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Process for seating with GA 10 club tickets

JW109507JW109507 Jacksonville, FL Posts: 8
edited January 2016 in Given To Fly (live)
It's been sometime now since I've been on the floor for a PJ show. I won the GA drawing for tix to the Jacksonville show. Can someone please explain in detail the wrist band process? Ex) What time should I show up? Is GA still an open area upfront? Can my wife who dosen't want to wait in line for hours-join me later in line? What if you need to hit the restroom, eat lunch/dinner, get out of line to buy merch etc...Fun things like that. Thanks

Shows attended:
Ed Ved solo: Jacksonville, FL 11/24/2012

PJ shows:
Buffalo, NY 5/2/2003
Toronto, ON 6/28/2003
Atlanta, GA 8/7/2000
Toronto, ON 10/5/2000
Barrie, Ontario 8/22/1998
Buffalo, NY 10/01/1996
Rochester, NY 4/7/1994
Toronto, ON 8/18/1993 (with Neil Young & Soundgarden)

Ft. Lauderdale 2016
Jacksonville 2016

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  • gotthebottlegotthebottle San Diego Posts: 2,917
    so you entered GA and think there are seats?....OMG....
  • gangwarilygangwarily Posts: 64
    GA is standing so no assigned seating. I don't think anyone would mind your wife joining you in line as you're queuing for the same pair
  • JW109507JW109507 Jacksonville, FL Posts: 8
    I wasn't planning on sitting, but was not sure if it was still a free-for-all upfront- like it used to be, or if they had those general seats connected in rows. So, if I don't plan on being right upfront, no need to wait in line hours before the show, correct?
  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 28,602
    JW109507 said:

    I wasn't planning on sitting, but was not sure if it was still a free-for-all upfront- like it used to be, or if they had those general seats connected in rows. So, if I don't plan on being right upfront, no need to wait in line hours before the show, correct?

    Correct. Even if you are in the back of ga you ll still be closer than 95% of the crowd.
    I walked into ga about ten minutes before pj hit the stage and was about 8 rows from stone.
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • JW109507JW109507 Jacksonville, FL Posts: 8
    That sounds awesome. Thanks
  • merileyjrmerileyjr New York Posts: 22
    Never had GA seats - anyone have an idea of when lines start to form? Is it worth camping or just walk up? Show is Hampton VA if anyone has advice I would appreciate greatly.
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  • MayDay10MayDay10 Posts: 11,737
    Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band
    General Admission Lottery Procedure
    Please see details below regarding policies and procedures for the show’s GA Lottery. The “lottery” allows holders of general admission tickets a random chance to enter the forward barricade area on the floor, closest to the stage. This is entirely optional and can be disregarded by GA ticket holders who do not wish to enter the lottery for a chance to be placed in the forward barricade.
    1) On the day of the show, sequentially numbered wristbands will be distributed beginning at 2:00PM. This will take place at the West end entrance and the corner of Main & Perry St near the Sabres Team Store. Wristbands will be distributed until 5:00PM. (After 5:00PM, additional lottery/floor wristbands will not be distributed until after doors are open)
    2) Patrons must be present and in possession of their GA ticket to receive a wristband. Only one wristband per patron will be issued.
    3) After the patron's ticket has been verified as a GA ticket, a wristband will be issued and affixed to the patron’s wrist and their ticket will be marked. A marked GA ticket must be accompanied by a wristband in order to be considered valid for entry.
    4) Anyone who receives a numbered wristband prior to doors, has an equal chance to be first in line to enter the Front Area. A wristband does not guarantee a place in the Front Area.
    5) Patrons who have received a wristband may leave the premises. They must return by 5:00PM.
    6) Patrons who received a wristband and are present for the drawing must be ready to enter the venue. This means they should not be carrying any prohibited items with them. e.g. backpacks/ large bags, cameras, recording devices etc… If there are any questions regarding prohibited items, please check with venue staff prior to the drawing.
    7) A starting number will be randomly picked by a patron. This number will be announced at the West end entrance and the corner of Main & Perry St near the Sabres Team Store.
    8) The patron wearing the wristband that matches the starting number will be first in line. All participants are requested to remain in sequential order. Venue entry and security screening may begin as soon as immediately following the drawing. Patrons will be directed by tour and venue staff through this process.
    9) All patrons with GA tickets and a wristband who wish to enter according to the lottery, need to remain present to be processed and escorted into the venue. Failure to be present for drawing, or not remaining throughout the lottery entry process will result in forfeiture of lottery position.
    10) Once inside the venue, a second wristband will be issued to identify those who are within the winning range. This is required to enter the Front GA Area.
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