If PJ played a show like this, would it work?

Murderers.

finnannie wrote:

you're right. Europe is the place to be.

Definately.

finnannie

bump, this thread needs more love.

Royals32

This is the best idea ever.

Murderers.

Bump...

Actually, instead of bumping we need to create a petition.

finnannie

Murderers wrote:

Bump...

Actually, instead of bumping we need to create a petition.

a petition on a different site.. or a new poll thread here?..

Murderers.

finnannie wrote:

a petition on a different site.. or a new poll thread here?..

Poll thread here. A new site idea may come later. But we need to slow down.

finnannie

Murderers wrote:

Poll thread here. A new site idea may come later. But we need to slow down.

Yeah, there's no hurry, of course.. I was just wandering where you thought the petition should be located.

But this idea really is very inspiring.

Murderers.

finnannie wrote:

Yeah, there's no hurry, of course.. I was just wandering where you thought the petition should be located.

But this idea really is very inspiring.

Indeed. I'm actually fairly confident something like this could pull through.

meme

Murderers wrote:

Nah, we want it in the UK.

But yeah, Holland would rule. I think Italy would be the best.


Oh, yes.

Ok, set.

I've changed my mind. They could definitely pull of 60000 or so. Play it at Meazza soccer stadium, "nella bella Milano", about thirty yards from my parents' apartment

FrankieJ

http://forums.pearljam.com/showthread.php?t=289887

Go Vote!!

walkunafraid

Haha, wow, didn't expect that people would take this so seriously.

But, since the idea seems to be generally supported, why not look into it? Is there anyone who doesn't think a Pearl Jam concert of this sort would be the greatest show in the history of the universe?

Before we start collecting money, making new websites, etc., we first need to look into the plausibility of this happening.

Does anyone on here know -- or know someone who knows -- about how concerts are organized, paid for, etc.? Are there any rules about booking a show that we wouldn't be able to accomplish as non-industry people?

Also, is there anyone close enough to the band or its management to get an idea of whether or not there'd ever be a chance in hell that they would go for something like this?

Once we get an answer to those two questions, THEN we can start appointing people to look into the logistics further...

meme

walkunafraid wrote:

Haha, wow, didn't expect that people would take this so seriously.

But, since the idea seems to be generally supported, why not look into it? Is there anyone who doesn't think a Pearl Jam concert of this sort would be the greatest show in the history of the universe?

Before we start collecting money, making new websites, etc., we first need to look into the plausibility of this happening.

Does anyone on here know -- or know someone who knows -- about how concerts are organized, paid for, etc.? Are there any rules about booking a show that we wouldn't be able to accomplish as non-industry people?

Also, is there anyone close enough to the band or its management to get an idea of whether or not there'd ever be a chance in hell that they would go for something like this?

Once we get an answer to those two questions, THEN we can start appointing people to look into the logistics further...

Honestly, looks like they are pretty stingy with small 10c only shows. Why would they do a huge one, with a guarantee of a seat for each member, having the fans dictate the setlist?

But hey... Milan

LeatherMosquitoMan

walkunafraid wrote:

Haha, wow, didn't expect that people would take this so seriously.

But, since the idea seems to be generally supported, why not look into it? Is there anyone who doesn't think a Pearl Jam concert of this sort would be the greatest show in the history of the universe?

Before we start collecting money, making new websites, etc., we first need to look into the plausibility of this happening.

Does anyone on here know -- or know someone who knows -- about how concerts are organized, paid for, etc.? Are there any rules about booking a show that we wouldn't be able to accomplish as non-industry people?

Also, is there anyone close enough to the band or its management to get an idea of whether or not there'd ever be a chance in hell that they would go for something like this?

Once we get an answer to those two questions, THEN we can start appointing people to look into the logistics further...

I hate to be a buzzkill, but i (along w/2 others) tried to do almost this exact same thing about 4-5 yrs ago, we got just under 3,000 signatures, and that took months! and we got it as far as band management, and then it stalled.

We had websites made, and w/over 30,000 board members at that time, we only got about 2,900 sigs.

There are so many factors that are out of your reach, and this is so much more expensive than you'd believe. We were hit w/the facts, and for the 3 of us, it was just way too big of a mountain to climb.

Again, sorry to be a buzzkill, but don't get your hopes up.

LukinFan

finnannie wrote:

That would be an unbelievable show... - though I dont like the stadium idea. A huge stage setup in the middle of a desert, or a field of some sorts - and 100.000 or more fans rocking sounds good to me. It would be phenomenal.

Bonnaroo!!!!

finnannie

bump

Kushikushun

If you all chip in 0,25 more, you could pay for my flight too....ahhh, come on, you know you'd want me there


Very positive idea, although I am not sure if there would still be ppl whining. Of course with 37.0000...is that the number?....you can never satisfy all.

PrlJmr10

Good one.

I had an idea...(stemmed from seeing people sitting??? at PJ..and I'm talking
up front, not the lawns) I want to have like a "last man standing".

If you fall asleep, or get too trashed..ya gotta go. The people behind get to
move up...and so on. I would be there until they played every single song in their catalogue...even through the covers!!! Sounds like a 3 day PJ fest to me!!! Just something stupid I thought up

finnannie

PrlJmr10 wrote:

Good one.

I had an idea...(stemmed from seeing people sitting??? at PJ..and I'm talking
up front, not the lawns) I want to have like a "last man standing".

If you fall asleep, or get too trashed..ya gotta go. The people behind get to
move up...and so on. I would be there until they played every single song in their catalogue...even through the covers!!! Sounds like a 3 day PJ fest to me!!! Just something stupid I thought up

Yeah, definitely, signs of crappy behaviour etc: the person is out - and, yeah.. maybe the people could switch seats during breaks.. not a bad idea, i must admit. Or should I say places, I dont like the ideas of seats in a rock concert - if you get tired, you could go to your tent and sleep.

88keys

This is such a great idea, but I think guaranteeing every 10c member a seat will be the biggest problem. There has to be at least 600,000 members in the 10c (my member # is in the 400,000 range and I've been a member for almost 10 years). So let's figure a 1/3 of the members live outside of North America and couldn't attend... that leaves 400,000. Now figure another 1/3 couldn't make it to the venue due to costs of travel, scheduling conflicts, etc... that leaves 200,000. Now every member gets a pair of tickets, so they would have to find a venue that could accomodate almost a half a million people. That's pretty much impossible. If PJ would ever do something like this it would have to be on a first come first serve basis for all 10c members and and hopefully they would play more than one night so everyone at least has a shot of seeing it once.

finnannie

88keys wrote:

walkunafraid wrote:

but with the guarantee that any 10-clubber who wants to go will have a spot (they each get to bring a date, of course).

This is such a great idea, but I think guaranteeing every 10c member a seat will be the biggest problem. There have to be at least 600,000 members in the 10c (my member # is in the 400,000 range and I've been a member for almost 10 years). So let's figure a 1/3 of the members live outside of North America and couldn't attend... that leaves 400,000. Now figure another 1/3 couldn't make it to the venue due to costs of travel, scheduling conflicts, etc... that leaves 200,000. Now every member gets a pair of tickets, so they would have to find a venue that could accomodate almost a half a million people. That's pretty much impossible. If PJ would ever do something like this it would have to be on a first come first serve basis for all 10c members and and hopefully they would play more than one night so everyone at least has a shot of seeing it once.

Yes, it would never work with such many people. Realistically, the concert capacity could be something like 10.000-40.000 people depending on the venue and location. Huge masses of people, like in bonnaroo, the only option is camping out.