to as citizens of the world,” said Andy Hackman, of Amnesty International. “It’s an honour that so many luminaries have agreed to join us and celebrate the right to life, liberty, security and freedom of opinion and expression.” "We are so happy to be involved with the 2012 Secret Policeman's Ball," said Chris Martin. "We have followed and supported Amnesty International - and the amazing work they do around the world in the field of human rights - for years, and it is a pleasure to be asked to contribute to such an inspiring event." Tickets for the event will be sold via Ticketmaster, with an American Express customer pre-sale running from today until 29 January, and the general sale beginning on 30 January. To find out more about The Secret Policeman’s Ball visit facebook.com/secretpoliceman and follow the Secret Policeman on Twitter at twitter.com/secretpoliceman. 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

25-01-2012, 04:53 PM	#11
PopArtist Coldplayer Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 37 Location: Brooklyn, NY Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Didn't know this was happening until I got the email from AMEX, I jumped right on it and got 1 cheapish ticket, waaaayyy up there in the 3rd Mezzanine but at least Row A in the 3rd Mezz! This was shortly after 11, so maybe people should keep trying? Should be a great night! PS: I am sure it won't be a full Coldplay set.

25-01-2012, 05:08 PM	#12
Christa42 Biggest Phil Fan 2011-12 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 10,239 My Mood: Location: Harveytown Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 101 Thanked 61 Times in 33 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by LFDianne;5189777 I'm sorry Christa. I know the feeling Not for this show, but for the iHeart Radio benefit, I could NOT get tickets to show up. Lucky for me, my husband at work managed to get a single ticket for me. I wish there was a better system. Keep trying, though, for the general sale... Thanks Diane, I'll keep trying though! edit ooh its now offering me orchestra at $537 each, no can do __________________ Quote: Originally Posted by Texasluvsjonny;5382457 Full Fucking Amsterdam !!!!

25-01-2012, 06:23 PM	#13
Christa42 Biggest Phil Fan 2011-12 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 10,239 My Mood: Location: Harveytown Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 101 Thanked 61 Times in 33 Posts	ehhhhh they want $122 for 3rd mezz section 707 row d , that's not a nose bleed, that's a brain hemorrhage but this event is to raise money for a great cause Seating Chart: __________________ Quote: Originally Posted by Texasluvsjonny;5382457 Full Fucking Amsterdam !!!!

25-01-2012, 06:34 PM	#14
Tash Ms Coldplaying 2012 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 35,465 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: 234 Thanked 4,039 Times in 1,884 Posts	The view from that section It looks so pretty! __________________ 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

25-01-2012, 06:35 PM	#15
Christa42 Biggest Phil Fan 2011-12 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 10,239 My Mood: Location: Harveytown Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 101 Thanked 61 Times in 33 Posts	thanks Tash, what website is that? __________________ Quote: Originally Posted by Texasluvsjonny;5382457 Full Fucking Amsterdam !!!!