Perth Pre Show Meet - 10C ??

Paul Andrews

I was up in Perth this weelend and stayed in the same hotel in Northbridge we're going to be in next weekend and did the walk to the Brisbane and then onto ME Stadium. The Brisbane is the perfect location for the pre-show (and probably after show) party and there is a little eco-foods cafe across the road for those wanting something natural and a nice grassy park nearby for you need to go for a 'walk' . The walk is about 3 minutes to the stadium.

I stuck my head inside the stadium and they have begun work on the stage at the shed end!!! Just scafholding and understage at this stage, but they're getting ready The lawn looks incredible (as you'd expect a soccer ground to be). Even from the back there is not a bad seat in the venue. If we get a nice night like in 2006, this will be awesome!

stardust1976

Paul Andrews wrote:

I was up in Perth this weelend and stayed in the same hotel in Northbridge we're going to be in next weekend and did the walk to the Brisbane and then onto ME Stadium. The Brisbane is the perfect location for the pre-show (and probably after show) party and there is a little eco-foods cafe across the road for those wanting something natural and a nice grassy park nearby for you need to go for a 'walk' . The walk is about 3 minutes to the stadium.

I stuck my head inside the stadium and they have begun work on the stage at the shed end!!! Just scafholding and understage at this stage, but they're getting ready The lawn looks incredible (as you'd expect a soccer ground to be). Even from the back there is not a bad seat in the venue. If we get a nice night like in 2006, this will be awesome!

COOL!!! That just fuels the excitement even more - they have begun the stage!!!!! YAY!!!!!!
How big is it then? Like how many people do you reckon will be able to stand across the front?

Paul Andrews

Looks like it will probably end up the same size frontage as last time - or similar to one of the twin stages at BDO. The stage set up at the gigs in LA was similar to their usual set up but with new backdrops. At the moment the pad is a bit bigger than a soccer penalty box but is set up as far back agasint the shed end as they can. The GA area is pretty much an entire soccer field. All we need is the weather to play its part.

MysteryTrain

Paul Andrews wrote:

Looks like it will probably end up the same size frontage as last time - or similar to one of the twin stages at BDO. The stage set up at the gigs in LA was similar to their usual set up but with new backdrops. At the moment the pad is a bit bigger than a soccer penalty box but is set up as far back agasint the shed end as they can. The GA area is pretty much an entire soccer field. All we need is the weather to play its part.

Man, I can just picture the place in my head!! Crowd of 30,000 going nuts!!!

Paul Andrews

This looks like it could be the best venue we've seen the band play in WA.

Would have to be better than this week's star attraction

http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0 ... 90,00.html

UPDATE: ANGRY fans have demanded their money back after Britney Spears' ``boring'', ``stiff'' and lip-synched Perth concert on Friday night.

Hundreds of fans stormed out of the Burswood Dome concert -- some as early as three songs into her set -- furious with her lacklustre performance.

One security guard said he had never seen so many people walk out of a concert.

CONCERT REVIEW: Read STM's Jay Hanna verdict
http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0 ... 90,00.html

Barmaid Amanda Hawlet, 22, drove two hours from her home town of Northam, and spent nearly $500 on her weekend to see Spears.

She left little more than half an hour into the action.

``I want my money back or I want her to sing properly,'' she said. ``The ticket cost me $200 and she lipsynched the whole thing.

``It's cost me half a week's wage and you've got bills to pay, but you look forward to this concert, it's a night out and what do you get?

``Nothing. It was a waste of $200 -- I could have got four pairs of shoes for that.''

Fans complained the US pop star spent much of the concert with her back to them, while the giant screens atop the circular stage didn't even show her, which they suspected was to cover up her miming.

Split into five sections, the concert began with Spears descending from the heavens as she pretended to sing Circus.

The media-baiting Piece of Me was a highlight, with Spears wheeled around the stage in a caged wagon as she gyrated to the line ``Oh my God that Britney's shameless''.

It took several songs before Spears spoke her first words.

Deciding to play it safe following an embarrassing incident in the US when she greeted the wrong city, she went with the generic: ``What's up Australia? How you feeling tonight? It's so good to be here tonight. Your country is so beautiful.''

The walkouts have attracted international attention, with the story being picked up by US news site CNN.

Meanwhile, the WA Opposition has followed New South Wales' lead and called for law changes to protect consumers from being sold tickets to live shows when artists were really lip-synching.

``Hundreds of concert-goers are being duped by turning up to a Britney Spears concert expecting the vibrancy of a live concert but just getting a karaoke session with well-produced videos,'' Opposition Culture and the Arts spokesman John Hyde said.

A Burswood spokesman said the Entertainment Complex was proud to host the Britney Spears 'Circus' concert tour in Burswood Dome.

"Last night's concert (Friday) saw record crowds turn out for her first performance in Perth and from Burswood's perspective the event was a huge success.

"Early media reports that hundreds of fans left the concert early cannot be substantiated and Burswood has received no complaints about the concert.''

stardust1976

KevDylan wrote:

Newbie Qn: What time do you think they'll start selling the posters and t-shirts? I hope it's outside the stadium, so I can reach there early to get 'em.

No idea, but I would guess around mid afternoon?

sandgroper

forecast for next saturday: mostly sunny, 27 degrees

stardust1976

Paul Andrews wrote:

This looks like it could be the best venue we've seen the band play in WA.

Would have to be better than this week's star attraction

http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0 ... 90,00.html

UPDATE: ANGRY fans have demanded their money back after Britney Spears' ``boring'', ``stiff'' and lip-synched Perth concert on Friday night.

Hundreds of fans stormed out of the Burswood Dome concert -- some as early as three songs into her set -- furious with her lacklustre performance.

One security guard said he had never seen so many people walk out of a concert.

CONCERT REVIEW: Read STM's Jay Hanna verdict
http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0 ... 90,00.html

Barmaid Amanda Hawlet, 22, drove two hours from her home town of Northam, and spent nearly $500 on her weekend to see Spears.

She left little more than half an hour into the action.

``I want my money back or I want her to sing properly,'' she said. ``The ticket cost me $200 and she lipsynched the whole thing.

``It's cost me half a week's wage and you've got bills to pay, but you look forward to this concert, it's a night out and what do you get?

``Nothing. It was a waste of $200 -- I could have got four pairs of shoes for that.''

Fans complained the US pop star spent much of the concert with her back to them, while the giant screens atop the circular stage didn't even show her, which they suspected was to cover up her miming.

Split into five sections, the concert began with Spears descending from the heavens as she pretended to sing Circus.

The media-baiting Piece of Me was a highlight, with Spears wheeled around the stage in a caged wagon as she gyrated to the line ``Oh my God that Britney's shameless''.

It took several songs before Spears spoke her first words.

Deciding to play it safe following an embarrassing incident in the US when she greeted the wrong city, she went with the generic: ``What's up Australia? How you feeling tonight? It's so good to be here tonight. Your country is so beautiful.''

The walkouts have attracted international attention, with the story being picked up by US news site CNN.

Meanwhile, the WA Opposition has followed New South Wales' lead and called for law changes to protect consumers from being sold tickets to live shows when artists were really lip-synching.

``Hundreds of concert-goers are being duped by turning up to a Britney Spears concert expecting the vibrancy of a live concert but just getting a karaoke session with well-produced videos,'' Opposition Culture and the Arts spokesman John Hyde said.

A Burswood spokesman said the Entertainment Complex was proud to host the Britney Spears 'Circus' concert tour in Burswood Dome.

"Last night's concert (Friday) saw record crowds turn out for her first performance in Perth and from Burswood's perspective the event was a huge success.

"Early media reports that hundreds of fans left the concert early cannot be substantiated and Burswood has received no complaints about the concert.''

HAHA!!!!! Actually a couple of people I know went to this concert last night (yes, I am still friends with them despite the fact that they like BRITNEY SPEARS!!!).......and they were less than impressed.....even the 12 yr old I know that went, was not awe-inspired.......

Cool avatar Paul - is that you sky diving?

Paul Andrews

stardust1976 wrote:

Cool avatar Paul - is that you sky diving?

Not quite - it was iFly at Universal Citywalk (next to Gobson Amphitheater) in LA last month.

http://www.iflyhollywood.com/

stardust1976

Paul Andrews wrote:

stardust1976 wrote:

Cool avatar Paul - is that you sky diving?

Not quite - it was iFly at Universal Citywalk (next to Gobson Amphitheater) in LA last month.

http://www.iflyhollywood.com/

still looks good!!!

Jo

Juzz wrote:

Who needs counciling.......just dont let the night end!!!!

COUNT ME IN 4 DRINKS @ the Brissy Juzz + 3 .........2 of which are not massive fans like myself but hey at least they will be there!

Waiting for...INDIFFERENCE...... with EV and BH.....what a ride!!!!!!!!!

I hear that particular version on my dvd.....I'm sorry, but......BH needs to stay clear of that one.Please.

Jo

sandgropper wrote:

forecast for next saturday: mostly sunny, 27 degrees

Perfect. Perth weather WILL be on it's best behaviour. nice

Paul Andrews

Jo wrote:

sandgropper wrote:

forecast for next saturday: mostly sunny, 27 degrees

Perfect. Perth weather WILL be on it's best behaviour. nice

Sensational !!! Now we just need the moon smiling again

Jo

Paul Andrews wrote:

Jo wrote:

sandgropper wrote:

forecast for next saturday: mostly sunny, 27 degrees

Perfect. Perth weather WILL be on it's best behaviour. nice

Sensational !!! Now we just need the moon smiling again

Yea, that would be cool, but unless it's your arse is shining brown eyes, I have my photos of that smiley moon to keep that nice memory.

Man, I still have 1 GA Fixer tick to sell, c'mon, sell it for me people, I need donation money at the Brizzy.

MysteryTrain

Side question: Is there a HMV in Perth? Any good music stores to recommend in the city? I'll be touching down this Friday, and will be spending a few days there, besides the concert obviously. Appreciate anyone's help, thanks!

drop-the-leash

Can anyone paraphrase the last 11 pages?

I'm packing my bags and flying out of the Gold Coast soon to Perth. Never been there. Don't know anyone. A few mates will be coming along with me. We're doing the entire Australian tour.

So if someone can quickly give me the lowdown cuz I don't have time to read all those pages!!

I'm staying at Aaron's in Pier st.....btw

Paul Andrews

The main points:

1. Preshow Party:
The Brisbane Hotel (http://thebrisbanehotel.com.au/)
292 Beaufort Street, Highgate WA
Luntime Onwards.
Charity Supported: Friends Of Autism (http://www.friendsofautism.org.au/). Please consider a gold coin donation or drink change.

2 Tickets/Entry

Ten Club tickets and early entry wristbands will be available for collection from 1 pm at the designated collection point located at Gate 1 (near the corner of Pier and Bulwer Streets).

There will be an early entry for Ten Club ticket holders. Early entry will start promptly at 4:15 pm. The Ten Club early entry point will be located at Gate 1 (near the corner of Pier and Bulwer Streets).

Doors open to the public at 4:30 pm.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source= ... 5&t=h&z=17

Paul Andrews

Good morning all - final details above.

sandgroper

Side question: Is there a HMV in Perth? Any good music stores to recommend in the city? I'll be touching down this Friday, and will be spending a few days there, besides the concert obviously. Appreciate anyone's help, thanks!

Here's a few i can think of off the top of my head:

http://www.planetvideo.com.au/library/music

http://www.78records.com.au/

http://www.dadarecords.com.au/

stardust1976

Paul Andrews wrote:

Good morning all - final details above.

Good morning to you! Hey, you've done an awesome job organising - well done! OMG _ 5 SLEEPS TO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :shock:

Got Pearl jam cranking while I do some screen printing, - my poor little boy has nasty asthma so he is at home today with me instead of being at school, and he keeps asking me to turn the music down Mum, cause I can't hear the telly!!!!!!!!!

Woo Hoo!!!!!!!