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Global Citizen GA Ideas to get Close to Stage

Pearl34JamPearl34Jam Posts: 1,102
edited September 2015 in The Porch
Ever since winning GA tickets I have been trying to think of ways to make it to the first gate and get at least kinda close to the stage for PJ. So I ask a question to everyone going in GA.

1) For those who have been to the festival in the past, are the lines a mess or are they neat and organized? And what time do people usually arrive?

Any responses would be appreciated!
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  • patkelly12patkelly12 Posts: 361
    Buy VIP1 tickets.
  • dankinddankind Posts: 20,839
    Yeah, you know what? That 14-year-old girl who's been waiting since 8 a.m. to get close to Ed Sheeran for her first concert doesn't deserve her spot. Fuck her, right?

    I mean, we're Pearl Jam fans, and we're entitled to that rail no matter what.
    I SAW PEARL JAM
  • PP193448PP193448 Posts: 4,281
    Line up now or get VIP 1. Good luck.
    2006 Clev,Pitt; 2008 NY MSGx2; 2010 Columbus; 2012 Missoula; 2013 Phoenix,Vancouver,Seattle; 2014 Cincy; 2016 Lex, Wrigley 1&2; 2018 Wrigley 1&2; 2022 Louisville
  • jjflashjjflash Posts: 4,952
    dankind said:

    Yeah, you know what? That 14-year-old girl who's been waiting since 8 a.m. to get close to Ed Sheeran for her first concert doesn't deserve her spot. Fuck her, right?

    I mean, we're Pearl Jam fans, and we're entitled to that rail no matter what.

    Word, dankind. Quoting from the church of Eddie Vedder: "Don't be an asshole." There's gonna be a mass of humanity there....land where you land and enjoy the show, even if that's not the first gate...or the second gate...or....
  • samjamsamjam Posts: 9,283
    jjflash said:

    dankind said:

    Yeah, you know what? That 14-year-old girl who's been waiting since 8 a.m. to get close to Ed Sheeran for her first concert doesn't deserve her spot. Fuck her, right?

    I mean, we're Pearl Jam fans, and we're entitled to that rail no matter what.

    Word, dankind. Quoting from the church of Eddie Vedder: "Don't be an asshole." There's gonna be a mass of humanity there....land where you land and enjoy the show, even if that's not the first gate...or the second gate...or....
    "Sometimes you find yourself having to put all your faith in no faith."
    ~not a dude~
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  • shetellsherselfshetellsherself Posts: 8,818
    dankind said:

    Yeah, you know what? That 14-year-old girl who's been waiting since 8 a.m. to get close to Ed Sheeran for her first concert doesn't deserve her spot. Fuck her, right?

    I mean, we're Pearl Jam fans, and we're entitled to that rail no matter what.

    My thoughts exactly! And.... I'll be attending with my 15 yo daughter who happens to be a fan of Ed Sheeran but also loves pj. While I'm not interested in cutting in line and think maybe the OP was being sarcastic and trying to stir the pot, I would like hints on how to get as close as possible. We are both willing to line up and put in our time as we are looking forward to a fun day together in Central Park without her little siblings. When and where to line up are my questions and I haven't started looking into it yet.
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  • 2-feign-reluctance2-feign-reluctance Posts: 23,263
    If you are in the "in crowd" that obsessively tours the world, you won't have any problems ; )
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  • Pearl34JamPearl34Jam Posts: 1,102
    Now I'm starting to look like the bad guy. Let me just clear some things up. I understand that people are gonna line up early and they deserve their spot. And I will definitely be lining up early. Don't know how early but early. I'm just wondering how early is necessary for those who have gone in the past. And if worse comes to worse I may have to cut in line if people let me. That's all
    "Must I keep explaining my decisions to you strangers of the Internet?" - Merch tent 8/19/16

    '13: 10/27 Baltimore
    '15: 9/26 New York City
    '16: 4/16 Greenville (VS!), 4/26 Lexington, 4/28 Philly, 8/20 Wrigley
    '18: 9/02 Fenway
    '22: 9/16 Nashville
    ’24: 8/26 Noblesville, 9/12 Baltimore
  • dankinddankind Posts: 20,839
    I think your ticket should tell you at which gate you should wait. It looks like those who line up at the east gate might have a better chance of getting closer to the stage, since the west side is where all the VIP sections are. (Just what it look like, though. Pure speculation.) Some folks' tickets, however, might be for entry only at the west gate.

    Still, if every other concert we've been to is any guide, get there as early as possible.

    Put in the time and you should get a decent spot.
    I SAW PEARL JAM
  • PP193448PP193448 Posts: 4,281
    2-feign-reluctance said:

    If you are in the "in crowd" that obsessively tours the world, you won't have any problems ; )

    I see what you did there...
    Put a 1 on your hand with a sharpie now, and you should be fine...
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  • shetellsherselfshetellsherself Posts: 8,818
    Funny story. Last year in Tulsa my brother and I lined up early to get to the front of GA. When they finally opened the doors and the line was moving some guy (who had not been around all day) came up from behind us and tried to cut it right in front of me. I must have a very nonthreatening look about me. My brother, who happens to be 6 '4" but has a very peaceful soul, reached over me and tapped the guy on the shoulder and said politely "hey buddy if you're trying to cut you can do it anywhere but not in front of my sister". After having spent all day in line we were also very friendly with all the people around us. Nobody would let him in and that guy ended up way in the back of the line where he belonged. Don't cut. It's not cool
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  • 2-feign-reluctance2-feign-reluctance Posts: 23,263
    Butters aren't cool. That's kindergarten shit man.
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  • SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 25,564
    Pretend you are important
    Get a sharpie
    Act as if the World evolves around you

    Trust me
    It works
    People will soon say "You Deserve" to be up front.
    Take me piece by piece.....
    Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
  • 2-feign-reluctance2-feign-reluctance Posts: 23,263
    SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

    Pretend you are important
    Get a sharpie
    Act as if the World evolves around you

    Trust me
    It works
    People will soon say "You Deserve" to be up front.

    Speedy and I are already in line. We're posting from our phones in line next to each other. It's been chilly at night, but we're surviving.
    www.cluthelee.com
  • SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 25,564
    2-feign-reluctance said:

    SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

    Pretend you are important
    Get a sharpie
    Act as if the World evolves around you

    Trust me
    It works
    People will soon say "You Deserve" to be up front.

    Speedy and I are already in line. We're posting from our phones in line next to each other. It's been chilly at night, but we're surviving.
    You are mistaken.
    I have sent "my people" to wait in line for me.
    I am at the bar getting smashed.
    Take me piece by piece.....
    Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
  • 2-feign-reluctance2-feign-reluctance Posts: 23,263
    SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

    2-feign-reluctance said:

    SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

    Pretend you are important
    Get a sharpie
    Act as if the World evolves around you

    Trust me
    It works
    People will soon say "You Deserve" to be up front.

    Speedy and I are already in line. We're posting from our phones in line next to each other. It's been chilly at night, but we're surviving.
    You are mistaken.
    I have sent "my people" to wait in line for me.
    I am at the bar getting smashed.
    Hahaha!!! So who the fuck is this I'm standing next to then?
    www.cluthelee.com
  • PP193448PP193448 Posts: 4,281
    Speedys brother Pearl Jam X
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  • SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 25,564
    PP193448 said:

    Speedys brother Pearl Jam X

    Actually it is Steven Seagal
    He is "Above The Law"
    Take me piece by piece.....
    Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
  • PP193448PP193448 Posts: 4,281
    edited September 2015
    SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

    PP193448 said:

    Speedys brother Pearl Jam X

    Actually it is Steven Seagal
    He is "Above The Law"
    Isn't he Sheriff or Sergeant Segal? He is the law.
    2006 Clev,Pitt; 2008 NY MSGx2; 2010 Columbus; 2012 Missoula; 2013 Phoenix,Vancouver,Seattle; 2014 Cincy; 2016 Lex, Wrigley 1&2; 2018 Wrigley 1&2; 2022 Louisville
  • SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 25,564
    PP193448 said:

    SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

    PP193448 said:

    Speedys brother Pearl Jam X

    Actually it is Steven Seagal
    He is "Above The Law"
    Isn't he Sheriff or Sergeant Segal? He is the law.
    Actually it is Gary Cooper

    Also known as Marshall Will Kane
    Also known as Sergeant York
    Take me piece by piece.....
    Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
  • CopperTomCopperTom Posts: 3,019
    Here's a strategy - wait in line like an adult. Don't cut the line like a child.
    http://www.livefootsteps.org/user/?usr=28
  • Pearl34JamPearl34Jam Posts: 1,102
    CopperTom said:

    Here's a strategy - wait in line like an adult. Don't cut the line like a child.

    Got it. Thanks.
    "Must I keep explaining my decisions to you strangers of the Internet?" - Merch tent 8/19/16

    '13: 10/27 Baltimore
    '15: 9/26 New York City
    '16: 4/16 Greenville (VS!), 4/26 Lexington, 4/28 Philly, 8/20 Wrigley
    '18: 9/02 Fenway
    '22: 9/16 Nashville
    ’24: 8/26 Noblesville, 9/12 Baltimore
  • MUZIKMUZIK Posts: 629
    what a douche.

    do us all a favor and stay in knoxville.
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  • PP193448PP193448 Posts: 4,281
    Let's not kick this guy when he's down. He made a mistake. Kick him if he tries to cut line in front of you. :lol
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  • Pearl34JamPearl34Jam Posts: 1,102
    MUZIK said:

    what a douche.

    do us all a favor and stay in knoxville.

    How am I a douche? Because everyone is misunderstanding what I'm trying to say? If you'll actually take your time and read my first reply to this, you'll see that the part about cutting in line was if worse comes to worse. I didn't mean to come off as a jerk. You clearly are
    "Must I keep explaining my decisions to you strangers of the Internet?" - Merch tent 8/19/16

    '13: 10/27 Baltimore
    '15: 9/26 New York City
    '16: 4/16 Greenville (VS!), 4/26 Lexington, 4/28 Philly, 8/20 Wrigley
    '18: 9/02 Fenway
    '22: 9/16 Nashville
    ’24: 8/26 Noblesville, 9/12 Baltimore
  • Pearl34JamPearl34Jam Posts: 1,102
    And yes, I do regret the part about cutting in line. You all got me there
    "Must I keep explaining my decisions to you strangers of the Internet?" - Merch tent 8/19/16

    '13: 10/27 Baltimore
    '15: 9/26 New York City
    '16: 4/16 Greenville (VS!), 4/26 Lexington, 4/28 Philly, 8/20 Wrigley
    '18: 9/02 Fenway
    '22: 9/16 Nashville
    ’24: 8/26 Noblesville, 9/12 Baltimore
  • SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 25,564
    Pearl34Jam said:

    And yes, I do regret the part about cutting in line. You all got me there

    No need to apologize to anyone here.
    Its over and done. Its all good.

    And trust me.
    I have met 100 people here on this board, who would stab their friend in the back, just to get 5 feet closer to the stage.
    Don't let the angels here fool you.

    Carry on.
    Take me piece by piece.....
    Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 Posts: 28,463
    dankind said:

    Yeah, you know what? That 14-year-old girl who's been waiting since 8 a.m. to get close to Ed Sheeran for her first concert doesn't deserve her spot. Fuck her, right?

    I mean, we're Pearl Jam fans, and we're entitled to that rail no matter what.

    this is awesome. i love you dan kind for saying what i was thinking ;)
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • courtmcccourtmcc Posts: 1,143
    We are lining up on the 25th. I hate how the crowd is set up so no one will be in front of Ed because they have a walkway in the middle for security.
  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 Posts: 28,463
    courtmcc said:

    We are lining up on the 25th. I hate how the crowd is set up so no one will be in front of Ed because they have a walkway in the middle for security.

    you are seriously lining up on the 25th? that's some dedication
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
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